Online Counselling for Dunbar-Southlands - Vancouver
Michael Elterman
Psychologist, PhD, MBA, RPsych, (BC)
Verified Verified
Dunbar-Southlands, Vancouver, BC V6S
I have been practicing as a Clinical and Forensic Psychologist in B.C. for 42 years. I was previously the Senior Psychologist at the Vancouver Health Dept. and the Director of Psychology at VGH (Shaughnessy). I was a consultant to the Family Justice Counselling Service (BC Attorney General) for 10 years and the National Parole Board of Canada. My clients these days see me primarily for parenting and post-separation problems. This can take the form of parenting assessments for the Court, consulting, and Parent Coordination. I am registered in BC. Equally importantly I am a husband, father and grandfather. My website: melterman.ca
I have been practicing as a Clinical and Forensic Psychologist in B.C. for 42 years. I was previously the Senior Psychologist at the Vancouver Health Dept. and the Director of Psychology at VGH (Shaughnessy). I was a consultant to the Family Justice Counselling Service (BC Attorney General) for 10 years and the National Parole Board of Canada. My clients these days see me primarily for parenting and post-separation problems. This can take the form of parenting assessments for the Court, consulting, and Parent Coordination. I am registered in BC. Equally importantly I am a husband, father and grandfather. My website: melterman.ca
Nina Hopmeier
Counsellor, MA, RCC, CGT, ADHD-CP
Verified Verified
Dunbar-Southlands, Vancouver, BC V6N
Have you been feeling overwhelmed lately by your emotions and life demands? Do you sometimes feel like you have exhausted your coping resources and are stuck with where you are? If so, do not worry or judge yourself. We have all felt like this at some point in our lives. Let me introduce myself: I am a registered clinical counsellor (RCC) and am extremely passionate about building strong and trusting bonds with my clients in order to facilitate change and growth. I work from a supportive, curious, and nonjudgmental stance, focusing on your strengths and equipping you with the resources you need to have the life you want.
Have you been feeling overwhelmed lately by your emotions and life demands? Do you sometimes feel like you have exhausted your coping resources and are stuck with where you are? If so, do not worry or judge yourself. We have all felt like this at some point in our lives. Let me introduce myself: I am a registered clinical counsellor (RCC) and am extremely passionate about building strong and trusting bonds with my clients in order to facilitate change and growth. I work from a supportive, curious, and nonjudgmental stance, focusing on your strengths and equipping you with the resources you need to have the life you want.
Olga Shchedrinskaya
Counsellor, MCP, RCC, CCC
Verified Verified
Dunbar-Southlands, Vancouver, BC V6S (Online Only)
Having worked as a counsellor in a non-profit organization, private practice, and a mental health clinic, I bring more than 15 years of experience to my work with individuals, couples, and families. My primary focus is on relationship issues, parenting, mood disorders, major life transitions, grief, and loss. I support children and youth struggling with ADHD, anxiety, fears, anger management, and low self-esteem. I also help couples with premarital difficulties, infidelity, conflict resolution, separation, multicultural issues, and immigration challenges.
Having worked as a counsellor in a non-profit organization, private practice, and a mental health clinic, I bring more than 15 years of experience to my work with individuals, couples, and families. My primary focus is on relationship issues, parenting, mood disorders, major life transitions, grief, and loss. I support children and youth struggling with ADHD, anxiety, fears, anger management, and low self-esteem. I also help couples with premarital difficulties, infidelity, conflict resolution, separation, multicultural issues, and immigration challenges.
Natalia Sarmiento
Counsellor, RTC
Verified Verified
Dunbar-Southlands, Vancouver, BC V6S (Online Only)
I am passionate about self-discovery, embodiment, creativity, and conscious living. My goal is to support my clients on their journey back to their truest, most embodied selves. I offer different modalities to explore and help bring awareness to our deepest wants and needs, and to open space for expansion and genuine self-expression. I believe that a truthful, embodied life involves body, mind, and spirit, so I strive to create a safe, welcoming space where every aspect of our complex inner lives can come to light and be witnessed with compassionate curiosity.
I am passionate about self-discovery, embodiment, creativity, and conscious living. My goal is to support my clients on their journey back to their truest, most embodied selves. I offer different modalities to explore and help bring awareness to our deepest wants and needs, and to open space for expansion and genuine self-expression. I believe that a truthful, embodied life involves body, mind, and spirit, so I strive to create a safe, welcoming space where every aspect of our complex inner lives can come to light and be witnessed with compassionate curiosity.
Zana Becker, Counsellor & Art Therapist
Counsellor, MA, RCC, RCAT, CCPA
Verified Verified
Dunbar-Southlands, Vancouver, BC V6L
Are you feeling disconnected from yourself? You might currently be struggling with feelings of hopelessness, depression, or overwhelming emotions without adequate support. Through collaborative counseling and/or art therapy, we can work together to explore and rediscover your internal resources, uncover your inner resilience and strengths, and address your feelings, inner turmoil, and questions. By bridging the gap between your current state and your desired emotional state, we can explore and address your concerns, behaviors, and fears.
Are you feeling disconnected from yourself? You might currently be struggling with feelings of hopelessness, depression, or overwhelming emotions without adequate support. Through collaborative counseling and/or art therapy, we can work together to explore and rediscover your internal resources, uncover your inner resilience and strengths, and address your feelings, inner turmoil, and questions. By bridging the gap between your current state and your desired emotional state, we can explore and address your concerns, behaviors, and fears.
Mabelle Moon
Counsellor, MA, RCC
Verified Verified
Dunbar-Southlands, Vancouver, BC V6S (Online Only)
Feeling Overwhelmed? Whether you're dealing with daily hassles, major life changes, or the effects of chronic or traumatic stress, I’m here to help. Stress can take a toll on your mental and physical health, but with the right support, you can regain control and thrive. Together, we’ll use evidence-based strategies to help you manage stress, regulate emotions, and rediscover your resilience, confidence, and sense of purpose.
Feeling Overwhelmed? Whether you're dealing with daily hassles, major life changes, or the effects of chronic or traumatic stress, I’m here to help. Stress can take a toll on your mental and physical health, but with the right support, you can regain control and thrive. Together, we’ll use evidence-based strategies to help you manage stress, regulate emotions, and rediscover your resilience, confidence, and sense of purpose.
Simon Elterman
Psychologist, PsyD, RPsych
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dunbar-Southlands, Vancouver, BC V6S
I heard that the purpose of therapy is not meant to change who you are, but to become who you really are. I use evidence-based therapy to help you learn skills to better face challenges while also building insight into how these issues may have come about. I use a kind of talk therapy called Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), which focuses on understanding and being open to thoughts and emotions, being aware of the present moment and your perspective in it, and deepening your values with actionable steps.
I heard that the purpose of therapy is not meant to change who you are, but to become who you really are. I use evidence-based therapy to help you learn skills to better face challenges while also building insight into how these issues may have come about. I use a kind of talk therapy called Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), which focuses on understanding and being open to thoughts and emotions, being aware of the present moment and your perspective in it, and deepening your values with actionable steps.
When you feel that life has handed you more than you can handle, it can be paralyzing. Whether you are struggling with anxiety or stress, grief and loss, or a personal or professional crisis, you don't need to suffer alone. Working together we will help you gain perspective. Through sharing your story and rediscovering your strengths you will begin to feel capable again. When you are serious about wanting to solve problems and make lasting changes in your life, give me a call.
When you feel that life has handed you more than you can handle, it can be paralyzing. Whether you are struggling with anxiety or stress, grief and loss, or a personal or professional crisis, you don't need to suffer alone. Working together we will help you gain perspective. Through sharing your story and rediscovering your strengths you will begin to feel capable again. When you are serious about wanting to solve problems and make lasting changes in your life, give me a call.
Sharon Esler
Counsellor, MC, BN, RCC
Verified Verified
Dunbar-Southlands, Vancouver, BC V6S (Online Only)
The primary focus of my practice is supporting individuals who are feeling stuck in life. Together we explore the often invisible yet powerful forces (internal and external) that can shape our lives and move us away from our values and toward distress. We also explore the benefit of using emotion to guide us toward values and a greater sense of peace. Over the course of therapy my clients engage in guided self reflection and generally experience a gradual unfolding of insight, the illumination of a meaningful path forward, and the courage to move through fear in service to their preferred future.
The primary focus of my practice is supporting individuals who are feeling stuck in life. Together we explore the often invisible yet powerful forces (internal and external) that can shape our lives and move us away from our values and toward distress. We also explore the benefit of using emotion to guide us toward values and a greater sense of peace. Over the course of therapy my clients engage in guided self reflection and generally experience a gradual unfolding of insight, the illumination of a meaningful path forward, and the courage to move through fear in service to their preferred future.
Soomin Yu
Psychologist, PsyD, RPsych
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dunbar-Southlands, Vancouver, BC V6N
I am a Registered Psychologist in British Columbia providing diagnostic assessment services for the following challenges: mental health disorders, intellectual disability, specific learning disorders, ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, and changes in thinking skills.
I am a Registered Psychologist in British Columbia providing diagnostic assessment services for the following challenges: mental health disorders, intellectual disability, specific learning disorders, ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, and changes in thinking skills.
Mental health problems are fairly common among Canadians, with estimates that 20% of Canadians experience a mental health issue each year. Yet, people often suffer through these issues on their own. Just because you're going through a difficult time now doesn't mean it will always be this way. Speaking with a psychologist can help you move past these issues to get you back on track.
Mental health problems are fairly common among Canadians, with estimates that 20% of Canadians experience a mental health issue each year. Yet, people often suffer through these issues on their own. Just because you're going through a difficult time now doesn't mean it will always be this way. Speaking with a psychologist can help you move past these issues to get you back on track.
Pablee Wong
Psychologist, PsyD, RPsych
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Dunbar-Southlands, Vancouver, BC V6N
I am a Registered Psychologist in BC who provides autism assessment and psycho-educational assessment for children and youth. I also assess attention difficulties (ADHD), learning disabilities (e.g. Dyslexia), and intellectual disability. Services are provided in English and Chinese (Cantonese and Mandarin). I do not provide assessments for adults (19+).
I am a Registered Psychologist in BC who provides autism assessment and psycho-educational assessment for children and youth. I also assess attention difficulties (ADHD), learning disabilities (e.g. Dyslexia), and intellectual disability. Services are provided in English and Chinese (Cantonese and Mandarin). I do not provide assessments for adults (19+).
Commence Counselling
Registered Social Worker, MSW
Verified Verified
Dunbar-Southlands, Vancouver, BC V6N (Online Only)
Life gets hard and sometimes unexpected challenges get thrown your way. Are you feeling stuck? In a daze you cannot get out of? Feeling trapped in situations? Trying to figure out what to do with dilemmas? Getting pulled in all directions and not sure which way to go? Has dynamics with your partner, family, friends, peers, colleagues change? Do you want someone to check in with or to connect with, someone to hear and sit through this challenging time with you? Reaching out in the midst of opacity can help you clear your line of vision and get you back to pursuing your goals and dreams. Life can get better.
Life gets hard and sometimes unexpected challenges get thrown your way. Are you feeling stuck? In a daze you cannot get out of? Feeling trapped in situations? Trying to figure out what to do with dilemmas? Getting pulled in all directions and not sure which way to go? Has dynamics with your partner, family, friends, peers, colleagues change? Do you want someone to check in with or to connect with, someone to hear and sit through this challenging time with you? Reaching out in the midst of opacity can help you clear your line of vision and get you back to pursuing your goals and dreams. Life can get better.
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Is online therapy as effective as in-person?
Numerous studies suggest that online therapy can be as effective as in-person therapy. However, further research is needed to determine if online therapy provides the same benefits across all client populations. Individuals with severe mental illnesses, such as schizophrenia or bipolar disorder, or those who may benefit from in-person check-ins, like those with eating disorders, may not experience the same level of benefit from online therapy. Nonetheless, the success of online therapy, much like in-person therapy, often hinges on the quality of the therapeutic relationship between the therapist and the client rather than the specific modality of therapy used.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of therapy conducted online?
One of the main advantages of online therapy is its convenience for both clients and therapists. It also allows clients who require specialised therapy to access a wider range of professionals than they could with only in-person sessions. Additionally, online therapy may be a more affordable option in some cases and often offers the same insurance benefits as in-person therapy. However, online therapy may not be suitable for everyone, especially those who value face-to-face interaction with a therapist. Therapists may find it more challenging to assess clients accurately in an online setting due to reduced nonverbal cues on camera. There is also the increased risk that disruptions caused by external factors, such as technology malfunctions, can hinder the therapy session. For these reasons, many therapists offer a "hybrid" therapeutic approach, alternating between seeing clients in-person and online.
Is online therapy suitable for children and adolescents?
Just like with adults, the accessibility and convenience of online therapy can greatly benefit children and adolescents. In fact, children and adolescents may be more accustomed to navigating online platforms than older adults, making online sessions feel more natural for them. Teens might also be interested in using additional online tools, such as therapist-recommended apps, as an adjunct to online therapy sessions. Apps for developing CBT skills, practicing mindfulness exercises, or tracking thoughts and moods can be helpful for teens receiving therapy. However, it's important to note that not all therapeutic modalities are well-suited to online therapy, especially those used with younger children. For example, play therapy, which helps younger children express their emotions, often requires in-person sessions to be fully effective.
Can I receive prescriptions and medication management with online therapy?
The ability for psychiatrists to prescribe medications through online therapy varies based on the medication and the states where the medical professional and client are located. While many prescribing regulations were relaxed during the COVID-19 pandemic, some states still enforce rules, especially concerning controlled substances, which may mandate an in-person visit before prescribing. Generally, however, medical professionals can prescribe non-controlled substances through online therapy sessions just as they do during in-person sessions.