Therapists in V6T

Welcome to my page. This is a first step in looking for the right professional who can help you and I hope I can make this process easy for you. You may feel like something is not right in your life; you may feel dissatisfied with yourself or may be experiencing unsettling changes. I help people when they feel stressed, anxious, and may have a sense of loneliness even though not necessarily alone.

Let me ask you: Are you struggling with an important relationship in your life? To do with your family, your partner, your child, your work? Are you troubled by the emotions you’re experiencing? Feeling a profound sense of frustration, confusion, or desperation? Worried about the toll these issues are beginning to take? Think you've exhausted all your options for how to effectively manage? Do you wonder if there's quality professional help available? Help that recognizes & acknowledges what's important to you? If so, then look no further. Call now. We'll schedule a time.

I am an integrative psychotherapist and bring curiosity, warmth, compassion, and a sense of humor to the therapeutic relationship. I use a collaborative, strength-based, and relational approach focused on promoting long-lasting change. Fundamentally, we are social beings, embedded in complicated social relationships. It is my belief that many struggles people face are linked to how they experience these relationships and how larger structural and societal issues impact these relationships. I strive to work side-by-side with my clients in the healing process, helping them to pave the way toward a more authentic and satisfying life.

Welcome! Within a non-judgemental and trauma informed framework I strive to provide a safe, welcoming and compassionate space for clients. Whether you are looking to explore and heal the impact of the past, manage the present or envision the future therapy may be the next step on your journey. I am an RCC with a Masters in Counselling Psychology from UBC. I work with adults, youth, children, couples and families experiencing a range of challenges including recent or past trauma, domestic violence, anxiety, depression, struggles in personal or work relationships, parenting and family relationships, and co-parenting after separation.

Do you feel like you are unable to calm? Do you feel anxious and judged by others? Do you feel restless, irritable, and stuck in "on" mode in this ready-to-react mode? Do you have persistent negative thinking, extreme emotion fluctuations, repeating the same actions and patterns? Do you feel stuck and unable to lift your mood? These are among some of the many symptoms of trauma. Trauma changes the nervous system and the ability to regulate our nervous system is directly correlated with our mental health. CBT, DBT, and Somatic therapy can help heal the nervous system, by processing and releasing trauma stored in the body.

Are you wondering if you or a loved one might be autistic, have ADHD, or be neuro-divergent in some way? Do you need support finding an affirming way forward for yourself or your relationships? Our work together can focus on any area of importance for you, including: trauma, relationships, chronic pain, parenting, gender, experiences of oppression, grief, and life transitions. I appreciate diversity in all forms, and welcome individuals and couples exploring neuro-diversity, gender-creativity, sexual orientation, and pathological demand avoidance. I can help you find the internal spaciousness to work through life's challenges.

Life can be hard at times, and our team knows that reaching out for help is not easy. That's why our counsellors are here to help you navigate whatever challenges you are facing with nothing but acceptance and understanding. At Kelsey Jarvis Counselling and Associates, we specialize in helping individuals, couples and youth deal with the highs and lows of life, which can leave us feeling anxious, stressed, unfulfilled, unmotivated and insecure. We offer support through all of life's ups and downs, no matter how big or small. From anxiety, depression, relationship issues, trauma, self-esteem, and life changes; we're here for you.

Going through separation and divorce is a rough process. The yelling, the tears or the fights that happen in the house is keeping you up at night and/or make you worry about your future. It is already difficult to discuss what belongs to who at this point, not to mention there are children involved. You want your children to be ok, but not sure how. Things that your partner said or did in the past seem to be stuck in your head and make you angry or sad. You want peace, you want no conflict and a way out of this emotional disaster. Talk to me, I am here to listen.

Have you ever rushed out the door only to realize you forgot something or spilled coffee all over yourself? Have you ever said to yourself, “I'm tired of feeling this way/ I shouldn’t be feeling like this,” yet the feelings persist and sometimes come back stronger? These may seem like two distinct, unrelated instances I am raising, but I parallel them with how we often approach our problems: we tend to want to rush through them or judge ourselves for having the emotions and reactions to the difficulties life tosses at us. I’m here to propose an alternative: your feelings are valid, no matter what you’re seeking help for.

I am an existential therapist which means I am listening in particular for the ways you may be struggling with meaning-making in your life and with issues related to grief & loss and overwhelm. I am also trained in the neuro-biological, somatic treatment of trauma so we will spend time together grounding and building skills in your awareness of your own sense of safety in given contexts. Sessions with me feel conversational and will often involve humor despite the heavy content woven in. I will ask questions to help you recognize themes in your experience.

We all struggle at times. Whether it is a low mood that lingers too long, or anxiety that inhibits your life. Feeling like a failure, a bad parent, or like you just do not feel at home in your skin can start to feel like it poisons everything. Confidence dwindles, emotions feel too unpredictable, or stress seems to get under your skin more than it used to. You may be finding that your close relationships are more stressful than they used to be. Life may feel like it’s getting smaller and smaller. You know something has to change. It is time to reach out for help.

Shivani Wells-Shaw Clinical Counselling is a team of highly skilled and compassionate therapists offering online and in-person appointments in Downtown Vancouver. We specialize in treating trauma-related symptoms and mood disorders with a focus on EMDR therapy. If you're experiencing anxiety, panic, depression, dissociation, chronic pain, flashbacks, or other trauma-related symptoms, we're here to help! We believe symptoms are your brain and body's attempt to survive, and cope. Together we will discover the source of your issues and treat your symptoms at their roots. We can't change the past, but together we can repair it!

If you are experiencing anxiety, depression, or have been through trauma, you might be feeling frustrated, hopeless, or overwhelmed trying to figure out how to address these difficulties. Or maybe you are in a relationship and are finding it difficult to communicate, resolve conflict, or connect with your partner and you've tried everything you can think of. In my practice, I can support you in identifying any patterns/behaviours that may keep you or your partner stuck and help you learn tools and strategies to work towards improving your mental health, well-being, and your relationship.

My name is Haley and I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor with the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors. I offer in-person, video, and phone counselling to individuals and couples in the Lower Mainland, the Kootenays, and throughout BC. I work with a variety of clinical issues and support those experiencing anxiety, depression, self-worth, self-esteem, and body image issues, relational stress, school, work, and life transitions. My clinical work is guided by the therapeutic relationship which allows for collaborative work with clients through a strengths-based and relational lens.

I believe we contain multitudes within us, and many parts that make up who we are. Sometimes though, experiences in our lives make us close off from, hide, squish, contort and/or cut off from parts of who we are, especially those that do not fit the normative ideas of how we are “supposed” to be in our society, including around race, gender, gender expression, sexuality, class, neurotype, body size, nationality, relationship-structures, disability and more. I’m a Registered Social Worker, and I provide counselling from trauma-informed, collaborative, and anti-oppressive approaches.

If you feel stressed, overwhelmed, or stuck with daily challenges, or you find yourself overthinking or constantly worrying; if you have a fear of being judged by others, or you suffer from mood swings, depressed mood, fatigue, lack of motivation, or tearfulness; if you have a hard time regulating your emotions or managing your anger, or you suffer from low self-esteem; if you need help with your parent-child relationship issues, communication or relationship problems, You Are in the Right Place! I am here to provide a safe and supportive space where you can begin your therapeutic journey toward relief, peace, and happiness!

As you consider if therapy might be a supportive choice for you, it is possible that you are feeling alone and yearn for a more authentic connection with yourself and others. You might find that your emotions feel unpredictable, overwhelming or perhaps you feel disconnected from them altogether. I believe that we all have the capacity for healing and growth. Through connection to ourselves, our bodies, and our communities we can begin to undo experiences of aloneness and rebuild a sense of safety and ease. My role is to hold a space where you can show up just as you are, assured that you will be met with care and compassion.

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.

As a psychologist, I believe in my clients’ resilience and ability to overcome challenging life conditions. Sometimes however, clients can benefit from professional help that is empowering and safe and promotes clients’ readiness to address concerns and receive evidence-based treatment. I provide effective cognitive behavioural interventions that integrate mindfulness, multicultural and social justice perspectives. My approach to therapy and assessment is collaborative and relational. I have completed an externship in Emotion focused therapy as well training in EMDR.