RelatedMinds
Counseling, Therapy
and Assessment Services
Offices serving Burnaby, Coquitlam, Port Moody
New Westminster and Vancouver
For information about specific services, click: ADHD | Anxiety and Stress | Autism and Asperger’s Disorder | Individual Counselling | Child Therapy | Testing and Assessments and Learning Disabilities | Couples Counselling | Depression | The Angry Child | Anger Management | Pain Management and PTSD | Forensic Services
Psychoeducational Assessment | Autism Assessment, Diagnosis, Treatment | ADHD Assessment and Therapy | Couples Counselling
About
My name is Dr. Jim Roche and I am a Registered Psychologist and a Registered Marriage and Family Therapist (RMFT) in British Columbia. I provide individual, couple and family therapy for issues ranging from depression to anxiety, stress, anger management and relationship issues. I also provide testing, assessment and diagnostic services for problems ranging from ADHD to learning disabilities (psychoeducational assessments) to autism spectrum disorder. (Feel free to call me to discuss your issues and how I can help.) Finally, often I am asked to suggest books and other self help materials. You can find my suggestions by clicking here BOOKSTORE.
In addition to my doctorate in clinical psychology, I hold a master’s degree in family therapy, a certificate of advanced graduate studies (CAGS) in school and educational psychology from Norwich University, and have completed two years of post doctoral studies in neuro-psychology at The Fielding Institute in Santa Barbara, California. In addition to being a registered psychologist, I am a certified school psychologist, certified teacher of special education (New York and California), and a Clinical Member of the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (AAMFT). I also hold a doctoral degree in law with an emphasis in medical malpractice and education law. Beyond my academic credentials, I have completed two years of supervised clinical experience in both hospital and community based clinics and two years of post doctoral training in neuropsychology. I have served as director of behaviour programming for several school districts, as a consultant on autism for the province, and have held numerous academic positions including Clinical Instructor in Psychiatry at New York University and Bellevue Hospital in New York as well as being a faculty member at NYU, Brooklyn College, SUNY New Paltz, and Norwich University.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between Psychologists, Psychiatrists, and Counsellors like RCCs?
Do you work with individuals with ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)?
Can you help me manage anxiety and stress?
Do you provide services for individuals with autism, ASD and Aspergers Disorder or Aspergers Syndrome?
Do you provide individual counselling? And do you use cognitive behaviour therapy?
Do you provide psychoeducational assessments for learning disabilities?
Do you provide relationship, couple, marriage and family counselling and therapy?
Do you treat depression?
Do you provide anger management treatment?
Do you see patients for post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and pain?
My lawyer told me to see a psychologist, do you provide legal or forensic services?
What is the difference between Psychologists, Psychiatrists, and Counsellors like RCCs?
Psychologists and Psychiatrists have a similar number of years of training. Psychiatrists have a degree in medicine and later specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of mental health issues; they can prescribe medications and their services are paid by the Medical Services Plan. Psychologists have graduate training in the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of mental health issues. Psychologists are the only professionals qualified to use particular psychological tests to assess intelligence, personality pathology, and brain injury. Psychiatrists are registered with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC, psychologists are registered with the College of Psychologists of BC. There are many kinds of “counsellors” who may or may not have training in dealing with mental health issues, so clients will want to make enquiries regarding the counsellor’s training and registration. Currently “counsellors” are not regulated under a provincial regulatory body, they are not required to pass an examination and have no legislation regulating how they provide services.
Do you work with individuals with ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)?
I provide assessment and treatment services for those who suspect they have Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD or ADD) and am one of a few professionals working with adolescents and adults with ADHD in the Vancouver | Burnaby region. This includes diagnostic and neuropsychological assessments as well as developing comprehensive ADHD treatment intervention plans to address issues ranging from your problems with emotional regulation, poor active memory, planning, organization skills and procrastination with the use of a structured Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) program. I have been working with individuals and schools addressing ADHD for over 20 years in schools, the workplace and home. More
Can you help me manage anxiety and stress?
For both Anxiety Disorders and Stress Related Symptoms I offer individual counseling and therapy. In most cases this counselling therapy consists of what is called Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) which is an evidence based, scientifically supported method for teaching individuals the skills and tools they need to overcome anxiety and stress related disorders. In addition to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) I often also teach skills commonly called “Mindfullness.” Mindfulness is a set of behavioural and cognitive skills designed specifically to help reduce daily stress and anxiety and address the problem of relapse, often associated with anxiety or stress disorders. More
Do you provide services for individuals with autism, ASD and Aspergers Disorder or Aspergers Syndrome ?
I have served as the director of autism programming for several school districts in California, and as a provincial consultant for autism and related disorders here in British Columbia. I have consulted throughout the province on autism, Aspergers Syndrome and behaviour planning, from the lower mainland to Northern BC. I am a certified member of the Autism Community Training RASP list of behavioural intervention service providers. I provide comprehensive autism assessment, diagnosis of Aspergers Disorder or Aspergers Syndrome, counselling and therapy services for individuals (children/adolescents/adults), couples and families in the Burnaby, Coquitlam, Port Moody and central Vancouver areas. More
Do you provide individual counselling? And do you use cognitive behavioural therapy?
I provide individual therapy to children, adolescents and adults. Issues include anxiety, stress, depression, anger management and relational issues. I use Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) which focuses on the thoughts, physical symptoms & behaviors that comprise an area of emotional difficulty. Controlled clinical trials of treatment for anxiety & mood disorders demonstrate that Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) decreases symptoms in 60-80% of sufferers. Cognitive therapy has been found to be effective for depression, anxiety, stress, OCD and related disorders. I hold an Advanced Certificate in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT & REBT) from the Albert Ellis Institute in New York, and received two years of clinical supervision in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). I work with children, adolescents and adults using CBT and Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy (REBT | RET). More
Do you provide psychoeducational assessments for learning disabilities?
As a former school psychologist I have extensive experience working in schools. I am also a certified/licensed teacher of special education, which gives me a unique perspective of how learning, cognitive and behavioural problems (including ADHD) effect students in the classroom. For two decades I have worked with school districts as a behaviour management specialist and as a provincial consultant here in BC dealing with learning disabilities and autism spectrum disorders. This is critical experience for understanding how psychoeducational assessments become intervention plans for the classroom. Unlike many others in the field with no real-life experience in the schools I can guide you through the complexity of the educational system and provide insight into what works and what doesn’t work in real world situations. Psychoeducational assessments can be completed within 3 weeks, including comprehensive assessment for learning disabilities and ADHD. A psychoeducational assessment is necessary to have your local school district “code” your child for support services. We attempt to match the requirements of your local school district with the psychoeducational assessment process as closely as possible. Costs for a psychoeducational assessment average $2,400, depending upon the nature of the assessment. (Information about diagnostic Autism assessments can be found on my autism page.) More
(Click here for a printable PDF on Psychoeducational Assessment)
Do you provide relationship, couple, marriage and family counselling and therapy?
As a Registered Marriage and Family Therapist (RMFT) I provide individual, couple and family counselling for relationship issues, child behaviour problems and family assessment services. I have over 25 years of clinical experience as a licensed and registered family therapist and Clinical Member of the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT) and now the British Columbia Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (BCAMFT). My primary intervention technique is based upon the work of Dr. John Gottman and is referenced on the family therapy page of this website. I also serve as a Military and Family Life Consultant for the Department of Defence “MFLC” program, consulting throughout Europe, North Africa and Asia on issues of stress, anxiety and relational problems with military families. More
Do you treat depression?
Everyone feels sad, blue or down on occasion, but individuals suffering from depression experience these feelings more intensely and for longer periods of time. Other symptoms of depression you might experience include tiredness or fatigue, irritability, difficulty concentrating and planning, and changes in appetite or sleep patterns. For those suffering from Depression which is causing difficulties in their day-to-day lives I offer two primary forms of therapy: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to help you address, control and change specific symptoms, and Mindfulness Training, which has beed found to be effective in avoiding relapse. Both of these therapeutic techniques are Evidence Based Therapies (EBT), meaning they have been scientifically shown to be effective. More
Do you provide anger management treatment?
Yes. I provide a comprehensive and structured program that addresses anger management and assertiveness training. More
I also provide specialized training and therapy for children with anger management issues. More
Do you see patients for post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), automotive accidents and pain?
I see individuals for treatment of PTSD and anxiety related to issues such as motor vehicle accidents, work related trauma and pain using both behavioural and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) based interventions. Depression, stress and relational issues are also often a consequence of motor vehicle accidents, and are treated with CBT. Often these services are arranged through your insurance company or legal representative. More
My lawyer told me to see a psychologist, do you provide legal or forensic services?
I provide assessment (Independent Medical Examinations or IMEs), case consultation services and treatment relating to legal cases. This might range from testing and assessment, to direct treatment for depression, anxiety, stress, PTSD or pain. These “forensic” services are usually arranged by your legal representative. I have worked as a forensic psychologist with the States of New York and California and have served as the State’s expert witness in numerous civil and criminal cases. More information can be found on this website on my legs | forensic page or at my Psyris page. More
My services are covered by most extended health care plans. You can ask your extended health care provider if your plan covers “Registered Psychologists or Registered Marriage and Family Therapists.” how much any individual extended health care plan covers is dependant upon the type of plan you have. Please check with your health insurance provider. I have offices serving Burnaby, Maple Ridge, Port Moody, New Westminster, Coquitlam and Vancouver.
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