Cares continues to offer both in-person and virtual counselling options, dependent on your, and your counsellor's comfort level. In accordance with the latest B.C. health regulations, it is now mandatory to wear a face mask. You will receive a survey via email 24 hours prior to your appointment with a series of health related questions.
The waiting area is arranged in order to allow for proper physical distancing; We ask that you maintain a 6 foot distance from others at all times. Our commitment is to return your call or respond to your email the same or next business day. As a local non-profit counselling agency, we recognize that many people in our community are struggling to cope with challenges in their lives.
The waiting area is arranged in order to allow for proper physical distancing; We ask that you maintain a 6 foot distance from others at all times. Our commitment is to return your call or respond to your email the same or next business day. As a local non-profit counselling agency, we recognize that many people in our community are struggling to cope with challenges in their lives.
Services
Cares is a not-for-profit counselling centre that has provided services to the greater Fraser Valley since 1992. Since its inception, Cares' vision has been to respond to the mental, emotional, and relational health needs in and around our community and to offer our services at a subsidized rate. Our goal continues to be to offer the highest quality of professional counselling at affordable rates.
Having a therapeutic companion in life's tough or complicated seasons, have proved to be invaluable to so many of the clients we serve. This strengthens our desire to continue to facilitate change, restoration and healing. Our dream is to make these life-changing growth opportunities available to more and more people as we share our passion toward integrated wholeness.
For answers to questions such as, "Is counselling right for me?" see our Frequently Asked Questions section. Some experience discomfort or unease, while others might have a sense of anticipation - all of which are normal responses. The Intake is your first step. It is recommended that we receive your intake details before scheduling an appointment, as it allows us to fit you with the best therapist for your needs.
At Cares, our counsellors employ a variety of evidence-based approaches to provide you with most effective help possilbe. Please contact the office with any questions you may have about the approaches we use. Developing a new story of life events that is consistent with one's intentions, commitments and values.
People experience struggles of many different kinds and often benefit from being able to talk about their concerns with a trained professional. And because we have a diverse team of therapists, we are able to make sure to find the right fit for you. One way to discern if seeing a counsellor might be a wise choice is to ask yourself whether you are coping as effectively as you could be or want to be with whatever struggles you are experiencing.
Reviews (9)
Kieran Field
Aug 22, 2021
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Victoria Tydeman
Jan 26, 2021
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Erin Avenant
Dec 06, 2020
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On my first attempt with a new counsellor I found someone lovely who I decided to stick with. I am still seeing her - years later - and she helped me through the darkest period of my life thus far. I have only ever had positive interactions with staff at CARES and I have recommended them to many of my personal friends. Can't praise them enough!
Chad Drake
Jan 03, 2020
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G. Kaler
Nov 08, 2019
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Front desk is good with communication and getting you set up with a therapist. Saw Ross there and would not recommend, he would leave a bit earlier and switched around appointments a lot and cancelled. If you aren't able to commit scheduled times to see clients you shouldn't be listed as an available therapist. I got connected with another therapist but she was super rude on the phone as I was trying to book with her, so I decided against trying another therapist at Cares. It is based on income which a lot of people. do appreciate but I would rather pay more and not go in as often then to have
Chelsey Scott
Jul 08, 2019
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For the last few years we have found Cares and Ross to be a valuable resource in our lives, the care and attention that Irene and Ross have provided us to be immeasurable. Intake is done with your best interest in mind to place you with the best counsellor they can and we feel very well matched with Ross. He has gone above and beyond to make sure that we feel safe, heard and validated during sessions. He provides great insight, encouragement and celebrates our personal successes. We feel blessed that we are able to continue working with him through life's various challenges.
David Trenkel
Jul 08, 2019
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After separation we decided to attend counselling. Our biggest problem was communication, my spouse is a procrastinator, refuses to discuss problems and hopes they will just go away. I was hoping counselling would help break down the barriers, they could help provide the tools, strategies or a plan for us to communicate. Cares counselling provided us with nothing, only the advice to start dating again and talk ? After 5 sessions I had enough, very disappointed.
Judy Verhagen
Apr 04, 2014
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I LOVED every minute of my Cares experience...right from the receptionist/intake person to the rooms which I found very relaxing / calming.The only negative thing I would have to say is I wish I could have kept going longer :) My counceller was awesome at " reading me " and my needs even when I didn't have the words to explain them to her.A big thank you for everyone there for all they did to help me on my road to change.
Tracy Martens
Oct 18, 2013
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