Meet Dr. Peter Joy

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I am a Registered Psychologist who has worked in British Columbia for more than 30 years. My

career began at the Thorson Pain Rehabilitation Clinic, followed by seven years at WorkSafeBC,

where I conducted psychological assessments for medical, rehabilitation, disability, pension, and legal purposes. I also participated in research and worked within WorkSafeBC's interdisciplinary pain program.

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Since 1999, I have maintained a full-time private practice specializing in psychological

assessment and treatment. Over the years, I have worked with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, chronic pain, sleep difficulties, substance use concerns, workplace stress and disability, relationship difficulties, grief and loss, and a wide range of other life challenges. I also routinely work with individuals experiencing work-related disability, RCMP members, first responders, and others affected by traumatic workplace exposure. Further, I enjoy working with couples experiencing relationship difficulties.

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My approach is informed by a biopsychosocial understanding of physical and psychological health and is tailored to each individual's needs, strengths, and goals. Treatment approaches include Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and evidence-based approaches to couples and family therapy.

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I have been a long-standing member of the British Columbia Psychological Association, the Canadian Psychological Association, the Canadian Pain Society, the American Pain Society, and the International Association for the Study of Pain.

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More recently, I have served as the psychological representative on the PainBC Project ECHO for Chronic Pain. I have worked as a psychological consultant with the Canadian Pain Regenerative Institute (CPRI Health) and Restore Sports Medicine.

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Throughout my career, I have presented and published in my areas of interest.

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I have been qualified on numerous occasions as an expert in psychology before the Supreme Court of British Columbia and the Court of Queen's Bench of Alberta.

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My goal is to provide reliable and objective assessment findings plus thoughtful, collaborative, and evidence-based care to help individuals move toward meaningful and lasting change.