Therapists in Vancouver, BC

At GLTC our staff is committed to helping couples and individuals develop the skills needed to live their best lives. Each staff member is highly trained in proven approaches, utilizing tools for change to guide you to live with happiness and purpose.. Through effective relationship counseling, addiction counseling and trauma therapy, we have successfully helped thousands of clients reach their personal and relationship goals. Our team of therapists is hand-selected because of their areas of expertise and they are focused on inspiring hope for a brighter future for you and your loved ones.

We all know the classic image of therapy: sitting in a dimly lit room, across from a stranger with a notepad, telling them your secrets. It can feel scary! But so can feeling lost and out of control of your life. Sometimes, for reasons we know and for reasons we don’t, our emotions run the show. I facilitate a space of trust, compassion, and humor, to guide you in regaining control. I am familiar working with all ages, and most commonly young adults, to learn to manage stressful times, regulate overwhelming feelings such as anxiety and depression, navigate relationships, develop a strong sense of identity, and improve self-esteem.

I am an emotion focused, trauma informed and solution oriented therapist. I believe connecting to our subconscious and emotions helps us live more authentic lives, and that this translates into all the good things we want for ourselves like joy, adventure, peace and connection. Learning new tools is an important aspect of therapy. My training includes Clinical Hypnotherapy, Mindfulness,EMDR,EFT, OEI and CBT. Our experiences shape us and with support and insight we cultivate resilience and meaning leading to greater wellbeing.

My work focuses on those who find themselves lost along their journey. Life can become stressful very quickly. You may feel like you've lost control, that you are stuck in repeating undesired patterns or you just haven't felt like yourself recently. These ups and downs make us human. It's in those down moments that things can begin feeling really dark. You may not be able to see the path forward, bringing up various emotions. Path Forward Counselling was created to help in these moments of distress. A masters level counsellor at Path Forward Counselling can see a path and help guide you along, even when it is hidden from you.

Do you want to feel more confident? Are you feeling anxious about the future? Overwhelmed with your career and need direction? If you experienced a loss that has affected your confidence, you can soon regain a sense of calm and reassurance. I am both a Career and Life Counsellor, and I help people develop confidence and find rewarding careers. You no longer need to feel stuck or play small. True confidence can only be found within. Let me show you how.

The clients coming into my practice are diverse; from mid-twenties to mid-sixties, from various cultural background, and in need of help to heal from trauma, grief, phobias, relationship challenges, depression and anxiety. My clients really appreciate the powerful, transformative experiential exercises that are part of my therapeutic modalities. And when appropriate, I weave in professional coaching so that clients not only heal, but they are optimally supported into their new vision of themselves and the life they really want to create.

My approach to counselling is creative, gentle, and liberatory. I believe in meeting each person where they are at & exploring imaginative ways of expressing and understanding ourselves. You can arrive exactly as you are - messy, tender, rageful, or whatever it may be. My practice is grounded in a feminist-intersectional and justice-oriented lens. This means I will attune to not only your individual experience, but also how social and systemic forces we exist within impacts your life. Leaning into justice in counselling looks like working towards reclaiming power, disrupting oppressive narratives, and liberation alongside healing.

I believe that creating a safe, appreciative, and collaborative atmosphere is paramount in therapy. I am passionate about helping people explore their authentic selves, connect with their inner strengths, and use these strengths to create the changes that they desire. I believe people can use strengths and resources to not only overcome obstacles, but also to continually push themselves to achieve their ambitions. I love helping people embrace a growth mindset, view setbacks as opportunities for growth, and continuously strive towards being their best selves.

Elizabeth is a multicultural counsellor who has worked with children, youth, and adults, at different settings, including a children’s hospital, a non-profit organization, private practice, and schools. Being born and raised outside of Canada, has allowed her to draw from her own experience and connect with international clients. She also offers counselling in Spanish, which provides Spanish-speaking clients with a familiar space, and cultural sensitiveness. Both in-person and virtual counselling sessions are available.

I have over a decade of experience in the mental health field. I have extensive experience supporting adolescents and adults struggling with depression, anxiety, interpersonal challenges, grief, loss & trauma, and have specialized training in eating disorders, substance use and Emotion Focused Family Therapy. I have experience working with individuals, couples and families.

In today's fast-paced world, so many of us feel buried under constant demands and pressures. This often leads to feelings of worry, confusion, and a lingering sense of emptiness. If you're finding the weight of it all a bit too much, searching for balance and a clearer understanding, remember you're definitely not alone in this. Life's twists and turns can be really challenging, but they also give us a chance to learn, grow, and become stronger. By tackling these challenges, we can find our personal path, reconnect with what truly matters, and get in touch with our inner self.

Welcome - I’m Emile, a clinical counsellor and social worker based in Vancouver, BC. I have been counselling youth, young adults and their families for 10 years (in both England and Canada) and utilise a range of therapeutic approaches to ensure we work together in a way that feels most helpful. I strive to provide a creative and personalised approach in order to build safe, trusting, and collaborative relationships with my clients. I strongly believe that by establishing this, and by drawing on one’s strengths, we are all capable of making positive changes, learning new skills, and achieving a greater sense of wellness.

VCAWC is a Vancouver based counselling clinic with many experience counsellors as well as a low rate student clinic. We work collaboratively with clients to explore the concerns in their lives. Although our practices are influenced by many therapeutic models, we primarily offer an approach called Narrative Therapy. Narrative Therapy is a collaborative approach to therapy that helps to centre people’s strengths, values, abilities and hopes. We believe that all people have relationships to problems. Through counselling—a journey of exploration with another person—we get to re-author that relationship and choose how we want to be.

With over 20 years of experience in the field of Psychology, Natasha is an expert in helping people feel more peaceful, purposeful and in charge of their life. Natasha’s practice is rooted in science and soul; integrating both evidence based therapies, strong intuition and specialised techniques that lead to deep healing and transformation. You will develop and discover clarity and make sustainable change so that you can live fully and fearlessly.

Accepting New Clients / Available for supervision (not practicum students). People today are making their mental health a priority. When someone reaches out for counselling, it's usually because of a problem they want to work through, something they hope to change, or an area of their life they desire to grow and develop. My passion is to support & walk alongside my clients at these times in their lives. Counselling is very much a collaborative process. I see my role as creating a therapeutic environment that feels comfortable & safe so clients can explore their lives more fully and come to a greater understanding of who they are.

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.

One of my clients described the process of therapy "like finally turning the lights on in a room that had been dark." It takes courage to seek counselling. It means committing to letting ourselves see, feel, and start to heal what we are no longer willing to keep dark. The joy in my work comes from helping people 'turn the lights on,' and witnessing what happens when they do.

Stuck in your relationship? Feeling misunderstood, blamed, or attacked? Arguments and conflict weighing you down? Feeling empty or disconnected, frightened to speak your needs? If you're struggling in your relationships repeating the same pattern and in need of a way forward contact me today for your FREE 15 minute consultation. I am a relationship therapist whose aim is to help others gain insight into the problem patterns of behaviour we often fall victim to. Break-free of the painful cycles of the past. Contact me today to learn how you can enjoying the love and connection you deserve.

In my work, I strive to create a safe, welcoming, and comfortable environment for clients to explore and remove life barriers. I believe that all behavior does serve a purpose, and that purpose is usually to meet an unmet need. Through the work of therapy, you can develop a deeper understanding of what protective mechanisms such as anxiety, self- harm, and addiction have played a role in your life. Together, we can explore and discover what you need to feel supported to overcome these challenges and to experience growth and change.