Therapists in Richmond, BC
I am Registered Psychologist (2491) in British Columbia. I enjoy working with adults on a variety of psychological concerns, including anxiety, depression, stress management, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). I also provide treatments for individuals with chronic pain, adjustment difficulties related to health issues (e.g., brain injury, chronic diseases), sleep disorders, life transition, grief/bereavement, identity issues, anger management difficulties, and workplace stress. I am also pleased to provide services in Chinese (Cantonese & Mandarin). 我可以用英語, 廣東話 或 普通話提供心理輔導服務。
I am Registered Psychologist (2491) in British Columbia. I enjoy working with adults on a variety of psychological concerns, including anxiety, depression, stress management, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). I also provide treatments for individuals with chronic pain, adjustment difficulties related to health issues (e.g., brain injury, chronic diseases), sleep disorders, life transition, grief/bereavement, identity issues, anger management difficulties, and workplace stress. I am also pleased to provide services in Chinese (Cantonese & Mandarin). 我可以用英語, 廣東話 或 普通話提供心理輔導服務。
Are you feeling disconnected, overwhelmed, or stuck in painful patterns with the people you care about? Maybe you seem to be managing on the outside, but inside you feel anxious, heavy, irritable, withdrawn, exhausted, or not quite like yourself. I support clients with relationship and family stress, dating and breakup concerns, anxiety, low mood, burnout, people-pleasing, grief, chronic pain, sleep difficulties, trauma, life transitions, identity or sexuality exploration, cultural and family expectations, and recovery after a car accident. I also offer direct billing for eligible ICBC counselling clients.
Are you feeling disconnected, overwhelmed, or stuck in painful patterns with the people you care about? Maybe you seem to be managing on the outside, but inside you feel anxious, heavy, irritable, withdrawn, exhausted, or not quite like yourself. I support clients with relationship and family stress, dating and breakup concerns, anxiety, low mood, burnout, people-pleasing, grief, chronic pain, sleep difficulties, trauma, life transitions, identity or sexuality exploration, cultural and family expectations, and recovery after a car accident. I also offer direct billing for eligible ICBC counselling clients.
Shalene Takara is a Registered Clinical Counsellor - Approved Clinical Supervisor (RCC-ACS) and owner of Safe Space Counselling Services in Vancouver, BC, Canada. She holds a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology and has been working in the field of mental health since 2009. Since 2012, she has been providing individual, couples and family therapy in nonprofit, agency and private-practice settings. She specializes in helping individuals, couples, parents and families overcome trauma, strengthen relationships, heal from family-of-origin issues, and support social and emotional well-being and development.
Shalene Takara is a Registered Clinical Counsellor - Approved Clinical Supervisor (RCC-ACS) and owner of Safe Space Counselling Services in Vancouver, BC, Canada. She holds a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology and has been working in the field of mental health since 2009. Since 2012, she has been providing individual, couples and family therapy in nonprofit, agency and private-practice settings. She specializes in helping individuals, couples, parents and families overcome trauma, strengthen relationships, heal from family-of-origin issues, and support social and emotional well-being and development.
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.
Whether I am holding space for an adult, child, or teen, I aim to understand you and your unique experience of the world – what’s working, and what feels stuck! Let’s make sense of your experiences, create safety around the thoughts, feelings, and physical sensations that get in the way, and find ways to move toward what really matters to you.
Therapy with me is about identifying and connecting with your values in order to commit to meaningful change. This might look like reflective conversation, creative expression through art making, or mindfulness-based exploration, or expressive art and play therapy.
Whether I am holding space for an adult, child, or teen, I aim to understand you and your unique experience of the world – what’s working, and what feels stuck! Let’s make sense of your experiences, create safety around the thoughts, feelings, and physical sensations that get in the way, and find ways to move toward what really matters to you.
Therapy with me is about identifying and connecting with your values in order to commit to meaningful change. This might look like reflective conversation, creative expression through art making, or mindfulness-based exploration, or expressive art and play therapy.
Are you struggling with anxiety, trauma, or life transitions? Maybe you're a parent worried about your child's emotional well-being, or a young adult searching for meaning and direction. You want real support—someone who truly understands the depth of human experience and can guide you toward lasting change.
Are you struggling with anxiety, trauma, or life transitions? Maybe you're a parent worried about your child's emotional well-being, or a young adult searching for meaning and direction. You want real support—someone who truly understands the depth of human experience and can guide you toward lasting change.
I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor and Psychotherapist, with 17 years experience, for individuals and couples who want to heal from depression, social anxiety, trauma and abuse and relationship difficulties in a safe and non-judgmental environment. With a warm, nurturing and effective relational approach, I can help you recover your self-worth, heal early trauma wounds, find your centre of calm, build confidence in relationships and find joy and vitality that might be painfully missing in your life. I tailor my methods to your individual needs and goals to bring about the changes you are wanting to see.
I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor and Psychotherapist, with 17 years experience, for individuals and couples who want to heal from depression, social anxiety, trauma and abuse and relationship difficulties in a safe and non-judgmental environment. With a warm, nurturing and effective relational approach, I can help you recover your self-worth, heal early trauma wounds, find your centre of calm, build confidence in relationships and find joy and vitality that might be painfully missing in your life. I tailor my methods to your individual needs and goals to bring about the changes you are wanting to see.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or stressed? Do you long to relate to yourself, your relationships, and your life with greater ease and freedom? As an experienced trauma therapist, I can help you make sense of difficult emotions and big life transitions, understand patterns that are keeping you stuck and unfulfilled, and transform challenges into opportunities for greater self-awareness, growth, and authentic self-expression. I bring a balance of science and intuition to my counselling approach, and integrate years of experience in mind/body healing modalities and evidence-based therapy to effectively help my clients.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or stressed? Do you long to relate to yourself, your relationships, and your life with greater ease and freedom? As an experienced trauma therapist, I can help you make sense of difficult emotions and big life transitions, understand patterns that are keeping you stuck and unfulfilled, and transform challenges into opportunities for greater self-awareness, growth, and authentic self-expression. I bring a balance of science and intuition to my counselling approach, and integrate years of experience in mind/body healing modalities and evidence-based therapy to effectively help my clients.
Sometimes life feels heavier than it should, and you may not be sure why. You might be carrying the pressure of work, stress, and expectations to keep going, even when you feel exhausted or disconnected inside. Therapy can be a place to slow down, breathe, and feel less alone with what you’re carrying. This space is for people who want to be met with care, curiosity, and respect, and who are looking for support that honours their experiences, identities, and pace. We work at your pace, honouring your experiences, values, and the roles you hold in your life.
Sometimes life feels heavier than it should, and you may not be sure why. You might be carrying the pressure of work, stress, and expectations to keep going, even when you feel exhausted or disconnected inside. Therapy can be a place to slow down, breathe, and feel less alone with what you’re carrying. This space is for people who want to be met with care, curiosity, and respect, and who are looking for support that honours their experiences, identities, and pace. We work at your pace, honouring your experiences, values, and the roles you hold in your life.
People sometimes feel they are alone and that no one understands what they’re going through. They might just ‘push through’ because they believe they have to, try things that work for others but not them, or forget what’s helpful to them anymore. These efforts can leave anyone feeling stuck, tired, and looking for change. I use an approach that is practical, strengths-focused, and recognizing the whole individual. My aim is to build a therapeutic relationship of understanding, possibility, and direction to help folks get closer to what they want in life.
People sometimes feel they are alone and that no one understands what they’re going through. They might just ‘push through’ because they believe they have to, try things that work for others but not them, or forget what’s helpful to them anymore. These efforts can leave anyone feeling stuck, tired, and looking for change. I use an approach that is practical, strengths-focused, and recognizing the whole individual. My aim is to build a therapeutic relationship of understanding, possibility, and direction to help folks get closer to what they want in life.
I am an experienced Registered Psychologist offering counselling and psychotherapy to individuals, couples, and families. I help people working through challenges in their relationships, careers, and personal lives. Often people come to me for help with depression, anxiety, trauma, or health concerns. I take a practical and mindful approach to counselling, grounded in a strong therapeutic relationship, to help you accomplish your counselling goals in a timely and effective manner. I work with many first responders. www.drjeffmorley.ca www.911resilience.ca www.guardianpsychedelics.ca
I am an experienced Registered Psychologist offering counselling and psychotherapy to individuals, couples, and families. I help people working through challenges in their relationships, careers, and personal lives. Often people come to me for help with depression, anxiety, trauma, or health concerns. I take a practical and mindful approach to counselling, grounded in a strong therapeutic relationship, to help you accomplish your counselling goals in a timely and effective manner. I work with many first responders. www.drjeffmorley.ca www.911resilience.ca www.guardianpsychedelics.ca
I am a Registered Social Worker specializing in online counselling for individual men, women, couples and families. I am dedicated to providing high-quality therapeutic care to my clients utilizing a variety of therapeutic modalities including talk therapy, Narrative Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy and other evidence-based approaches. I am passionate about helping people and have dedicated my career to improve client mental health and overall well-being.
I am a Registered Social Worker specializing in online counselling for individual men, women, couples and families. I am dedicated to providing high-quality therapeutic care to my clients utilizing a variety of therapeutic modalities including talk therapy, Narrative Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy and other evidence-based approaches. I am passionate about helping people and have dedicated my career to improve client mental health and overall well-being.
Person centred counselling with a caring and competent counsellor who is passionate about helping others. With a Master of Counselling degree and years of experience working with those in need, Premila is dedicated to empathizing, listening carefully and providing non-judgemental assistance to all of her clients.
Person centred counselling with a caring and competent counsellor who is passionate about helping others. With a Master of Counselling degree and years of experience working with those in need, Premila is dedicated to empathizing, listening carefully and providing non-judgemental assistance to all of her clients.
Do you find yourself wishing things could be different, but don’t know where to start?
Do you sometimes feel unsure of who you are or where you fit?
Counselling can provide a safe and supportive space to explore your challenges, build resilience, and move toward meaningful change – for yourself, a relationship or your family.
Do you find yourself wishing things could be different, but don’t know where to start?
Do you sometimes feel unsure of who you are or where you fit?
Counselling can provide a safe and supportive space to explore your challenges, build resilience, and move toward meaningful change – for yourself, a relationship or your family.
We are an online counselling agency so do not provide services in person. Strength Counselling Services has licensed, experienced therapists who use evidence-based practices, prioritize client needs, and maintain ethical standards. We offer culturally sensitive, affordable services in a supportive environment. We offer a comprehensive goals assessment, regularly assess progress, and collaborate with other professionals. We provide transparency in our fees and for thirteen years now have held a positive reputation of trust, and client success. Lastly, ensuring our clients' privacy and confidentiality are of utmost importance to us.
We are an online counselling agency so do not provide services in person. Strength Counselling Services has licensed, experienced therapists who use evidence-based practices, prioritize client needs, and maintain ethical standards. We offer culturally sensitive, affordable services in a supportive environment. We offer a comprehensive goals assessment, regularly assess progress, and collaborate with other professionals. We provide transparency in our fees and for thirteen years now have held a positive reputation of trust, and client success. Lastly, ensuring our clients' privacy and confidentiality are of utmost importance to us.
Jocelyn Chang & Vancouver Counselling
Licensed Professional Counsellor, MC, CPHR, RCC, CCC, RYT
Serves Area
You've been scrolling and seeking for the right therapist, and we know its been hard to tell who is really the right fit for you. That's why we have made it easier for you by creating a Therapist Matcher program at our clinic! With over 100 five star reviews on Google, we have handpicked incredible local therapists with a variety of personalities and approaches to meet all of our client's needs.
We offer appointments on evenings and weekends with no waitlists, so support fits your schedule. Plus, our team provides services in English, 普通話, 廣東話, 客家話, ਪੰਜਾਬੀ, पंजाबी — because feeling understood matters!
You've been scrolling and seeking for the right therapist, and we know its been hard to tell who is really the right fit for you. That's why we have made it easier for you by creating a Therapist Matcher program at our clinic! With over 100 five star reviews on Google, we have handpicked incredible local therapists with a variety of personalities and approaches to meet all of our client's needs.
We offer appointments on evenings and weekends with no waitlists, so support fits your schedule. Plus, our team provides services in English, 普通話, 廣東話, 客家話, ਪੰਜਾਬੀ, पंजाबी — because feeling understood matters!
Do you feel like you cannot express your true self in relationships? People disappointed you in the past and you are very careful in how you show up to others? Or perhaps strong emotions are making it difficult for you to connect to your close ones? If you are currently struggling in your relationship and it feels like you are stuck in a cycle getting nowhere, conversing about it with a trained professional might just be the next step for you. I am certified coach and registered counsellor and I help individuals and couples improve their relationships be it with their partner, family, friends or coworkers.
Do you feel like you cannot express your true self in relationships? People disappointed you in the past and you are very careful in how you show up to others? Or perhaps strong emotions are making it difficult for you to connect to your close ones? If you are currently struggling in your relationship and it feels like you are stuck in a cycle getting nowhere, conversing about it with a trained professional might just be the next step for you. I am certified coach and registered counsellor and I help individuals and couples improve their relationships be it with their partner, family, friends or coworkers.
I work with clients struggling with pornography and sex addiction. I draw upon my training as a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist and my experience as an addictions counsellor at a premier addictions treatment clinic in Vancouver. Working with you would allow us to target the underlying issues and the root causes of these behaviours to provide a plan for you to move forward and be free. My other areas of expertise include drug and alcohol addiction.
I work with clients struggling with pornography and sex addiction. I draw upon my training as a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist and my experience as an addictions counsellor at a premier addictions treatment clinic in Vancouver. Working with you would allow us to target the underlying issues and the root causes of these behaviours to provide a plan for you to move forward and be free. My other areas of expertise include drug and alcohol addiction.
I am a registered psychologist in British Columbia working with adults (19+) for individual counselling. It is a privilege and pleasure for me to help clients explore their experiences and identities and navigate feelings of being stuck. Whether you’re experiencing anxiety, adjusting to life changes, or seeking clarity in your identity, therapy can help foster meaningful personal growth and healing.
I am a registered psychologist in British Columbia working with adults (19+) for individual counselling. It is a privilege and pleasure for me to help clients explore their experiences and identities and navigate feelings of being stuck. Whether you’re experiencing anxiety, adjusting to life changes, or seeking clarity in your identity, therapy can help foster meaningful personal growth and healing.
Life can feel relentless. You may be holding a lot together on the outside while feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or emotionally exhausted inside. Anxiety, burnout, relationship strain, or past trauma may be quietly shaping how you show up each day. You want a therapist who feels steady, thoughtful, and genuinely safe to open up to. I work with adults, couples, and families who want meaningful change - not just insight, but clarity, emotional balance, and tools that actually help life feel more manageable.
Life can feel relentless. You may be holding a lot together on the outside while feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or emotionally exhausted inside. Anxiety, burnout, relationship strain, or past trauma may be quietly shaping how you show up each day. You want a therapist who feels steady, thoughtful, and genuinely safe to open up to. I work with adults, couples, and families who want meaningful change - not just insight, but clarity, emotional balance, and tools that actually help life feel more manageable.
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Number of Counsellors in Richmond, BC
200+
Average cost per session
$162
Counsellors in Richmond, BC who prioritize treating:
| 92% | Anxiety |
| 92% | Social Anxiety |
| 92% | Health Anxiety |
| 92% | Driving Anxiety |
| 85% | Depression |
| 82% | Relationship Issues |
| 81% | Self Esteem |
Average years in practice
8 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 78% | SunLife |
| 74% | Pacific Blue Cross |
| 67% | Canada Life | Great-West Life |
How Counsellors in Richmond, BC see their clients
| 67% | In Person and Online | |
| 33% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 74% | Female | |
| 25% | Male | |
| 1% | Non-Binary |