Chronic Pain & Illness Counselling in Langley, BC
When Your Pain Goes Unseen
On the outside, it may look like you’re managing but inside, the struggle feels constant. You might smile, work, or care for others while silently enduring symptoms, fatigue, or discomfort that others can’t fully understand. Some days, the pain or exhaustion feels unbearable; other days, you feel disconnected, drained, or like you’re simply getting through each moment without truly living.
Does this feel familiar?
Flare-ups or symptoms feel overwhelming and unpredictable.
You feel frustrated, discouraged, or worn down by the ongoing impact on your daily life.
You avoid activities or social situations because it’s too exhausting to keep up.
You grieve the version of yourself that existed before your diagnosis or pain.
Sleep, appetite, or energy levels shift dramatically depending on symptoms.
You feel stuck, unsure how to adjust, cope, or find a sense of normalcy again.
We’re Here to Help
Everyone experiences chronic pain and illness differently, there’s no set timeline for adjustment and no single way to cope. At Pacific Pines Wellness, we provide a compassionate, supportive space to help you process your emotions, navigate the challenges of your condition, and gradually build resilience, balance, and well-being at your own pace
Find Support That Meets You Where You Are
Safe emotional expression: Living with chronic pain or illness can feel isolating. Counselling provides a supportive space to process feelings of frustration, fear, sadness, or anger openly and authentically.
Understand & normalize your experience: There’s no “right” way to adjust to chronic illness or pain. Counselling can help validate your emotions, acknowledging that setbacks, fluctuations in symptoms, and emotional ups and downs are a natural part of living with a long-term condition.
Build healthy coping strategies: Whether through mindfulness, journaling, gentle movement, creative outlets, or breath work, therapy equips you with tools to manage pain and emotional stress while strengthening resilience.
Reconnect with purpose and meaning: Chronic illness can disrupt your sense of identity and what brings joy. Counselling can help you rediscover your strengths, explore new ways to engage with life, and rebuild a sense of connection and meaning.
Evidence Based Approaches
We believe therapy should fit you, your needs, your goals, and your unique journey. That’s why our counsellors draw from a range of evidence-based approaches, customizing each session to what will work best for you.
Explore our Meet Our Counsellors page to find a counsellor whose expertise and style resonate with you.
Gottman Method for Relationships
Internal Family Systems
EMDR & Brainaspotting
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
Solution Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I choose the right counsellor for me?
Finding the right counsellor is an important step, and we understand it can feel overwhelming. We encourage you to browse our therapist profiles and see if one or two therapists resonate with you. To help you decide, we offer a free 20-minute consultation where you can get to know a counsellor and see if the fit feels right.
If you’re unsure where to start, no worries — simply fill out our new client inquiry form, and we’ll recommend a therapist who may be a match for your needs.
What is the cost of therapy and is it covered by insurance?
We offer both in-person and online counselling services for individuals and couples. You can view our rates here.
Many extended health benefit plans cover Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) services. Please check with your provider to see if you’re eligible for coverage.
At the end of your session we provide you with a detailed receipt, which you can submit to your insurer—often through their online portal.
Direct Billing Available for some insurers
If you have any questions or want help exploring your coverage options, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
What is the rescheduling and cancellation policy?
We kindly require 24-hours notice for cancellation or rescheduling to ensure fairness to you, your counsellor, and other clients. Our cancellation fee is the full cost of the counselling session.
How long are counselling sessions and what can I expect?
Typically, sessions last 50 minutes, which allows enough time for meaningful conversation.
Your first session is a chance to get to know your counsellor, discuss what brought you to therapy, and start exploring your goals. It’s a safe, judgment-free space where you can share at your own pace.