About Dr. Ben Garrett, DCPsych, RCC

If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected from the life you want to be living, you don’t have to face it alone. I’m Dr. Ben Garrett, a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) based in Chilliwack and Salmon Arm, BC, offering online and in-person counselling for adults, youth, and families. My approach is grounded, genuine, and focused on helping you make real, lasting change.

Over the past decade, I’ve worked in mental health settings across British Columbia and the Canadian North—supporting children, teens, and adults through challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, relationship struggles, and substance use. I believe counselling should feel like a safe and honest conversation where you can slow down, be yourself, and begin to understand your experiences in a new way.

My Approach to Counselling

I draw from a blend of Person-Centered Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Existential Therapy, and Psychodynamic approaches. That means our work together focuses not only on coping skills and symptom relief but also on deepening self-understanding—why you think, feel, and react the way you do.

My role isn’t to “fix” you, but to walk alongside you as you reconnect with your strengths, rebuild trust in yourself, and discover a clearer sense of direction. Whether we’re exploring how past experiences shape your present life or developing new ways to manage emotion and stress, therapy moves at your pace.

Areas of Focus

While I work with anyone aged 10 and up, I specialize in the areas most people seek counselling for, including:

Anxiety and stress — learning tools to calm the body and mind
Depression and low mood — finding meaning, motivation, and self-compassion
Trauma and recovery — working gently through painful experiences
Relationships and communication — rebuilding trust and connection
Anger and emotional regulation — learning healthier ways to respond, not react
Addiction and coping patterns — breaking cycles that no longer serve you
These areas often overlap, and we’ll tailor therapy to your unique situation. You’ll find a space that’s non-judgmental, supportive, and centered around your goals.