LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in New Westminster, BC
The people I work with all have incredible stories and have lived many lives. They are rebels; choosing the road less travelled. Foraging their own path to healing and seeking someone to walk along side them.
Some of the folks I work with are breaking generational patterns or healing from early experiences of trauma. Many are releasing internalized stereotypes that Western culture has given them. All are slowly coming home their authentic selves.
Working with me offers a deep therapeutic connection; where all of you is welcome exactly as you are. We move beyond symptom management in a slow, deep and gentle explorative practice.
The people I work with all have incredible stories and have lived many lives. They are rebels; choosing the road less travelled. Foraging their own path to healing and seeking someone to walk along side them.
Some of the folks I work with are breaking generational patterns or healing from early experiences of trauma. Many are releasing internalized stereotypes that Western culture has given them. All are slowly coming home their authentic selves.
Working with me offers a deep therapeutic connection; where all of you is welcome exactly as you are. We move beyond symptom management in a slow, deep and gentle explorative practice.
I am passionate about helping individuals and couples who have experienced significant trauma in their lives, including those with complex PTSD, dissociative identity disorder, and borderline personality disorder. I believe that when we experience trauma, we can feel trapped in the past, frozen by the challenge of letting go of the pain, and unable to enjoy the present. So I want to help you process those past hurts so that you can get back to living the life you want. I provide therapy to people of all cultures, faiths, genders, and sexual orientations, valuing each person’s unique experiences.
I am passionate about helping individuals and couples who have experienced significant trauma in their lives, including those with complex PTSD, dissociative identity disorder, and borderline personality disorder. I believe that when we experience trauma, we can feel trapped in the past, frozen by the challenge of letting go of the pain, and unable to enjoy the present. So I want to help you process those past hurts so that you can get back to living the life you want. I provide therapy to people of all cultures, faiths, genders, and sexual orientations, valuing each person’s unique experiences.
Do memories from your childhood still bring up pain or confusion in your life today as an adult? Do you find it hard to build close relationships, feeling held back by self-doubt? As a licensed trauma therapist and someone who has walked this challenging path myself, I specialize in helping adults and teens who grew up feeling overwhelmed or misunderstood by their caregivers find healing and reconnect with their true selves. I deeply understand childhood trauma's impact through firsthand experience. Together, we will work on building self-compassion, creating healthier relationships, and cultivating a life of peace and fulfillment.
Do memories from your childhood still bring up pain or confusion in your life today as an adult? Do you find it hard to build close relationships, feeling held back by self-doubt? As a licensed trauma therapist and someone who has walked this challenging path myself, I specialize in helping adults and teens who grew up feeling overwhelmed or misunderstood by their caregivers find healing and reconnect with their true selves. I deeply understand childhood trauma's impact through firsthand experience. Together, we will work on building self-compassion, creating healthier relationships, and cultivating a life of peace and fulfillment.
I work with individuals, couples, and families navigating: identity shifts, neurodivergence, religious trauma, LGBTQ+ experiences, relationship strain, and life transitions.
At some point, something shifted. Maybe a relationship you counted on started fracturing. Maybe the faith community or career that once defined you no longer fits. Maybe you're figuring out who you are or who you're allowed to be for the first time.
That kind of disorientation is exhausting. And it often comes with a particular loneliness, because the people around you don't always understand what you're going through.
I work with individuals, couples, and families navigating: identity shifts, neurodivergence, religious trauma, LGBTQ+ experiences, relationship strain, and life transitions.
At some point, something shifted. Maybe a relationship you counted on started fracturing. Maybe the faith community or career that once defined you no longer fits. Maybe you're figuring out who you are or who you're allowed to be for the first time.
That kind of disorientation is exhausting. And it often comes with a particular loneliness, because the people around you don't always understand what you're going through.
I have lived experience as a queer trans woman, living with ADHD, and practising polyamory.
I practice counselling with the understanding that power structures and systems of oppression affect our mental health and well-being. I offer a therapeutic environment where it is safe to talk about experiences of oppression and marginalization without being minimized or told it's all in your head.
I have lived experience as a queer trans woman, living with ADHD, and practising polyamory.
I practice counselling with the understanding that power structures and systems of oppression affect our mental health and well-being. I offer a therapeutic environment where it is safe to talk about experiences of oppression and marginalization without being minimized or told it's all in your head.
You may be the person everyone relies on—the one who keeps going and appears fine on the outside while feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or emotionally exhausted underneath. I work with adults and women experiencing anxiety, burnout, stress, trauma, low self-worth, grief, relationship challenges, and life transitions. Many struggle with overthinking, people-pleasing, and self-criticism. Together, we'll explore patterns that keep you stuck, build practical coping tools, and help you feel more grounded, confident, and emotionally steady. You don't have to carry it all alone.
You may be the person everyone relies on—the one who keeps going and appears fine on the outside while feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or emotionally exhausted underneath. I work with adults and women experiencing anxiety, burnout, stress, trauma, low self-worth, grief, relationship challenges, and life transitions. Many struggle with overthinking, people-pleasing, and self-criticism. Together, we'll explore patterns that keep you stuck, build practical coping tools, and help you feel more grounded, confident, and emotionally steady. You don't have to carry it all alone.
Hello! My name is Claire and I'm a counsellor who aims to support the experience of being human with therapeutic, evidence-based approaches in counselling. If you are struggling with life's circumstances, managing emotions, navigating change, relational challenges or you want to better understand yourself, I will bring an open mind and curiosity to accompany you in your process of self-discovery.
Hello! My name is Claire and I'm a counsellor who aims to support the experience of being human with therapeutic, evidence-based approaches in counselling. If you are struggling with life's circumstances, managing emotions, navigating change, relational challenges or you want to better understand yourself, I will bring an open mind and curiosity to accompany you in your process of self-discovery.
Eleonora Joensuu
Counsellor, PhD, MEd, RCC
2 Endorsed
New Westminster, BC V3L
Waitlist for new clients
I also offer queer and trans positive counselling, poly-affirming counselling, and hormone readiness assessments.
We each go through difficult times in our lives and you deserve support, compassion, and understanding. I work with individuals and relationships to heal, grow, and thrive. I offer a non-judgmental, collaborative, and trauma-informed space for you to navigate life’s difficulties, cope with distress, and create well-being and change in ways that are important to you. Counselling is a space for you and your unique concerns and I work to meet you where you are at in both your strengths and challenges. You are the expert in your life and I'm here to offer support and resources for meeting your goals.
I also offer queer and trans positive counselling, poly-affirming counselling, and hormone readiness assessments.
We each go through difficult times in our lives and you deserve support, compassion, and understanding. I work with individuals and relationships to heal, grow, and thrive. I offer a non-judgmental, collaborative, and trauma-informed space for you to navigate life’s difficulties, cope with distress, and create well-being and change in ways that are important to you. Counselling is a space for you and your unique concerns and I work to meet you where you are at in both your strengths and challenges. You are the expert in your life and I'm here to offer support and resources for meeting your goals.
I am a white, queer, second-generation settler to the lower mainland of BC.
If you feel like you are struggling or stuck in life and need a supportive ear in this overwhelming world, I can help. Whether you are going through a transitional period of life, struggling with a past trauma, or discovering your own changing identity and values, I can support you through this time.
I am a white, queer, second-generation settler to the lower mainland of BC.
If you feel like you are struggling or stuck in life and need a supportive ear in this overwhelming world, I can help. Whether you are going through a transitional period of life, struggling with a past trauma, or discovering your own changing identity and values, I can support you through this time.
My approach to counselling is shaped by my experiences as a queer, BIPOC, immigrant woman, and rooted in feminist, anti-oppression and justice oriented framework.
Specialty areas: +Interpersonal and relationship issues, +Personal development, +Sexuality and gender identity, +Trauma and violence, +Partner abuse, +Immigration and adjustment, +Life transition, + Queer counselling, +Couple's counselling, +Trans counselling, +Poly and kink-friendly counselling.
My approach to counselling is shaped by my experiences as a queer, BIPOC, immigrant woman, and rooted in feminist, anti-oppression and justice oriented framework.
Specialty areas: +Interpersonal and relationship issues, +Personal development, +Sexuality and gender identity, +Trauma and violence, +Partner abuse, +Immigration and adjustment, +Life transition, + Queer counselling, +Couple's counselling, +Trans counselling, +Poly and kink-friendly counselling.
As a narrative-somatic therapist, I work with clients who feel disconnected but can't always explain why. Learning to understand your own personal foundation is an essential step in your healing journey as you can better understand yourself and, thus, the people around you. Whether you are struggling with relationships, grief, addiction, ADHD, depression, anxiety, bipolarism, OCD, trauma, and/or intergenerational patterns, with a supportive space and time to explore, you can transform fossilized errors into crystallized intelligence and empower your experiences with meaning and purpose.
As a narrative-somatic therapist, I work with clients who feel disconnected but can't always explain why. Learning to understand your own personal foundation is an essential step in your healing journey as you can better understand yourself and, thus, the people around you. Whether you are struggling with relationships, grief, addiction, ADHD, depression, anxiety, bipolarism, OCD, trauma, and/or intergenerational patterns, with a supportive space and time to explore, you can transform fossilized errors into crystallized intelligence and empower your experiences with meaning and purpose.
The Centre for Psychodynamic Insights is a virtual clinic specializing in psychodynamic psychotherapy. This approach explores the root causes of symptoms by uncovering and understanding underlying emotions through evidence-based treatment. Through collaborative dialogue, we examine unconscious thoughts and emotions shaped from childhood to the present. We work to relieve symptoms by understanding how these patterns affect current experiences, and create targeted strategies for meaningful change long-term.
The Centre for Psychodynamic Insights is a virtual clinic specializing in psychodynamic psychotherapy. This approach explores the root causes of symptoms by uncovering and understanding underlying emotions through evidence-based treatment. Through collaborative dialogue, we examine unconscious thoughts and emotions shaped from childhood to the present. We work to relieve symptoms by understanding how these patterns affect current experiences, and create targeted strategies for meaningful change long-term.
I have extensive experience working in a variety of settings, ranging from individuals dealing with substance use to those recovering from trauma; this also includes a variety of people, extending my help and skills to the LGBTQ+ community to those requiring palliative care.
Drawing from a multi-modal theoretical framework, I place a strong emphasis on existential theory to support clients in gaining self-awareness and understanding their environment. I often use metaphor and humor to encourage clients to explore their lives from different angles and uncover their own sources of meaning.
I have extensive experience working in a variety of settings, ranging from individuals dealing with substance use to those recovering from trauma; this also includes a variety of people, extending my help and skills to the LGBTQ+ community to those requiring palliative care.
Drawing from a multi-modal theoretical framework, I place a strong emphasis on existential theory to support clients in gaining self-awareness and understanding their environment. I often use metaphor and humor to encourage clients to explore their lives from different angles and uncover their own sources of meaning.
Olá! I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) in British Columbia with a doctoral degree in Counselling and Psychotherapy, and I previously worked as a psychologist in Brazil. With over 23 years of clinical experience, I support clients experiencing anxiety, trauma, depression, relationship challenges, and major life transitions such as immigration, separation, career changes, and midlife crises. As an immigrant myself, I understand how important it is to feel seen, culturally understood, and supported by a sense of belonging in the healing process.
Olá! I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) in British Columbia with a doctoral degree in Counselling and Psychotherapy, and I previously worked as a psychologist in Brazil. With over 23 years of clinical experience, I support clients experiencing anxiety, trauma, depression, relationship challenges, and major life transitions such as immigration, separation, career changes, and midlife crises. As an immigrant myself, I understand how important it is to feel seen, culturally understood, and supported by a sense of belonging in the healing process.
I'm especially passionate about supporting BIPOC and queer communities, neurodivergent folks, and anyone navigating the weight of systemic harm, identity, or burnout.
My approach is holistic, inclusive, and rooted in connection. I draw on relational-cultural therapy, narrative therapy, and somatic practices, and I’m guided by frameworks that honour the wisdom of lived experience. I’m not here to "fix" you… I’m here to walk alongside you as you reconnect with your own agency, strength, and self-understanding.
I'm especially passionate about supporting BIPOC and queer communities, neurodivergent folks, and anyone navigating the weight of systemic harm, identity, or burnout.
My approach is holistic, inclusive, and rooted in connection. I draw on relational-cultural therapy, narrative therapy, and somatic practices, and I’m guided by frameworks that honour the wisdom of lived experience. I’m not here to "fix" you… I’m here to walk alongside you as you reconnect with your own agency, strength, and self-understanding.
If you often feel stuck in your head and are curious about a more embodied, mindful, and arts-based approaches to therapy, I'd be glad to support you. Mindfulness based therapy can help reconnect the wholeness of our mind-body-heart, while arts based approach can nourish the kind of creativity and openness needed in facing life's storms. Doing counselling in and "with" nature can further nurture a sense of connection with something bigger than us, making our journey in navigating life's turbulent challenges less lonely.
If you often feel stuck in your head and are curious about a more embodied, mindful, and arts-based approaches to therapy, I'd be glad to support you. Mindfulness based therapy can help reconnect the wholeness of our mind-body-heart, while arts based approach can nourish the kind of creativity and openness needed in facing life's storms. Doing counselling in and "with" nature can further nurture a sense of connection with something bigger than us, making our journey in navigating life's turbulent challenges less lonely.
Hi, I’m John (he/him): a queer counselling intern at East Vancouver Counselling while concluding Master of Counselling at City University.
Emotions are central to the human experience. They occur spontaneously and run through our nervous system, shaping how we think, act, and connect. Emotions carry useful data for therapy. We will slow down, pay attention to what you feel, and explore the stories you carry about yourself – so that past hurt may be understood without defining you.
Hi, I’m John (he/him): a queer counselling intern at East Vancouver Counselling while concluding Master of Counselling at City University.
Emotions are central to the human experience. They occur spontaneously and run through our nervous system, shaping how we think, act, and connect. Emotions carry useful data for therapy. We will slow down, pay attention to what you feel, and explore the stories you carry about yourself – so that past hurt may be understood without defining you.
The Centre for Psychodynamic Insights is a virtual psychotherapy clinic specializing in Psychodynamic psychotherapy. This approach focuses on revealing, understanding, and resolving underlying emotions and root causes of symptoms through evidence-based interventions and a comprehensive treatment plan. With an in-depth collaborative discussion and analysis of unconscious thoughts and emotions from childhood until the present day, we can explore how they inform us today to help relieve symptoms and develop targeted strategies to foster change.
The Centre for Psychodynamic Insights is a virtual psychotherapy clinic specializing in Psychodynamic psychotherapy. This approach focuses on revealing, understanding, and resolving underlying emotions and root causes of symptoms through evidence-based interventions and a comprehensive treatment plan. With an in-depth collaborative discussion and analysis of unconscious thoughts and emotions from childhood until the present day, we can explore how they inform us today to help relieve symptoms and develop targeted strategies to foster change.
Anxiety, worry, depression, or stress can prevent us from enjoying the life we desire. What we think and feel can shape our reality, how we navigate the world, and also influence how others respond to us. This is because our thoughts, emotions, and behaviours are all connected and are constantly creating feedback loops – both positive and negative. Sometimes life throws unexpected curveballs that trigger a downward spiral that (at the time) can feel impossible to recover from. Although difficult events can be destabilizing, confusing, and painful they can also offer us the greatest opportunity for growth.
Anxiety, worry, depression, or stress can prevent us from enjoying the life we desire. What we think and feel can shape our reality, how we navigate the world, and also influence how others respond to us. This is because our thoughts, emotions, and behaviours are all connected and are constantly creating feedback loops – both positive and negative. Sometimes life throws unexpected curveballs that trigger a downward spiral that (at the time) can feel impossible to recover from. Although difficult events can be destabilizing, confusing, and painful they can also offer us the greatest opportunity for growth.
My clients want relief from emotional pain and guidance on their journey toward self-improvement. They may have tried self-help strategies, or perhaps even other therapists, but they’re still looking for something deeper and more effective. They want to work with someone who has life experience that truly understands them, someone who can see past surface-level issues and help uncover the deeper, root causes of their struggles. They are motivated by a desire to live authentically, experience healthier relationships, and break free from negative cycles that have held them back in the past.
My clients want relief from emotional pain and guidance on their journey toward self-improvement. They may have tried self-help strategies, or perhaps even other therapists, but they’re still looking for something deeper and more effective. They want to work with someone who has life experience that truly understands them, someone who can see past surface-level issues and help uncover the deeper, root causes of their struggles. They are motivated by a desire to live authentically, experience healthier relationships, and break free from negative cycles that have held them back in the past.
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