Great-West Life Therapists in Richmond, BC
I work with children 10+, teens, adults, and couples who may be feeling overwhelmed, anxious, stuck, disconnected, or unsure of what comes next. Clients often come to me during difficult transitions, after experiences that have left a lasting impact, or when old patterns are affecting their relationships and sense of self. I also work with people navigating perfectionism, burnout, grief, self-worth, identity, and emotional regulation. Together, we make space to understand what’s happening and find ways forward that feel manageable and true to you.
I work with children 10+, teens, adults, and couples who may be feeling overwhelmed, anxious, stuck, disconnected, or unsure of what comes next. Clients often come to me during difficult transitions, after experiences that have left a lasting impact, or when old patterns are affecting their relationships and sense of self. I also work with people navigating perfectionism, burnout, grief, self-worth, identity, and emotional regulation. Together, we make space to understand what’s happening and find ways forward that feel manageable and true to you.
Taking the step to work with a counsellor is a powerful choice toward creating the life you want. If you're ready to explore new ways of understanding yourself, make meaningful changes, strengthen your confidence, and build stronger connections, I would be honored to support you. Together, we will clarify your goals, enhance your resilience, and help you move through life's transitions with purpose and self-assurance. You may be surprised to find that the insight and strength you're seeking are already within you.
Taking the step to work with a counsellor is a powerful choice toward creating the life you want. If you're ready to explore new ways of understanding yourself, make meaningful changes, strengthen your confidence, and build stronger connections, I would be honored to support you. Together, we will clarify your goals, enhance your resilience, and help you move through life's transitions with purpose and self-assurance. You may be surprised to find that the insight and strength you're seeking are already within you.
We all experience difficulties due to many different life circumstances and we may struggle to move forward because of what happened in our past and fear for the future. I will help you develop emotional intelligence, unpack your stressors, and establish healthy coping mechanisms, that will propel you towards your ideal self and intended goals. I am trained to utilize IFS, EMDR, CBT, DBT, EFT, FBT and couples therapy. I am here to join the healing process with you by providing a safe space for you to create the tools you need to face your challenges with a renewed sense of purpose and self-efficacy.
We all experience difficulties due to many different life circumstances and we may struggle to move forward because of what happened in our past and fear for the future. I will help you develop emotional intelligence, unpack your stressors, and establish healthy coping mechanisms, that will propel you towards your ideal self and intended goals. I am trained to utilize IFS, EMDR, CBT, DBT, EFT, FBT and couples therapy. I am here to join the healing process with you by providing a safe space for you to create the tools you need to face your challenges with a renewed sense of purpose and self-efficacy.
Do you feel overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected from yourself or others? Are you carrying the weight of anxiety, low mood, past experiences, or ongoing stress that feels hard to manage alone? Adolescents, teens, and adults may struggle with the impacts of trauma, addiction, or systemic challenges, leaving them unsure where to begin. Wanting a space to feel heard, supported, and understood is natural. You don’t have to have everything figured out to begin moving toward clarity, balance, and connection.
Do you feel overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected from yourself or others? Are you carrying the weight of anxiety, low mood, past experiences, or ongoing stress that feels hard to manage alone? Adolescents, teens, and adults may struggle with the impacts of trauma, addiction, or systemic challenges, leaving them unsure where to begin. Wanting a space to feel heard, supported, and understood is natural. You don’t have to have everything figured out to begin moving toward clarity, balance, and connection.
我主要協助面對焦慮、創傷、抑鬱、人生轉變及人際關係困擾的來訪者，亦特別熟悉 ICBC 車禍心理復康，包括駕駛恐懼、腦震盪後症狀、慢性疼痛及事故後的情緒困擾。我相信每個人都有復原的能力，希望陪伴你重新找回內在的安全感與力量。 I work with individuals experiencing anxiety, trauma, depression, relationship challenges, and life transitions. I also have extensive experience supporting ICBC clients recovering from motor vehicle accidents, including driving anxiety, post-concussion symptoms, chronic pain, PTSD, and accident-related emotional distress. Together, we'll work toward healing, resilience, and lasting change.
我主要協助面對焦慮、創傷、抑鬱、人生轉變及人際關係困擾的來訪者，亦特別熟悉 ICBC 車禍心理復康，包括駕駛恐懼、腦震盪後症狀、慢性疼痛及事故後的情緒困擾。我相信每個人都有復原的能力，希望陪伴你重新找回內在的安全感與力量。 I work with individuals experiencing anxiety, trauma, depression, relationship challenges, and life transitions. I also have extensive experience supporting ICBC clients recovering from motor vehicle accidents, including driving anxiety, post-concussion symptoms, chronic pain, PTSD, and accident-related emotional distress. Together, we'll work toward healing, resilience, and lasting change.
Hi, I’m Helen, a clinical counsellor. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, navigating a life transition, exploring your identity, managing stress or anxiety, healing from trauma, or simply looking for a safe space to talk, you don't have to face it alone.
I am dedicated to supporting youth, adults, and families as they navigate life's complexities. My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and grounded in curiosity and respect. Together, we'll explore your experiences, build on your strengths, and work toward meaningful, lasting change at a pace that feels right for you.
Hi, I’m Helen, a clinical counsellor. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, navigating a life transition, exploring your identity, managing stress or anxiety, healing from trauma, or simply looking for a safe space to talk, you don't have to face it alone.
I am dedicated to supporting youth, adults, and families as they navigate life's complexities. My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and grounded in curiosity and respect. Together, we'll explore your experiences, build on your strengths, and work toward meaningful, lasting change at a pace that feels right for you.
Do you sometimes feel stuck in your personal life? Do you get anxious or depressed? Are you concerned or struggling in your marriage or relationship? Do you find communication isn't what it could be or should be? Perhaps your intimacy, emotionally or sexually has waned a bit? How one thinks about these situations plays an important part in how you get change happening. Having a place to think it through and create new ways of approaching these life situations is a valuable thing. I create a safe place to explore these issues in a non-judgmental atmosphere, whether personal issues, relationship issues or divorce issues.
Do you sometimes feel stuck in your personal life? Do you get anxious or depressed? Are you concerned or struggling in your marriage or relationship? Do you find communication isn't what it could be or should be? Perhaps your intimacy, emotionally or sexually has waned a bit? How one thinks about these situations plays an important part in how you get change happening. Having a place to think it through and create new ways of approaching these life situations is a valuable thing. I create a safe place to explore these issues in a non-judgmental atmosphere, whether personal issues, relationship issues or divorce issues.
MindRight Counselling & Consulting is focused on helping men, women, children/youth, couples, and families deal with issues that negatively impact their quality of living. We provide therapeutic support, guidance, and psychoeducation to assist our clients to develop personal insight and work towards making a positive change in their overall lives. We service all clients from the Lower Mainland of BC while having 5 office locations in Richmond, Vancouver, and Burnaby with 10 Associate Counsellors ready to help you. Please visit our website for more information on our team and additional locations.
MindRight Counselling & Consulting is focused on helping men, women, children/youth, couples, and families deal with issues that negatively impact their quality of living. We provide therapeutic support, guidance, and psychoeducation to assist our clients to develop personal insight and work towards making a positive change in their overall lives. We service all clients from the Lower Mainland of BC while having 5 office locations in Richmond, Vancouver, and Burnaby with 10 Associate Counsellors ready to help you. Please visit our website for more information on our team and additional locations.
Are you suffering from symptoms of withdrawal, fear, anxiety, and hopelessness? I offer a personable, valuable and holistic service that enhances mental well-being while empowering you to regain your independence and professional productivity. I provide a supportive and non-judgemental environment for you to feel safe to explore while I walk alongside you to work through life's obstacles.
Are you suffering from symptoms of withdrawal, fear, anxiety, and hopelessness? I offer a personable, valuable and holistic service that enhances mental well-being while empowering you to regain your independence and professional productivity. I provide a supportive and non-judgemental environment for you to feel safe to explore while I walk alongside you to work through life's obstacles.
The Centre for Psychodynamic Insights is a virtual psychotherapy clinic specializing in Psychodynamic psychotherapy. This approach focuses on revealing, understanding, and resolving underlying emotions and root causes of symptoms through evidence-based interventions and a comprehensive treatment plan. With an in-depth collaborative discussion and analysis of unconscious thoughts and emotions from childhood until the present day, we can explore how they inform us today to help relieve symptoms and develop targeted strategies to foster change.
The Centre for Psychodynamic Insights is a virtual psychotherapy clinic specializing in Psychodynamic psychotherapy. This approach focuses on revealing, understanding, and resolving underlying emotions and root causes of symptoms through evidence-based interventions and a comprehensive treatment plan. With an in-depth collaborative discussion and analysis of unconscious thoughts and emotions from childhood until the present day, we can explore how they inform us today to help relieve symptoms and develop targeted strategies to foster change.
Do you feel overwhelmed by anxiety, stress, relationship challenges, or the pressure of balancing family, cultural expectations, and everyday responsibilities? Are you finding it difficult to navigate a life transition, manage uncertainty, or feel connected to yourself and the people around you? Many people feel stuck, exhausted, or unsure of how to move forward when life's demands become too much. Struggling alone can leave you feeling isolated and discouraged. I believe you deserve support, understanding, and practical tools to help you create meaningful change and live with greater confidence and clarity.
Do you feel overwhelmed by anxiety, stress, relationship challenges, or the pressure of balancing family, cultural expectations, and everyday responsibilities? Are you finding it difficult to navigate a life transition, manage uncertainty, or feel connected to yourself and the people around you? Many people feel stuck, exhausted, or unsure of how to move forward when life's demands become too much. Struggling alone can leave you feeling isolated and discouraged. I believe you deserve support, understanding, and practical tools to help you create meaningful change and live with greater confidence and clarity.
Are you working endlessly to fix everything in your life — parenting your children, pushing yourself at work, managing relationships — yet still feeling drained and lonely inside? Do you quietly long for someone who truly understands your suffering, but when reaching out, you end up receiving advice that makes you feel judged and lonely? Do you wonder what it would feel like to live a life that’s genuinely self-directed — free from pressure, expectations, and constant striving? Many people assume counselling is slow or just small talk — but in reality, it can be the most effective “quick fix” to your stress and exhaustion.
Are you working endlessly to fix everything in your life — parenting your children, pushing yourself at work, managing relationships — yet still feeling drained and lonely inside? Do you quietly long for someone who truly understands your suffering, but when reaching out, you end up receiving advice that makes you feel judged and lonely? Do you wonder what it would feel like to live a life that’s genuinely self-directed — free from pressure, expectations, and constant striving? Many people assume counselling is slow or just small talk — but in reality, it can be the most effective “quick fix” to your stress and exhaustion.
I am a first-generation Taiwanese Canadian counsellor who grew up between Taipei, Los Angeles, and Vancouver. I specialize in working with adults individuals, particularly BIPOC and queer adults who are seeking a grounded and affirming space to navigate identity, relationships, burnout and personal challenges. I also work with couples managing the pressures of career, personal life, and their desire to reconnect.
I am a first-generation Taiwanese Canadian counsellor who grew up between Taipei, Los Angeles, and Vancouver. I specialize in working with adults individuals, particularly BIPOC and queer adults who are seeking a grounded and affirming space to navigate identity, relationships, burnout and personal challenges. I also work with couples managing the pressures of career, personal life, and their desire to reconnect.
Do you feel like you are silently carrying a pain that others seem unable to understand?
Not all pain is openly acknowledged. Whether it is the death of a loved one or a pet, a life-altering change in health, recovery from a motor vehicle accident (ICBC), or the end of a relationship—these unseen losses carry a crushing weight. When your internal gears silently jam, the loneliness can be overwhelming. Please know that your pain is real, and it deserves to be honoured.
Do you feel like you are silently carrying a pain that others seem unable to understand?
Not all pain is openly acknowledged. Whether it is the death of a loved one or a pet, a life-altering change in health, recovery from a motor vehicle accident (ICBC), or the end of a relationship—these unseen losses carry a crushing weight. When your internal gears silently jam, the loneliness can be overwhelming. Please know that your pain is real, and it deserves to be honoured.
Does a busy mind keep you from truly connecting—leaving you replaying conversations or worrying about what’s next? You might find it hard to be present with loved ones, caught in thought loops, feeling blamed, or questioning your worth. Life’s transitions—career changes, relationship shifts, or unexpected detours—can stir up overwhelming stress and anxiety. If you’re ready to quiet your inner critic, live more fully, and feel supported through life’s challenges, you're not alone—and help is available.
Does a busy mind keep you from truly connecting—leaving you replaying conversations or worrying about what’s next? You might find it hard to be present with loved ones, caught in thought loops, feeling blamed, or questioning your worth. Life’s transitions—career changes, relationship shifts, or unexpected detours—can stir up overwhelming stress and anxiety. If you’re ready to quiet your inner critic, live more fully, and feel supported through life’s challenges, you're not alone—and help is available.
We are spiritual beings experiencing life in human form, but the challenges of our human condition can often overwhelm us. Spirituality involves reconnecting with our true nature as spiritual beings and pure awareness. Psychotherapy, on the other hand, helps us heal and release the burdens we carry throughout life, while also fully embracing our human nature. Whether you are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, career changes, life transitions, or struggles in relationships, I provide a safe and non-judgmental space for you to explore your thoughts and emotions. Together, we will uncover your inner wisdom and resilience.
We are spiritual beings experiencing life in human form, but the challenges of our human condition can often overwhelm us. Spirituality involves reconnecting with our true nature as spiritual beings and pure awareness. Psychotherapy, on the other hand, helps us heal and release the burdens we carry throughout life, while also fully embracing our human nature. Whether you are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, career changes, life transitions, or struggles in relationships, I provide a safe and non-judgmental space for you to explore your thoughts and emotions. Together, we will uncover your inner wisdom and resilience.
Despite your best efforts, you may find yourself returning to the same patterns: overthinking, being hard on yourself, struggling in relationships, or feeling influenced by experiences you thought were behind you. Understanding these patterns is the first step. Lasting change comes from learning to respond differently. Together, we'll explore what's keeping these patterns in place and develop practical, evidence-based strategies that help you break unhelpful patterns, so your choices reflect the person you want to be.
Despite your best efforts, you may find yourself returning to the same patterns: overthinking, being hard on yourself, struggling in relationships, or feeling influenced by experiences you thought were behind you. Understanding these patterns is the first step. Lasting change comes from learning to respond differently. Together, we'll explore what's keeping these patterns in place and develop practical, evidence-based strategies that help you break unhelpful patterns, so your choices reflect the person you want to be.
Andrea Araujo van der Walle
Psychologist, PhD, LPsych, BCN-L
Richmond, BC V7B
Waitlist for new clients
Dr. Araujo van der Walle is a licensed psychologist in BC and BCIA Board Certified in Neurofeedback. She provides psychological and QEEG assessments and neurotherapy services for her clients. Her goal is to identify strengths, areas of dysfunction and improve mental health using neurofeedback as a treatment modality. She specializes in ADHD, anxiety, autism, concussion/mild traumatic brain injury, depression, memory loss, PTSD/trauma, and sleep problems in adults and children. Neurofeedback and biofeedback can improve peak performance, support meditation, enhance heart rate variability, and reduce inflammation in the brain.
Dr. Araujo van der Walle is a licensed psychologist in BC and BCIA Board Certified in Neurofeedback. She provides psychological and QEEG assessments and neurotherapy services for her clients. Her goal is to identify strengths, areas of dysfunction and improve mental health using neurofeedback as a treatment modality. She specializes in ADHD, anxiety, autism, concussion/mild traumatic brain injury, depression, memory loss, PTSD/trauma, and sleep problems in adults and children. Neurofeedback and biofeedback can improve peak performance, support meditation, enhance heart rate variability, and reduce inflammation in the brain.
Do you lack confidence or struggle with feeling like you're not good enough, not worthy, or in some way unsafe in your world? Are your relationships struggling? Do you find yourself engaging in unwanted behaviour? So many wonderful people are struggling now more than ever, feeling anxious, overwhelmed, depressed, triggered, and are self-medicating with unhealthy coping strategies...feeling lost and alone with how to manage their relationships, their careers, and their lives. Bottling it all up and pushing it to the side can lead to long-term issues in your body and your mind. We believe clarity, calm, and peace should be easier.
Do you lack confidence or struggle with feeling like you're not good enough, not worthy, or in some way unsafe in your world? Are your relationships struggling? Do you find yourself engaging in unwanted behaviour? So many wonderful people are struggling now more than ever, feeling anxious, overwhelmed, depressed, triggered, and are self-medicating with unhealthy coping strategies...feeling lost and alone with how to manage their relationships, their careers, and their lives. Bottling it all up and pushing it to the side can lead to long-term issues in your body and your mind. We believe clarity, calm, and peace should be easier.
Welcome to the first step of your journey to flourishing mental health with me. I look forward to supporting you while you explore, reflect, and find the ideal self you would like to become psychologically, physically, and spiritually. I believe in a world where people achieve flourishing mental health. To do so, I am helping individuals such as yourself one at a time to gain more control of their lives and to become versions of themselves they envision. I promise to try my best to treat you with absolute worth, to respect your autonomy, and to give you the therapy experience you want using Directing, Following, or Guiding Style.
Welcome to the first step of your journey to flourishing mental health with me. I look forward to supporting you while you explore, reflect, and find the ideal self you would like to become psychologically, physically, and spiritually. I believe in a world where people achieve flourishing mental health. To do so, I am helping individuals such as yourself one at a time to gain more control of their lives and to become versions of themselves they envision. I promise to try my best to treat you with absolute worth, to respect your autonomy, and to give you the therapy experience you want using Directing, Following, or Guiding Style.
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