About Paul
About Paul Bains, B.Sc., MA, RCC          

Motto: "Realistic, practical and meaningful results."

Experience and Philosophy:
  • Over 14 years experience in Marriage Counselling, Family Counselling, Grief Counselling,
    Parenting support, Individual Counselling, children and teens.
  • Realistic and practical process that allows for meaningful results.
  • I create a trusting, warm and safe place for you to explore your issues.
  • Holistic, collaborative  and eclectic approach with clients. This means that I consider the
    whole person and I will work with you to co-create the change you want.
  • Experience with children and teens (0 - 18 years of age)
  • Clinical, Family Counsellor & Parent Educator at Westcoast Family Resources Society.

  • Designed and facilitated the following groups:
  • Parenting Groups.
  • Grief/Bereavement Groups for children and adults.
  • Anger and Stress Management.

Education and Professional Affiliations:
  • Master of Arts (MA) - Counselling Psychology from City University
  • Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) from University of BC.
  • Registered Clinical Counsellor with British Columbia Association of BC (#2527)
  • Art, Play and Sandplay Therapy courses from Justice Institute of BC.
  • Gottman Marriage Therapy training.

Personal Information:
  • Married for 11 years and have a 7 year old daughter and 4.5 year old son.
  • Being married and having children allows me to understand the challenges of busy
    families and the work it takes to keep a marriage passionate and alive.
  • Live and work in the Lower Mainland.
  • Enjoy walking, reading, playing the guitar (learning!) and cooking.

I bring a lived experience in combination with educational training that I
believe better helps you. Contact Paul now to start your change.