If you need a family counsellor in Abbotsford with deep local roots and practical results, Dr. Susan Goldsmith & Associates is a name I recommend. Dr. Goldsmith has practised here for over 20 years, specialising in relationship repair, parenting challenges, and anxiety in teens. Clients often mention her clear, direct style and the clinic’s relaxed street-level office, which makes first visits feel easier.

They offer a full range of services for individuals and families. You can book 50-minute counselling sessions, couple therapy, or a 90-minute parent coaching session. They use proven modalities such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) for couples, and Trauma-Focused CBT for adolescents. The team also runs a 6-week parenting workshop twice a year and a monthly separation support group for adults navigating divorce and co-parenting.

What sets them apart is how they work, not just what they call themselves. Assessments start with a structured intake so goals are clear from session one. Homework and practical plans are common, for example, communication scripts for couples or step-by-step relapse prevention plans for anxiety. Dr. Goldsmith holds a PhD in Counselling Psychology and is registered with the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors. Associates in the practice include an MEd school counsellor and a registered clinical counsellor, so you get blended expertise when needed.

They are woven into the Abbotsford community, partnering with local schools and the family resource centre to offer low-cost slots for families on tight budgets. People choose them for straightforward, respectful support that fits real life, not a one-size-fits-all model. If you want grounded counselling that shows measurable change, call them to talk about next steps.

Phone: 604-504-5444
Website: http://www.drgoldsmithandassociates.ca/