About
At MALM Counselling, we will help make your journey through the counselling process smooth and informative. We carry out thorough assessments to collaboratively tailor sessions and progress effectively in meeting the unique and specific needs of each client we support.
Jordan Malm
Clinical Director and Counsellor
B.Eng, Dip. PSR, M.Ed., RCC
My therapeutic approach stems from a strong clinical foundation in Psychosocial Rehabilitation (PSR) which promotes higher functioning, community integration, recovery and enhanced quality of life for clients living with mental health and substance use concerns. My style can best be described as integrative and adaptive; drawing from several evidence-based treatment modalities and counselling interventions tailored to meet the specific needs of the client. Most often I collaborate with clients using a strength-based, Humanistic perspective and adapt my training and professional experience utilizing Person-Centred Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and Narrative Therapy concepts and techniques. Other therapeutic modalities incorporated into my practice include:
• Motivational Interviewing
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• Solution-Focused Therapy
• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
• Existential Therapy
• Emotionally Focused Therapy
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• Mindfulness / Visual Guidance
BACKGROUND
Over 15 years ago I switched careers from Engineering to Mental Health and since then I have accumulated a broad range of experience helping individuals and families struggling with mental health and addiction issues to reclaim, maintain and improve their overall well-being. I have worked and volunteered in the mental health community for agencies such as MPA Society, Coast Mental Health, BC Crisis Centre, and the Vancouver General Hospital, as well as clinical settings such as VCH Eating Disorders, Vancouver Detox, and Venture often alongside mental health teams which may include psychiatrists, addiction and vocational counsellors, nurses and social workers. I have also completed research studies on hope and addictions at the University of British Columbia (UBC).
Prior to founding MALM Counselling, I provided therapy as an independent contractor with Manifest Wellness focusing on mostly men's mental and physical health, relationships, and career success. I have also provided clinical counselling and assessments in private and public settings to youth, adults, couples and families collaborating closely with the Ministry of Social Development (MSDS) and agencies such as Harbourside Family Counseling Centre. I completed my Master's Degree in Counselling Psychology from UBC and two post-baccalaureate diplomas in Psychosocial Rehabilitation and one in Guidance Studies. I am currently the Clinical Director and a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) with the British Columbia Association of Clinical Counselling (BCACC) at MALM Counselling.