LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in North Vancouver, BC
Hello and welcome :) I specialize in working with folks who have experienced trauma, grief, and/or challenging family dynamics. Perhaps you've been noticing that the past is showing up in your present day romantic relationships/friendships or perhaps family relationships are still causing pain for you. I am an experienced Registered Clinical Counsellor accepting clients for online video therapy and telephone counselling throughout BC and limited in-person sessions in North Vancouver and West Kelowna.
Hello and welcome :) I specialize in working with folks who have experienced trauma, grief, and/or challenging family dynamics. Perhaps you've been noticing that the past is showing up in your present day romantic relationships/friendships or perhaps family relationships are still causing pain for you. I am an experienced Registered Clinical Counsellor accepting clients for online video therapy and telephone counselling throughout BC and limited in-person sessions in North Vancouver and West Kelowna.
I believe every person is deserving of self-compassion, acceptance, and healing, and I am dedicated to providing a safe, non-judgmental space to explore the wonderments and complexities of the human experience. I specialize in supporting clients navigating neurodiversity, gender expression, queer identity, non-normative relationship structures, artistic expression, fat liberation, and body acceptance.
I believe every person is deserving of self-compassion, acceptance, and healing, and I am dedicated to providing a safe, non-judgmental space to explore the wonderments and complexities of the human experience. I specialize in supporting clients navigating neurodiversity, gender expression, queer identity, non-normative relationship structures, artistic expression, fat liberation, and body acceptance.
Accessing support is a radical act of courage—a step towards positive change. At Side by Side Counselling we welcome all experiences and histories, working together to navigate the challenges of life with ease. Drawing on the approaches of transpersonal psychology, somatic modalities, Bowen family systems, Gestalt therapy and person-centered therapy, we aim to find a path of understanding and support that best suits your needs and experiences.
Accessing support is a radical act of courage—a step towards positive change. At Side by Side Counselling we welcome all experiences and histories, working together to navigate the challenges of life with ease. Drawing on the approaches of transpersonal psychology, somatic modalities, Bowen family systems, Gestalt therapy and person-centered therapy, we aim to find a path of understanding and support that best suits your needs and experiences.
We are a leading counselling practice in Vancouver, BC specializing in empowering individuals to live authentic, meaningful lives. Our goal is to equip you with the tools and self-knowledge to manage emotions, overcome anxiety and depression, achieve your goals and see the world in a new perspective. We work with you to inspire confidence, peace of mind and, ultimately, lifelong resilience.
We are a leading counselling practice in Vancouver, BC specializing in empowering individuals to live authentic, meaningful lives. Our goal is to equip you with the tools and self-knowledge to manage emotions, overcome anxiety and depression, achieve your goals and see the world in a new perspective. We work with you to inspire confidence, peace of mind and, ultimately, lifelong resilience.
Welcome—I’m Allison Cordner, a registered clinical counsellor with a focus on trauma healing and emotional reconnection. Many of the clients I work with are feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck after difficult life experiences. Using Somatic Experiencing and AEDP (Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy), I support individuals in safely accessing their emotions, reconnecting with their bodies, and building the tools they need to feel regulated, grounded, and empowered.
My approach is gentle, collaborative, and rooted in the belief that healing happens through connection—both with ourselves and with others.
Welcome—I’m Allison Cordner, a registered clinical counsellor with a focus on trauma healing and emotional reconnection. Many of the clients I work with are feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck after difficult life experiences. Using Somatic Experiencing and AEDP (Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy), I support individuals in safely accessing their emotions, reconnecting with their bodies, and building the tools they need to feel regulated, grounded, and empowered.
My approach is gentle, collaborative, and rooted in the belief that healing happens through connection—both with ourselves and with others.
Specializing in queer-led trauma therapy, I am a registered social worker & registered clinical counsellor offering sessions online across BC.
I am an EMDRIA certified therapist and specialize in online EMDR therapy for adults, particularly from the LGBTQ2S+ community. People that align with my approach want to go beyond talk therapy and process specific memories or experiences that still feel stuck. I offer neurodivergent-affirming approaches, particularly for autistic folks and ADHDer/AuDHDRers.
Specializing in queer-led trauma therapy, I am a registered social worker & registered clinical counsellor offering sessions online across BC.
I am an EMDRIA certified therapist and specialize in online EMDR therapy for adults, particularly from the LGBTQ2S+ community. People that align with my approach want to go beyond talk therapy and process specific memories or experiences that still feel stuck. I offer neurodivergent-affirming approaches, particularly for autistic folks and ADHDer/AuDHDRers.
As a queer-identified counsellor, I am sensitive to intersecting identities, aware of systemic oppression, and am inclusive of diversity.
You don’t have to carry this all on your own. This space offers refuge and belonging for the parts of you that feel ashamed, unlovable, or somehow broken. If you often feel on edge, overwhelmed, or shut down, longing for connection but unsure how to feel safe, or struggling to feel grounded in your body - please know that you’re not alone, and that every part of you is welcome here.
As a queer-identified counsellor, I am sensitive to intersecting identities, aware of systemic oppression, and am inclusive of diversity.
You don’t have to carry this all on your own. This space offers refuge and belonging for the parts of you that feel ashamed, unlovable, or somehow broken. If you often feel on edge, overwhelmed, or shut down, longing for connection but unsure how to feel safe, or struggling to feel grounded in your body - please know that you’re not alone, and that every part of you is welcome here.
LGBTQ+ affirming.
I help adults and couples navigate life’s challenges with greater clarity, balance, and connection. My focus is on supporting people through anxiety, stress, relationship patterns, communication struggles, identity concerns, and major life transitions.
As a Registered Clinical Counsellor, I offer a grounded, compassionate, and a collaborative approach.
LGBTQ+ affirming.
I help adults and couples navigate life’s challenges with greater clarity, balance, and connection. My focus is on supporting people through anxiety, stress, relationship patterns, communication struggles, identity concerns, and major life transitions.
As a Registered Clinical Counsellor, I offer a grounded, compassionate, and a collaborative approach.
When your relationship hits a breaking point—whether you're dealing with betrayal, growing apart, or feeling deeply alone—you don't have to figure it out by yourself. Imagine having an experienced guide in your corner. Someone to help you calm the chaos, see things clearly, and take the right next step. Whether your goal is to save your marriage, peacefully navigate a separation, or build the kind of meaningful connection you truly deserve, I'm here to help.
When your relationship hits a breaking point—whether you're dealing with betrayal, growing apart, or feeling deeply alone—you don't have to figure it out by yourself. Imagine having an experienced guide in your corner. Someone to help you calm the chaos, see things clearly, and take the right next step. Whether your goal is to save your marriage, peacefully navigate a separation, or build the kind of meaningful connection you truly deserve, I'm here to help.
Do you ever feel like you're wearing a mask that doesn't match how you feel inside? Whether it's intentional or not, the cost of this may be anxiety, loneliness, or unintended harm to those around you. With care and direction, I'll make space for all of you (including those quieter parts that may want to be heard). Whether you're stressed and overwhelmed or craving more authenticity, I'll help you explore different barriers like 'people-pleasing', fear of judgment, or past traumas that get in the way. Let's find inner fulfillment and strengthen the connections in your life by tending to your authentic voice and needs.
Do you ever feel like you're wearing a mask that doesn't match how you feel inside? Whether it's intentional or not, the cost of this may be anxiety, loneliness, or unintended harm to those around you. With care and direction, I'll make space for all of you (including those quieter parts that may want to be heard). Whether you're stressed and overwhelmed or craving more authenticity, I'll help you explore different barriers like 'people-pleasing', fear of judgment, or past traumas that get in the way. Let's find inner fulfillment and strengthen the connections in your life by tending to your authentic voice and needs.
As a queer Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC), I use evidence-based interventions to help you discover your unique sense of self and build a personal mental health 'tool kit' to help you navigate life's challenges.
My specialty is helping the LGBTQ+ community navigate identity, anxiety, depression, stress & relationships. I work from a trauma-informed, Person-Centered framework, believing in your inherent desire for growth. I integrate evidence-based approaches (CBT, ACT, DBT & others) tailored to your needs so we can strengthen your path to authentic fulfillment.
As a queer Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC), I use evidence-based interventions to help you discover your unique sense of self and build a personal mental health 'tool kit' to help you navigate life's challenges.
My specialty is helping the LGBTQ+ community navigate identity, anxiety, depression, stress & relationships. I work from a trauma-informed, Person-Centered framework, believing in your inherent desire for growth. I integrate evidence-based approaches (CBT, ACT, DBT & others) tailored to your needs so we can strengthen your path to authentic fulfillment.
I specialize in supporting individuals facing substance use challenges, anxiety, and depression, as well as men's and LGBTQ plus issues.
My name is Kevin (he/him) and I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor who sees clients in person in Vancouver, and from around the province online. I hold a Master's of Counselling Psychology and have extensive experience in treating individuals dealing with a variety of mental health issues. I believe that individuals have the ability to rewrite their own stories and gain control over their lives.
I specialize in supporting individuals facing substance use challenges, anxiety, and depression, as well as men's and LGBTQ plus issues.
My name is Kevin (he/him) and I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor who sees clients in person in Vancouver, and from around the province online. I hold a Master's of Counselling Psychology and have extensive experience in treating individuals dealing with a variety of mental health issues. I believe that individuals have the ability to rewrite their own stories and gain control over their lives.
My specialty is Trauma therapy; however I serve diverse clients in a number of challenges ranging from depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, loss, relational stress, low self-esteem, chronic stress or pain, and wellness concerns. I have a background in Kinesiology and holistic wellness coaching, as well as coaching individuals with cognitive dis/abilities. My clinical style is based in Social Justice Narrative practice; psychoanalysis, and psychodynamics, including neuropsychoanalysis. My Masters was in treatment approaches to transgenerational trauma. My preference is to work weekly or twice weekly for a minimum of 6 months.
My specialty is Trauma therapy; however I serve diverse clients in a number of challenges ranging from depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, loss, relational stress, low self-esteem, chronic stress or pain, and wellness concerns. I have a background in Kinesiology and holistic wellness coaching, as well as coaching individuals with cognitive dis/abilities. My clinical style is based in Social Justice Narrative practice; psychoanalysis, and psychodynamics, including neuropsychoanalysis. My Masters was in treatment approaches to transgenerational trauma. My preference is to work weekly or twice weekly for a minimum of 6 months.
Ready to take a new path? I work with people in postpartum, perimenopause, or midlife who feel overwhelmed, anxious, and no longer like themselves. You may be dealing with mood swings, brain fog, burnout, or wondering why everything feels harder. Many also discover late-diagnosed ADHD during this time, or like me, have been dealing with ADHD your whole adult life. I help you make sense of what’s happening, reduce overwhelm, and find ways to feel calmer, clearer, and more like yourself again.
Ready to take a new path? I work with people in postpartum, perimenopause, or midlife who feel overwhelmed, anxious, and no longer like themselves. You may be dealing with mood swings, brain fog, burnout, or wondering why everything feels harder. Many also discover late-diagnosed ADHD during this time, or like me, have been dealing with ADHD your whole adult life. I help you make sense of what’s happening, reduce overwhelm, and find ways to feel calmer, clearer, and more like yourself again.
Are you feeling overwhelmed or disconnected from yourself and from others? Are you struggling with distressing thoughts and feelings? Are you desiring to understand yourself better and to nourish aspects of yourself that have been dormant? Perhaps you are seeking a space to feel witnessed, supported, and understood. Together, we can explore where you are coming from, what is holding you back, and where you want to go. My experience as a counsellor continues to teach me about the transformative possibilities that exist as we dissolve the sense of aloneness that so many of us feel.
Are you feeling overwhelmed or disconnected from yourself and from others? Are you struggling with distressing thoughts and feelings? Are you desiring to understand yourself better and to nourish aspects of yourself that have been dormant? Perhaps you are seeking a space to feel witnessed, supported, and understood. Together, we can explore where you are coming from, what is holding you back, and where you want to go. My experience as a counsellor continues to teach me about the transformative possibilities that exist as we dissolve the sense of aloneness that so many of us feel.
I work with a range of challenges including anxiety, depression, grief and loss, self-esteem, queer identity, parenting (including queer parenting), and relationship dynamics.
My primary goal is to create a safe, non-judgmental space where you can explore your authentic self, make sense of your story, and connect with your inner strengths. I believe healing begins when we can voice our experiences, and I see therapy as a collaborative journey in which we co-author your personal narrative, uncovering resilience that may be hidden.
I work with a range of challenges including anxiety, depression, grief and loss, self-esteem, queer identity, parenting (including queer parenting), and relationship dynamics.
My primary goal is to create a safe, non-judgmental space where you can explore your authentic self, make sense of your story, and connect with your inner strengths. I believe healing begins when we can voice our experiences, and I see therapy as a collaborative journey in which we co-author your personal narrative, uncovering resilience that may be hidden.
Cedar Sense Counselling & Art Therapy
Counsellor, MCP-AT, RCC
2 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
I specialize in supporting people who identify as queer, neurodivergent and those navigating trauma, grief, chronic health issues, and life transitions.
I'm a Registered Clinical Counsellor with a Master’s in Art Therapy and trained in Nature-based Therapy. Art Therapy doesn’t require art skills—it's a way to express what words can’t. Nature-based Therapy offers a healing connection to the natural world, supporting reflection, grounding, and growth beyond the traditional therapy space.
I specialize in supporting people who identify as queer, neurodivergent and those navigating trauma, grief, chronic health issues, and life transitions.
I'm a Registered Clinical Counsellor with a Master’s in Art Therapy and trained in Nature-based Therapy. Art Therapy doesn’t require art skills—it's a way to express what words can’t. Nature-based Therapy offers a healing connection to the natural world, supporting reflection, grounding, and growth beyond the traditional therapy space.
I’m Clayre, an affirming trauma therapist who is trans, nonbinary, neurodivergent, and queer.
My work is relational, experiential, and creative. I draw from Sensorimotor Psychotherapy and Trauma Informed Stabilization Treatment, integrating body awareness, parts work, and collaborative dialogue. We pay attention to what’s happening in real time, slowing things down so you can notice patterns, build capacity, and respond differently over time.
I’m Clayre, an affirming trauma therapist who is trans, nonbinary, neurodivergent, and queer.
My work is relational, experiential, and creative. I draw from Sensorimotor Psychotherapy and Trauma Informed Stabilization Treatment, integrating body awareness, parts work, and collaborative dialogue. We pay attention to what’s happening in real time, slowing things down so you can notice patterns, build capacity, and respond differently over time.
You may be struggling with confidence and self-esteem, your relationships, your mental health, your physical health, your work, or maybe you have been through something traumatic and need help moving on. Or perhaps you have an uneasy sense that your life could be better than it is right now. I can offer you a safe space to explore yourself and the realities that you are facing in your life, and develop strategies and tools that will help facilitate change. I fit well with people who are looking to deepen their understanding of themselves, and who are ready to find ways to make the changes they crave and need in their lives.
You may be struggling with confidence and self-esteem, your relationships, your mental health, your physical health, your work, or maybe you have been through something traumatic and need help moving on. Or perhaps you have an uneasy sense that your life could be better than it is right now. I can offer you a safe space to explore yourself and the realities that you are facing in your life, and develop strategies and tools that will help facilitate change. I fit well with people who are looking to deepen their understanding of themselves, and who are ready to find ways to make the changes they crave and need in their lives.
Whether you're dealing with past trauma, difficult family dynamics, or are stuck in frustrating patterns, feelings of disconnection and anxiety can easily become your day-to-day. In a world that can be challenging to navigate at the best of times, the struggles we face can sometimes feel insurmountable. It is my belief that we all need support and connection in order to process our experiences and to feel safe and secure in our own skin. With the tools somatic therapy brings we can support the body to complete it’s natural healing processes, helping us find the freedom to live our lives to the fullest.
Whether you're dealing with past trauma, difficult family dynamics, or are stuck in frustrating patterns, feelings of disconnection and anxiety can easily become your day-to-day. In a world that can be challenging to navigate at the best of times, the struggles we face can sometimes feel insurmountable. It is my belief that we all need support and connection in order to process our experiences and to feel safe and secure in our own skin. With the tools somatic therapy brings we can support the body to complete it’s natural healing processes, helping us find the freedom to live our lives to the fullest.
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LGBTQ+ Counsellors
Do LGBTQ-affirmative therapists receive special training?
Yes. Many therapists who practice LGBTQ-affirmative therapy have completed specialised training, either during their degree programme or as continuing education, to learn the core principles of affirmative therapy and how to best support their LGBTQ clients; some have received certifications in LGBTQ-affirmative therapy. Prospective clients should inquire as to a clinician’s background and training to ensure a good fit.
Why might I want to see an LGBTQ-affirming or LGBTQ-friendly therapist?
Queer and gender-non-conforming individuals frequently experience bias and marginalisation in day-to-day life. Working with a therapist who understands these unique challenges, as well as accepts and affirms their identity, can help LGBTQ clients feel safe and supported during therapy—allowing them to better navigate their relationships, mental health, and anything else that they wish to explore during therapy. It is important to note that many therapists can be effective in their work with LGBTQ+ individuals, even in the absence of specific training or background knowledge. The most important component in therapy is the alliance between therapist and client, and this alliance can exist between individuals with very different backgrounds.
How can I find an LGBTQ-friendly therapist?
You may wish to inquire about a therapist’s expertise with your specific challenges or concerns—depression, for example, or relationship strife—as well as their past experiences treating LGBTQ+ clients. Prospective clients may also ask whether a therapist has obtained additional training and/or certification in LGBTQ-affirmative techniques.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience with LGBTQ issues?
Prospective clients should feel empowered to directly ask therapists whether they have received training or been certified in LGBTQ-affirming therapy; competent therapists will be happy to explain their educational background and preferred approach(es) to help a client find the best match for them. Clients may also wish to ask how a therapist has treated clients with their particular challenges in the past and what they expect treatment to look like.
Are all the therapists listed in the LGBTQ directory themselves members of the LGBTQ community?
While therapists may choose to disclose their sexual orientation or gender identity in their profiles, the LGBTQ directory features not only those who have shared this information but also those who assert specialised training or experience in providing support to queer individuals, couples or families.