Therapists in Vancouver, BC

Lisley has experience working with individuals and families from the BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ communities, as well as immigrants and people who are experiencing major life transitions. She also has experience with people navigating pregnancy, loss, and infertility processes.

Treatment Philosophy - I am committed to providing a safe, non-shaming, non-judgmental, professional and confidential space for those with concerns about the effect that compulsive sexual behaviour is having on their lives, offering support to the individuals acting out, as well as their partners. I believe in facilitating recovery using a step-by-step neurobiological approach, wherein new learning and connections create the fundamental brain shifts required to overcome compulsion, achieving better health and relationships. I honour the uniqueness of all clients' experiences, and the relevance of tradition and orientation in our diverse stories and individual paths to change.

Life can feel complicated, messy and often doesn't go as planned. I will hold space for you to examine and explore your experience, while also providing support, insight, and tools to help you reconnect to yourself and move through whatever challenges you may be facing. I work with individuals who have experienced or are experiencing the following: Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Sexualized Violence & Abuse, Women’s Health (Endometriosis, PCOS), Chronic Pain, Body Image Issues, Relationship Issues, Addictions, Grief & Loss.

My therapeutic work promotes self-discovery and growth through body, mind and emotional awareness. I work with issues related to trauma, grief, anxiety, depression and relationships. My aim is to help people develop the skills required to address challenging situations and cultivate a deep sense of self-acceptance and personal strength.

I am a therapist who empowers you through meaningful care. I have been there- the struggle, the trauma, the trouble navigating difficult and overwhelming feelings, and the pain of not feeling like yourself or having much hope. I know that seeking therapy isn’t an easy step and I commend you for starting your journey by looking to therapy. I am here to support you in finding what is best for you to reach your goals. If you work with me I promise you a safe space where you can process difficult feelings, and work through triggers that are no longer serving you.

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.

When a person decides that they are ready to face the truth and to see reality, I am able to reflect the emotional and psychological reality of any given situation. By facing reality, they are empowered to take steps toward improvement based on the new awareness that they gained. Whether you come with overwhelming anxiety, depression, unworthiness, a history of emotional or physical abuse, trauma, disordered eating or want to work on improving life quality I am devoted to creating a safe and supportive counselling atmosphere.

Hilda Nanning provides specialized therapy for individuals experiencing crisis, trauma, discord or conflict in regards to self or in relation to others. Some of the relationships Hilda's clients bring into the therapeutic sessions may involve intimate or family relations. Some of the problems she is skilled to work with include: relational discord, issues relating to separation/divorce, trauma, grief/loss, health, aging, employment/career, sexuality, identity, fleeing sociopathy/ violence and abuse, substance misuse, eating/not-eating , challenging transitions and emotional pain such as: worries and fears, depression, regret, shame, eroded confidence/self-esteem and anxiety, feeling stuck or isolated.

Life can get challenging at times with symptoms of anxiety, depression, negative self-talk, past trauma, relationship problems, and many other obstacles. I aim to walk alongside you as you explore and unearth deep layers of conditioning and suffering that are holding you back from living your life to the fullest. Together we will discover a more fulfilling, and peaceful way of being in this world! Through exploring one's behavioral and thought patterns, one can become empowered to make different choices. One of my specialties is doing Inner Child Work to heal early childhood trauma.

Every day, I witness my clients’ change within themselves and their life changing transformation. I support their growth, discover their resources, and help to understand themselves and others. I listen and am with them when they see no way out of the situation or when they give up. The goal of the therapy I provide is for one to find comfort and satisfaction from life through changing one’s thinking patterns and/or behaviour.

The human experience is infinite in complexity, diversity and meaning. The nature of concerns bringing someone into therapy can be equally complex and is rarely as simple as a behaviour, diagnosis, relationship problem or a life event. I have over a decade of experience helping people to work through a range of concerns including: Relational issues, Trauma, Depression, Anxiety, Borderline Personality Disorder (CPTSD), and Bereavement/ Suicide Bereavement. If any of these present a struggle in your life, I would be honoured to hear from you and work together towards finding some healthy, sustainable relief.

My goal is to build a strong relationship with you so that together we can set you on a path to feeling better. My training and experience with a range of evidence-based therapies allows me to adapt my approach to best meet your unique needs in therapy. I believe we grow stronger when we truly feel supported by others, whether we need to heal or push ourselves to grow. I want to understand how your unique life experiences have shaped you, so that together we can build on the strengths, resources, and wisdom that lies within you.

I understand firsthand how much of a balancing act life can be. I know that life can present challenges that take us off course and result in feelings of frustration, anxiety, and fear. I know that the competing demands of work and family life can make it feel like you are being pulled in all directions and not really doing anything well, it's as though you are barely keeping your head above water. I work with people who are ready feel differently.

Relationships can be complex and navigating them can feel daunting, to say the least. When a relationship has been in a state of disconnection for a period of time, it can feel impossible to even know where to begin. It could be that you seem to have the same argument over and over again, your sex life has fizzled out, infidelity, general life changes that have impacted your ability to connect. Or maybe you just feel bored and unsatisfied. I work with people of all genders who are interested in improving their relationships and/or sex life, no matter where they are at. Single, coupled and everywhere in between.

My mentor once asked me why I wanted to be a therapist and I said I wanted to help people out of hell. I personally have known such pain and therapy saved my life. I work one-on-one with co-dependents, people with addiction and anxious and/or depressed individuals. I worked for 30 years in an outpatient clinic and used such models of therapy as CBT, DBT and client centred. I especially like to work with people suffering from trauma. So many memories from childhood lie buried; not conscious and yet they have such a self-destructive impact on our identity, emotions and behaviour.

This life is complex and involves unexpected challenges, traumas and transitions - sometimes leaving you feeling unsafe, unsettled, confused, isolated and defeated - not knowing where to seek support or what you need. We are up against a lot in this present day and it can be overwhelming and confusing navigating healing, processing and self-development on your own.

Feeling sad, stuck, anxious or unmotivated are some reasons why life sometimes feels hard. As a counsellor, I commit to you to ensure that you are met with unconditional positive regard and an evidence-based approach that will support you in your healing journey as I help you heal and become the person you want to be.

Hi All, my name is Patricia (MA, CCC, RCC), I have 30+yrs of experience as a therapist. I am committed to helping people to develop ability to being self-compassionate by gently challenging the way you think to help regulate negative thoughts. I've worked with a wide range of clientele both multi-cultural and across the life span. I value your unique way of being in the world. Life has taught me about suffering and I'm aware of the uniqueness of suffering. I care about your desire to have a full life. Let's work together in a collaborative way to explore why you feel the way you do and learn to regulate your thoughts and emotions.