Therapists in Vancouver, BC

Hello and welcome! I hope I can be of service to you in your healing journey. My intention as a therapist is that you feel heard and understood as you expand your self-knowledge and move towards your goals. I bring curiosity, compassion, warmth and respect to this work. I view my role as that of co-inquirer into the larger perspective of what might be going on for you. Through deep and intuitive listening, I often find connections between your current situation and what might be truly at issue. We may look at learned patterns and coping methods that are no longer serving you. Some of those patterns may have come from unaddressed tr

My work is relational, emotion-focused, and experiential. Relational means establishing a unique and real connection with people — i.e. not being a “blank slate” therapist. Emotion-focused means helping people pay attention to old emotional patterns that may no longer be serving them. Experiential means going beyond just talking about patterns. It means offering actual in-session experiences of doing things a different way — working together to form new and preferred patterns that are conducive to one’s therapy goal(s).

When it comes to healing and/or pushing through challenges in life, it is normal to wish for someone to walk alongside you. My approach is guided by the understanding that we, as people, are a walking mosaic of our lived experiences as well as the experiences we did not receive. Whether your area of concern be surrounding mental health challenges, exploring the many parts of your identity that make you who you are, processing traumas, religious deconstruction, or learning new personal skills, I will join you on your journey towards clarity, understanding, and moving forward.

When we’re alone, facing what causes us pain and discomfort can be confusing and overwhelming. I believe that therapy is the doorway to self-knowing and that the most profound healing occurs when exploration happens in the presence of a safe and supportive other. My goal as a therapist is to provide a warm, empathetic, and non-judgmental space where together we can explore and work through the difficult feelings, thoughts, and experiences that are impacting your personal functioning, relationships, and healing.

I am a Registered Professional Counsellor and a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner with over 14 years experience working with couples, individuals and families. I work within the framework of Somatic Experiencing, Attachment based counselling, Emotionally Focused Therapy and Family Systems Theory. I am trauma-informed and have recently completed my training in Advanced Somatic Experiencing.

Welcome! I'm a registered social worker offering online psychotherapy across BC and Ontario. Specializing in trauma-focused therapy, I provide a supportive space for BIPOC, Queer, and Neurodiverse folks, but my door is open to all who connect with my values. My approach acknowledges the profound impacts of trauma and systemic injustice, while also valuing the richness and complexity of our experiences that exist alongside suffering. I aim to nurture a space where we address the pain of trauma and oppression, and actively reclaim the immense potential for joy, pleasure, beauty, and fulfillment in your life.

It is my belief that as humans we are biologically wired to heal; each of us already holds the internal resources needed to grow and thrive. As a counsellor, I would be honoured to walk alongside you as a guide in uncovering these resources, offering warmth and a grounding presence alongside evidence-based interventions to assist you on this journey. I offer an integrated approach to counselling, utilizing attachment-based, emotion-focused, and body-based practices alongside internal parts work in my practice. I believe it is important to create space for the body, mind, and spirit to be present in our work together.

Welcome to a warm and compassionate space where healing begins! I am a dedicated trauma-informed, culturally sensitive, and neurodivergent-affirming intern therapist specializing in the healing of trauma and attachment wounds. I aim to help clients work towards integration and wholeness by targeting the root of your symptoms to get you unstuck, allowing you to move forward in life. I work to provide personalized support for individuals seeking to reclaim their lives from the grip of past wounds and lingering symptoms. My goal is to create a safe and inclusive space to support you on your journey towards healing and transformation.

Stuck in your relationship? Feeling misunderstood, blamed, or attacked? Arguments and conflict weighing you down? Feeling empty or disconnected, frightened to speak your needs? If you're struggling in your relationships repeating the same pattern and in need of a way forward contact me today for your FREE 15 minute consultation. I am a relationship therapist whose aim is to help others gain insight into the problem patterns of behaviour we often fall victim to. Break-free of the painful cycles of the past. Contact me today to learn how you can enjoying the love and connection you deserve.

I specialize in helping to heal the impacts of Toxic Relationships, Narcissistic Abuse, Betrayal, and Traumatic Relationships/Endings. Whether you have left or are in the process of leaving a hurtful relationship, our work together will start with mapping out a specialized plan that heals the hurt and empowers you to create and maintain healthy and supportive relationships in your life. Let's start your journey out of painful relationships and into the peace and calm that exists when you connect to safe and healthy people. My strength is guiding clients as the tune in, trust and live out their truth in all areas of their life.

Trish is a Master Therapeutic Counsellor, instructor and workshop facilitator, located in Vancouver, BC; the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. In addition to her private counselling practice, Trish facilitates strength-based trauma-informed trainings, education & supervision for counselling students, mental health and allied health professionals, organizations, and anyone interested in updating their knowledge in trauma healing, and strengthening somatic and relational resiliency. For more info: trishwalsh.ca

Whether you want more out of life, love, your relationship, or all of the above, it is possible! If you're trying to find a better connection, want more intimacy, a better sexual relationship, to heal from an affair, to work out some new relationship agreements with your partner, or generally to find more wellness, presence or fulfilment in your life and relationships, you've come to the right place. Whatever your unique story, if you're looking for guidance through a challenging situation or you're ready to move with intention in a new direction, I'm here to help and to celebrate your progress throughout!

As one of Vancouver’s only health professionals that is a qualified counsellor, fitness coach and educator, I offer people a broader perspective that engages them in personal health projects that go deeper into what actually motivates them or prevents them from feeling the way they want to. The work of psychological growth, physical well-being and emotional healing is my life project and I am passionate about helping others follow their own path of discovery.

Living in the present, and working towards a fulfilling, and healthy future is our focus. You are the expert on ‘you’. I am a visitor on a tour of your life with you as the guide. While I specialize in addiction, anxiety, and depression, I am able to work with you on any subject, and challenge you are facing. I focus on the Existential Method of therapy. Finding meaning, and purpose in your life is our goal. We will create a path towards realizing yours. Life in the present, while looking forward can be the key to success.

Change. Do you have the feeling that something has to change… but you’re just not sure what it is? Or you have a good idea what and where you want to be… but just don’t know what changes to make to get there? Are you struggling with feelings of depression or anxiety? Or are obsessions and compulsions ruling your life? Are your relationships – intimate, family, work – suffering? And are you ready to take that first step… towards change?

Do you ever feel like you’re too sensitive? Or do you feel shy or overwhelmed around other people? Are you struggling with your health and not able to function day to day? Are any of these affecting your relationships? I work with many clients just like you. You deserve a safe space to talk about what you are experiencing and to freely express your feelings and beliefs. I offer a non-judgmental space for you to share anything you are struggling with right now. LGBTQIA2S+ friendly.

Reaching out for the support of counsellor or therapist is a courageous step towards identifying and exploring new ways of engaging with life. I offer an integrative approach that provides a safe, confidential, and non-judgemental space for you to embark on this journey. My primary method is expressive arts therapy which utilizes the imagination and creative expression to increase self awareness, promote growth and facilitate healing. I also draw on other theories, including: Somatic Experiencing, internal family systems, and mindfulness based practices

My work is deeply rooted in the core of who I am.  When you show up in my office you won't find a freudian style couch to lie on, a note pad in my hand, or a wall of credentials (although I certainly have those too!). Instead you'll get my authentic self, the healing relationship that we form, and probably some tea.

My training is predominantly in Internal Family Systems, which focuses on compassionate relation with our parts. My experience both personally and professionally has been working with depression, anxiety, self-esteem issues, suicidality, spiritual crises, and psychedelic integration. My focus in therapy is our relationship and your relationship with yourself and your life. I value radical acceptance and empathy, helping you to adopt these attitudes toward yourself. I believe that our whole self (e.g., thoughts, behaviours, feelings, somatic sensations) makes sense and is working adaptively to help us. Our system is wise, not broken.