Stopping Smoking therapists in Courtenay, British Columbia BC, Canada CA

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Surrey, British Columbia therapist: Aaron Chin, licensed mental health counselor
Stopping Smoking

Aaron Chin

Licensed Mental Health Counsellor, MA, RCC
When working with stopping smoking, I like to start with some mindfulness around the issue to gain a deeper understanding of the experience, from here there are many options, and I rely of the client's wisdom to guide me.  
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2 Years Experience
Online in Courtenay, British Columbia
Montreal, Quebec therapist: Mindsession Intercultural Psychology - La Clinique Interculturelle Mindsession, psychologist
Stopping Smoking

Mindsession Intercultural Psychology - La Clinique Interculturelle Mindsession

Psychologist, Ph.D., M.A.
One of our team members specializes in this disorder or issue.  
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18 Years Experience
Online in Courtenay, British Columbia
Vancouver, British Columbia therapist: Nina Hopmeier, licensed professional counselor
Stopping Smoking

Nina Hopmeier

Licensed Professional Counsellor, Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC)
Once people discover a behaviour that becomes a habit, such as smoking, stopping can sometimes seem impossible. When people engage in addictive behaviours, they feel as if they are unable to control their actions. They may also feel distressed or anxious if they were to abstain from the behaviour. Due to the perceived inability to control actions, people often feel disempowered and hopeless, which significantly impacts happiness and wellbeing. In therapy, rather than solely focusing on the detrimental effects of smoking, we focus on the purpose and function of the behaviour. People frequently engage in addictive behaviours due to experiencing beneficial effects. If the behaviour would fail to be reinforcing, they would have no reason to continue with the addiction. Once people acknowledge the purpose of the addictive behaviour, they often view their situation through a compassionate, rather than judgmental lens. Gaining insight and self-compassion are essential ingredients for change and growth. Another fundamental aspect of therapy is gaining insight into the cause of an addiction. People with addictions often engage in dysfunctional behaviours in order to compensate for something that is lacking in their lives. The addiction may also be linked to past events, such as trauma or abuse. As a result, we explore the underlying cause of the addiction in order to assist with targeting core issues. With the incorporation of multiple treatment models, such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), and mindfulness approaches clients learn to sit with uncomfortable thoughts and feelings that accompany the addiction. Over time they learn that having urges does not mean they have to act on them. Instead, they learn how to replace the urges with adaptive coping styles. As they gain control over their addiction, they often feel a sense of empowerment and strength, which instils hope for a new and improved future.  
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13 Years Experience
Online in Courtenay, British Columbia
Hamilton, Ontario therapist: Satvinder Khurme, registered social worker
Stopping Smoking

Satvinder Khurme

Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Smoking can be a behavioral or substance related issue which may affect person’s and their family members life. Do you or your friend or any of your family member experience craving or compulsion, lose control on the amount and or frequency, use it despite of its adverse consequences and or effects?  
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26 Years Experience
Online in Courtenay, British Columbia
Whitby, Ontario therapist: Rubina Gogna, registered psychotherapist
Stopping Smoking

Rubina Gogna

Registered Psychotherapist, B.A., M.A., Registered Psychotherapist
With my background in Addictions and Mental Health, I have worked in many inpatient and outpatient settings to support people with addictions specifically, substances, alcohol, hoarding, gambling and the internet. With my expertise, I am able to collaborate with my clients and find the best support and create a wellness plan that best suits their journey for recovery. I will coordinate with other providers to help you maintain sobriety and get to the bottom of your reasons to engage in such addictive behaviors.  
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