In a study of 419 men who sought help for anxiety, relationship conflict and breakups were the most common turning points they described. Pressure at work was another. Some men described losing sleep or having panic attacks that made it hard to keep working. Read the study by Fisher and colleagues
If you’re looking into counselling, we’re glad you’re here. It makes sense to look for support when you’re wondering how to stay close to your children after a separation, or when anxiety or depression is making it harder to get through the day.
Our counsellors at Gentle Currents Therapy in Langley work with men facing these difficulties, as well as men dealing with grief, the effects of trauma, and other concerns. Whatever brought you here, you can start with what’s hardest to manage right now.
What happens in a first counselling conversation?
When you meet with one of our counsellors who works with men, they’ll listen to what brought you in and ask how it’s affecting your life. Together, you can talk through what has become hardest to manage and decide where to begin.
If something feels urgent, you can use part of that conversation to work out what might help in the days ahead.
If you’re still deciding, you can ask for a free consultation before booking. A brief message about what you’re looking for is enough to get started. Ask about a free consultation
Meet our counsellors who work with men
Jason Evans
Registered Clinical Counsellor
Jason works with men facing relationship difficulties, anxiety, and pressure at work.
Dan Lloyd
Registered Therapeutic Counsellor
Dan works with men and young adults who are dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, or difficult changes in their lives.
Carlie Dinwoodie
Clinical Counsellor and Clinical Supervisor
Carlie works with men dealing with anxiety, grief, the effects of trauma, or changes in their relationships and family life.
Dr. Michael “Mike” Dadson
Registered Clinical Counsellor
Mike works with men facing trauma, grief, and relationship difficulties. His practice includes work with veterans and first responders.
Our graduate practicum counsellors
Our graduate practicum counsellors provide individual counselling under clinical supervision.
Kevin Li
Kevin helps you talk through difficult experiences and make sense of what you’ve been feeling.
Taranpreet Kaur
Taranpreet supports people dealing with anxiety, depression, and burnout. She offers counselling in English, Punjabi, and Hindi.
Julio Ospina
Julio has a particular interest in working with men facing loneliness, relationship difficulties, and concerns about their relationships with their fathers. He offers counselling in English and Spanish.
Nicholas “Nick” Grosicki
Nick supports young adults dealing with anxiety, relationship difficulties, and questions about identity or direction in life.
Low-cost and no-cost counselling is available through our supervised graduate practicum program.
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If you’re unsure who you’d like to meet, our team can help you find a counsellor.
When your relationship with your father comes into focus
A crisis in the present can also bring earlier experiences into focus. In Dr. Michael Dadson’s research at UBC, men who had been hurt in their relationships with their fathers described coming to therapy when they lost or feared losing an important relationship, or when they began to recognize how much pain they were still carrying. Read Dr. Dadson’s UBC research
If a change in your own family has you thinking about your relationship with your father, you can explore that in counselling. Learn about father–son counselling
Straight Talk to Men About Depression
If you’re used to keeping painful experiences to yourself, talking about them can feel unfamiliar. In this short video, Dr. Michael “Mike” Dadson looks at how expectations about being a man can shape the way you respond to depression, trauma, and the prospect of asking for help.
Men’s groups in Langley
The Men’s Life Review Group gives participants a chance to reflect with other men on experiences that have shaped them as sons, fathers, partners, and friends. Gentle Currents offers men’s groups periodically. You’re welcome to ask about upcoming groups, how they work, and what they cost.
Talk with our team
If you have questions about individual counselling or would like help choosing a counsellor, you’re welcome to get in touch.