Psychodynamic Therapists in North Vancouver, BC
Many individuals and families experience emotional and relational challenges as they adapt to life in a new country. The immigration process can bring significant transitions, including cultural adjustment, career changes, shifts in family dynamics, and feelings of uncertainty or isolation. As a counsellor with a cross-cultural perspective, I support immigrants, newcomers, professionals, and couples in navigating these challenges with greater confidence, resilience, and connection. I provide services in both English and Farsi, creating a supportive space where clients can communicate in the language that feels most comfortable.
Many individuals and families experience emotional and relational challenges as they adapt to life in a new country. The immigration process can bring significant transitions, including cultural adjustment, career changes, shifts in family dynamics, and feelings of uncertainty or isolation. As a counsellor with a cross-cultural perspective, I support immigrants, newcomers, professionals, and couples in navigating these challenges with greater confidence, resilience, and connection. I provide services in both English and Farsi, creating a supportive space where clients can communicate in the language that feels most comfortable.
Are you feeling blocked, disconnected, or like you’ve lost a part of yourself?
I work with youth and adults navigating anxiety, ADHA, autism, neurodivergent burn out, depression, trauma, OCD, identity exploration, and life transitions. Whether through talk therapy, art therapy, EMDR, or a blend of approaches, I offer a safe, affirming space where you can explore, process, and reconnect with yourself.
Are you feeling blocked, disconnected, or like you’ve lost a part of yourself?
I work with youth and adults navigating anxiety, ADHA, autism, neurodivergent burn out, depression, trauma, OCD, identity exploration, and life transitions. Whether through talk therapy, art therapy, EMDR, or a blend of approaches, I offer a safe, affirming space where you can explore, process, and reconnect with yourself.
If you are experiencing Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Low Self Esteem or Relationship Problems, I can help you. I have over 25 years experience in working with psychotherapy and counselling. Being an RN, a Certified Gestalt Therapist and having a Certificate in Counselling Science, I also have extensive training in CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) as well as trauma focused treatment.
If you are experiencing Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Low Self Esteem or Relationship Problems, I can help you. I have over 25 years experience in working with psychotherapy and counselling. Being an RN, a Certified Gestalt Therapist and having a Certificate in Counselling Science, I also have extensive training in CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) as well as trauma focused treatment.
I would like to extend a warm welcome to anyone looking for some assistance. I am available remotely via Google meet, Facetime, etc. for consultations. In brief, I work to help adolescents, adults, couples, teams, & other groups with mental health, chronic pain & chronic health concerns, sport & performance related issues. I have over 20 years of experience and practice with a caring, action-orientated approach which may just be the nudge or support you need to find the balance, direction, motivation, and tools to be your best you.
I would like to extend a warm welcome to anyone looking for some assistance. I am available remotely via Google meet, Facetime, etc. for consultations. In brief, I work to help adolescents, adults, couples, teams, & other groups with mental health, chronic pain & chronic health concerns, sport & performance related issues. I have over 20 years of experience and practice with a caring, action-orientated approach which may just be the nudge or support you need to find the balance, direction, motivation, and tools to be your best you.
I am passionate about working with clients who have experienced traumatic events or adverse childhood experience. My clients often feel high levels of trauma related symptoms, anxiety or depression and they want relief from their negative emotions, flashbacks or nightmares. They need a safe relationship through which they get unconditional support and guidance towards their mental health goals. I also specialize in working with women who have experienced various adverse experiences including physical violence, emotional abuse or sexual assault.
I am passionate about working with clients who have experienced traumatic events or adverse childhood experience. My clients often feel high levels of trauma related symptoms, anxiety or depression and they want relief from their negative emotions, flashbacks or nightmares. They need a safe relationship through which they get unconditional support and guidance towards their mental health goals. I also specialize in working with women who have experienced various adverse experiences including physical violence, emotional abuse or sexual assault.
Whether you're navigating life transitions, processing trauma, or striving for healthier boundaries, I'm here to support you. I work with a range of challenges including anxiety, depression, grief and loss, self-esteem, queer identity, parenting (including queer parenting), and relationship dynamics.
Throughout over a decade of clinical experience working with clients I have developed an approach that is rooted in dynamic psychotherapy and attachment-based theories, while also integrating person-centered, trauma-informed, and solution-focused techniques. I see people as inherently capable of growth and evolution.
Whether you're navigating life transitions, processing trauma, or striving for healthier boundaries, I'm here to support you. I work with a range of challenges including anxiety, depression, grief and loss, self-esteem, queer identity, parenting (including queer parenting), and relationship dynamics.
Throughout over a decade of clinical experience working with clients I have developed an approach that is rooted in dynamic psychotherapy and attachment-based theories, while also integrating person-centered, trauma-informed, and solution-focused techniques. I see people as inherently capable of growth and evolution.
I draw from EMDR, ACT, mindfulness, and psychodynamic therapy, always adapting to what works best for you.
My approach is warm, collaborative, and trauma-informed. I aim to create a safe space where you can explore your experiences without judgment while building on your own strengths. I often integrate EMDR, DBT, ACT, and motivational interviewing to support meaningful change.
I work with adults facing anxiety, depression, grief, substance use, men’s issues, relationship challenges, and the impact of trauma.
I draw from EMDR, ACT, mindfulness, and psychodynamic therapy, always adapting to what works best for you.
My approach is warm, collaborative, and trauma-informed. I aim to create a safe space where you can explore your experiences without judgment while building on your own strengths. I often integrate EMDR, DBT, ACT, and motivational interviewing to support meaningful change.
I work with adults facing anxiety, depression, grief, substance use, men’s issues, relationship challenges, and the impact of trauma.
I am a trauma informed Registered Counsellor and a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner with over 15 years experience working with couples, individuals and families. I work within the framework of Somatic Experiencing, Attachment based counselling, Emotionally Focused Therapy and Family Systems Theory. I work at the level of the nervous system to help people heal from chronic stress, attachment wounding and trauma through building more capacity, resilience and flexibility in the body, mind and spirit. I have recently completed my training in Advanced Somatic Experiencing and continue to do further training in Somatics.
I am a trauma informed Registered Counsellor and a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner with over 15 years experience working with couples, individuals and families. I work within the framework of Somatic Experiencing, Attachment based counselling, Emotionally Focused Therapy and Family Systems Theory. I work at the level of the nervous system to help people heal from chronic stress, attachment wounding and trauma through building more capacity, resilience and flexibility in the body, mind and spirit. I have recently completed my training in Advanced Somatic Experiencing and continue to do further training in Somatics.
I collaborate with individuals who grapple with overwhelming life challenges, encompassing anxiety, trauma, and the complexities of dual diagnosis. My objective is to provide evidence-based interventions that are tailored to the unique needs and aspirations of each client.
Whether it pertains to trauma, anxiety, or the intersection of mental health and addiction, I am committed to creating a safe and supportive environment where individuals can find understanding and assistance in addressing their struggles.
A large portion of my practice is providing clinical supervision to those entering the field.
I collaborate with individuals who grapple with overwhelming life challenges, encompassing anxiety, trauma, and the complexities of dual diagnosis. My objective is to provide evidence-based interventions that are tailored to the unique needs and aspirations of each client.
Whether it pertains to trauma, anxiety, or the intersection of mental health and addiction, I am committed to creating a safe and supportive environment where individuals can find understanding and assistance in addressing their struggles.
A large portion of my practice is providing clinical supervision to those entering the field.
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.
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.
Do you feel like you're standing at the threshold of something important but can't quite make sense of it? You built the life you were supposed to want, and somewhere it started to feel like a performance you can't put down — burnout, a midlife turn, motivation quietly draining, a growing question about purpose and meaning. From the outside you're holding it together; inside you're exhausted. Together we slow down enough to understand what's moving underneath, so you can step across that threshold and build from your own ground.
Do you feel like you're standing at the threshold of something important but can't quite make sense of it? You built the life you were supposed to want, and somewhere it started to feel like a performance you can't put down — burnout, a midlife turn, motivation quietly draining, a growing question about purpose and meaning. From the outside you're holding it together; inside you're exhausted. Together we slow down enough to understand what's moving underneath, so you can step across that threshold and build from your own ground.
Do you yearn to break free and yet feel held down by a heavy weight? Do you feel like the flow of life is blocked by a sense of depression and anxiety? Do you long to feel lighter and more alive? Do you have dreams about growing and coming into yourself, and yet feel mostly ruled by fear and insecurities? Do you wish you could find a guide that could help you bring your dreams into reality? I work in a humanistic and client-centred way. This means that I believe in the intrinsic and unique value of every being, and that we’ll work together to locate you in your unique story.
Do you yearn to break free and yet feel held down by a heavy weight? Do you feel like the flow of life is blocked by a sense of depression and anxiety? Do you long to feel lighter and more alive? Do you have dreams about growing and coming into yourself, and yet feel mostly ruled by fear and insecurities? Do you wish you could find a guide that could help you bring your dreams into reality? I work in a humanistic and client-centred way. This means that I believe in the intrinsic and unique value of every being, and that we’ll work together to locate you in your unique story.
Whether you are looking for therapy to explore past experiences, present challenges or future aspirations you will be supported with understanding and respect. You may be experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, loss, burnout, stress, relationship problems, low self-esteem, codependency, existential/spiritual concerns, loss of meaning and purpose, feel stuck or want to learn how to emotionally regulate, or delve into a discovery of self.
Whether you are looking for therapy to explore past experiences, present challenges or future aspirations you will be supported with understanding and respect. You may be experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, loss, burnout, stress, relationship problems, low self-esteem, codependency, existential/spiritual concerns, loss of meaning and purpose, feel stuck or want to learn how to emotionally regulate, or delve into a discovery of self.
Bach Counselling Group uses evidence-based methods including CBT, Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Dialetical Behavioural therapy (DBT), Psychodynamic, Family Systems, Solution-Focused Therapy & Mindfulness.
For over 25 years, Bach Counselling Group brings an expertise to working with those who wish to make a positive change in relationships, intimacy, depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, ADHD, parenting and eating disorders. We work with individuals and couples who are dealing with issues that may adversely affect their relationships. We strive to bring you to achieving your goals. Therapy is short term, cost effective and change oriented. Bach Counselling Group adheres to the ethics and standards set out by the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association.
Bach Counselling Group uses evidence-based methods including CBT, Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Dialetical Behavioural therapy (DBT), Psychodynamic, Family Systems, Solution-Focused Therapy & Mindfulness.
For over 25 years, Bach Counselling Group brings an expertise to working with those who wish to make a positive change in relationships, intimacy, depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, ADHD, parenting and eating disorders. We work with individuals and couples who are dealing with issues that may adversely affect their relationships. We strive to bring you to achieving your goals. Therapy is short term, cost effective and change oriented. Bach Counselling Group adheres to the ethics and standards set out by the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association.
Have spent your life being everything for everyone and somewhere along the way, you lost yourself?
Maybe you grew up learning to be small, to keep the peace, to wear a mask just to feel safe. Now anxiety runs the show and you can't quite remember who you are beneath it all.
This is where we begin. Together, we go deep - exploring your story. Understanding your nervous system, and gently reconnecting you to the parts of yourself that never got to be seen. Healing happens in the body, not just the mind.
You deserve to finally feel at home in yourself.
Have spent your life being everything for everyone and somewhere along the way, you lost yourself?
Maybe you grew up learning to be small, to keep the peace, to wear a mask just to feel safe. Now anxiety runs the show and you can't quite remember who you are beneath it all.
This is where we begin. Together, we go deep - exploring your story. Understanding your nervous system, and gently reconnecting you to the parts of yourself that never got to be seen. Healing happens in the body, not just the mind.
You deserve to finally feel at home in yourself.
I imagine my client with their therapist as pioneers in their journey. Whether it is grief, transition, relationships or trauma. As pioneers, we explore, travel, and come to discovery. This discovery may help an individual to work on goals, their growth, treatment and healing. This self discovery is simply facilitated by the therapist and lead by the client.
I imagine my client with their therapist as pioneers in their journey. Whether it is grief, transition, relationships or trauma. As pioneers, we explore, travel, and come to discovery. This discovery may help an individual to work on goals, their growth, treatment and healing. This self discovery is simply facilitated by the therapist and lead by the client.
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.
Working with me will wake you up to your inherent radiant erotic power and relational capacity. If you question your identity, are curious about your sexuality, or perhaps have "money issues" these are all areas I can support massive transformation. If you are desiring more me time, or deeper intimacy with others work with me. If the word pleasure is of interest or you question it or contract away from it, I invite you to lean in with me and your world will expand in deep healing ways and you will evolve into a better version of yourself!
Working with me will wake you up to your inherent radiant erotic power and relational capacity. If you question your identity, are curious about your sexuality, or perhaps have "money issues" these are all areas I can support massive transformation. If you are desiring more me time, or deeper intimacy with others work with me. If the word pleasure is of interest or you question it or contract away from it, I invite you to lean in with me and your world will expand in deep healing ways and you will evolve into a better version of yourself!
I use a human-centered approach, and pull from theories such as attachment theory, emotion-focussed therapy, somatic and psychodynamic.
I'm accepting new clients across Vancouver and Montreal! You deserve a space that feels safe, supportive, and real—and that’s what I aim to offer. I provide a compassionate, collaborative space where you feel seen and heard. I work with individuals and couples, supporting anxiety, shame, chronic people-pleasing, parenting, and relationship challenges. Together, we’ll build insight, shift unhelpful patterns, and foster resilience in a space free of judgment and grounded in genuine connection. Life can feel like a lot and therapy can be a place to pause, feel, and figure things out.
I use a human-centered approach, and pull from theories such as attachment theory, emotion-focussed therapy, somatic and psychodynamic.
I'm accepting new clients across Vancouver and Montreal! You deserve a space that feels safe, supportive, and real—and that’s what I aim to offer. I provide a compassionate, collaborative space where you feel seen and heard. I work with individuals and couples, supporting anxiety, shame, chronic people-pleasing, parenting, and relationship challenges. Together, we’ll build insight, shift unhelpful patterns, and foster resilience in a space free of judgment and grounded in genuine connection. Life can feel like a lot and therapy can be a place to pause, feel, and figure things out.
Throughout our lifespan we all face different challenges. Using our resourcefulness and creativity we meet those challenges to the best of our ability. However, sometimes a problem becomes too big or heavy for us to carry. We may find that we have used up all our resources, support and familiar methods and we feel stuck.
Throughout our lifespan we all face different challenges. Using our resourcefulness and creativity we meet those challenges to the best of our ability. However, sometimes a problem becomes too big or heavy for us to carry. We may find that we have used up all our resources, support and familiar methods and we feel stuck.
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Psychodynamic Counsellors
Is psychodynamic therapy evidence-based?
Studies have found psychodynamic therapy to be effective in treating conditions like social anxiety, eating disorders, chronic pain, some personality disorders, and depression; indeed, some studies have found it to be just as effective as CBT or medication. What’s more, several studies have found that the benefits of psychodynamic therapy tend to endure—even grow—long after treatment has ended.
How long does psychodynamic therapy last?
Unlike CBT and other more structured forms of therapy, psychodynamic therapy tends to be open-ended and may not be limited to a set number of sessions. It is common for clients to be in therapy for a year or longer and to see their therapist one to three times a week, though the exact schedule and timeline may vary depending on a client’s challenges and progress. However, brief psychodynamic therapy is available, which tends to be more goal-oriented and typically unfolds over 16 to 30 sessions.
Does psychodynamic therapy work?
Research finds that psychodynamic therapy can help someone manage or reduce symptoms of diagnosable mental health conditions like depression or anxiety. The modality may also offer a range of benefits that are harder to measure but just as valuable—such as increased self-worth or healthier relationships. While no therapy type will work for everyone, research and anecdotal evidence suggest that psychodynamic therapy can be highly effective.
What are the limitations of psychodynamic therapy?
Some meta-analyses have concluded that there is little evidence to suggest that psychodynamic therapy can effectively treat certain mental health conditions such as PTSD, OCD, or psychosis, though it is sometimes used to do so. More broadly, the open-ended, free-association structure of psychodynamic therapy may be frustrating for clients who prefer a more structured, time-limited, or goal-oriented approach.