Jan Geurtsen
Biography
Hello, my name is Jan, and I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor with over 20 years of counselling experience. My passion for working with people began at a young age. This passion led me to a career that has focused on mental health, substance use issues, trauma, and teaching. I have a Master of Counselling through Athabasca University and a post-grad certificate in Substance Use Counselling. Over the past 25 years, I have worked in a variety of settings including community services, non-profit agencies, a youth health centre, private practice, schools, and children and family service agencies.
My educational background and experience working with individuals, couples, and families from a variety of backgrounds and ages has helped develop my abilities and integrated therapeutic approach.
Certificates and specialized training include:
- CBT
- DBT
- Narrative Therapy
- neuropsychological trauma therapy
- Emotion-Focused Couples Therapy
- Gottman Method Couples Therapy
I specialize in working with:
- Youth and adults are impacted by or struggling with substance use issues
- Youth and adults who have experienced trauma
- Youth and adults who struggle with anxiety, trauma, depression, attachment issues, self-harm, and or emotional dysregulation
- Relationship issues
- Parenting issues
- ADHD
I also offer
- ADHD assessments
- Mindfulness and Compassion Group Therapy
- Tailored Workshops
My approach to therapy is compassionate and person-centred. I provide a safe, nonjudgmental space where we can work together to create a therapeutic plan that is in line with your values, beliefs, and goals.
Over the past 20 years, I have also provided training for foster parents, social workers, and practitioners. Upon request, I can provide workshops or presentations relating to trauma and parenting, trauma and fostering, substance use related topics, and managing emotional triggers (including “anger management”). Please contact me for further details.
If you would like to set an appointment or ask me a question, please email me at jangeurtsencounselling@outlook.com or text me at 604-798-4411 and I will get back to you.
Fees are posted on this website or you can also find out more information about my services and fees by visiting jangeurtsen.com