Dr. Wayne Emery

Registered Psychologist (#1431)

ACT-Healthwise Psychological Services

Surrey & Tri-Cities Locations

(604) 562-5559

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The Formal Side

Wayne is a Registered Psychologist (CPBC #1431) in the province of British Columbia. He is also a Registered Art Therapist (ATR #97-126), including woodworking approaches, and Approved Consultant in Clinical Hypnosis, with the American Society of Clinical Hypnosis (ASCH #R9072). His regular practice operates under the name ACT-Healthwise Psychological Services. Wayne also works with two medical and psychological rehabilitation companies, dealing with issues such as depression, anxiety, anger, emotional trauma, pain, sleep difficulties, family issues, and adjustment to problems such as injury/amputation. As well, he teaches psychology courses to Master of Arts level students.

The Informal Side

Wayne began his career as an elementary and high school teacher, and then became a school guidance counsellor. He also coordinated Art Therapy for children and adolescents. His students entered artwork in national shows, which boosted their sense of achievement and prestige. Wayne then moved on to intensive study in psychology, earning a Masters and then Doctorate degree. He also studied clinical hypnosis and biofeedback in Chicago.

Wayne has lived in BC since 1998. He and his wife have two children. Their daughter considers herself a "preteen," while their son enjoys being a child. Wayne likes to spend whatever free time available (after dealing with family and work) designing projects and going for walks/hikes. His wife enjoys karate and piano. Not surprisingly, the kids do a variety of these activities.

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Treatment Areas

Psychological Well-being

• Anxiety: generalized or specific situations, difficulty focussing, frequent worries, physical symptoms of anxiety such as stomach-ache or headache
• Panic attacks: several symptoms (eg. racing heart, sweating, difficulty breathing or swallowing, fears) over a short period of time
• Phobias: specific intense fears (eg. of an animal, germs, heights, darkness, being in small spaces, seeing a dentist, getting a needle)
• Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD): usually following one or several traumatic events
• Abuse & Emotional trauma: physical, emotional, sexual
• Grief, Loss & Recovery: death of a loved one, separation, physical disability
• Depression: sadness, lack of pleasure or interest in previously enjoyed activities, irritability, guilt feelings, self-criticism, indecisiveness, low energy, low sex drive, low self-esteem
• Mood swings: quickly changing emotions that are unpredictable or overreactions
• Anger & Impatience: irritability, short temper, verbal or physical aggression, daily build-up of frustration
• Dealing with daily stresses: this issue can accumulate into health & relationship concerns

Improving Relationships

• Couples: premarital counselling, crisis management, changes within relationship, enhancing closeness while maintaining healthy boundaries, managing personality differences, learning what makes a relationship last over time
• Children (ages 7 and up) & Teenagers: listening and being heard, decreasing moodiness, coordinating efforts with teachers and school personnel
• Work environment: reducing stress leave & burnout, dealing with difficult managers, coworkers, or subordinates
• Communication: skills to increase listening & being heard, preventative measures for complex situations
• Problem solving: dealing with issues in a constructive manner, while reducing what gets in the way of productive problem solving

Health Issues

• Sleep disruption & Fatigue: shallow & restless sleep, difficulty falling asleep
• Head injury: pain, irritability, fatigue, organization, concentration & memory difficulties
• Chronic pain: ongoing disruptive pain, backache, irritable bowel, amputation phantom pain, muscle & joint pain
• Chronic illness: adjustment and symptoms reduction/management
• Headache: tension, migraine, localized
• Substance/Habit: alcohol, drugs, cigarette, gambling, etc.
• Preparing for surgery: psychological methods to promote recovery, decrease physical & mental stress, reduce pain

Performance Enhancement

• Concentration & Memory: ability to focus, retain & comprehend information
• Organization & Procrastination: time management to accomplish goals, self motivation
• Athletic enhancement: performance skills and self-hypnosis for athletes
• Performance anxiety: giving presentations, getting interviewed
• Creativity: problem solving skills, expanding & generating ideas, enhancing entrepreneurial thinking

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Office Locations and Directions

(604) 562-5559

Tri-Cities Location

201 - 3041 Anson Ave., Coquitlam, BC, V3B 2H6

Anson Avenue is one block north of the Lougheed & Pinetree Way intersection,

near the Coquitlam Centre. There is plenty of parking available.

Surrey Location

120- 16555 Fraser Hwy., Surrey, BC, V3S 2X3

The building is attached to the Fleetwood Sport Centre,

near Fraser Hwy & 166 Street. Again, there is plenty of parking available.

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