Carol Denniston
Ph.D., Registered Psychologist
Welcome! I’m Dr. Carol Denniston, but please call me Carol. I’m a Registered Psychologist (#1927) with the College of Psychologists of B.C. and have nearly 30 years of clinical experience working with clients from diverse backgrounds, helping them make meaningful changes in their lives. I use a compassionate and non-judgmental approach to therapy, and believe in creating a safe and supportive environment where clients can explore their thoughts, emotions, and behavior without fear of judgment or invalidation. With a focus on evidence-based treatments, I integrate a range of therapeutic modalities to address the unique needs of each individual. I primarily use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy-informed (DBT-informed therapy), Prolonged Exposure for PTSD, mindfulness, and self-compassion approaches. I currently work with adults of all ages, including seniors, who live in B.C. I provide services via telepsychology using a secure online videoconferencing platform.
About Me
Psychotheraphy, Consultation, and Groups
I received my doctorate in clinical psychology from the California School of Professional Psychology-San Diego (APA accredited) in 1996. I have an extensive clinical background assessing and treating adolescents and adults with a wide range of psychological difficulties including, depression, anxiety, emotion dysregulation, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), disordered eating, substance abuse, self-harm, and suicidality. I have worked in inpatient, outpatient, and private practice settings. I have also provided clinical supervision to graduate students, post-doctoral fellows, and clinicians in the process of becoming registered psychologists in B.C.
I completed a one-year fellowship at the DBT Centre of Vancouver, during which I received intensive training and supervision in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). I have 10 years of experience providing individual DBT and DBT group skills training to adolescents and adults, through my work at the DBT Centre of Vancouver. During this time, I also provided consultation to family members of those with borderline personality disorder and led DBT skills groups specifically for family and loved ones. In addition to DBT, I am also experienced in providing other evidence-based treatments including, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), DBT-informed therapy, and Prolonged Exposure (PE) for PTSD.
I have a supportive, validating, and collaborative approach to treatment. My interpersonal style is warm and non-judgmental. I encourage clients to both accept the present moment as it is and work towards change. I am currently working with clients who may benefit from CBT, DBT-informed therapy, prolonged exposure for PTSD, mindfulness or self-compassion approaches.
Please note that I no longer provide standard DBT or any component of comprehensive DBT, which is often the most appropriate treatment for individuals struggling with borderline personality disorder, suicidality, and self-harm.
I am a member of the American Psychological Association, The National Register for Health Service Psychologists, the Canadian Psychological Association, and the British Columbia Psychological Association.
Contact Me
Please contact me to inquire about services and availability. I offer a 15-minute phone consultation free of charge to get a better understanding of your unique concerns, answer questions, and see if I may be a good fit.
I currently offer services via telepsychology using a secure online videoconferencing platform.
I provide consultation and treatment to adults of all ages who live in B.C. I do not provide couples or family therapy.