Dr. Bruce Pinel
Registered Clinical Counsellor | Cordova Bay
Areas of Expertise: Injury & Health Management, Return to Function, Return to Work, Return to Play, Mental Performance Consulting, Career Planning, Stress, Sleep
Programs: Mental Health, Sleep Program
My career path and practice have been dynamic and continuously evolves to match my personal and professional interests in mental health. My experiences in performance settings (sport, performing arts, first responders, health care, corporate / business), active living, family, personal injury & health concerns, career & professional development, and leadership have shaped my practice and refined my areas of expertise. I use a multi-modal approach to therapy to meet the needs and preferences of my clients, with an underlying integration of a solution-focused approach that is client-centred and proactive in order to facilitate positive growth and self-agency moving forward.
Recently I have created an innovative, interactive, and self-directed mental health online tool called Mental Health Connections Self-Prescription to empower individuals to pursue positive mental health gains. This has been a passion and focus of mine for many years in response to the reality of the range of topics and issues in our personal, cultural, and societal experiences that our out of our control and negatively impact mental health.
Outside of my professional work I am married with two sons (now young adults) and I fill my disposable time doing things that bring me joy like hiking & walking, traveling, experiencing nature, reading, time with family & friends, and self-care.
Let’s stay in touch:
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Health and injury management - support for coping with physical health challenges, injury recovery, and adapting to changes in function
Mental performance - strategies to enhance focus, resilience, and performance in sport, work, and daily life
Self-esteem and confidence - building self-worth, confidence, and a more positive self-image
Stress management - developing tools to manage stress, feelings of being overwhelmed, and improve emotional regulation
Return to work and function - support with reintegration into work, sport, or daily activities following injury or life disruption
Sleep support - addressing sleep challenges and improving sleep quality through behavioural and cognitive strategies
Life transitions and change - navigating shifts in identity, routine, circumstances, and lifestyle due to career, family, health, injury, or other life events
Career and workplace concerns - support with workplace stress, career direction, burnout, and professional challenges
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Ph.D., Sport Psychology (University of Otago, NZ)
RCC (Registered Clinical Counsellor - BC Association of Clinical Counsellors)
CMPC (Certified Mental Performance Consultant - Canadian Sport Psychology Association & Association for Applied Sport Psychology
M.A., Sport Psychology (University of Alberta)
Masters courses - Clinical Counselling (City University of Seattle)
B.A. Hons, Kinesiology (University of Victoria)
Mental Health First Aid Provider (Canadian Mental Health Commission)
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Call: (250) 658 9222
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