Adlerian Therapy in Vancouver

What is Adlerian therapy?

Adlerian therapy grows out of the work of Austrian physician and psychotherapist Alfred Adler. It sees each person as a whole, shaped by their relationships, their community and the beliefs they formed early in life about who they are and how to belong. Many of the patterns that keep us stuck today made sense once, as ways of coping or finding our place.

Adlerian psychodynamic therapy gently explores those patterns: your early experiences and family dynamics, the private logic you carry about yourself and others, and the goals that quietly drive your choices. With that understanding, you can begin to choose new ways of responding that fit the life you want now.

What sessions focus on

• Understanding recurring patterns in relationships, work and self-talk
• Your early memories and family experiences, and how they shape you today
• Building courage, confidence and a sense of belonging
• Encouragement rather than blame, focusing on your strengths
• Practical steps toward the changes you want

Who it can help

Adlerian therapy can support people working through anxiety, low mood, relationship and family difficulties, parenting challenges, workplace stress, life transitions and questions of meaning and direction. It suits people who want to understand why they respond the way they do, as well as how to change it.

Antonio's Adlerian background

Antonio is a Certified Adlerian Counsellor and a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC). He spent eight years as a Clinical Supervisor and Adjunct Faculty member at Adler University, where he taught Adlerian Psychology and Psychopathology, and he often combines Adlerian work with other approaches such as EMDR, somatic therapy and CBT, depending on what you need.

Sessions with Antonio

Sessions take place in Suite 412 of the Duncan Building, 119 W Pender St, or online, or a mix of both, depending on what you are working on. Antonio offers counselling in English and Spanish, sessions are covered by most extended health plans, and a free 15-minute consultation is available to see if it feels like the right fit.

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