About Shirley
Shirley Friesen is a highly respected Registered Psychologist (BC #1013471) with over 25 years of experience in providing comprehensive mental health services. Specialising in cognitive-behavioural therapy and mindfulness-based approaches, she works with adults from all ages and stages of life, facing a range of challenges, including anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions such as ageing, career transitions, retirement prepping and adapting, parenting, relationship navigating, workplace burnout/conflicts, and support for medical health challenges (i.e. IVF, weight loss programs etc.).
Shirley is known for her empathetic and solution-focused methods, helping clients build resilience and achieve their personal goals. Committed to ongoing professional development, she regularly participates in workshops and conferences to integrate the latest psychological research into her practice.
Feeling Stuck? Let’s work together toward growth and lasting change. If you’re dealing with anxiety, overwhelm, or depression you’re not alone—and there’s a way forward. I’m here to provide professional support that’s compassionate, non-judgmental, and grounded in science. I specialize in working with adults, usually professionals in their 20s to 80s, who want to feel more connected/balanced, and content with their lives and relationships.
My experience is broad and I have worked in Psychiatric centres, correctional facilities, health and wellness industries, and private practise. As well, I have experience in as an executive Board Member and have background and insight into accommodations, human rights, strategy and policy, and labour relations.
My goal is to help you feel safe, heard, and empowered. In our sessions, we’ll get to the heart of what’s keeping you stuck. Together, we can create a plan that fits your unique needs, helping you gain clarity, break free from what’s holding you back, and move toward a fulfilling, confident future. If you're ready for change, let’s take that step together. I am known for my ability to bring clarity and make complex topics approachable and relatable, using an evidence based, tailored approach to guide individuals toward meaningful, sustainable change.
- Often treats
- AbuseAdjustment disorderAgingAnxietyBullyingCommunicationDepressionDual DiagnosisEmotion Regulation
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Emotional AbuseFears / PhobiasGrief, loss, bereavementInfertility or AdoptionInfidelityMental DisordersPanic disorderParentingPostpartum depressionRelationship IssuesSelf EsteemSocial Anxiety DisorderStressThinking DisordersWeight LossWomen's IssuesWorkplace stress - Sees
- Adults (18+) · LGBTQ2+ · Seniors (65+)
- Trained at
- BA (Hon.) - Simon Fraser University · MA Applied Social Psychology - Carleton University
- Member of
- College of Psychologists of BC · Canadian Psychological Association · BC Psychological Association
Executive Coaching Session with Shirley Friesen
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Initial session for NEW CLIENTS These sessions are for New clients. If you are a new client, and find that you cannot book a session, there may not be an availability for new clients at this time.…
ONLY- Individual Therapy Session provided by Shirley Friesen R. Psychologist (CPBC #1771)
FOR RETURN CLIENTS ONLY-50 minute online therapy appointment provided by Registered Psychologist Shirley Friesen (CPBC #1771)
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