Individual Counselling in Chilliwack, Abbotsford and Online in BC

Individual therapy, also known as one-on-one counselling, is a private, supportive space where you can explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences with a trained therapist. It can help you understand patterns, build healthier coping tools, and create lasting changes in your mental and emotional well-being.

Therapy is for anyone who wants to feel better, grow, or find clarity. You don’t need to be in crisis to benefit. Many people seek individual counselling to manage anxiety or depression, navigate major life changes, improve self-esteem, process grief, or simply gain support through a difficult season.

Our counsellors work with a wide range of concerns, including:

• Anxiety, depression, and stress

• Grief and loss

• Burnout and life transitions

• Relationship challenges and boundary-setting

• Self-esteem, identity, and confidence

• Emotional regulation and coping skills

• Trauma and healing from past experiences

If something is impacting your quality of life or relationships, therapy can help you work through it.

Yes. Thrive offers online individual counselling for clients anywhere in British Columbia, as well as in-person sessions in Chilliwack and Abbotsford. Online therapy can be especially helpful if you live outside the Fraser Valley or prefer the comfort of connecting from home.

There’s no one-size-fits-all timeline. Some clients come for short-term support, around 4–8 sessions, while others continue for several months or longer. Your therapist will work with you to set goals and revisit progress as you go. The process moves at your pace.

The most important factor in successful therapy is the relationship between you and your counsellor. At Thrive, we’ll help match you with someone whose background and approach align with your needs, whether that’s cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), emotion-focused therapy (EFT), or another evidence-based method.

The first session is a chance to get to know each other and discuss what brings you to therapy. Your counsellor will ask about your goals, explain how sessions work, and answer any questions. It’s completely normal to feel nervous, you’ll set the pace together.

Session fees vary depending on the counsellor’s credentials and experience. Many Thrive therapists are Registered Clinical Counsellors (RCCs) or Registered Social Workers (RSWs), which means sessions are often covered under extended health benefits. Visit our Fees page or contact us to learn more.

No referral is required. You can reach out directly to Thrive to get matched with a counsellor and begin as soon as you’re ready.

That’s completely okay. Our intake team can help you find the right fit based on your goals, preferences, and availability. With over 20 therapists offering individual counselling across BC, there’s someone here who will meet you where you are.