Counselling for Men. Get Back to Solid Ground.
One on One Therapy in Chilliwack and Online Across BC.
We focus on men's mental health, relationships, communication, anger, and addiction.
You are probably here because something is off and you are tired of carrying it on your own.
Maybe your partner says you have shut down. Maybe you are angrier than you want to be and the people closest to you are getting the worst of it. Maybe you are drinking or using more than you used to, working past the point of reason, or just going numb. Or maybe you cannot even name it. You only know that how things are going now is not how you want them to keep going.
That is enough to start. You do not need it figured out before you get here, and you do not need to be good at talking about any of this. That part is what the work is for.
About Solid Ground Wellness
Solid Ground Wellness is a Chilliwack counselling practice focused on the areas that often go unspoken: men's mental health, relationships and communication, anger, and addiction. We are Registered Clinical Counsellors providing one on one counselling, in person at our Chilliwack office and online anywhere in BC. The work is practical and direct, focused on the parts of your life you actually want to change.
Your team
Ariel Dumais
Registered Clinical Counsellor in British ColumbiaSpecializing in counselling for men.
Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology am registered with the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors (#19781)
Matthew Lutz
Associate TherapistSpecializing in counselling for men.
Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology
Work With Solid Ground Wellness
Counselling for men
One on one therapy for men, from anger and stress to relationships and low mood.
Getting to what is underneath the anger and building room between the trigger and the reaction.
Working on how you handle conflict and connection, with or without your partner in the room.
Looking honestly at your drinking or drug use, on your own terms, without the labels.
Providing ONLINE THERAPY and
IN-PERSON COUNSELLING SUPPORT FOR BC.
Our Therapeutic Work is Informed by:
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Anxiety (such as generalized anxiety, panic attacks, social anxiety)
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Depression
Eating disorders (such as anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa)
Family conflict
Life transitions
Low self-esteem and self-confidence issues
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
Phobias and fears
Relationship and interpersonal problems
Substance abuse and addiction
Keep in mind that CBT is a versatile therapy and can be tailored to address individual needs.
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Anxiety
Body image concerns and body dissatisfaction
Chronic pain management
Depression
Enhancing overall well-being and life satisfaction
Finding peace
Grief and loss
Self-esteem and self-worth issues
Stress and stress-related problems
Trauma and PTSD
Work-related stress and burnout
ACT focuses on developing psychological flexibility and acceptance of distressing thoughts and emotions, while committing to valued actions.
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Academic and career-related concerns
Communication difficulties
Decision-making
Family issues and dynamics
Goal setting and motivation
Life transitions and adjustments
Parenting challenges
Personal growth and self-improvement
Relationship problems and conflicts
Seperation
Workplace conflicts and stress
Solution-Focused Therapy focuses on exploring individuals’ goals and preferred future outcomes, identifying what is already working well, and collaboratively developing strategies to achieve positive changes.
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Anger Management
Anxiety
Attention and focus difficulties
Chronic pain management
Eating disorders (such as binge eating disorder)
Enhancing overall well-being and resilience
Relationship and interpersonal conflicts
Self-esteem and self-acceptance issues
Sleep problems and insomnia
Stress reduction and stress-related disorders
Substance abuse and addiction
Mindfulness-Based Therapy aims to cultivate present-moment awareness, non-judgmental acceptance, and compassionate understanding.
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FREE 15-MINUTE TELEPHONE CONSULTATION
Solid Ground Wellness offers Free 15-minute telephone consultations to answer any questions and help you decide if our counselling services are right for you.