Tara Chotem, M.A., RCC, CGP - Counsellor and Psychotherapist - West Vancouver

Tara Chotem, M.A., RCC, CGP
Counselling and Psychotherapy
West Vancouver

My office is conveniently located in West Vancouver just off Taylor Way close to the Lions Gate Bridge. Office hours are Monday to Thursday from 9am to 7pm.

I hope you find this website of my services helpful. Please contact me if you have any further questions or would like to set up an appointment - 604-926-7411.

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While I may use a number of different therapeutic methods (Cognitive, Interpersonal, Adlerian), my approach is primarily Psychodynamic. This reflects the theory that:
  • feelings and behaviours today are influenced by our perception of our early life experiences
  • often, as a result of these experiences, we develop views of the world and patterns of behaviour that we may not be conscious of
  • sometimes these views and behaviours can cause us considerable pain
In therapy you gain an understanding of how these unconscious views may be interfering with what you want in your life. With this increased awareness you will gain:
  • a better ability to make positive choices in your life
  • more clarity in resolving problems
  • the ability to determine the best direction for yourself
While the therapeutic relationship is very important in all approaches to therapy, using the relationship between client and therapist as an “agent of change” is one of the hallmarks of the psychodynamic method.

Working together in the “here and now” of the therapy sessions gives you the opportunity to:
  • resolve interpersonal difficulties
  • experience new ways of relating