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Anna Vaisser

Counsellor, MD, MEd, RCC

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Available both in-person and online
2245 West Broadway 302 Vancouver, BC V6K
Life is hardly ever easy. But suffering can be lessened, especially with the help of another human being, trained to help you navigate life's challenges and uncover your inner strengths. If you are seeking better self-understanding, leading to new ways of responding to the world so you can have better relationships, greater life’s satisfaction, a calmer mind, and greater resilience, then my approach to therapy could be right for you. I will work with you to help you untie your inner knots, reduce inner tension and confusion, and increase your capacity to cope with whatever life throws at you.
My counselling approach is informed by neuroscience. In particular, we will look at what causes most distress for you and how your nervous system reacts to perceived danger, leading to persistent anger, fear, & anxiety. We'll work to bring awareness to the causes of those reactions and help you learn techniques for better self-regulation and self-compassion.
Throughout my training, including in the mindfulness and somatic practices, I developed a deep sense of empathy toward the suffering we all encounter in life. I offer a space of warmth and understanding, where you can feel heard, validated, and equipped to change your life for the better. Don't suffer in silence or alone. Begin your healing journey today.
Call or Anna Vaisser now for a free 15 minute consultation - (587) 906-8940

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Anna Vaisser Counselling & Psychotherapy

2245 West Broadway

302

Vancouver, BC V6K map

(587) 906-8940
My website
I am accepting new clients. My main office has enough space for safe distancing. It's bright, comfortable and secure.
I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, Anxiety and Self Esteem 
$165 Per Session, I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 
To see if we are a good fit, let's chat! The initial consultation is free. I'd love to meet you.
Anna Vaisser
Let's Connect (587) 906-8940
Photo of Anna Vaisser, Counsellor, MD, MEd, RCC

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Anna Vaisser Counselling & Psychotherapy

2245 West Broadway

302

Vancouver, BC V6K map

(587) 906-8940
My website
I am accepting new clients. My main office has enough space for safe distancing. It's bright, comfortable and secure.
I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, Anxiety and Self Esteem 
$165 Per Session, I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 
To see if we are a good fit, let's chat! The initial consultation is free. I'd love to meet you.
Anna Vaisser

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $165
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

Cash, Cheque, e-Transfer

Insurance

  • Arete
  • Blue Cross
  • Chambers Plan
  • CVAP | Crime Victim
  • Desjardins
  • Humana
  • Johnson
  • Johnston Group
  • Manulife
  • Medavie Blue Cross
  • Pacific Blue Cross
  • SunLife
  • TELUS Health
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E-transfers, cash and cheques are preferred. Receipts may be submitted to your extended health insurance provider for reimbursement. I also provide direct billing on your behalf for a number of insurance companies.
Photo of Anna Vaisser, Counsellor, MD, MEd, RCC
Anna Vaisser
Counsellor, MD, MEd, RCC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (587) 906-8940
"
E-transfers, cash and cheques are preferred. Receipts may be submitted to your extended health insurance provider for reimbursement. I also provide direct billing on your behalf for a number of insurance companies.
Photo of Anna Vaisser, Counsellor, MD, MEd, RCC
Anna Vaisser
Counsellor, MD, MEd, RCC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (587) 906-8940

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by Province of British Columbia / 20595 Anna Vaisser
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 20 years
  • Attended 2006, MEd in Counselling Psychology, Graduated 2006
  • Additional Credentials

  • Degree/Diploma from Kazakh National Medical University Doctor of Medicine / 1993
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My medical training enhances my understanding of the interplay among the mind, the brain and the body from the neuroscientific standpoint.
Photo of Anna Vaisser, Counsellor, MD, MEd, RCC
Anna Vaisser
Counsellor, MD, MEd, RCC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (587) 906-8940
"
My medical training enhances my understanding of the interplay among the mind, the brain and the body from the neuroscientific standpoint.
Photo of Anna Vaisser, Counsellor, MD, MEd, RCC
Anna Vaisser
Counsellor, MD, MEd, RCC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (587) 906-8940

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Anxiety
  • Self Esteem

Expertise

  • Addiction
  • Anger Management
  • Behavioural Issues
  • Body Image
  • Career Guidance
  • Chronic Illness
  • Chronic Impulsivity
  • Codependency
  • Coping Skills
  • Divorce
  • Domestic Abuse
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Infidelity
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Transitions
  • Peer Relationships
  • Relationship Issues
  • Sex-Positive & Kink Friendly
  • Spirituality
  • Stress
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My approach to therapy is two-prong. It is to help you 1. Look at the causes of your suffering and make sense of them so you can transform your habitual reactions to thoughtful responses. 2. Build up your inner resources so that no matter what life throws at you, you are able to weather the storms with grace and breath.
Photo of Anna Vaisser, Counsellor, MD, MEd, RCC
Anna Vaisser
Counsellor, MD, MEd, RCC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (587) 906-8940
"
My approach to therapy is two-prong. It is to help you 1. Look at the causes of your suffering and make sense of them so you can transform your habitual reactions to thoughtful responses. 2. Build up your inner resources so that no matter what life throws at you, you are able to weather the storms with grace and breath.
Photo of Anna Vaisser, Counsellor, MD, MEd, RCC
Anna Vaisser
Counsellor, MD, MEd, RCC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (587) 906-8940

Endorsement

Munny Sandhu
Munny Sandhu
CounsellorMA
Anna is a warm, relational therapist who works from a nervous-system-informed lens. She is client focused and deeply attuned to each person's experience. Her attention to detail and ability to notice patterns truly stands out!

Client Focus

Age

Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Immuno-disorders
Queer Allied

I also speak

Russian

Age

Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Immuno-disorders
Queer Allied

I also speak

Russian

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Attachment-based
  • Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Existential
  • Gestalt
  • Humanistic
  • Interpersonal
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Person-Centered
  • Psychodynamic
  • Somatic
  • Strength-Based
  • Transpersonal
  • Trauma Focused
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I use many approaches, depending on the issues you bring in and how you prefer to process information. As we explore your challenges, I'll invite you to pay attention to how your nervous system reacts to your thoughts and feelings. You will learn how to read the signals from your body more effectively, improving self-regulation and increasing resilience.
Photo of Anna Vaisser, Counsellor, MD, MEd, RCC
Anna Vaisser
Counsellor, MD, MEd, RCC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (587) 906-8940
"
I use many approaches, depending on the issues you bring in and how you prefer to process information. As we explore your challenges, I'll invite you to pay attention to how your nervous system reacts to your thoughts and feelings. You will learn how to read the signals from your body more effectively, improving self-regulation and increasing resilience.
Photo of Anna Vaisser, Counsellor, MD, MEd, RCC
Anna Vaisser
Counsellor, MD, MEd, RCC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (587) 906-8940

Location

Primary Location

Anna Vaisser Counselling & Psychotherapy

2245 West Broadway

302

Vancouver, BC V6K

(587) 906-8940

Nearby Areas

Towns/Cities

Postal Codes

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I am accepting new clients. My main office has enough space for safe distancing. It's bright, comfortable and secure.
Photo of Anna Vaisser, Counsellor, MD, MEd, RCC
Anna Vaisser
Counsellor, MD, MEd, RCC
Call for a free consultation now - (587) 906-8940
"
I am accepting new clients. My main office has enough space for safe distancing. It's bright, comfortable and secure.
Photo of Anna Vaisser, Counsellor, MD, MEd, RCC
Anna Vaisser
Counsellor, MD, MEd, RCC
Call for a free consultation now - (587) 906-8940