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Amanda Steele
Counsellor, MC, RCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Vancouver, BC V6B
You’ve found your person, but you’re struggling to talk through your differences in a way that honours what you want out of a relationship. You fear that with the accumulation of unresolved issues, that one day everything will come tumbling down. You’re afraid of triggering the other, so you avoid and you’re starting to feel more and more lonely. You’re aware that your roles are to nurture each other’s inner child, but often you don’t know where to begin. You’re not sure if you’re having communication issues or there’s a difference in values. Breaking up is not what you want, but often it spirals in that direction.
You’ve found your person, but you’re struggling to talk through your differences in a way that honours what you want out of a relationship. You fear that with the accumulation of unresolved issues, that one day everything will come tumbling down. You’re afraid of triggering the other, so you avoid and you’re starting to feel more and more lonely. You’re aware that your roles are to nurture each other’s inner child, but often you don’t know where to begin. You’re not sure if you’re having communication issues or there’s a difference in values. Breaking up is not what you want, but often it spirals in that direction.
(807) 907-5376 View (807) 907-5376
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Angela Ivy Leong
Counsellor, BA, MA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Vancouver, BC V6B
Waitlist for new clients
You are a deep thinker, a psychology nerd and a truth seeker. You are seeking what it means to be living a meaningful life. Finding your soul's purpose is one of your driving principles in life. Perhaps you identify with an anarchist spirit that is determined to design your life and the structure of your relationships for freedom. You are motivated by the fear of leaving this earth, not having lived your life to your fullest, completely governed by unconscious drives, or not having examined your suffering. Perhaps you can no longer bear not speaking your truth and living your most authentic expressions of self.
You are a deep thinker, a psychology nerd and a truth seeker. You are seeking what it means to be living a meaningful life. Finding your soul's purpose is one of your driving principles in life. Perhaps you identify with an anarchist spirit that is determined to design your life and the structure of your relationships for freedom. You are motivated by the fear of leaving this earth, not having lived your life to your fullest, completely governed by unconscious drives, or not having examined your suffering. Perhaps you can no longer bear not speaking your truth and living your most authentic expressions of self.
(236) 300-3665 View (236) 300-3665
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Peak Resilience
Counsellor, MA, MSW, MEd, MCP, RCC, RSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Vancouver, BC V6Z
We are a leading counselling practice in Vancouver, BC specializing in empowering individuals to live authentic, meaningful lives. Our goal is to equip you with the tools and self-knowledge to manage emotions, overcome anxiety and depression, achieve your goals and see the world in a new perspective. We work with you to inspire confidence, peace of mind and, ultimately, lifelong resilience.
We are a leading counselling practice in Vancouver, BC specializing in empowering individuals to live authentic, meaningful lives. Our goal is to equip you with the tools and self-knowledge to manage emotions, overcome anxiety and depression, achieve your goals and see the world in a new perspective. We work with you to inspire confidence, peace of mind and, ultimately, lifelong resilience.
(778) 765-1093 View (778) 765-1093
Photo of Audree McIvor, Counsellor in Vancouver, BC
Audree McIvor
Counsellor, RCC, MA, CCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Vancouver, BC V5K
Do you struggle with depression or anxiety? Are you unsure of what to do from here? Let's untangle those moments to help you see your true self, which includes your strengths, struggles and life transitions. When we see ourselves through a different lens, we may recognize a more authentic self, creating self-acceptance and self-love. Let’s work together to create a relationship based on trust, genuineness and acceptance. I have daytime and evening availability.
Do you struggle with depression or anxiety? Are you unsure of what to do from here? Let's untangle those moments to help you see your true self, which includes your strengths, struggles and life transitions. When we see ourselves through a different lens, we may recognize a more authentic self, creating self-acceptance and self-love. Let’s work together to create a relationship based on trust, genuineness and acceptance. I have daytime and evening availability.
(431) 430-2007 View (431) 430-2007

Online Therapists

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Gillian Sutherland
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, RCSW, RCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Nanaimo, BC V9V
Waitlist for new clients
At Central Island Counselling, our clients will immediately find an advocate with compassion, acceptance and expertise. We provide the highest standard of private clinical counselling services to adults, youth, children and families in the Nanaimo area and beyond. We value privacy, professionalism and creativity in care. Our mission is to safely guide each client while they rediscover their internal resources. You are not alone and there is a path forward to healing.
At Central Island Counselling, our clients will immediately find an advocate with compassion, acceptance and expertise. We provide the highest standard of private clinical counselling services to adults, youth, children and families in the Nanaimo area and beyond. We value privacy, professionalism and creativity in care. Our mission is to safely guide each client while they rediscover their internal resources. You are not alone and there is a path forward to healing.
(226) 799-0835 View (226) 799-0835
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Lisa Moore Clinical Counselor & Play Therapy Supvr
Counsellor, MA, RCC, CCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Langley, BC V3A
Crossroads Collective's mission is to help people heal and grow through periods of transitions in their lives. Many of us struggle with alcohol / addictions, experience loss, grief, unhappiness or a sense of loss when we transition from one role to another in our daily lives. Some of us lose people we love, dreams we can no longer achieve, changes in careers, the diagnosis of a child with special needs, a loved one entering care, or who is ailing in health, Divorce from a spouse, the beginning of a new marriage, perhaps with a blended family. We accept private insurance plans, Victim Services(CVAP), ICBC Claims and Autism
Crossroads Collective's mission is to help people heal and grow through periods of transitions in their lives. Many of us struggle with alcohol / addictions, experience loss, grief, unhappiness or a sense of loss when we transition from one role to another in our daily lives. Some of us lose people we love, dreams we can no longer achieve, changes in careers, the diagnosis of a child with special needs, a loved one entering care, or who is ailing in health, Divorce from a spouse, the beginning of a new marriage, perhaps with a blended family. We accept private insurance plans, Victim Services(CVAP), ICBC Claims and Autism
(506) 496-0739 View (506) 496-0739
Photo of Neelma Singh, Counsellor in Vancouver, BC
Neelma Singh
Counsellor, MA, RCC
Verified Verified
Surrey, BC V3W  (Online Only)
I understand how important it is to find the right fit in counselling so I offer all new clients an initial 20 minute consultation free of charge. I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor and work from a person-centered approach which respects that clients are the experts on their own lives and maintains the dignity of every person seeking care. Together we will collaborate to identify your goals in treatment and the interventions that are best suited to your needs. I also use a trauma informed approach for those who have experienced traumatic life events.
I understand how important it is to find the right fit in counselling so I offer all new clients an initial 20 minute consultation free of charge. I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor and work from a person-centered approach which respects that clients are the experts on their own lives and maintains the dignity of every person seeking care. Together we will collaborate to identify your goals in treatment and the interventions that are best suited to your needs. I also use a trauma informed approach for those who have experienced traumatic life events.
(873) 502-8150 View (873) 502-8150
Photo of Namaste Counselling, Counsellor in Vancouver, BC
Namaste Counselling
Counsellor, MEd, RCC, BCACC, BEd
Verified Verified
Delta, BC V4E
Feeling anxious, depressed or stressed? Is legal counsel requesting anger management sessions? Life is incredibly painful at times, and we often feel alone in our suffering. You don't have to go through this on your own. Take the first step, help awaits! Reach out! I have a gentle yet directive approach utilizing psychotherapy in a variety of modalities of which include trauma informed practices, cognitive behavioural therapies, mindfulness, visualizations, dialectical behaviour therapies, strength & solution based interventions. All of which foster reflection, healing, self discovery, growth & transformation to inner peace.
Feeling anxious, depressed or stressed? Is legal counsel requesting anger management sessions? Life is incredibly painful at times, and we often feel alone in our suffering. You don't have to go through this on your own. Take the first step, help awaits! Reach out! I have a gentle yet directive approach utilizing psychotherapy in a variety of modalities of which include trauma informed practices, cognitive behavioural therapies, mindfulness, visualizations, dialectical behaviour therapies, strength & solution based interventions. All of which foster reflection, healing, self discovery, growth & transformation to inner peace.
(778) 860-5574 View (778) 860-5574

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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.