Therapists in Vancouver, BC

I entered this field as a way to heal my own wounds while trying to work through the sudden and tragic loss of a family member. I am often reminded of the quote by A.E. Housman - 'I, a stranger and afraid, in a world I never made', and know what it's like to lose hope in a rapidly changing world, with many things supposedly outside of our control. My intention is to use my real-life experience as a way to offer hope and possibility to those who’ve had to deal with similar pain, grief, and suffering in their lives. At the moment, I am generally offering short to mid-term therapy (between 5-10 sessions).

Hi I’m Justin, a Registered Clinical Counsellor with a Masters in Counselling Psychology from Adler University. For the better part of my life, I have been learning and training how to help people of all genders and sexual expressions tackle some of the confusing and difficult parts of life. I know what it's like to feel stuck, whether in your personal identity, sex life, relationships, career, or just life in general. I also know a lot of these topics can be tough to talk about, and that's why I'm here; to provide an environment of trust, compassion, and safety for us to explore some of these areas together without judgement.

The therapeutic counselling process is a unique and special interaction between two people. You are the primary person involved in this relationship. You are the one who knows where you are and where you want to be. I am here to work with you, to use my specialized training and understandings to assist you in your journey. My goal is to help you find your answers through your own wisdom and insights, and to empower you through your process. I will provide a safe, confidential and respectful environment, which will allow you the space to do so.

I have twenty seven years experience providing psychotherapy for individuals, couples and groups affected by trauma/PTSD, anxiety, depression, other mood disorders, addictions, relationship difficulties, and personality style issues. I use a multimodal approach according to clients' needs, goals and preferences. The therapeutic modalities I practice include EMDR, Somatic Experiencing, Therapeutic Enactment, expressive Arts, Narrative Therapy, Adlerian Psychology, CBT and DBT, Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focused Therapy, Person Centered Therapy, Gottman Method Couples Therapy and Energy Psychology.

We have many stories about ourselves and our lives. Some stories we hold or hear about ourselves leave us feeling well, hopeful, and engaged. When problems or concerns appear in our lives, they can take over our stories of ourselves and leave us feeling troubled about who we are or what we are experiencing. This can be a difficult place to be and it can seem like there is something wrong with us, or that our problems are taking most or all of our energy. It can be helpful to collaboratively explore what is influencing our problems including social norms and assumptions that tell us who and what we should be. Possibilities open up.

My name is Apekchha (Apek, pronounced uh-peck), RCC, and I'd love to be part of your counselling journey. Whether you're looking for consistent therapy or dealing with challenges such as depression, anxiety, trauma, stress, grief, body image, identity, or others, I'm here to support you through your life experiences.

Currently taking clients / Clients come to me to me with a desire to reclaim parts of themselves that are buried under trauma, anxiety, self-judgement, and perfectionism. They feel as though the fundamental spark at the core of their being is lost, tarnished, and far out of reach. As such, they rightfully long for the fullness of their being and it is a privilege to help them rediscover it.

Whether it be conflict, lack of close connections, or traumatic memories of abuse, disruptions in our relationships can lead to depression, anxiety, and a range of addictions, unhealthy eating behaviours, and chronic pain. Effective therapy offers a unique relationship with a non-judgmental, highly-skilled professional who can help you safely explore the reasons for your distress. I believe that everyone has the right and the potential to be happy and act in their own best interest. I am dedicated to helping you uncover obstacles to your own well-being and support you on your journey to better health and improved relationships.

Behnaz Khatam is dedicated to serving our clients with the support they need and finding solutions that work for each individual. I offer a free 30 minute virtual consultation to all new clients to ensure that we make a good fit. During this incredibly challenging time, I am taking an initiative to help as much as I can by offering a sliding scale service if you need it.

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.

My approach to counselling begins with a supportive and nurturing environment. I provide options for healing, working with the strengths each client brings. I do body centered work in the sessions and also provide Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). I provide couples therapy using the Developmental Model and Gottman Couples Therapy. I am a Certified Yoga Instructor and Yamuna Body Rolling Instructor and I incorporate this into the counselling when appropriate. I have an eclectic style and work with clients to determine what works best for them.

Hi, I'm so glad you've landed here! I am really looking forward to getting to know you. Whether you are experiencing a mental health crisis or simply want to amplify your well-being, I would be honoured to support you along your path of healing. This is all about living a more joyful, steady, inspired life. I'm a firm believer that healing is a bottom up process of coming back to the body and teaching it balance and equilibrium meaning I don't centre therapy around the mind alone but rather your entire mind/body system.

Homa Papaei is a wholehearted, centred and Compassionate counsellor with over ten years of experience supporting individuals to connect with themselves. Homa believes that each person can work through their negative thoughts or experiences to live life in a meaningful way. She believes that her role as a counsellor to explore with the client the different pieces of their life and understand how those pieces function together.

HOLISTIC, EXPERIENTIAL and EFFECTIVE PSYCHOTHERAPY I have the privilege of witnessing my clients heal from difficult and emotionally painful experiences, release ineffective and self-defeating behaviours and beliefs, and develop adaptive self-images and ways of being in the world. For more information on My Approach and Who I See please click on the link to the left that says "website," or go to http://drjoannemackinnon.com

I am a Registered Social Worker (MSW, RSW) who provides individual therapy/counselling services in British Columbia. My practice is person-centred, trauma-informed, and draws largely from Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP) and Narrative approaches. I believe each person is the expert in their own life and inherently has the knowledge and resources necessary to guide the therapeutic process, make changes, and move toward their preferred ways of living. I am here to support you in this process.

Are you tired of trying to change your behaviors or thinking, but have a hard time making or keeping the changes? Is it hard for you to have or maintain intimacy? Do you feel like you're different from others, that people don't understand you, you're often misunderstood? I can help you figure out why, and how to change your life to what you want it to be.

We hold a delicate balance of so many dynamics, as we face the challenges of life circumstances. I used a mixed methods approach to support the process it takes to get you, your child, to their version of "there".

We are not expected to heal from our physical wounds without professional care, psychological wounds are no different. Psychotherapy is a culture-based therapy effort that requires deep understanding between therapist and clients. As a result, commonality in language, components of social perception, political, and historical backgrounds enhance the outcome of psychotherapy.