Counselling & Psychotherapy

Support for life's hardest moments

Antonio Guzman is a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) with more than three decades of experience, including 25 years as a Concurrent Disorders Counsellor with Vancouver Coastal Health. He offers a warm, collaborative space to explore your experiences, develop new perspectives and work toward meaningful change.

Approaches

• EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)
• Somatic Experiencing
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Clinical Hypnosis and Parts Therapy
• Gottman Method Couples Therapy

Antonio can help with

• Trauma and PTSD
• Anxiety and depression
• Grief, loss and life transitions
• Relationship and family challenges
• Workplace stress and occupational injury
• Addiction and anger management

Antonio has extensive experience supporting first responders, veterans and healthcare professionals. A free 15-minute consultation is available, and sessions are covered by most extended health plans.

What to expect in your first session

Your first session is a chance to talk about what brings you in, what you hope will change and how you would like to work together. Antonio will ask about your background and current challenges, and together you will begin to shape a plan. There is no pressure to share more than you are ready to.

Who Antonio works with

Antonio has more than three decades of professional experience supporting individuals and couples through trauma, anxiety, depression, addiction, grief, relationship difficulties, workplace challenges and major life transitions. His integrative approach draws on EMDR, Somatic Experiencing, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Clinical Hypnosis, Parts Therapy and the Gottman Method for couples.

Frequently asked questions

Do you offer counselling in Spanish?

Yes. Antonio provides counselling in both English and Spanish.

Is counselling covered by my insurance?

Most extended health plans cover sessions with a Registered Clinical Counsellor. Check your plan for details.

How do I know if Antonio is the right fit?

Book a free 15-minute consultation by email (antonio@agcounseling.com) or phone (778-899-3046) to talk it through.

If you are in crisis or thinking about harming yourself, call or text 9-8-8 (Suicide Crisis Helpline) or go to your nearest emergency department.

What is a Registered Clinical Counsellor?

A Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) has a master's degree in counselling or a related field and is registered with the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors, which sets standards for training, ethics and ongoing professional development.

How often will we meet?

Many people start with weekly or every-other-week sessions and adjust as things improve. You and Antonio will decide together what rhythm works for you.