Kent

Dr Kent Clayton, PhD

Registered Professional Counselor

With over 35 years of experience, we understand that counselling can be expensive. Because we care we offer ABILITY to PAY service for all.

About Me

With over 35 years of experience, we understand Counseling can feel overwhelming, particularly regarding cost. We believe everyone deserves support, which is why we offer an ability-to-pay service. This ensures financial concerns won't prevent you from accessing the guidance you need. Our extensive background allows us to compassionately support you through life's challenges, creating a space where you feel truly heard. Help is accessible for all.

Approach

Knowing cost can block access, I structure sessions to be straightforward and flexible so clients can focus on healing rather than logistics. In my Duncan-based practice and online sessions in English, I set clear goals, use gentle assessment tools when needed, and balance emotional processing with practical problem-solving between meetings. Sessions are paced to suit individuals, families or couples, with collaborative check-ins and occasional brief tasks to practice new skills. People juggling change, loss or tense relationships often find this steady, pragmatic approach reassuring.
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Basic Information

Services


Marriage Counselling, Family Mediation, Individual Counselling.

Services Offered:

  • Psych & Diagnostic Assessment

    Formal psychological testing to identify conditions, understand cognitive and emotional functioning, and guide treatment planning.

  • Conflict Management

    Structured approaches to resolving disputes and improving communication between people in conflict, whether in relationships, families, or workplaces.

  • Counseling

    A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.

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  • Wellness Support

    Holistic support focused on overall well-being, including stress management, lifestyle balance, and building sustainable healthy habits.

  • Psychiatry

    A branch of medicine specialising in the diagnosis and treatment of mental health conditions, including the prescribing of medication.

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  • Therapy

    Professional treatment for mental health concerns, providing a structured space for insight, emotional processing, and behavioural change.

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Works With:

  • All ages
  • Couples
  • Families

Area of Expertise


Scope of Practice:

  • Abuse

    Emotional, physical, or sexual mistreatment by another person that causes lasting psychological harm and disrupts a person's sense of safety.

  • Anger

    An intense emotional response to perceived threat, injustice, or frustration that, when persistent or uncontrolled, can damage relationships and well-being.

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  • Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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  • Grief & Loss

    The emotional, physical, and psychological response to the death of a loved one or another significant loss.

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  • Control Issues

    A persistent need to control situations, people, or outcomes, typically driven by underlying anxiety, fear of uncertainty, or past experiences of helplessness.

  • Mood Disorder

    A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.

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  • Divorce Counseling

    Counselling for individuals or couples going through separation or divorce, addressing the emotional, practical, and relational dimensions.

  • Family Issues

    Difficulties within the family system, including conflict, communication breakdown, blended family tensions, or intergenerational patterns, that affect individual and collective well-being.

  • Relationship Issues

    Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.

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  • Online Therapy

    Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.

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Professional Title:

  • Registered Professional Counselor

    A counselor registered with a professional body to provide counselling services.

Qualifications


Doctor of Philosophy

Doctorate

CPA Accredited University

Year: 1986

UCLA, Fuller U.

Registrations


Clayton Conselling Counseling Services INC

Counsellor, Family Mediator

Memberships


Canadian Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (CAMFT)

Service Area


Clayton Counselling Services Inc

In-person & Online

Maple Bay

Duncan, British Columbia

Canada