Therapists in Vancouver, BC
View neighborhoods in Vancouver
Rimal Sandhu
Counsellor, MA, RCC, CVRP
Verified
Verified
With my clients, I create a confidential, non-judgmental and culturally sensitive space, where we work together to bring about the desired change in your life. While I have the training, you have had the experience. Therefore, we explore and brainstorm solutions together with my professional guidance and your feedback. I have extensive experience in the areas of trauma, chronic pain, and interpersonal relationships as well as, workplace and career issues. My varied work experience helps me relate to and work with people from all walks of life, backgrounds, and mental health struggles.
Not accepting new clients
Georgia Schindler
Counsellor, MCP, RCC
Verified
Verified
Do you struggle with trauma, anxiety, stress, addictions or low mood? I can help. I have extensive experience working with trauma, addictions, low mood, self-esteem issues and anxiety in private practice and in a treatment setting. Therapeutically, I know how important it is to have a sense of connection, and a non-judgemental person to listen and understand in times of struggle, change and growth. Mental health is a spectrum and many of us go will go through periods where we need support. I invite clients to get curious about what is happening for them and to engage in the therapeutic process with self-compassion and an open mind .
Vancouver, BC V5V
Not accepting new clients
Angela Ivy Leong
Counsellor, BA, MA
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
You are an entrepreneur, artist and truth seeker. You identify as a relational anarchist and a creative spirit that is determind to design your life and the structure of your relationships. You seek your own answers as to what it means to be living a meaningful life. You are motivated by the fear of leaving the earth not having lived your life to your fullest, completely governed by unconscious drives, and not having examined your suffering. Most importantly, you can no longer bear not speaking your truth and living your most authentic expressions of self. Finding your soul's purpose is one of your driving principles in life.
Melissa Moses
Counsellor, MA, EdM, RCC
Verified
Verified
As both a therapist and a researcher, I aim to address the dynamic and lived experiences of those who may be struggling with a history of trauma, sexual distress or intimacy-related concerns. I often work with individuals who present well on the surface, seem completely put together when they want to be, and whose problems are not always apparent to others. While things might appear to be going well on the outside, privately they are hurting. Sometimes the source of distress is clearly known, other times it has yet to be discovered.
Vancouver, BC V6H
& Online
Erin Malki
Counsellor, MACP, RCC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Do you suppress your feelings and people please? Are you interested in cultivating more self attunement and practical skills to help you decrease anxiety? Most of my clients strive to make changes, but despite their efforts, feel stuck and unsure how to move forward. Nobody wants to feel negative and stressed out, but old patterns and unmet needs can leave us feeling disappointed and full of self-doubt. When this happens, we can become reactive and avoidant. You deserve to feel happy and have rewarding relationships. Together, we can work through internal and external obstacles, paving a path to greater fulfillment and ease.
Lauren Howard
Counsellor, MC, CCC
Verified
Verified
Vancouver Intensive Trauma Treatment Program (VITTP) is designed to support individuals over the age of 21 to accelerate their recovery through interpersonal group experiences providing a safe place. Small groups (100% online due to COVID) support mind and body recovery by assisting in the integration of emotional regulation, therapeutic process, reduction of guilt and shame as well as support in adjusting their lives to support their recovery.
Jen Vishloff
Counsellor, MA, RCC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Many of my clients feel anxious that others don’t like them, and are scared to ask for what they want in relationships because they think someone might be unhappy with them. They’ve spent a long time silencing what they really think and feel inside because they’re afraid they’ll be rejected if they share their full selves with others. They feel alone, and afraid to commit to big life changes like a new job or a new relationship because they feel like they’re not good enough to succeed and get what they want. For a long time, it’s felt easier to keep things as they are and keep doing what others expect of them.
Waitlist for new clients
Jill Culver
Registered Social Worker, RSW, MSW
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I work with individual clients who seek support for their relationships (including polyamory and ENM), career, family issues, setting boundaries, anxiety, imposter syndrome and perfectionism. . In my practice, I help clients heal the past so they can discover more joy, peace, clarity, and connection in the present. I am committed to providing a safe, inclusive space for members of the LGTBQ+ community. I love working with unconventional clients with unique challenges and situations. I offer clinical supervision to other therapists from a feminist, narrative perspective.
Joie d'une vie authentique
Counsellor, PhD
Verified
Verified
My approach, Soul Mind Body Alignment, accelerates the healing process at many levels simultaneously. Helping my clients discover their true self and living according to their values and life purpose are my goals for each person I encounter. Childhood traumas and their associated negative messages can be dissolved and transformed rapidly with EMDR. Mon approche, âme, corps et esprit alignés, permet une transformation rapide de multiples défis dans la vie : travail, famille, couple, relations, finances, santé, et autres. J’espère vous accompagner dans votre cheminement spirituel et humain.
Changeways Clinic
Psychologist
Verified
Verified
Changeways Clinic is a private practice of 18 psychologists all specializing in the provision of evidence-based cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT). We see a wide variety of clients, with an emphasis on mood and anxiety-related problems (including panic, PTSD, OCD, social anxiety, and phobias). Individual clinicians also provide services in the areas of parenting, chronic pain, personality disorder, life coaching, return to work, CBT for insomnia, and issues related to sexual orientation. We integrate the principles of acceptance-based and mindfulness-based approaches along with more traditional CBT -based methods.
Andrea Lauren Yeung
Counsellor, BA, MA, RCC
Verified
Verified
Andrea provides a safe and compassionate space for people to process through thoughts and emotions, gain insights about life patterns, and move towards a place of healing and freedom. She specializes in collaborating with individuals to find their unique path of transformation and self-discovery, while working towards their therapeutic goals. Andrea is committed to walking with people through the challenges, pain, trauma, and transitions that arise in life.
Penelope Harper
Counsellor, RPC-C, ACC, CTRBI-2, CEIP-ED
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Increasing one's resilience is important because it gives us the strength needed to process life and overcome hardship. Without resilience we can easily become overwhelmed, give up on our dreams, and may even turn to unhealthy coping strategies. My purpose is guiding others to healthier and happier ways of 'being' in this world. This includes increasing resiliency by expanding one's window of tolerance to weather the ebbs and flows through self regulation, connection and relationship. Working from a trauma-informed perspective, I prioritize establishing safety and trust, by providing a non-judgemental, nurturing environment.
Stepwise Counselling - Kenneth Kuo, RTC, MTC
Counsellor, BSc, RTC, MTC
Verified
22 Endorsed
Verified
22 Endorsed
Staying awake in the middle of the night because you are feeling detached and desperate in an intimate relationship ? Highly anxious about lack of career satisfaction ? At your wits' end dealing with your children's behaviour ? Or maybe feeling lost and adrift in life wondering what your real calling and purpose is ? I am here to help you navigate through difficult circumstances and transitions ..... ..... so you can be more resilient, find new energy, and discover new steps toward a more content, purpose-driven life.
Adam Manz
Counsellor, MCP, RCC
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Having a non-judgemental space to process feelings, reactions, and ways of moving forward can make a huge difference. I believe therapy can be helpful for exploring your relationship with yourself, changing specific behaviours, fostering more meaningful relationships, or being witnessed in something difficult you’ve been through. I approach whatever brings you into therapy with gentle curiosity and the belief that together we can find avenues to support your growth.
Vancouver, BC V6Z
& Online
Kady Wong
Counsellor, MA, RCC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Deciding to seek therapy takes courage, vulnerability and strength. I recognize this and would be honoured to be part of your counselling journey. My name is Kady and I received my Master’s in Counselling Psychology from Adler University. I have a wide range of experience working with youth, caregivers, university students and adults and use an approach that is warm, genuine and collaborative. Being biracial and a woman of colour, I also recognize the importance of my clients identities and intersectionalities. With this in mind, I am justice oriented and counsel from an anti-oppressive lens.
Cherylyn Rolston
Counsellor, MCP, RCC
Verified
Verified
Life can be challenging and often we go through experiences, both internal and external, that leave us struggling and feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, and alone. As a therapist, I hope to create a place for you to feel welcomed, accepted, and understood so that together we can take on some of the challenges you might be wrestling with. My aim is for you to find hope, healing, and transformation through our work together so that you may rediscover joy and no longer have to face these challenges alone.
Ally Abrami
Counsellor, BA, MC
Verified
Verified
I specialize in helping individuals and partners navigate the extra something that makes their relationship(s) a unique challenge. Folks I work with are often loving outside of the cisheteronormative & mononormative structure such as ethical non-monogamy, kink/BDSM, or other LGBTQ2S+ relationships. I also work with people whose experience of the world may be impacting their relationships, such as folks who are neurodivergent, individuals living with chronic illness or pain, or folks for whom trauma is showing up. I strive to help folks design the intentional relationships they are struggling to create on their own.
Vancouver, BC V6J
& Online
Karen Brodie
Counsellor, MA, RCC
Verified
Verified
Take the first step toward healing. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, relationships, self-esteem, identity, grief, loss or trauma, I am here to help. My practice is rooted in the desire to support, empower, and educate clients. I believe my clients are capable and resilient, and that together we can develop skills to create change. I am passionate about issues of social justice and I use anti-oppressive, feminist and multicultural approaches in my work.
Henry Chen
Counsellor, PhD, BA, RTC
Verified
Verified
Mental health support, especially in Asia, is still clouded by stigma today. I am here to ensure that you get the best care for your mental health in a safe and confidential environment. It's not easy deciding to take the first step forward, but know that by just picking up the phone and booking a time with my reception staff, you have already taken that first step. So put down the phone after you've called us and give yourself a pat on the back because that was your first step toward your desired lifestyle.
Stewart Counselling & Associates - Richard Marquez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, MPH, RSW
Verified
Verified
I am an Associate with Stewart Counseling, a trauma and cognitive behavioral therapist serving healthcare and technology professionals, fire fighters, first responders, military veterans, front line workers, First Nations peoples, visible minorities, LGBTQ2S people. My practice consists of extending progressive psychotherapy and clinical social work services to a diversity of individuals, groups and communities struggling with complex forms of trauma/PTSD, bereavement and grief concerns, depression, anxiety, substance abuse, mental health disorders, divorce and custodial disputes, bullying, discrimination and social alienation,
See more therapy options for
How can I find a therapist in Vancouver?
Search for nearby therapists or counselors by inputting your city, town, or suburb; or postcode; or a provider’s name into the search bar. From there, you can filter providers by the issues they treat, cost, insurance, gender, and other factors to find providers who are well-suited to your needs. To navigate between locations within the same country, enter a new city or postcode into the search bar.
Learn more about how to find a therapist.
Learn more about how to find a therapist.
Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online or over the phone can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your postcode.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counselor?
Therapists, psychologists, and counselors are all licensed mental health professionals. In Canada, psychologists have earned a doctoral degree. The terms “therapist” and “counselor” are used somewhat interchangeably, but generally therapists offer longer-term, mental health care, while counselors offer shorter-term care that may focus on one domain, such as marriage, career, or academic challenges.
What type of therapist is right for me?
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist, psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
The Psychology Today directory lists providers who offer legitimate mental health services to the public, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and counselors. Many have been licensed by the country or province where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.
How much does therapy cost?
Some forms of mental health treatment (for example, seeing a psychiatrist, or seeing a psychologist in a government-funded hospital) are free under provincial health plans. Canadians who seek private counseling can typically expect to pay an average of $150 per session, although the actual price generally ranges between $100 and $3200 per session, depending on their location and the type of provider they select. Workplace benefits or private insurance plans often provide an annual counselling allowance, and some therapists offer sliding scale fees to clients who cannot pay full price.