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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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Halina Deptuck
Counsellor, MA, RCC
Verified Verified
Vancouver, BC V5T
Welcome- I am so glad you are here! Throughout our lives, we inevitably face periods of struggle, challenge, and adversity. The pressures of anxiety, the drain from repetitive behaviours, the pain of relationship issues, or the emptiness brought on by depression can make it seem hard to craft the life we aspire to. Yet, I hold a firm belief in your innate ability to overcome these trials, whether they are longstanding or newly felt. In working together, my aim is to form a unique connection with you: one where you can truly be yourself, focusing on where you’ve been, where you are today, and where you hope to be in the future.
Welcome- I am so glad you are here! Throughout our lives, we inevitably face periods of struggle, challenge, and adversity. The pressures of anxiety, the drain from repetitive behaviours, the pain of relationship issues, or the emptiness brought on by depression can make it seem hard to craft the life we aspire to. Yet, I hold a firm belief in your innate ability to overcome these trials, whether they are longstanding or newly felt. In working together, my aim is to form a unique connection with you: one where you can truly be yourself, focusing on where you’ve been, where you are today, and where you hope to be in the future.
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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
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Linda Williams
Counsellor, MA, RCC
Verified Verified
Vancouver, BC V5K
There are no clinical issues that I am not comfortable with. I will hold space for whatever you bring and especially enjoy peeling back the layers of those with childhood trauma who find it impacts their ability to experience safe relationships as adults. I can help with issues related to addiction, and the fall out effect on families and relationships. I really enjoy helping people deal with personal impact of narcissism, BPD and emotional regulation disorders in a parent, children or spouse. I also welcome those with BPD and Quiet BPD. I can also help anyone caught in the turmoil of infidelity. You will find clarity with me.
There are no clinical issues that I am not comfortable with. I will hold space for whatever you bring and especially enjoy peeling back the layers of those with childhood trauma who find it impacts their ability to experience safe relationships as adults. I can help with issues related to addiction, and the fall out effect on families and relationships. I really enjoy helping people deal with personal impact of narcissism, BPD and emotional regulation disorders in a parent, children or spouse. I also welcome those with BPD and Quiet BPD. I can also help anyone caught in the turmoil of infidelity. You will find clarity with me.
(548) 490-3581 View (548) 490-3581
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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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Shelley E Ugyan
Counsellor, MC, BAEd
Verified Verified
Vancouver, BC V6K  (Online Only)
Shelley Ugyan, RRC, is an acclaimed author, speaker and has over 15 years experience in mental and holistic health. Her evidence based tools including Cognitive Behavioural reconditioning as well as psychodynamic, relational and hypnosis approaches set you on a path to direct healing, starting immediately after the first 90 minute session. Her approach is genuine, empowering and powerful. Healing is probable, and happens as a result of conscious daily actions and unconscious dynamics that shift as a result of this process. Shelley loves to work with individuals who are ready and willing to change their thinking to heal for life.
Shelley Ugyan, RRC, is an acclaimed author, speaker and has over 15 years experience in mental and holistic health. Her evidence based tools including Cognitive Behavioural reconditioning as well as psychodynamic, relational and hypnosis approaches set you on a path to direct healing, starting immediately after the first 90 minute session. Her approach is genuine, empowering and powerful. Healing is probable, and happens as a result of conscious daily actions and unconscious dynamics that shift as a result of this process. Shelley loves to work with individuals who are ready and willing to change their thinking to heal for life.
(604) 714-5346 View (604) 714-5346
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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
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Divya Gulati
Registered Psychotherapist, MPS, , RP
Verified Verified
Vancouver, BC V5M  (Online Only)
You work hard to make relationships work, work hard at your job, you try your best to ensure everyone else around you is happy but end up losing yourself amid this. Even though you feel isolated, unheard, unseen you keep going. You want to stand up for yourself but don’t know how to. At times you feel overwhelmed with emotions thus feeling lost, helpless and anxious. You wonder why you connect to people a certain way and wish you could have healthier/sustainable relationships, wish you could cope better in difficult situations/be in charge of the way you express your feelings.
You work hard to make relationships work, work hard at your job, you try your best to ensure everyone else around you is happy but end up losing yourself amid this. Even though you feel isolated, unheard, unseen you keep going. You want to stand up for yourself but don’t know how to. At times you feel overwhelmed with emotions thus feeling lost, helpless and anxious. You wonder why you connect to people a certain way and wish you could have healthier/sustainable relationships, wish you could cope better in difficult situations/be in charge of the way you express your feelings.
(438) 795-6728 View (438) 795-6728
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Rebecca Kinton
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), Hon BA, MA, RP(Q), CC, CT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Vancouver, BC V6E
Hello and thanks for visiting my profile! You may be dealing with relationships, family, career, or working through challenging thoughts, emotions and behaviours related to the past, present and future. You may be experiencing, anxiety, depression, frustration, numbness, stress, self-esteem issues, or struggling to get things done at home, work, or postsecondary school. My practice is guided by compassion, openness and grounding while supporting you on your healing journey.
Hello and thanks for visiting my profile! You may be dealing with relationships, family, career, or working through challenging thoughts, emotions and behaviours related to the past, present and future. You may be experiencing, anxiety, depression, frustration, numbness, stress, self-esteem issues, or struggling to get things done at home, work, or postsecondary school. My practice is guided by compassion, openness and grounding while supporting you on your healing journey.
(647) 955-2705 View (647) 955-2705
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Husain Vahanvaty
Counsellor, MA, RCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Vancouver, BC V5N
Husain is a strength based and multicultural Registered Clinical Counselor (RCC) with experience working with adults, children & youth. Husain provides care for anxiety, panic attacks, mood disorders, depression, grief, trauma, stress-related disorders, brain injuries, relationship issues, substance misuse, PTSD, ADHD and/or bipolar disorders. Husain currently works at Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) as a Mental Health Substance Use therapist and works with complex clinical health cases. Husain also provides specific counselling to victims of assault and/or injury. This includes ICBC or CVAP clients.
Husain is a strength based and multicultural Registered Clinical Counselor (RCC) with experience working with adults, children & youth. Husain provides care for anxiety, panic attacks, mood disorders, depression, grief, trauma, stress-related disorders, brain injuries, relationship issues, substance misuse, PTSD, ADHD and/or bipolar disorders. Husain currently works at Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) as a Mental Health Substance Use therapist and works with complex clinical health cases. Husain also provides specific counselling to victims of assault and/or injury. This includes ICBC or CVAP clients.
(548) 490-2958 View (548) 490-2958
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Dmitry Alexandrovich
Counsellor, RCC, CCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Vancouver, BC V6E
My purpose is to assist you in facing and processing traumatic / adverse life experiences that could have resulted in anxiety, depression, PTSD, addictions, anger issues, etc. Together, we will explore and unravel the nature and roots of what prevents you from living a happier life. Despite the possible challenges that may arise on this way, please know that you have a huge potential to live your life based on what is right with you. As a clinician, I am committed to do to the best of my abilities for facilitating this process and helping you reach your goals.
My purpose is to assist you in facing and processing traumatic / adverse life experiences that could have resulted in anxiety, depression, PTSD, addictions, anger issues, etc. Together, we will explore and unravel the nature and roots of what prevents you from living a happier life. Despite the possible challenges that may arise on this way, please know that you have a huge potential to live your life based on what is right with you. As a clinician, I am committed to do to the best of my abilities for facilitating this process and helping you reach your goals.
(833) 634-0972 View (833) 634-0972
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Mihaela Launeanu
Counsellor, PhD, RCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Vancouver, BC V6Z
(604) 359-3062 View (604) 359-3062

Online Therapists

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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
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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
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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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Cherise Garon
Pre-Licensed Professional, MACP
Verified Verified
Langley, BC V3A
Seeking therapy is a big step and finding a therapist that works for you is an important starting point in your journey. My goal is to build a trusting and authentic therapeutic relationship with you, so we can work collaboratively in a safe and supportive environment. Whether you are going through a major life change, seeking help with stress and anxiety, or wanting to build self-love, I am here to help uncover your strengths and work with you to achieve your unique therapeutic goals.
Seeking therapy is a big step and finding a therapist that works for you is an important starting point in your journey. My goal is to build a trusting and authentic therapeutic relationship with you, so we can work collaboratively in a safe and supportive environment. Whether you are going through a major life change, seeking help with stress and anxiety, or wanting to build self-love, I am here to help uncover your strengths and work with you to achieve your unique therapeutic goals.
(604) 532-5340 View (604) 532-5340
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Efrosini Stratidakis
Counsellor, MC, RCC
Verified Verified
Langley, BC V3A
Thank you for finding this space and taking a giant leap forward in seeking support for yourself or loved one. It isn’t easy to take this step, yet here you are! Life is tough sometimes. If you’re feelings overwhelmed, stuck or unable to cope, I can help you. I am passionate about helping individuals become empowered and in charge of their thoughts. If your child is having a hard time with their thoughts, feelings, and behaviours, I am here to support as well. You are not alone.
Thank you for finding this space and taking a giant leap forward in seeking support for yourself or loved one. It isn’t easy to take this step, yet here you are! Life is tough sometimes. If you’re feelings overwhelmed, stuck or unable to cope, I can help you. I am passionate about helping individuals become empowered and in charge of their thoughts. If your child is having a hard time with their thoughts, feelings, and behaviours, I am here to support as well. You are not alone.
(249) 487-1801 View (249) 487-1801

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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.