Welcome to the Private Practice of,
Dr. Bea Mackay, Ph.D
Registered Psychologist #1219

For over 20 years I have enjoyed working with individuals, couples and
families.

I believe in using methods that are grounded in theory and research.  My
goal is not just to help people, but to help people help themselves.  I view
people as resourceful.  My role is to facilitate them in accessing their
thoughts and feelings and expressing them.  Becoming aware of themselves
on a deeper level enables people to access their own resources.  This frees
them up to live the life they want to live.

I see myself as a resource for people who want confidential help to deal
with personal issues.

I strive hard to deliver effective productive service in a timely manner.

Office is located in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Dr. Mackay maintains high professional standards. She delivers her services with integrity in a sensitive and caring manner.

Areas of Expertise

Dr. Mackay has experience dealing with:

Depression, anxiety , panic attacks, abuse (emotional-physical-sexual), low self esteem, trauma, sleep disturbances, nightmares/dreams, stress, burnout, anger dyscontrol, identity/mid-life crisis, relationship issues, grief and loss .

Intrapersonal issues: (self with self)

• Adjustment (as a result of separation, divorce, retirement, grief or injury).
• Internal conflict, harsh self criticism, suicidal ideation
• Identity issues
• Resolution of issues from the past
• Destructive behavioral pattern
• Existential issues (questioning the meaning of life)
• Failure, fear of success, self sabotage
• Career issues

Interpersonal issues: (self with others)

• Couples Counselling
• Intimacy issues
• Parenting issues
• Problems with relationships at work
• Problems between parents and adult children
• Problems between adult siblings
• Communication,
• Separation and divorce.

Dr. Bea Mackay's specialty - helping people resolve their inner conflicts.

Dr. Mackay's approach involves an integration of several therapeutic frameworks: Gestalt, Individual Psychology of Alfred Adler and Client Centered. She has extensive training in Integrative Psychotherapy. She has level II training in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing).

Dr. Mackay presents her work at conferences in Canada , USA , Australia and Europe .

New! Intimate Relationship Advice Blog

Dr. Bea MacKay has started a Blog about her experiences as a therapist and advice on issues of relationship health.

Evolving out of her research, Dr. Bea Mackay developed a powerful exercise for individuals who are conflicted about remaining in or leaving a relationship. She has successfully used this exercise in its print media format with her clients for many years. Recently she has worked with Registered Psychologist, Dr. Warren Weir, PhD, and a computer programmer, Angus Mackay, Eng. to develop the exercise into an online Internet self-help program.

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