Therapists in Vancouver, BC
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Jenna Reed-Cote
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, RSW
Verified
Verified
“It could be worse,” “At least this isn’t as bad as what (fill in the blank) is going through,” “You’re not tired, you’re lazy,” “I’ve been in worse situations before,” “I’m lucky, I have a roof over my head and food on the table, so stop complaining," “Other people are going through this and making it work, I should be able to, too.” Have you been saying these things to yourself? You’re not the only one. I’ve had clients tell me how they’re feeling and what they’ve been doing that “should” work but hasn’t and they have no idea why or how everyone else is seemingly coping better under the same circumstances.
Waitlist for new clients

Ljudmila Petrovic
Counsellor, MA, RCC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I work with adults and youth (16 and up) around trauma, sexuality, identity, and relationships. I provide queer and trans affirming individual and relationship counselling services for folks in various relationship structures, including hormone readiness assessments. I specialize in sexualized violence and also work more expansively looking at reclamation of self and identity after trauma of displacement and/or collective and intergenerational trauma, as well as institutional trauma. I believe that healing is expansive and I strive to honour and integrate into our work whatever ways of healing you have already been using.

Patricia Pike (CEO) Interventions Canada
Drug & Alcohol Counsellor, LAADC, ICAADC, ICADC, CIP, NAID
Patricia Pike CEO of Interventions Canada is dedicated professionals committed to providing support services for individuals facing addiction or mental health challenges, as well as their families. Our experienced team at Interventions Canada excels in tailoring intervention plans and crisis or case management approaches to address specific situations. With a person-centered approach, we will stand by your side every step of the way. Interventions are a vital mission that allows concerned family members, friends, or employers to seek professional assistance in initiating the process of change.

Natasha Coulter
Occupational Therapist, BA Psyc, MScOT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I’m a mental health Occupational Therapist based in Vancouver who specializes in compassionate exposure therapy for individuals with anxiety, PTSD, and OCD. When it comes to making a change, taking action is a whole lot more effective than simply talking about the next steps. And it’s a lot easier to take action with in-the-moment support and accountability. This looks like entering your world together as you face the anxiety to increase your capacity to leave your home, build relationships, or expand your activities.

Aim Counselling & Hypnotherapy
Counsellor, BA, MEd, RCC
Verified
Verified
We seek support when feel unable to make changes on our own.Seeking support can feel vulnerable because it means risking being disappointed. Taking this risk is a sign that despite discouragements or setbacks there is some part of you that still believes in the possibility of something better. This can be the most difficult step. I'm glad you are here and I hope you find the support you need. :) In my practice I help people connect to their subconscious and gain a deeper understanding of their emotions. These types of insights lead to living more authentically, which can translate to greater happiness and wellbeing.

Colin Michael Chow
Counsellor, MEd, RCC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
My clients see me as warm, respectful, and genuine. I am passionate about helping people make positive changes in their lives. I believe my clients are the experts in their lives, and am like a "personal trainer" for building strength to address the feelings, thoughts and behaviours that may be getting in the way of their positive growth. My professional training and experience has helped clients address issues related to depression/anxiety, stress, relationship/family/couples counselling, existential angst, sudden life changes, work/school difficulties, grief /loss and vocational/career exploration. I hope to help you soon too!

Steadfast Counselling
Counsellor, MTC, RCS, RPC
Verified
Verified
We are a group of experienced counsellors dedicated to supporting our clients to live a life that matters to them. We understand that many people seek counselling during a difficult time or in the midst of a crisis. We’re here for you. Giving you a safe place to understand, explore and make the changes that feel right to you.
Waitlist for new clients

Rebekkah Stainton
Counsellor, MA, RCC
Verified
Verified
I believe finding the right fit is essential for counselling. I offer a free 15 minute phone consultation where we can chat a little bit about your specific needs, answer any questions you might have about my practice, and determine if this is right for you before moving forward.

Shelley E Ugyan
Counsellor, MC, BAEd
Verified
Verified
I have over 15 years experience working with relationships, depression, stress, anxiety and eating disorders of all kinds. These underlying patterns can take many forms, therefore the treatment approach may vary however evidence based CBT is the most effective treatment in these areas, especially when it is paired in combination with psychodynamic, relational and hypnosis approaches also as needed. Healing is probable, and happens as a result of conscious daily actions and unconscious dynamics that shift as a result of this process. I work with individuals who are ready and willing to change there thinking to heal for life

Willful Minds Counselling Services
Counsellor, MCP, RCC, CCC
Verified
5 Endorsed
Verified
5 Endorsed
Do you feel distressed but don't understand why? Have you tried different methods and it only helped a little but never get ahead? Have you ever wondered what the core issue is? Working with me might find you those answers. A lot of people ask who gets counselling, I believe that anyone who experiences stress could get a therapist; however, many have amazing family and friends that allow them to bounce ideas, inspire motivation, and provides insight so counselling really isn't needed. Most people wait till they are in crisis to get help which would mean a rough journey to baseline. Let's be preventative rather than reactionary.

Faisal Nahri
Counsellor, MBBS, MA, MA, RTC
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I have lived, studied and worked in the Arab world, South and Southeast Asia before settling in Vancouver, BC in 2011. A good friend and mentor describes me as a honey bee, a nahlah that has travelled from place to place in search of sweetness and wisdom. Urdu is my first language, and I have picked up English and some Arabic, Farsi and Hebrew along the way. I am a hanif believer who knows the divine as the light of the heavens and the earth and dares to have a critical-appreciative relationship with tradition.
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Raven Adams
Registered Social Worker, RSW, MSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
You’re looking for therapy that aligns with your faith, and is informed by psychology. You imagine being able to feel at home in your own skin, and completely yourself around the people in your life. Right now you feel alone – even in a crowded room. That inner critical voice is trying to convince you that something is deeply and uniquely wrong with you. Keeping your mask on is exhausting.

Lyn Firth Counselling
Counsellor, RPC, MPCC-S, CCPCPr
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
You know the pain of feeling stuck. You've done everything you think you 'should' to make the situation better but things still aren't working out the way they should. You don't know what you're doing wrong. Perhaps you can't shake the feeling that there's something else out there for you but duty, responsibility and obligation keep you in the same situation. Maybe you long to do something different but the fear of what might happen stops you from making the changes you really would like to make.

Laurie Hollingdrake
Counsellor, RCC, MCP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Hi I’m Laurie, and I understand how lonely it can be to feel that there are things you can’t talk about with anyone in your life. I have experience working with folks who have dual diagnoses of mental health and substance use, folks questioning sexuality and gender identity, divorce, fertility issues, people working in the sex economy, stress, anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress, and more. I hold a Master’s in Counselling Psychology, a diploma in Addictions Medicine, am a Registered Clinical Counsellor with the BCACC, and am a Certified Yoga Instructor. I also provide clinical supervision to other mental health professionals.

Dennis Dion
Counsellor, MA, RCC
Verified
Verified
I work with clients who want to find relief from their struggles with the following: depression, anxiety, anger, grief and loss, worthlessness, despair, disordered eating, life/work transitions, addiction (substances, pornography and gambling), and the negative impact of sexism, racism, homophobia, transphobia, and poverty. Often in the beginning, people come in feeling overwhelmed and frustrated and may be clearer initially of what isn't working for them or what they no longer want in their life. I believe these feelings are a resource to reveal what you do want in your life, what's important to you, your values, hopes, dreams and commitments.

Hajera Rostam
Psychologist, PhD, RPsych
Verified
Verified
As a psychologist, I believe in my clients’ resilience and ability to overcome challenging life conditions. Sometimes however, clients can benefit from professional help that is empowering and safe and promotes clients’ readiness to address concerns and receive evidence-based treatment. I provide effective cognitive behavioural interventions that integrate mindfulness, multicultural and social justice perspectives. My approach to therapy and assessment is collaborative and relational. I have completed an externship in Emotion focused therapy as well training in EMDR.

David Munro
Counsellor, RP, PhD, CCC, RCC
Verified
Verified
I have a PhD in Counselling Psychology from UBC, and I have worked as a counsellor for over ten years in private practice. I have also worked for the Vancouver School Board and SFU. I have experience working with individuals on a wide range of concerns such as: self-worth; anxiety and depression; shame; grief/loss; identity concerns (e.g., related to sexual orientation and/or gender identity); life transitions; cross-cultural issues; deep existential concerns, such as aging, uncertainty, isolation, and meaning. Please note: In 2020, my practice went fully online, and I am now only seeing clients through a secure video platform.

Andrea Araujo
Counsellor, PhD, BCN, RCC
Verified
Verified
Dr. Araujo holds a Ph.D. in Psychology, is BCIA Board Certified in Neurofeedback, a registered clinical counsellor (RCC), and mental health services provider for FNHA and VAC. Her goal is to relieve the suffering and symptoms caused by imbalances in the brain using neurofeedback as a treatment modality in conjunction with psychotherapy. She specializes in addiction, ADHD, anxiety, autism, concussion/traumatic brain injury, depression, memory loss, PTSD/complex trauma, and sleep problems in adults and children. Neurofeedback can also be used to improve peak performance, meditation, and lessen pain and inflammation in the brain.

Jacqueline Kopacek Counselling
Counsellor, MCP, RCC
Verified
Verified
There are many times in our lives we can benefit from the support of an unbiased and compassionate professional. Perhaps you are going through a major life event in your personal or professional life. Maybe you find yourself in need of a check-in, or it could be that you've been struggling for a while and feel ready to explore change.

Marnie Goldberg
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
One of the most exciting aspects of life is that it is always changing, yet this can also be one of our biggest challenges. Change can be difficult as it can cause stress, uncertainty and confusion. It can make us question ourselves and others and may overwhelm us into inaction. I believe that having someone to talk to who will listen and guide you through these tough times is so helpful. I have gone through many phases in my own life and have found counselling very useful in helping me figure out for myself why I might be experiencing various emotions and how I might want to proceed.
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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 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 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.