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Nelson Szeto
Counsellor, MCP, RCC-ACS
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Burnaby, BC V5H
Our approach is attachment-based, trauma-informed/sensitive, neuroscience/evidence-based with a focus on insight (emotion and cognitive awareness and shifts) and behavioural changes.
Our team aims to help you create and discover a life worth living for and have fulfilling relationships with yourself and with others. Living from a place of fear/anger/resentment right now might be impacting how you see the world every single day. It may also affect your relationships with your family members, partners, and/or children (young and adults), friends, even coworkers, and you need help to make sense of it all. Every day, you may experience conflict, lack of connection, fear of something, or other challenges that gets in the way of you finding that sense of belonging and ownership over your life.
Our approach is attachment-based, trauma-informed/sensitive, neuroscience/evidence-based with a focus on insight (emotion and cognitive awareness and shifts) and behavioural changes.
Our team aims to help you create and discover a life worth living for and have fulfilling relationships with yourself and with others. Living from a place of fear/anger/resentment right now might be impacting how you see the world every single day. It may also affect your relationships with your family members, partners, and/or children (young and adults), friends, even coworkers, and you need help to make sense of it all. Every day, you may experience conflict, lack of connection, fear of something, or other challenges that gets in the way of you finding that sense of belonging and ownership over your life.
(778) 716-3889 View (778) 716-3889
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Lucia Simoncicova
Counsellor, MA, RCC, RCAT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Victoria, BC V8V  (Online Only)
Therapeutic modalities: Attachment-based therapies, Emotion-Focused Family Therapy and other Family Systems approaches, Art and Play therapy, Cognitive-Behavioural therapy, Grief Recovery Method, Interpersonal therapy, Trauma-Informed Approach, and Polyvagal Theory in Therapy.
Lucia Simoncicova, MA, is a Clinical Counsellor registered with BCACC. She is a Registered Art Therapist with CATA. Lucia has offered counselling in community mental health centres and in her private practice. She is passionate about working with adults, caregivers, children and teenagers. She offers treatment for a variety of concerns including emotional regulation, grief and loss, anxiety, depression, learning issues, trauma, and relationship issues. Lucia’s specialty is working with highly sensitive persons of any age. She enjoys offering support to carers via parental consultations.
Therapeutic modalities: Attachment-based therapies, Emotion-Focused Family Therapy and other Family Systems approaches, Art and Play therapy, Cognitive-Behavioural therapy, Grief Recovery Method, Interpersonal therapy, Trauma-Informed Approach, and Polyvagal Theory in Therapy.
Lucia Simoncicova, MA, is a Clinical Counsellor registered with BCACC. She is a Registered Art Therapist with CATA. Lucia has offered counselling in community mental health centres and in her private practice. She is passionate about working with adults, caregivers, children and teenagers. She offers treatment for a variety of concerns including emotional regulation, grief and loss, anxiety, depression, learning issues, trauma, and relationship issues. Lucia’s specialty is working with highly sensitive persons of any age. She enjoys offering support to carers via parental consultations.
(778) 763-1353 View (778) 763-1353
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Esther Nordin
Counsellor, MA, RCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Surrey, BC V3S
Although my approach is tailored to best support each individual's unique needs, I draw heavily on AEDP and attachment-based theories.
Starting a counselling journey takes courage; I honour your decision to explore it. I take a collaborative and holistic approach to supporting mental, emotional, embodied, and spiritual healing, depending on a person’s unique needs, goals, and hopes. I love walking alongside clients as they grow into fuller, more authentic expressions of themselves and their relationships.
Although my approach is tailored to best support each individual's unique needs, I draw heavily on AEDP and attachment-based theories.
Starting a counselling journey takes courage; I honour your decision to explore it. I take a collaborative and holistic approach to supporting mental, emotional, embodied, and spiritual healing, depending on a person’s unique needs, goals, and hopes. I love walking alongside clients as they grow into fuller, more authentic expressions of themselves and their relationships.
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Ghazal Fakhr
Counsellor, MACPAT, RCC
Verified Verified
I specialize in creating a customized blend of counselling techniques, drawing from DBT, CBT, REBT, ACT, MCBT, Attachment-Based Therapy, and EMDR.
I specialize in working with clients who experience depression and anxiety and have faced traumatic experiences, including childhood trauma. My clients often experience sadness or low mood, Excessive worry and fear, panic attacks, negative changes in thinking and mood, irritability, intrusive memories, and flashbacks. I customize my approach to meet the unique needs of each client to achieve the best outcomes.
I specialize in creating a customized blend of counselling techniques, drawing from DBT, CBT, REBT, ACT, MCBT, Attachment-Based Therapy, and EMDR.
I specialize in working with clients who experience depression and anxiety and have faced traumatic experiences, including childhood trauma. My clients often experience sadness or low mood, Excessive worry and fear, panic attacks, negative changes in thinking and mood, irritability, intrusive memories, and flashbacks. I customize my approach to meet the unique needs of each client to achieve the best outcomes.
(431) 244-5937 View (431) 244-5937
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Maggie Fraser
Counsellor, MA, RCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Langley, BC V1M
In my role as your counsellor, I will bring a person-centered, trauma informed, and attachment-based therapeutic approach.
My extensive experience in programs for youth and adults enhanced my passion for helping and establishing connections with others. I have always been interested in establishing a deeper understanding of our life experiences, how they shape us as well as the development of our interpersonal relationships. This interest and curiosity stems from my own journey with interpersonal relationships, grief, and parenthood that has developed into the foundation of my appreciation for the strength and healing that we all share within our unique journeys.
In my role as your counsellor, I will bring a person-centered, trauma informed, and attachment-based therapeutic approach.
My extensive experience in programs for youth and adults enhanced my passion for helping and establishing connections with others. I have always been interested in establishing a deeper understanding of our life experiences, how they shape us as well as the development of our interpersonal relationships. This interest and curiosity stems from my own journey with interpersonal relationships, grief, and parenthood that has developed into the foundation of my appreciation for the strength and healing that we all share within our unique journeys.
(672) 572-2760 View (672) 572-2760
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Monika Grunberg
Counsellor, MEd, RCC
Verified Verified
Courtenay, BC V9N
She specializes in emotion-focussed and attachment-based therapies for families, couples and individuals who have histories of troubled relationships.
Monika Grünberg received her Masters of Education in Counselling Psychology at the University of British Columbia in 1999. Prior to completing her degree she worked primarily doing therapy with traumatized women and children in the Greater Vancouver area. She moved to the Comox Valley and began full-time private practice in 1998.
She specializes in emotion-focussed and attachment-based therapies for families, couples and individuals who have histories of troubled relationships.
Monika Grünberg received her Masters of Education in Counselling Psychology at the University of British Columbia in 1999. Prior to completing her degree she worked primarily doing therapy with traumatized women and children in the Greater Vancouver area. She moved to the Comox Valley and began full-time private practice in 1998.
(548) 708-8335 View (548) 708-8335
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Caitlin Allen
Counsellor, MC, RCC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Squamish, BC V8B
Waitlist for new clients
Caitlin works from trauma-informed, culturally-safe, and attachment-based lenses incorporating multiple approaches, such as EMDR, CBT, DBT, and Synergetic Play Therapy.
Caitlin views counselling as a collaborative journey of support, growth, and transformation. She believes in the inherent resilience of all human beings and the innate capacity human beings possess to heal and overcome adversity. She supports children, youth, adults, and families to heal from traumatic experiences, process grief and loss, reduce mental health/psychiatric distress, work on childhood and family of origin issues, and explore relational challenges of abandonment/neglect. She is honoured to serve the Sea to Sky community seeing clients in-person at her office in Squamish.
Caitlin works from trauma-informed, culturally-safe, and attachment-based lenses incorporating multiple approaches, such as EMDR, CBT, DBT, and Synergetic Play Therapy.
Caitlin views counselling as a collaborative journey of support, growth, and transformation. She believes in the inherent resilience of all human beings and the innate capacity human beings possess to heal and overcome adversity. She supports children, youth, adults, and families to heal from traumatic experiences, process grief and loss, reduce mental health/psychiatric distress, work on childhood and family of origin issues, and explore relational challenges of abandonment/neglect. She is honoured to serve the Sea to Sky community seeing clients in-person at her office in Squamish.
(587) 417-6731 View (587) 417-6731
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Healing Spaces
Counsellor, RCC, MACP, MAL
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
We believe counselling is about being open and willing about exploring that which is negatively impacting your life. Facing challenges and difficulties takes courage and a belief that something could be different and even, perhaps, better. I aim to create a warm and welcoming space. Here, you are invited to explore your current situation with a focus on how to create a brighter tomorrow. We believe each person has a sense of what is helpful. Personalizing each session, we collaboratively create a plan to move you through this challenge and to a tomorrow with greater freedom. We offer reduced rate counselling with our MACP candidate.
We believe counselling is about being open and willing about exploring that which is negatively impacting your life. Facing challenges and difficulties takes courage and a belief that something could be different and even, perhaps, better. I aim to create a warm and welcoming space. Here, you are invited to explore your current situation with a focus on how to create a brighter tomorrow. We believe each person has a sense of what is helpful. Personalizing each session, we collaboratively create a plan to move you through this challenge and to a tomorrow with greater freedom. We offer reduced rate counselling with our MACP candidate.
(877) 325-7484 View (877) 325-7484
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Phoenix Soars Counseling Inc.
Counsellor, MA, CCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Vancouver, BC V6C
Are you finding yourself stuck in life but wanting to soar? Are you longing for freedom? If so, I invite you to visit my website to determine if Phoenix Soars Counselling Services is right for you. With over 9 years of counselling individuals coupled with my Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology I have a strong foundation to help you find the inner peace you have been searching for. My primary goal is helping you achieve your personal freedom and destiny using a variety of approaches that will promote your personal growth and healing. www.phoenix-soars.com
Are you finding yourself stuck in life but wanting to soar? Are you longing for freedom? If so, I invite you to visit my website to determine if Phoenix Soars Counselling Services is right for you. With over 9 years of counselling individuals coupled with my Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology I have a strong foundation to help you find the inner peace you have been searching for. My primary goal is helping you achieve your personal freedom and destiny using a variety of approaches that will promote your personal growth and healing. www.phoenix-soars.com
(877) 243-1657 View (877) 243-1657
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Veronika Varga
Counsellor, RCC, MA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Victoria, BC V8R
Welcome, I understand how much courage it can take to ask for help and I’m glad that you are here to find support and start your healing journey. In my work I offer a safe, non-judgmental space, where you can share your feelings and thoughts. As we learn more about you, your behaviours, patterns, needs, and dreams we can also establish and start to work on your goals. I’m an MA Therapist (Europe) and an MA Registered Clinical Counsellor (BC, Canada) with 12+ years of experience working in mental health fields. My expertises are trauma, childhood trauma, anxiety, depression, ADHD, autism, boundaries, self-esteem, grief, abuse
Welcome, I understand how much courage it can take to ask for help and I’m glad that you are here to find support and start your healing journey. In my work I offer a safe, non-judgmental space, where you can share your feelings and thoughts. As we learn more about you, your behaviours, patterns, needs, and dreams we can also establish and start to work on your goals. I’m an MA Therapist (Europe) and an MA Registered Clinical Counsellor (BC, Canada) with 12+ years of experience working in mental health fields. My expertises are trauma, childhood trauma, anxiety, depression, ADHD, autism, boundaries, self-esteem, grief, abuse
(807) 500-1611 View (807) 500-1611
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Flowa Grace Therapy
Counsellor, MPsych, BA, CHN
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Victoria, BC V8V
Working from a body-mind framework, you are able to move through and release blocks that are holding you back from living your most authentic and purposeful life. Online, in-office, and nature therapy for individuals, couples, and families is offered. "I felt heard as I talked with her. I was a able to let go and fully express what I needed to say and I felt comfortable and safe." - FL “I would recommend Flowa to anyone. She is an expert at creating a warm and accepting space; allowing you to heal and release the thoughts and energies you need." - SC
Working from a body-mind framework, you are able to move through and release blocks that are holding you back from living your most authentic and purposeful life. Online, in-office, and nature therapy for individuals, couples, and families is offered. "I felt heard as I talked with her. I was a able to let go and fully express what I needed to say and I felt comfortable and safe." - FL “I would recommend Flowa to anyone. She is an expert at creating a warm and accepting space; allowing you to heal and release the thoughts and energies you need." - SC
(604) 409-4226 View (604) 409-4226
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Jessica Rathwell
Counsellor, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Vancouver, BC V5T  (Online Only)
Accepting Virtual Clients - I work with adults and young people who are struggling with transitions, coping, relationships, grief, mental health or other concerns they'd like to talk over with someone they can feel supported by and who can help them build their toolbox for navigating their concerns. - While I see folks for a number of concerns, some areas of specialty include: Challenges related to neurodiversity and brain injury, coping with chronic illness, relationship issues and sexual/gender identity and expression.
Accepting Virtual Clients - I work with adults and young people who are struggling with transitions, coping, relationships, grief, mental health or other concerns they'd like to talk over with someone they can feel supported by and who can help them build their toolbox for navigating their concerns. - While I see folks for a number of concerns, some areas of specialty include: Challenges related to neurodiversity and brain injury, coping with chronic illness, relationship issues and sexual/gender identity and expression.
(438) 834-0912 View (438) 834-0912
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Amanda Whippy
Counsellor, MEd, RCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Reaching out for support can be a scary and overwhelming process, having a supportive therapeutic relationship can help ease that burden. I believe in a collaborative approach to assist you in living a life in line with your true self. I work with clients facing a range of issues looking for a safe environment to find balance and purpose. I bring my real self into our shared space and work with you to cultivate compassion and understanding.
Reaching out for support can be a scary and overwhelming process, having a supportive therapeutic relationship can help ease that burden. I believe in a collaborative approach to assist you in living a life in line with your true self. I work with clients facing a range of issues looking for a safe environment to find balance and purpose. I bring my real self into our shared space and work with you to cultivate compassion and understanding.
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Photo of Andra Nadeau, Clinical Social Work/Therapist in British Columbia
Andra Nadeau
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, RCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Smithers, BC V0J
Waitlist for new clients
Many children struggle with emotional and behavioural challenges that affect their wellbeing and optimal functioning - for complex reasons. Mental health problems that are caught early can prevent further compounding challenges, support healthy development, and build a strong foundation for lifelong wellbeing. Childhood mental health challenges are often hard for caregivers, too. Caregivers know their children best, yet becoming a caregiver doesn’t come with knowledge and tools specific to mental health challenges.
Many children struggle with emotional and behavioural challenges that affect their wellbeing and optimal functioning - for complex reasons. Mental health problems that are caught early can prevent further compounding challenges, support healthy development, and build a strong foundation for lifelong wellbeing. Childhood mental health challenges are often hard for caregivers, too. Caregivers know their children best, yet becoming a caregiver doesn’t come with knowledge and tools specific to mental health challenges.
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Photo of Leslie Malchy, Marriage & Family Therapist in British Columbia
Leslie Malchy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MSc, MA, RCC, LMFT
Verified Verified
Vancouver, BC V6Z  (Online Only)
Are you in a relationship where you find yourself fighting all the time or not able to communicate? I help individuals and couples who are struggling with marital and relationship issues, specifically with communication trouble. I also specialize with pre marital/commitment education.My clients come to see me because they want to talk. They don't want to have issues. But talking with me is a way of managing their issues at the very least. And at the best, it is about solving issues.I would like to support you as we work together to sort it out.
Are you in a relationship where you find yourself fighting all the time or not able to communicate? I help individuals and couples who are struggling with marital and relationship issues, specifically with communication trouble. I also specialize with pre marital/commitment education.My clients come to see me because they want to talk. They don't want to have issues. But talking with me is a way of managing their issues at the very least. And at the best, it is about solving issues.I would like to support you as we work together to sort it out.
(855) 980-0961 View (855) 980-0961
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Emergence Counselling & Wellness Inc.
Counsellor, RCC, CCC, RPsych
Verified Verified
Vancouver, BC V6E  (Online Only)
We specialize in working with individuals and couples who are suffering from past and recent trauma, anxiety, depression, and other mental health and relational challenges. We use modalities such as EMDR Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapies, Somatic Therapies, Internal Family Systems, Psychedelic integration and more. Putting these powerful healing modalities to work towards your well being is our passion. Tap into our expertise and emerge into your potential!
We specialize in working with individuals and couples who are suffering from past and recent trauma, anxiety, depression, and other mental health and relational challenges. We use modalities such as EMDR Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapies, Somatic Therapies, Internal Family Systems, Psychedelic integration and more. Putting these powerful healing modalities to work towards your well being is our passion. Tap into our expertise and emerge into your potential!
(604) 305-2884 View (604) 305-2884
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Coyote Counselling
Registered Psychotherapist, MEd, CCC
Verified Verified
Salmon ARM, BC V1E
I get it. You are struggling, tired and/or overwhelmed. And you may be feeling stuck or trapped, hurt, anxious, stressed, helpless, hopeless and/or out of control. It can feel crazy-making! You’re not sure how to move forward but you know you don’t want to carry it all alone any longer. You need someone who can help…someone who is compassionate, understanding and skilled…someone who helps you feel safe, understood, heard, and accepted. It’s important for you to have support you can trust enough with your story to take on the challenges and do the healing. I want that for you, more than anything. Let's talk!
I get it. You are struggling, tired and/or overwhelmed. And you may be feeling stuck or trapped, hurt, anxious, stressed, helpless, hopeless and/or out of control. It can feel crazy-making! You’re not sure how to move forward but you know you don’t want to carry it all alone any longer. You need someone who can help…someone who is compassionate, understanding and skilled…someone who helps you feel safe, understood, heard, and accepted. It’s important for you to have support you can trust enough with your story to take on the challenges and do the healing. I want that for you, more than anything. Let's talk!
(877) 488-3249 View (877) 488-3249
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Carol Alexander
Counsellor, MA, RCC, RP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Vancouver, BC V6H
Are you struggling to maintain positive relationships at work, with your partner, within your family, and with your children? Are you a parent who is struggling with your child's behaviour while managing your expectations? I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor in BC and a Registered Psychotherapist in Ontario, providing therapeutic interventions for individuals, parents, adolescents and children. My areas of expertise include trauma, anxiety, self-regulation, and parenting.
Are you struggling to maintain positive relationships at work, with your partner, within your family, and with your children? Are you a parent who is struggling with your child's behaviour while managing your expectations? I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor in BC and a Registered Psychotherapist in Ontario, providing therapeutic interventions for individuals, parents, adolescents and children. My areas of expertise include trauma, anxiety, self-regulation, and parenting.
(236) 239-0628 View (236) 239-0628
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Lejla’s Holistic Journey Counselling
Counsellor, MACP, RCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Quesnel, BC V2J
Welcome! I am taking new clients! I am a trauma trained counsellor, and a Beginner 3 Somatic Experiencing practitioner in training. I like to meet my clients wherever they are in their personal healing journey. Fulfilled life is possible after trauma, and I believe that every human has the innate ability to move toward healing. I’ll help you to find and recognize your strengths and resources and support you through your personal and unique journey to achieve your mental health and personal goals!
Welcome! I am taking new clients! I am a trauma trained counsellor, and a Beginner 3 Somatic Experiencing practitioner in training. I like to meet my clients wherever they are in their personal healing journey. Fulfilled life is possible after trauma, and I believe that every human has the innate ability to move toward healing. I’ll help you to find and recognize your strengths and resources and support you through your personal and unique journey to achieve your mental health and personal goals!
(249) 523-3414 View (249) 523-3414
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Wise Body Counselling: Keisha Virago
Registered Professional Counsellor - Candidate
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
North Vancouver, BC V7L  (Online Only)
I help people learn to forgive themselves for the things they had to do in order to survive. I believe that when we feel safe in our body and free from the shackles of our past, we can create our dream reality. By honouring our sensitive nature, and creating a safe space to explore, we can set our inner child free - inviting playfulness, humour, and curiosity to the healing process. We are not what has happened to us, we are who we choose to become. I'm here to help you discover who you truly are on a soul level.
I help people learn to forgive themselves for the things they had to do in order to survive. I believe that when we feel safe in our body and free from the shackles of our past, we can create our dream reality. By honouring our sensitive nature, and creating a safe space to explore, we can set our inner child free - inviting playfulness, humour, and curiosity to the healing process. We are not what has happened to us, we are who we choose to become. I'm here to help you discover who you truly are on a soul level.
(867) 292-8817 View (867) 292-8817

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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.