Northwest Counselling Centre is a locally owned, professional, private institution. It has continually grown since 1987. It is the major Counselling, Therapy and Training Service provider for the Northwest region. The three owners/Executive Directors of Northwest Counselling Centre have lengthy ties to this region. The directors are Lynn Hughes, Lorna Sandhals and Mary Papais. Staff members include full and part-time experienced professionals. Our counselors are a multidisciplinary team bringing a variety of expertise and a collaborative approach. The client is thus assured of the best possible service. All members are registered with their respective licensing bodies of BC and Canada.

Northwest Counselling Centre enjoys the universal respect of all clients requiring counselling, therapy or training services. We manage BC Government contracts with the Ministry for Children and Family Development and Youth Forensic Psychiatric Services. Our team of professionals has skills and expertise to handle a vast range of agency referrals. We receive our referrals from the Ministry for Child and Family Development, Youth Probation Services, Mental Health, Band Social Workers and various other agencies in the community.

Locally, we have worked closely with all relevant community agencies as referral resources for our clients.

Service Philosophy
At Northwest Counselling Centre we believe that people of all ages and backgrounds must be treated as individuals with potential for growth. Our goal is to provide a safe therapeutic atmosphere in which individuals can examine their issues and devise strategies for creating their own solutions. We believe in the integrity of the family and encourage active involvement. In order to maintain quality service, accountability and responsibility are essential to successful client outcomes. Open communication and a team approach is our key to successful management.

Qualified and Registered
Each counsellor brings unique skills to the Centre. All counsellors are qualified professionals registered with their respective licensing bodies of BC and Canada. Our philosophy is to ensure confidentiality and quality service to the client.

Experienced
We have a multidisciplinary team of counselling professionals who have experience working with a diverse population in the North.

Cooperation and Collaboration
Northwest Counselling works in cooperation and collaboration with other community agencies.