Therapists in Vancouver, BC
Collective Healing Counselling and Consulting
Counsellor, MA, RCC, ATR, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Vancouver, BC V5T
*Services by student counsellors and Associates available* People we work with describe feeling disconnected, invalidated, and powerless after experiencing trauma and injustice. Some have felt stuck and overwhelmed in the process of reconnecting with themselves, their communities, and in navigating the dominant culture. We support clients in processing their experiences and deepening their understanding of themselves and their relationships. We affirm clients' needs and desires and value reciprocity and collaboration. Honoring clients' knowledge, we invite clients to co-create safety and exercise their self-determination.
*Services by student counsellors and Associates available* People we work with describe feeling disconnected, invalidated, and powerless after experiencing trauma and injustice. Some have felt stuck and overwhelmed in the process of reconnecting with themselves, their communities, and in navigating the dominant culture. We support clients in processing their experiences and deepening their understanding of themselves and their relationships. We affirm clients' needs and desires and value reciprocity and collaboration. Honoring clients' knowledge, we invite clients to co-create safety and exercise their self-determination.
Xiva Taverna
Counsellor, RTC
Verified Verified
Vancouver, BC V6Z
Do you judge yourself harshly? Do you feel that you're never good enough? Do you think you are responsible for the way another person feels or behaves? Do you focus outside yourself for love or security? Are you constantly seeking approval and affirmation? Change takes a lot of hard work and effort, but it is possible, and with the right type of counselling, you can get what you want from life. Together we will create a safe space where I will help you discover what's blocking your growth, heal old wounds, and change old patterns that no longer serve you.
Do you judge yourself harshly? Do you feel that you're never good enough? Do you think you are responsible for the way another person feels or behaves? Do you focus outside yourself for love or security? Are you constantly seeking approval and affirmation? Change takes a lot of hard work and effort, but it is possible, and with the right type of counselling, you can get what you want from life. Together we will create a safe space where I will help you discover what's blocking your growth, heal old wounds, and change old patterns that no longer serve you.
Andressa Taverna
Counsellor, RTC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Vancouver, BC V6C
Hi, I am Andressa Taverna. Being a trauma survivor has moulded me and impacted my life in many obvious and also many mysterious ways. Numbing out and dissociating has helped me bear the trauma, but burying it deep and pretending it didn’t exist never really worked. It was only when I started looking at it and inviting my demons to come forward, to speak up, to scream out their rage, that what I saw behind it was pain. Eventually, I saw that they were not demons after all, but my inner child.
Hi, I am Andressa Taverna. Being a trauma survivor has moulded me and impacted my life in many obvious and also many mysterious ways. Numbing out and dissociating has helped me bear the trauma, but burying it deep and pretending it didn’t exist never really worked. It was only when I started looking at it and inviting my demons to come forward, to speak up, to scream out their rage, that what I saw behind it was pain. Eventually, I saw that they were not demons after all, but my inner child.
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Priscilla Amaral
Counsellor, RCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Burnaby, BC V5H (Online Only)
Are you experiencing challenging life events that have left you feeling overwhelmed, stressed, and in need of balance? Do you find yourself struggling with anxiety, relationships, transitions, depression, grief, decision-making, stuck in a place you feel you don't belong? Whether you seek authenticity, self-esteem improvement, empowerment, potential fulfillment, there's a way forward, and I'm here to help.
Are you experiencing challenging life events that have left you feeling overwhelmed, stressed, and in need of balance? Do you find yourself struggling with anxiety, relationships, transitions, depression, grief, decision-making, stuck in a place you feel you don't belong? Whether you seek authenticity, self-esteem improvement, empowerment, potential fulfillment, there's a way forward, and I'm here to help.
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Susan Furtado
Counsellor, MCP, RHN, RCC
Verified Verified
Delta, BC V4L
Susan employs a unique and exclusive approach using a blend of psychotherapy and nutrition support known as Psycho-Nutra-Therapy (PNT). Susan believes that there is a direct relationship between mood disorders and poor or inadequate nutrition. Susan's takes a holistic approach in her client investigation, not only seeking a thorough understanding of her clients emotional needs but also her clients mineral, vitamin and general nutritional deficiencies. Careful attention is given to physiological and psychological symptoms, as well as to nutritional deficiencies that may be affecting and inhibiting her clients' sense of well-being.
Susan employs a unique and exclusive approach using a blend of psychotherapy and nutrition support known as Psycho-Nutra-Therapy (PNT). Susan believes that there is a direct relationship between mood disorders and poor or inadequate nutrition. Susan's takes a holistic approach in her client investigation, not only seeking a thorough understanding of her clients emotional needs but also her clients mineral, vitamin and general nutritional deficiencies. Careful attention is given to physiological and psychological symptoms, as well as to nutritional deficiencies that may be affecting and inhibiting her clients' sense of well-being.
Paula Lazzuri
Counsellor, BSc, MA, RCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Squamish, BC V8B
I provide services to adults, youth and couples needing support to learn about and grow out of their patterns of anxiety, depression, life transitions (including immigration), eating disorders, grief, addiction, sports performance, ADHD, sleep, relational difficulties, trauma and PTSD. Growth does not need to be intimidating and we all need support through life. I inform my practice with a social justice lens for those who identify as LGBTQ2S+ or heteronormative individuals. During our time together we will set sustainable solutions that empower you to navigate life's complexities with grace.
I provide services to adults, youth and couples needing support to learn about and grow out of their patterns of anxiety, depression, life transitions (including immigration), eating disorders, grief, addiction, sports performance, ADHD, sleep, relational difficulties, trauma and PTSD. Growth does not need to be intimidating and we all need support through life. I inform my practice with a social justice lens for those who identify as LGBTQ2S+ or heteronormative individuals. During our time together we will set sustainable solutions that empower you to navigate life's complexities with grace.
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Attachment-based Counsellors
Is attachment-based therapy the same as attachment therapy?
Attachment-based therapy may be confused with what is called “attachment therapy” (sometimes called “holding therapy”), a discredited and dangerous approach to treating children with attachment disorders, autism, or other mental health concerns. Attachment therapy—not attachment-based therapy—may involve restraining a child, forcing eye contact, and other coercive or abusive techniques. None of these practices are used in attachment-based therapy and the two modalities are in no way related.
What should I expect from attachment-based therapy?
Attachment-based therapy is based on attachment theory, which posits that children’s early relationships with their caregivers strongly influence their ability to navigate the world later in life. Thus, adults who seek attachment-based therapy should expect to deeply explore their childhood, identifying the dynamics or experiences that disrupted their attachment and the steps necessary to overcome challenges that arose as a result. Parents and children should expect to explore the possible factors that disrupted the parent-child relationship and work toward restoring trust and connection.
How long does attachment-based therapy last?
Certain forms of attachment-based therapy, especially those designed for parents and children, last for a set number of sessions; for example, Attachment and Biobehavioral Catch-Up, a specific attachment-based approach for young children who have undergone early adversity, unfolds over 10 one-hour sessions. When attachment-based therapy is practiced on adults or combined with other modalities, it may not last a specific length of time; clients may wish to ask prospective therapists how long they expect treatment to take.
Does attachment-based therapy work?
Most of the research on attachment-based therapy focuses on children and adolescents. Some of this research shows a positive effect, especially for attachment-based family therapy (ABFT). Other studies, however, have found that attachment-based therapy is no more effective than other approaches to childhood depression, anxiety, or suicidality. Less is known about the therapy’s efficacy on adult populations.