Athina Pilarinos
Counsellor, MCP, RCC (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
2 Endorsed
Let's Connect (778) 760-4244
My ideal clients are thoughtful, self-aware individuals who feel stuck despite their best efforts to move forward. They may be navigating anxiety, burnout, relationship challenges, or major life transitions, and often come in feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure of themselves. Many are used to “holding it all together” on the outside while struggling internally. What brings them here is a desire for something deeper than quick fixes—they want clarity, relief, and a more meaningful connection to themselves and others.
In our work together, I help you slow down, make sense of your experiences, and understand patterns with curiosity—not judgment. I specialize in anxiety, emotional overwhelm, and relationships, using a trauma-informed, integrative approach drawing from CBT, DBT, and narrative therapy to support insight, resilience, and lasting, meaningful change.
My style is warm, collaborative, and intuitive. I create a space where you feel safe to be fully yourself, with your experiences met with empathy and respect, while also being gently challenged to grow. Therapy is active and engaging, supporting reflection and meaningful forward movement at a pace that feels right for you.
Call or Email Athina Pilarinos now for a free 15 minute consultation - (778) 760-4244
Let's Connect (778) 760-4244
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $160
- Couple Sessions $220
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
American Express, Mastercard, Visa Athina Pilarinos
Counsellor, MCP, RCC
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (778) 760-4244
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by Province of British Columbia / 18204 Athina Pilarinos
- In Practice for 11 years
- Attended Athabasca University, Master in Counselling Psychology, Graduated 2020
- Membership with British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors (BCACC) 18204 / 2020
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Athina Pilarinos
Counsellor, MCP, RCC
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (778) 760-4244
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- Relationship Issues
- Life Transitions
Expertise
- ADHD
- Autism
- Behavioural Issues
- Bisexual
- Body Image
- Cancer
- Career Guidance
- Child
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Divorce
- Domestic Violence
- Family Conflict
- High Conflict Divorces
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Marital and Premarital
- Mood Disorders
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Personality Disorders
- Polyamory & ENM
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Sex-Positive & Kink Friendly
- Stress
- Suicidal Ideation
- Trauma and PTSD
Athina Pilarinos
Counsellor, MCP, RCC
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (778) 760-4244
2 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Little Person Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
I also speak
Greek
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Little Person Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
I also speak
Greek
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Applied Behavioural Analysis (ABA)
- Art Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Culturally Sensitive
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Eclectic
- Emotionally Focused
- Family / Marital
- Family Systems
- Gottman Method
- Multicultural
- Narrative
- Neurofeedback
- Person-Centered
- Play Therapy
- Strength-Based
- Structural Family Therapy
- Trauma Focused
Athina Pilarinos
Counsellor, MCP, RCC
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (778) 760-4244
Location
Primary Location
Intentions Counselling & Consulting
3292 Production Way
Unit 501
Burnaby, BC V5A
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