Isabel Ruediger, MC, RCC
Registered Clinical Counsellor

I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor accepting new youth (12+) and adult clients for in person and online counselling. I believe that counselling is a collaborative process between therapist and client with the goal of learning new thinking and behavior patterns to cope with challenges that may be encountered at different phases of our lives. 

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My approach is empathetic, open-minded, and attuned to what you share with me. The treatment modalities I draw from in therapy are evidence-based in working with clients who may be experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, obsessive-compulsive disorder, or grief. My main modalities are:

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Cognitive Behaviour Therapy,  CACBT Certified

Exposure and Response Prevention 

Inference Based CBT for OCD (I-CBT)

CBT for Insomnia (CBTi)

Acceptance & Commitment Therapy 

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Having completed a long-term career in the First Responder community as a firefighter I have a vested interest in continuing to work in a helping capacity with people’s well-being. My experiences of witnessing the effects of trauma exposure and organizational stress inform my focus of working with clients who have been exposed to these type of events. I also believe that work/home transitions can be challenging and learning new cognitive and behavioral patterns have the potential to alleviate these stressors. Click here to listen to  a podcast episode that I recorded for “Undercover Mental Health” (Feb 2023, What a Ride). 

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When I am not working, I am an outdoor enthusiast that reaps the benefits our beautiful province has to offer, particularly hiking and mountain biking. I have also been married for many years and am a proud mom of two children. Our household includes a beloved dog and cat. 

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Aside from English I also speak fluent German. 

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EDUCATION

Master of Counselling, City University 

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MEMBERSHIPS

BC Association of Clinical Counsellors 

Fire Service Women of BC

BC Professional Fire Fighter Association

 Canadian Association of Cognitive Behavioural Therapies

International OCD Foundation