Therapists in Vancouver, BC

Maybe you have been through a number of changes in the past and somehow they are still impacting you today. Or maybe you have experienced a number of changes in quick succession and everything feels like it is finally catching up, or maybe you are right in the midst of change and uncertainty. At MindFul Space we are here to help support you through all of life's changes. We can greatly improve the quality of our lives by how we approach, live through and integrate life changes. "Your vision will become clear only when you look into your heart. Who looks outside, dreams. Who looks inside, awakens." Carl Jung

Art therapy is a versatile and connective approach that allows clients to gain mastery over their issues through expression and creation. Art therapy can meet the needs of those in search of more than a typical therapy session. It is uniquely suited to engage with inner creativity as well as make room for the things words can not always express. Traditional counselling techniques and approaches are incorporated with the art making process to create a well-rounded healing approach.

You feel disconnected and unhappy. You’ve lost interest in things you once enjoyed and spend a lot of time on your phone or computer to distract you from the stress in your life. You have goals and dreams that you’d like to pursue but fear of failure and procrastination leave you feeling paralyzed. It’s hard to imagine a bright future or things changing, but you haven’t given up yet. You want to have a clear path forward so you can find enjoyment and meaning in your work, relationships, and hobbies.

Is navigating your anxiety, depression, relationships, racial or gender identity, stresses from school and the future have become difficult? I want to say that you're not alone and your feelings are valid. I provide 1-on-1 sessions where I can help explore these issues that can be overwhelming and help you navigate with these feelings and situations to take back control. Throughout my life, I've navigated the complex reality of what it means to be a queer person of color. This experience informs my commitment to also working with individuals who are experiencing mental health struggles that often intersect with their identities.

I view counselling as a collaborative process and believe in each person’s natural ability to gravitate towards change. I recognize that connecting authentically through a counselling relationship in a safe and inclusive environment is an essential part of realizing healing.

There are times of transition in women's lives that can leave us feeling stuck, unfulfilled, overwhelmed, or disconnected. The greatest area of growth the women I work with experience is the ability to transform these periods of transition into possibility. Transitions can be uncomfortable, yet they are inevitable rites of passage and necessary to your growth and expansion as a human being. The good news is that by moving through them mindfully, new choices and options are unveiled, allowing you to create the life that you are most deeply yearning for. The question is, what will you choose?

I am a Registered Psychologist with a PhD from the University of British Columbia. I have been in mental health practice for over 20 years. During this time, I have helped patients presenting with a large variety of issues through difficult periods in their lives. By providing clarity, hope and practical help to people, I have been able to shift lives in a positive direction. As a Scientist-Practitioner, I am dedicated to evidence-based therapy. I keep abreast of recent advances in the scientific literature and regularly update my training so I can offer treatments that really help.

As an Expressive Arts Therapist I work collaboratively with individuals, couples, and families using simple art forms like painting, movement and music. During a session we will use conversation and art making to move through difficulties and highlight personal resources. No art experience necessary - come as your are. I am passionate about prenatal and postpartum care.

Feeling stuck? My approach is to build on your strengths, moving you from where you are to where you want to be. I endeavour to enhance the therapeutic relationship by creating a caring and nurturing space for you to express feelings, emotions, behaviours, and relationships. My compassionate nature brings to the counselling relationship the sense of safety, support, and encouragement you need. When facing difficult life tasks, I provide the encouragement to explore new ways to approach your concerns, help shift perspectives and create fresh insights.

My role involves supporting individuals to recognize their capacity, foster hope and develop new strategies to approach barriers. As your counsellor, I will be in your corner to hear your story, provide encouragement and new perspectives, and help get you closer to living your desired life as your true self. The values important to this field have been instilled in me from a very young age, as I grew up in a family of helping professionals. Empathy, acceptance, understanding and compassion are all traits that are core to who I am, and have naturally led me down the path of being a counsellor.

Welcome to Integrated Counselling and Somatic Therapy. A gentle question for you: if you take a little moment to gently pause... and just notice your breathing... May I ask: what is most important to you? Knowing the answer is sometimes easy, sometimes elusive. It usually lights the way forward. If you are struggling with unresolved trauma, anxiety, grief, depression, relationship or career issues or feeling dissatisfied with life, growth and healing are attainable. For in-person sessions, as I have limited availability, please inquire by email. If you'd like to know more, please go to: www.benbasscounselling.com.

The nature of life's experiences and living can be exceptionally fulfilling and at the same time provoke incredible challenges that have the ability to evoke internal chaos. We may not be able to control what happens to us, but we do have control over how we address, engage with, and continue to move forward given these challenges. My belief is that therapy is a place of healing, learning, and growth. My aim is to create a safe, trusting space in therapy facilitated through non-judgemental and non-pathologizing approaches.

Spots Available. Overwhelmed with anxiety, trauma, grief, depression, addictions? Ready to deal with your negative beliefs (i.e. I'm not good enough, I'm worthless) and traumatic past? In order to lead from within, you need a safe space to be heard, and to be understood - to heal the pain & grief. As an EMDR therapist, I work with adults who are tired of feeling stuck and ready to have clarity, self-compassion, and creativity back in their lives. I walk alongside you to understand you BEYOND diagnosis, negative thoughts and beliefs, and overwhelming feelings. Learn how to desensitize overwhelming emotions and reprocess wounding.

PTSD or Trauma related to stressful life changes, psychological / emotional / physical childhood abuse, neglect, rejection, abandonment, exploitation, sexual abuse, incest or witnessing family violence could result in experiencing distorted perceptions, emotions, beliefs and meanings about life. Trauma freezes the traumatic experience in the nervous system creating unhelpful thinking, negative self-assessment, and self-defeating / self-sacrificing behaviours. These conditions can affect your capacity to tolerate and adapt to life's ups and downs; to break old patterns that hold you back; to avoid engaging in risky behaviours/situations; and to avoid re-enacting your past traumas over and over.

I am a bi-cultural clinical counsellor, mental health clinician, and university instructor with extensive experience and remarkable results. My broad range of professional qualifications has enabled me to work in a range of mental health services within the public and private sectors. I am a passionate educator, a published author, and a versatile clinician specializing in working with children and youth, families, couples, and groups. The scope of my clinical work includes complex trauma, risk assessment and crisis management, and multicultural counselling. I have extensive experience working with women in abusive relationships.

Do you wonder if you’re the only one around who experiences the world with the intensity you do? Depending on how stressed you are, it may feel like you’re on alert or like you’re living in a soundproof glass box, cut off from others. You may have a hard time focusing on conversations with co-workers and family. You might have been told you’re "oversensitive" or have "no filter.". You may be feeling frustrated with yourself for not being able to get things together and just move forward, but the pandemic has made everything harder, and it feels like there are always too many moving parts. You want for a space to talk this through.

I love working with people who don’t feel they fit into conventional spaces such as those in the LGBTQIA2S community, sex workers, folks with untraditional lifestyles and those with labels such as BPD. My aim as a therapist is to create a safe and non-judgemental environment in which you feel comfortable talking about any thoughts, feelings, or experiences regardless of how embarrassing or shameful you believe them to be, and be met with acceptance, warmth, and respect.

I’m Danielle, Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) in good standing with the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors (BCACC). I hold a Master’s Degree in Counselling from Simon Fraser University (SFU), as well as a Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy (OT) from University of British Columbia (UBC). A little about me – I grew up in Vancouver and I love our city. I live downtown with my husband and two cats (Samuel L Catson & The Jetpack) and my passions are food, films, and yoga. I began my career in healthcare as an Occupational Therapist (OT), and I’ve helped people with a broad range of mental and physical health concerns.

My counselling aims to help you deal with and overcome issues that are causing emotional pain or making you feel uncomfortable. I provide a safe and regular space for you to talk and explore difficult feelings. By discussing your concerns with you, I can help you gain a better understanding of your feelings and thought processes, as well as identifying ways of finding your own solutions to problems. It can be a great relief to share your worries and fears with someone who acknowledges your feelings and is able to help you reach a positive solution.