About Me
My name is Janel Ball, Owner and Therapist for Healing Solutions Professional Counselling Services. After years of dealing with my own struggles of depression and anxiety, I understand what it is like to have problems and to work through them.
I see mainly men in my private practice and have been working for several years in the areas of addictions, depression, anxiety, relationships, self-esteem, and trauma.
I received my Master’s Degree in Integrative Counselling Practice from the University of Derby in Derby, England, and my certification as a person-centred counsellor at the Counsellor Training Institute of Canada in Vancouver. I have received my advanced level EMDR certification from the EMDR Association of Canada. I am Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) through my membership with the British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors. I also maintain membership with the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (MBACP). I am a member of EMDRAC (EMDR Canada) and EMDRIA (EMDR International Association).
My past work experience includes working as a counsellor with the BC Society for Male Survivors of Sexual Abuse (BCSMSSA) doing long-term trauma counselling for more than 3 years. I have also worked as a drug and alcohol counsellor at a methadone clinic as well as facilitating various workshops, support groups, and therapy groups. In addition, my credentials have allowed me to teach at the Vancouver College of Counsellor Training.
I have been interviewed 5 times on live radio and on television in regards to my private practice and the various groups I have facilitated.
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Through this extensive work experience and my education, I’ve gained a solid understanding of a wide variety of problems men face. Most importantly, I have the skills to help my clients resolve the struggles they are having and assist them to make the move forward to creating the life they want.
Janel facilitating a discussion group.