Female Therapists in North Vancouver, BC
I support those who are overwhelmed by work stress, experience low self-esteem, or are struggling with interpersonal relationships, and help them reconnect with themselves and build a foundation for a healthier relationship with self and with others. Together, we’ll explore what’s challenging you and develop tools to feel more grounded, confident, and connected.
I support those who are overwhelmed by work stress, experience low self-esteem, or are struggling with interpersonal relationships, and help them reconnect with themselves and build a foundation for a healthier relationship with self and with others. Together, we’ll explore what’s challenging you and develop tools to feel more grounded, confident, and connected.
I am a registered psychologist with over 25 years experience working with individuals along the full spectrum of disordered eating. I also have experience working with individuals who struggle with depression, anxiety, trauma, self esteem, perfectionism, relationship difficulties etc. Making the commitment to seek therapy is a courageous step. Feelings of shame are common. I try to create a relaxed atmosphere that progresses at a pace that is comfortable for you and at the same time challenges you to heal and grow.
I am a registered psychologist with over 25 years experience working with individuals along the full spectrum of disordered eating. I also have experience working with individuals who struggle with depression, anxiety, trauma, self esteem, perfectionism, relationship difficulties etc. Making the commitment to seek therapy is a courageous step. Feelings of shame are common. I try to create a relaxed atmosphere that progresses at a pace that is comfortable for you and at the same time challenges you to heal and grow.
I work with school-aged children and their families navigating big emotions, social struggles, or difficult transitions. Whether it's anxiety, school refusal, behavioural challenges, or low self-esteem, these children often feel overwhelmed or misunderstood—and their parents are doing their best to support them, but may be feeling frustrated, concerned, or unsure of what steps to take next. What families want most is for their child to feel happier, more confident, and more equipped to manage life’s challenges—and for home to feel calmer and more connected again.
I work with school-aged children and their families navigating big emotions, social struggles, or difficult transitions. Whether it's anxiety, school refusal, behavioural challenges, or low self-esteem, these children often feel overwhelmed or misunderstood—and their parents are doing their best to support them, but may be feeling frustrated, concerned, or unsure of what steps to take next. What families want most is for their child to feel happier, more confident, and more equipped to manage life’s challenges—and for home to feel calmer and more connected again.
Trauma and anxiety specialist. Welcome! Are you feeling lost, depressed, or stuck? Is everything overwhelming and spiking your anxiety? It’s hard to manage relationships, boundaries, health, and obligations when you’re not feeling your best. On top of that, it can feel unbearable to navigate any kind of trauma that you may be experiencing. If this sounds relatable, it’s important for you to feel heard, validated and empowered. Reaching out for support is incredibly brave, so if you’re ready to explore your thoughts, feelings and experiences freely, while in a safe, compassionate and trusting environment, then you’re in good hands.
Trauma and anxiety specialist. Welcome! Are you feeling lost, depressed, or stuck? Is everything overwhelming and spiking your anxiety? It’s hard to manage relationships, boundaries, health, and obligations when you’re not feeling your best. On top of that, it can feel unbearable to navigate any kind of trauma that you may be experiencing. If this sounds relatable, it’s important for you to feel heard, validated and empowered. Reaching out for support is incredibly brave, so if you’re ready to explore your thoughts, feelings and experiences freely, while in a safe, compassionate and trusting environment, then you’re in good hands.
Hi! My name is Lauren and I specialize in Maternal Mental Health. I am passionate about supporting those who are on their fertility journey, moms to be or moms wherever they are in their postpartum journey - I believe we are forever postpartum! I also have background work in the high school system and enjoy supporting youth 16+ who are navigating relationships (peer/romantic/parental), anxieties, life transitions and more. My hope is that my clients feel validated, heard and acknowledged. Together we will collaborate on how to best support you on your mental health journey!
Hi! My name is Lauren and I specialize in Maternal Mental Health. I am passionate about supporting those who are on their fertility journey, moms to be or moms wherever they are in their postpartum journey - I believe we are forever postpartum! I also have background work in the high school system and enjoy supporting youth 16+ who are navigating relationships (peer/romantic/parental), anxieties, life transitions and more. My hope is that my clients feel validated, heard and acknowledged. Together we will collaborate on how to best support you on your mental health journey!
Kristen is a registered clinical counsellor, school counsellor and educator with a strong background in education. Kristen has worked in the public school system for over 27 years as a teacher and counsellor, as well as in community counselling programs. Kristen is a mother of three adult children and one teen and resides on the beautiful North Shore. She values building a connected relationship with her clients of all ages and backgrounds. Kristen offers a safe, empathetic space where clients can feel seen, heard and understood.
Kristen is a registered clinical counsellor, school counsellor and educator with a strong background in education. Kristen has worked in the public school system for over 27 years as a teacher and counsellor, as well as in community counselling programs. Kristen is a mother of three adult children and one teen and resides on the beautiful North Shore. She values building a connected relationship with her clients of all ages and backgrounds. Kristen offers a safe, empathetic space where clients can feel seen, heard and understood.
من دکتر فاطمه یوسفی روانتحلیلگر .
جلسات مشاوره فردی، زوجی و خانوادگی را به زبان فارسی و انگلیسی، بهصورت حضوری و آنلاین
I am a Registered Therapeutic Counsellor (RTC) with over 15 years of clinical experience in Iran and Canada, and academic experience in Iran. I support individuals facing anxiety, depression, relationship or family conflict, migration-related stress, and life transitions. My approach is professional, culturally responsive, and tailored to each client’s needs using CBT, psychoanalytic, and solution-focused therapies. I offer sessions in English and Farsi, both online and in-person.
من دکتر فاطمه یوسفی روانتحلیلگر .
جلسات مشاوره فردی، زوجی و خانوادگی را به زبان فارسی و انگلیسی، بهصورت حضوری و آنلاین
I am a Registered Therapeutic Counsellor (RTC) with over 15 years of clinical experience in Iran and Canada, and academic experience in Iran. I support individuals facing anxiety, depression, relationship or family conflict, migration-related stress, and life transitions. My approach is professional, culturally responsive, and tailored to each client’s needs using CBT, psychoanalytic, and solution-focused therapies. I offer sessions in English and Farsi, both online and in-person.
You may be holding more than anyone can see; stress, grief, self-doubt, or patterns you don’t fully understand but feel stuck inside. Maybe it’s hard to name what hurts, or maybe you’ve been carrying it for so long it feels like part of who you are. The truth is, healing doesn’t happen through pressure; it happens through being met with care and curiosity. My clients often come with complex stories, quiet strength, and a desire to live more fully. If you're looking for space to breathe, reflect, and grow, I’m here to support that process with honesty and respect.
You may be holding more than anyone can see; stress, grief, self-doubt, or patterns you don’t fully understand but feel stuck inside. Maybe it’s hard to name what hurts, or maybe you’ve been carrying it for so long it feels like part of who you are. The truth is, healing doesn’t happen through pressure; it happens through being met with care and curiosity. My clients often come with complex stories, quiet strength, and a desire to live more fully. If you're looking for space to breathe, reflect, and grow, I’m here to support that process with honesty and respect.
Holly Parsons - OCD Clinician
Occupational Therapist, MOT
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
Finding the right therapist for OCD and anxiety is crucial. At New Heights, we specialize in treating OCD with evidence-based therapy that reflects current research and best practices. As Vancouver's only clinic dedicated to OCD, we understand that while OCD is an anxiety-based disorder, its treatment protocols are unique and require specialized care. With over a decade of experience in mental health settings, I am a specialist in treating OCD and anxiety and also address perfectionism, chronic procrastination, and indecisiveness.
Finding the right therapist for OCD and anxiety is crucial. At New Heights, we specialize in treating OCD with evidence-based therapy that reflects current research and best practices. As Vancouver's only clinic dedicated to OCD, we understand that while OCD is an anxiety-based disorder, its treatment protocols are unique and require specialized care. With over a decade of experience in mental health settings, I am a specialist in treating OCD and anxiety and also address perfectionism, chronic procrastination, and indecisiveness.
At Kolibri Counselling Services, I offer a safe and welcoming space to help make sense of anxiety, depression and trauma. My trauma informed, client-centered approach is tailored to meet the individual needs of each client. As a neurodivergent counselor and a mother of neurodivergent children, I also draw from my associated life experience to support neurodivergent clients or parents of neurodivergent children.
At Kolibri Counselling Services, I offer a safe and welcoming space to help make sense of anxiety, depression and trauma. My trauma informed, client-centered approach is tailored to meet the individual needs of each client. As a neurodivergent counselor and a mother of neurodivergent children, I also draw from my associated life experience to support neurodivergent clients or parents of neurodivergent children.
My clients often come to therapy feeling stuck or unfulfilled, but after working together, they often feel more in control of their lives and in touch with their inner experience. My goal as your therapist is to help you gain more awareness for why you feel the way you do, identify patterns of experiences or behaviours in your life that are no longer serving you, and empower you to take steps towards a life that honours your values and goals. Change can be a difficult process, but I believe that each small positive change we make extends to other aspects of our lives and making that initial change is the hardest part.
My clients often come to therapy feeling stuck or unfulfilled, but after working together, they often feel more in control of their lives and in touch with their inner experience. My goal as your therapist is to help you gain more awareness for why you feel the way you do, identify patterns of experiences or behaviours in your life that are no longer serving you, and empower you to take steps towards a life that honours your values and goals. Change can be a difficult process, but I believe that each small positive change we make extends to other aspects of our lives and making that initial change is the hardest part.
You have so much to give and share, but you second-guess yourself and feel paralyzed and uncertain in social situations. Sometimes you feel like you are both too much and not enough at the same time. You are afraid you are falling farther and farther behind in building the life and family you want, but you aren't sure how to find the people you can just be yourself with and build those meaningful relationships.
You have so much to give and share, but you second-guess yourself and feel paralyzed and uncertain in social situations. Sometimes you feel like you are both too much and not enough at the same time. You are afraid you are falling farther and farther behind in building the life and family you want, but you aren't sure how to find the people you can just be yourself with and build those meaningful relationships.
If you experience despair, anxiety, trauma, low self-esteem, grief/loss, or financial/career stress, it can be difficult to feel truly alive and joyful. Healing can begin by understanding ourselves, our problems, thought habits and then building resilience through insight, compassion, and somatic practices. I strive to do my best so you can be YOUR best. My sessions are warm and welcoming and tailored to support your specific needs.
If you experience despair, anxiety, trauma, low self-esteem, grief/loss, or financial/career stress, it can be difficult to feel truly alive and joyful. Healing can begin by understanding ourselves, our problems, thought habits and then building resilience through insight, compassion, and somatic practices. I strive to do my best so you can be YOUR best. My sessions are warm and welcoming and tailored to support your specific needs.
You’re navigating change, managing overwhelm, or learning to embrace your neurodivergent mind, and you’re ready for things to feel different!
Whether you’re tackling procrastination, anxiety, or burnout, redefining your identity, or craving deeper connection in your relationships, I offer support that meets you where you are.
You’re navigating change, managing overwhelm, or learning to embrace your neurodivergent mind, and you’re ready for things to feel different!
Whether you’re tackling procrastination, anxiety, or burnout, redefining your identity, or craving deeper connection in your relationships, I offer support that meets you where you are.
Welcome... My name is Nicola. I support individuals experiencing relationship problems, life transitions, anxiety, depression and I specialize in women's issues. My practice is compassionate, holistic and collaborative with a focus on you and your particular needs and goals. Looking after our mental health is such an important aspect of how we manage with life's difficulties, our relationships with ourselves and our relationships with those around us.
Welcome... My name is Nicola. I support individuals experiencing relationship problems, life transitions, anxiety, depression and I specialize in women's issues. My practice is compassionate, holistic and collaborative with a focus on you and your particular needs and goals. Looking after our mental health is such an important aspect of how we manage with life's difficulties, our relationships with ourselves and our relationships with those around us.
I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor offering counselling sessions both in-person and virtually. I work in the field of healing because I believe that it is always possible, and I believe deeply in the power of relationships to facilitate that healing. The connection that we build in our work together is of the utmost importance to me, and I strive to create a space where you can feel safe enough to share your truth and feel accepted for exactly who you are.
I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor offering counselling sessions both in-person and virtually. I work in the field of healing because I believe that it is always possible, and I believe deeply in the power of relationships to facilitate that healing. The connection that we build in our work together is of the utmost importance to me, and I strive to create a space where you can feel safe enough to share your truth and feel accepted for exactly who you are.
Do you feel like the world's weight is resting on your shoulders, and every step forward is a struggle? Or do you feel like your self-esteem is caught in a constant storm, leaving you battered by self-doubt and a persistent feeling of inadequacy? Or maybe you feel lost, overwhelmed, and do not know how to navigate the twists and turns of your current challenges, unsure of which direction to take. Whether at a crossroads in life, aiming to enhance your relationship skills, going through grief and loss, trying to deal with traumas, or simply looking to cultivate a more mindful and balanced existence, I'm here to help.
Do you feel like the world's weight is resting on your shoulders, and every step forward is a struggle? Or do you feel like your self-esteem is caught in a constant storm, leaving you battered by self-doubt and a persistent feeling of inadequacy? Or maybe you feel lost, overwhelmed, and do not know how to navigate the twists and turns of your current challenges, unsure of which direction to take. Whether at a crossroads in life, aiming to enhance your relationship skills, going through grief and loss, trying to deal with traumas, or simply looking to cultivate a more mindful and balanced existence, I'm here to help.
Are you curious about body-based approaches for healing trauma and building resilience? Whatever challenges you're experiencing, somatic therapy can help you access greater health and wellbeing. You'll settle your body, calm your thoughts, and be able to ride the waves of your emotions with more ease. I'm here to accompany you on your path toward a richer, more joyful life.
Are you curious about body-based approaches for healing trauma and building resilience? Whatever challenges you're experiencing, somatic therapy can help you access greater health and wellbeing. You'll settle your body, calm your thoughts, and be able to ride the waves of your emotions with more ease. I'm here to accompany you on your path toward a richer, more joyful life.
I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor with a Master’s degree in Psychology. With over 20 years of experience, I have worked across a variety of settings, including private clinics, community organizations, and educational institutions.
I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor with a Master’s degree in Psychology. With over 20 years of experience, I have worked across a variety of settings, including private clinics, community organizations, and educational institutions.
So many of us grew up learning to keep it together for everyone else. Maybe you’ve said yes when you meant no, or found yourself in the same argument with your partner, wondering how you got there. On the outside, you’re dependable, the one people lean on. But inside, you might feel anxious, tired, or unsure of who you are. I believe those patterns of people-pleasing, perfectionism, and disconnecting were never flaws, but the ways you learned to stay safe when you needed it most. They helped you survive, but now they may be leaving you feeling disconnected, resentful, or unsure of how to care for yourself.
So many of us grew up learning to keep it together for everyone else. Maybe you’ve said yes when you meant no, or found yourself in the same argument with your partner, wondering how you got there. On the outside, you’re dependable, the one people lean on. But inside, you might feel anxious, tired, or unsure of who you are. I believe those patterns of people-pleasing, perfectionism, and disconnecting were never flaws, but the ways you learned to stay safe when you needed it most. They helped you survive, but now they may be leaving you feeling disconnected, resentful, or unsure of how to care for yourself.
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Female Counsellors
Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or because they feel more comfortable with a therapist of their own gender due to shared life experiences or perspectives. Considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender may matter or improve their therapeutic experience. The most important consideration is that a client is able to build a trusting relationship with their therapist.
Should I see a female therapist?
Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist. For women, this could be because they believe that they will be able to better connect with a woman, and that a female therapist will be able to relate to their specific challenges and personal issues. It may be particularly beneficial for women to see a female therapist, for example, for gender-specific issues, such as sexism in the workplace, relationship issues, and gender roles. The most important factor in therapy is the client-therapist connection, and a therapist's gender as well as many other factors may play an important role in this.
Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?
Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?
It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.