Pacific Blue Cross Therapists in North Vancouver, BC
What makes me different? My career background is unique in that I have over 35 years of experience working in various industries including adult education, H.R., coaching leaders, consulting and psychotherapy. I am known for using a collaborate and problem solving therapeutic approach that is practical and effective so you can overcome your life challenges and achieve your therapy goals sooner than later.
What makes me different? My career background is unique in that I have over 35 years of experience working in various industries including adult education, H.R., coaching leaders, consulting and psychotherapy. I am known for using a collaborate and problem solving therapeutic approach that is practical and effective so you can overcome your life challenges and achieve your therapy goals sooner than later.
Specialized in treating trauma, anxiety, eating disorders (binge eating, bulimia, obesity), adult ADHD, intense emotions & relationship issues. Offering counselling in French and English.
Specialized in treating trauma, anxiety, eating disorders (binge eating, bulimia, obesity), adult ADHD, intense emotions & relationship issues. Offering counselling in French and English.
I work with people navigating disordered eating, anxiety, self-worth, and body image concerns. These struggles run deep and they shape how you see yourself, move through the world, and relate to your body. Recovery isn’t linear; some days feel like progress, others like starting over. That’s not failure, it’s a natural part of healing. Whether you’re caught in cycles of restriction, bingeing, or purging, or living with a relentless inner critic or anxiety that keeps you bracing for impact, you’re carrying more than most people see. The exhaustion is real—and so is the hope that things can feel different.
I work with people navigating disordered eating, anxiety, self-worth, and body image concerns. These struggles run deep and they shape how you see yourself, move through the world, and relate to your body. Recovery isn’t linear; some days feel like progress, others like starting over. That’s not failure, it’s a natural part of healing. Whether you’re caught in cycles of restriction, bingeing, or purging, or living with a relentless inner critic or anxiety that keeps you bracing for impact, you’re carrying more than most people see. The exhaustion is real—and so is the hope that things can feel different.
You are not broken—and you don’t need fixing. At your core, you are whole. But life, trauma, loss, stress, and relationships can make you feel fragmented or unaligned. With humility and reverence, my work is about helping you remember who you are beneath the layers: sovereign, worthy, and capable of living an authentic life. I work with adults navigating men's issues, life transitions, grief, disordered eating, relationship challenges, and childhood trauma. I also support individuals who feel burnt out, disconnected from themselves, or stuck in patterns they no longer want to repeat. Healing is not linear, but it is possible.
You are not broken—and you don’t need fixing. At your core, you are whole. But life, trauma, loss, stress, and relationships can make you feel fragmented or unaligned. With humility and reverence, my work is about helping you remember who you are beneath the layers: sovereign, worthy, and capable of living an authentic life. I work with adults navigating men's issues, life transitions, grief, disordered eating, relationship challenges, and childhood trauma. I also support individuals who feel burnt out, disconnected from themselves, or stuck in patterns they no longer want to repeat. Healing is not linear, but it is possible.
Are you grappling with understanding your emotions, thoughts, or behaviors? I aim to guide you towards a deeper understanding of yourself. If you're navigating significant changes like career shifts, life transitions, relationship statuses, or personal identity, I'm here to support you through these transitions with empathy.
My practice is centered around fostering self-awareness and establishing healthy boundaries, helping you navigate life's complexities with greater confidence and peace. I am passionate about guiding individuals through their personal growth journeys.
Are you grappling with understanding your emotions, thoughts, or behaviors? I aim to guide you towards a deeper understanding of yourself. If you're navigating significant changes like career shifts, life transitions, relationship statuses, or personal identity, I'm here to support you through these transitions with empathy.
My practice is centered around fostering self-awareness and establishing healthy boundaries, helping you navigate life's complexities with greater confidence and peace. I am passionate about guiding individuals through their personal growth journeys.
When your relationship becomes plagued by misunderstanding and distance, you worry and fear the worst. No matter how hard you try to resolve things, arguments continue to escalate. I can help you achieve the lasting bond you long for. I specialize in helping couples tune into their deepest needs and translate them into clear signals that help our partner respond to us. I have helped hundreds of couples learn effective communication patterns that strengthen the bond between them. You can grow close again, rekindling the spark of intimacy, to last a lifetime.
When your relationship becomes plagued by misunderstanding and distance, you worry and fear the worst. No matter how hard you try to resolve things, arguments continue to escalate. I can help you achieve the lasting bond you long for. I specialize in helping couples tune into their deepest needs and translate them into clear signals that help our partner respond to us. I have helped hundreds of couples learn effective communication patterns that strengthen the bond between them. You can grow close again, rekindling the spark of intimacy, to last a lifetime.
Hi, I’m so glad you’re here.
Many people come to therapy feeling stuck or overwhelmed, unsure of how to move forward. Past trauma, societal pressures, and systemic imbalances can leave us feeling disconnected from ourselves and trapped in unhelpful patterns. The trauma we carry is not just personal, but a product of the systems we live in. As a result, it can be hard to see beyond the distress, or even know where to begin to heal. By exploring how trauma and systems shape your life, we’ll work together to address both the emotional and systemic roots of your distress.
Hi, I’m so glad you’re here.
Many people come to therapy feeling stuck or overwhelmed, unsure of how to move forward. Past trauma, societal pressures, and systemic imbalances can leave us feeling disconnected from ourselves and trapped in unhelpful patterns. The trauma we carry is not just personal, but a product of the systems we live in. As a result, it can be hard to see beyond the distress, or even know where to begin to heal. By exploring how trauma and systems shape your life, we’ll work together to address both the emotional and systemic roots of your distress.
Wellflow specializes in supporting high achieving professional women who are navigating burnout, chronic stress, and the quiet erosion of wellbeing that often accompanies demanding careers and leadership roles. Many arrive feeling capable on the outside yet depleted on the inside. Carolyn Charest, Registered Psychologist in BC and Alberta and ICF-credentialed executive coach with an MBA, draws on evidence-based psychological principles to help clients rebuild sustainable performance, reconnect with their values, and lead with clarity and confidence again.
Wellflow specializes in supporting high achieving professional women who are navigating burnout, chronic stress, and the quiet erosion of wellbeing that often accompanies demanding careers and leadership roles. Many arrive feeling capable on the outside yet depleted on the inside. Carolyn Charest, Registered Psychologist in BC and Alberta and ICF-credentialed executive coach with an MBA, draws on evidence-based psychological principles to help clients rebuild sustainable performance, reconnect with their values, and lead with clarity and confidence again.
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.
Are you navigating stress, overwhelm, or the impact of life’s challenges, maybe from your profession, caretaking, health challenges, burnout, trauma, chronic pain, or big transitions? Do you want to feel more balanced, but self-care feels complicated or out of reach? Perhaps your emotions feel heightened or unpredictable, or your nervous system feels stuck in survival mode. Are you seeking a space to be seen, heard and supported while exploring ways to reconnect with yourself? Is your goal to move from reactive to feeling more present, empowered, regulated, and connected to your well-being and agency in your life.
Are you navigating stress, overwhelm, or the impact of life’s challenges, maybe from your profession, caretaking, health challenges, burnout, trauma, chronic pain, or big transitions? Do you want to feel more balanced, but self-care feels complicated or out of reach? Perhaps your emotions feel heightened or unpredictable, or your nervous system feels stuck in survival mode. Are you seeking a space to be seen, heard and supported while exploring ways to reconnect with yourself? Is your goal to move from reactive to feeling more present, empowered, regulated, and connected to your well-being and agency in your life.
Welcome - whether you are in a painful situation, or wanting to work through chronic patterns or interpersonal challenges I am here to walk with you - through and beyond what is keeping you stuck. I am not a 'blank slate" therapist; I show up as a real person invested in you and together we create a space where you can be seen and truly known. I specialize in working with both teens and adults to overcome issues related to: perfectionism, constantly under pressure, finding one's voice self-value or direction, social anxiety, children of emotionally immature or narcissistic parents, chronic pain, and parenting, among others.
Welcome - whether you are in a painful situation, or wanting to work through chronic patterns or interpersonal challenges I am here to walk with you - through and beyond what is keeping you stuck. I am not a 'blank slate" therapist; I show up as a real person invested in you and together we create a space where you can be seen and truly known. I specialize in working with both teens and adults to overcome issues related to: perfectionism, constantly under pressure, finding one's voice self-value or direction, social anxiety, children of emotionally immature or narcissistic parents, chronic pain, and parenting, among others.
I'm dedicated to helping clients move beyond overthinking and intellectualizing their experiences to reconnect with the wisdom of their bodies. While talking and insights are valuable, true transformation happens when we integrate both mind and body. My work supports those who struggle with fear of letting go, old stories, repeating negative patterns, difficulty trusting themselves, and a disconnect from their deeper instincts. Through breathwork, somatic awareness, and nervous system regulation, I help clients tune into their body cues, release tension, and build confidence in alignment with their true selves.
I'm dedicated to helping clients move beyond overthinking and intellectualizing their experiences to reconnect with the wisdom of their bodies. While talking and insights are valuable, true transformation happens when we integrate both mind and body. My work supports those who struggle with fear of letting go, old stories, repeating negative patterns, difficulty trusting themselves, and a disconnect from their deeper instincts. Through breathwork, somatic awareness, and nervous system regulation, I help clients tune into their body cues, release tension, and build confidence in alignment with their true selves.
Stephenie Torpey
Psychologist, MC, RPsych
2 Endorsed
North Vancouver, BC V7J
Waitlist for new clients
I direct bill to Pacific Blue Cross, Medavie Blue Cross, Greenshield, and Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC).
I am a Registered Psychologist with over a decade of experience working in diverse mental health and community treatment settings. I specialize in trauma/PTSD, anxiety, depression, occupational stress, and substance use. My approach is caring, non-judgemental, and empathetic. I draw on evidence-based therapeutic approaches to help you overcome difficult experiences and work towards your treatment goals. My goal is to help you find happiness and fulfillment in your life through working to reduce unpleasant symptoms, build on resilience and strength, and develop new ways of coping. I aim to help you leave with tools and confidence.
I direct bill to Pacific Blue Cross, Medavie Blue Cross, Greenshield, and Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC).
I am a Registered Psychologist with over a decade of experience working in diverse mental health and community treatment settings. I specialize in trauma/PTSD, anxiety, depression, occupational stress, and substance use. My approach is caring, non-judgemental, and empathetic. I draw on evidence-based therapeutic approaches to help you overcome difficult experiences and work towards your treatment goals. My goal is to help you find happiness and fulfillment in your life through working to reduce unpleasant symptoms, build on resilience and strength, and develop new ways of coping. I aim to help you leave with tools and confidence.
If your brain keeps pulling you into mental loops until you “figure it out” or things feel “just right,” I’m glad you’re here.
You might find yourself Googling questions or turning to others for reassurance, only to feel brief relief before the doubt creeps back in. I’m willing to bet you’re responsible and driven, but inside you’re often exhausted from fighting your own mind.
I specialize in OCD and anxiety in teens and young adults, using ERP, the gold-standard, evidence-based treatment for OCD. Book your free consultation on my website!
If your brain keeps pulling you into mental loops until you “figure it out” or things feel “just right,” I’m glad you’re here.
You might find yourself Googling questions or turning to others for reassurance, only to feel brief relief before the doubt creeps back in. I’m willing to bet you’re responsible and driven, but inside you’re often exhausted from fighting your own mind.
I specialize in OCD and anxiety in teens and young adults, using ERP, the gold-standard, evidence-based treatment for OCD. Book your free consultation on my website!
Do you often feel overwhelmed, stuck in recurring relational patterns, or like you are carrying more emotional responsibility in your relationships than you would like?
On the outside, do you function well, while internally feeling anxious, self-critical, or disconnected from yourself?
With over 20 years of prior experience as a psychologist in Brazil, I support adults navigating anxiety, trauma, self-esteem challenges, relationship difficulties, and life transitions, including experiences of loss and change.
Do you often feel overwhelmed, stuck in recurring relational patterns, or like you are carrying more emotional responsibility in your relationships than you would like?
On the outside, do you function well, while internally feeling anxious, self-critical, or disconnected from yourself?
With over 20 years of prior experience as a psychologist in Brazil, I support adults navigating anxiety, trauma, self-esteem challenges, relationship difficulties, and life transitions, including experiences of loss and change.
I offer a neuroaffirming, non-judgmental space where you can show up exactly as you are. My approach is grounded in therapies that are respectful of neurodivergent experiences—you won't find approaches here that aim to suppress or "fix" neurodivergent traits or that have been shown to be harmful, distressing or traumatizing. Rather than focusing on changing your behaviours, I work to understand them. Together, we'll explore what your nervous system is communicating, identify your strengths, build supports that work for you, and look at how your environment may be contributing to the challenges you're experiencing.
I offer a neuroaffirming, non-judgmental space where you can show up exactly as you are. My approach is grounded in therapies that are respectful of neurodivergent experiences—you won't find approaches here that aim to suppress or "fix" neurodivergent traits or that have been shown to be harmful, distressing or traumatizing. Rather than focusing on changing your behaviours, I work to understand them. Together, we'll explore what your nervous system is communicating, identify your strengths, build supports that work for you, and look at how your environment may be contributing to the challenges you're experiencing.
Many plans (e.g., Pacific Blue Cross, Sun Life, Manulife, Canada Life, Green Shield) reimburse RCC services.
You may be someone who appears capable and put-together, yet feels internally stretched or disconnected. Perhaps you’re navigating demanding work, complex relationships, caregiving roles, or the after-effects of difficult experiences. You might feel overwhelmed, emotionally distant, or unsure why things feel harder than they “should.” You’re thoughtful and reflective, wanting to understand yourself more deeply, ease persistent stress, and relate to others, and to your life - with greater clarity, steadiness, and meaning.
Many plans (e.g., Pacific Blue Cross, Sun Life, Manulife, Canada Life, Green Shield) reimburse RCC services.
You may be someone who appears capable and put-together, yet feels internally stretched or disconnected. Perhaps you’re navigating demanding work, complex relationships, caregiving roles, or the after-effects of difficult experiences. You might feel overwhelmed, emotionally distant, or unsure why things feel harder than they “should.” You’re thoughtful and reflective, wanting to understand yourself more deeply, ease persistent stress, and relate to others, and to your life - with greater clarity, steadiness, and meaning.
As a Registered Clinical Counsellor based in Vancouver, BC, with over a decade of experience specializing in youth, adolescent, and teen mental health, I am dedicated to helping you address your concerns and focus on what truly matters to you. Together, we can navigate through life's challenges on your terms and at your pace. I strive to establish a nurturing and non-judgemental therapeutic bond, fostering a safe environment for you to navigate the complexities of your life and enact meaningful, pragmatic changes. Whether you're grappling with depression, anxiety, trauma, substance use issues, or any other concerns,
As a Registered Clinical Counsellor based in Vancouver, BC, with over a decade of experience specializing in youth, adolescent, and teen mental health, I am dedicated to helping you address your concerns and focus on what truly matters to you. Together, we can navigate through life's challenges on your terms and at your pace. I strive to establish a nurturing and non-judgemental therapeutic bond, fostering a safe environment for you to navigate the complexities of your life and enact meaningful, pragmatic changes. Whether you're grappling with depression, anxiety, trauma, substance use issues, or any other concerns,
I am currently set up for direct billing with Pacific Blue Cross and many of my clients are able to claim our sessions through their extended health benefits
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.
I am currently set up for direct billing with Pacific Blue Cross and many of my clients are able to claim our sessions through their extended health benefits
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.
Accepting new clients. Talking about mental health is so brave and important. I'm a Registered Clinical Counsellor and my aim is to empower you on your journey to discover solutions and achieve the balanced, fulfilling life you desire by fostering greater awareness and insight. I offer in person and virtual sessions for individuals, Couples and Youth.
" ICBC Covered Counselling Available". If you have been in a motor vehicle accident, you may be eligible for counselling covered by ICBC.
Accepting new clients. Talking about mental health is so brave and important. I'm a Registered Clinical Counsellor and my aim is to empower you on your journey to discover solutions and achieve the balanced, fulfilling life you desire by fostering greater awareness and insight. I offer in person and virtual sessions for individuals, Couples and Youth.
" ICBC Covered Counselling Available". If you have been in a motor vehicle accident, you may be eligible for counselling covered by ICBC.
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