Christine is a Masters prepared Gerontologist (study of aging) and a Registered Clinical Counselor (BCACC) with 25+ years of experience working in various healthcare settings providing services to seniors. Christine has worked as a Coordinator, Therapist, Substance Use Counsellor, Manager and Director in public, non-profit and for profit sectors. Places include Community mental health, Home and Community Care, Long-term care and acute care.
If you are a loved one caregiving for an older adult, Christine can help you find a balance between providing support but not fostering dependency. She can also support you in accessing publicly funded services and programs for your loved one.
Christine lives in Vancouver, BC with her family and enjoys living, working and playing on the unceded territories of he xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and Sel̓íl̓witulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. She provides on-line video or telephone services in BC. For in person services these are provided by home visit in the Vancouver and Burnaby areas.
To reach out to Christine please fill out the below form and she will get back to you within 48 hours. This form is confidential and protected. You can also contact Christine by email at Christine.dobbelsteyn@gmail.com or phone 604-306-2184.
You can also book a free 15 min consultation here.