Bisexual Therapists in Downtown, Vancouver, BC

Diving under the surface is one of the bravest things you can do. Sometimes you sit down to deal with a problem and have no idea where to start. You might feel stuck, disconnected, or maybe you are simply seeking guidance while you wade through something difficult. That's where I come in. I strive to create an environment where you aren't mean to yourself. I want to inspire conversations that are grounded in self-acceptance so that you can gain awareness and develop new perspectives.

Hi, I'm Sarah! My goal is to help you create links between the insights you gain in counselling and effective behaviour change that can translate across all aspects of your life so that you can get the most out of our time together. We all get stuck in patterns that no longer serve us - although these patterns were once likely useful in our lives, there comes a point where they hold us back. But change is difficult and hard to do on our own - here's where I can support you! I am passionate about working with individuals from intersectional-feminist and anti-oppressive approaches.

Are you struggling with emotional issues or feeling purposeless? Wanting to improve your relationship with your partner/family but not knowing how? Needing some support as you live your life abroad? When you look at the core of many life challenges, the need and absence of love, belonging, recognition--are what lies beneath. This holds true even for my clients from different cultures. So let's see how we can work together to bring them into your life. This is a safe place where you can show up as your real self without judgement.

Hello! I'm Alejs (pronounced 'Alex'). I work with young adults and adults struggling with a broad range of challenges including anxiety, depression, grief and loss, sustaining healthy relationships, sexualized violence, gender identity, and sexuality. My genuine warmth, humour, care, and curiosity play a big role in my counselling approach. It’s important to me that my clients to feel at ease and well-supported when digging into difficult themes. I want to help clients gain confidence and learn practical approaches to exploring the places and parts of themselves where they feel stuck or lost.

There comes a time when we realise our past patterns and tools aren't helping us move forward in life. My goal is to provide you with the space and guidance to explore how your patterns of behaviour, past trauma, and experiences formed the person you are today. We will work together to explore past patterns, build healthy coping strategies, and strengthen resilience. Whether you’re looking to explore past experiences, build concrete tools to cope, or build healthy relationships with your loved ones, I provide an individualised, trauma-informed approach to therapy to adapt to your unique needs.

I am a Registered Social Worker, educator, business owner, advocate, learner and lover. I am queer, cisgender and biracial; which are all identities that shape my approaches, perspectives and prioritization of creating safe spaces in the mental health care sector. My role involves supporting individuals to recognize their capacity, foster hope and develop new strategies to approach barriers. As your counsellor, I will be in your corner to hear your story, provide encouragement and perspectives, and help get you closer to living your desired life as your true self.

We are a leading counselling practice in Vancouver, BC specializing in empowering individuals to live authentic, meaningful lives. Our goal is to equip you with the tools and self-knowledge to manage emotions, overcome anxiety and depression, achieve your goals and see the world in a new perspective. We work with you to inspire confidence, peace of mind and, ultimately, lifelong resilience.

“Caring for myself is not self-indulgence, it is self-preservation, and that is an act of political warfare.” ​ - Audre Lorde. Hello, and welcome to Pamati Counselling. Pamati means listen in Cebuano. I am from mixed Asian ancestry, including Filipino, Chinese and Vietnamese. I was born in Toronto, the traditional territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishnabeg, the Chippewa, the Haudenosaunee and the Wendat peoples. My pronouns are she/her/they/them and I identify with the LGBTQ2s community. The intersectional movements of MeToo, and MMWGI, and Black Lives Matter inform my work.

If you’re here, I believe you want something to change, and are looking for a safe and comfortable space to understand and work through your problems. You might be feeling alone and misunderstood in your struggles. You might be upset or angry with yourself for being depressed or anxious, or for feeling like you lack worth, and don’t like what you see in the mirror. You may be feeling “ridiculous” for not being able to perform daily tasks. This can be especially so if you are struggling with issues around gender, sexuality and homophobia, or if you are a person of colour.

My approach to counselling is fundamentally about building a genuine relationship characterized by support, care and encouragement. A space where it is safe to speak the truth about what has happened in your life. The kind of relationship that welcomes your whole self to be present, including the parts you don’t like. A place where you are received with compassion and acceptance, no matter how much anguish, confusion, rage, shame or despair you might be feeling. I know from my own experience that this kind of relationship creates the conditions for deep inner healing to occur and holds the potential for profound personal growth.

As a queer and neurodivergent counsellor, I understand how difficult it can be to live in a world that was not built for you. The expectations of the society we live in may have left you doubting your own pain and wondering why you are struggling so much. You may question who you truly are under the mask you are presenting to the world. Perhaps you just want to talk to a counsellor who understands, without needing to educate them about your identity or worry about being invalidated. In our sessions together, we'll create a safe and non-judgmental space where you can be seen as you are and share your story at your own pace.

*Services by student counsellors and Associates available* People we work with describe feeling disconnected, invalidated, and powerless after experiencing trauma and injustice. Some have felt stuck and overwhelmed in the process of reconnecting with themselves, their communities, and in navigating the dominant culture. We support clients in processing their experiences and deepening their understanding of themselves and their relationships. We affirm clients' needs and desires and value reciprocity and collaboration. Honoring clients' knowledge, we invite clients to co-create safety and exercise their self-determination.

Life is challenging and we all experience difficulties coping at times. Growth often comes from crises and the taxing periods of our lives. When our resilience is overwhelmed by our life circumstances, we can feel lost and doubt ourselves. Our emotions tell us if we are living true to our needs and values...or not. Experiences can lead to healing and growth. My speciality, Soul Work is an investment that leads to a richly authentic life experience. I am dedicated to helping you navigate the difficult times and understand your journey. Together we will help you regain holistic health in a safe, confidential space.

Everyone's story is unique and no therapy session follows a predictable path. Yet the following steps provide a general outline of how your therapy sessions with me may progress: we identify a path that confirms your values and promotes positive change; we discuss the problem in concrete terms; we evaluate its negative effects on your life; we figure out exactly how it slips into your day; and we consider which skills reduce the problem. With even quite serious problems, this process takes a handful of months, not years, to attain lasting results.

First, congrats on seeking help. Perhaps you've been trying to manage and change on your own up until now. Feeling like you need to be able to "handle" everything that life throws at you. Like you "should" be able to figure it all out somehow. Putting effort into changing, only to find yourself repeating patterns, feeling defeated, and stuck about what to do next. It is exhausting! Choosing to finally get help may feel hard, but honestly, from here it can get easier. You're getting off the rollercoaster of doing it alone! I've seen 1st hand for so many people how counselling can be a life changing.

Whether you want more out of life, love, your relationship, or all of the above, it is possible! If you're trying to find a better connection, want more intimacy, a better sexual relationship, to heal from an affair, to work out some new relationship agreements with your partner, or generally to find more wellness, presence or fulfilment in your life and relationships, you've come to the right place. Whatever your unique story, if you're looking for guidance through a challenging situation or you're ready to move with intention in a new direction, I'm here to help and to celebrate your progress throughout!

I launched Nested Heart Counselling in 2013 in response to a call from the local polyamorous community saying how challenging it was to find mental health support that didn’t require further education about unconventional identities. I'm not currently accepting new clients personally, however I have collected a group of counsellors with similar values, experience and training as myself across BC. Roxanna, Morgan, Erica all have availability right now for new individual clients. Katree is our practicum student who has reduced cost counselling sessions available in Victoria. You can explore their extensive bios on our website.

As a religious recovery consultant and Registered Professional Counsellor with a fundamentalist background, I help navigate the transition from religious to post-religious life. I understand the multiple losses that accompany religious deconversion: Community, purpose, identity, world view, employment (if clergy or missionary), and more. My clients come from a variety of authoritarian backgrounds including religious, political, and wellness. Together, we explore the damage caused by indoctrination; developing a healthy & reality based worldview; creating a new identity; and how to build a healthy & supportive secular community.