Trauma Focused Therapists in Fairview, Vancouver, BC

Summit Counselling Group is a collection of four passionate and skilled counsellors devoted to working with adults, adolescents, couples, and families, from all walks of life, to overcome whatever challenges the world has thrown their way. Our counsellors have a wide range of specializations and approaches; no matter what you are struggling with, you will find the right fit here with us. We believe in partnering with our clients to overcome the obstacles in their lives; our top priority is to find the path to a more rich and fulfilling life for you. We have the ability to provide an environment of safety and trust; and the expertise to help you reconnect with your hopes and aspirations, find peace and clarity, and develop new means of achieving your goals. No matter how big or small your struggles may feel, whether the challenge is a specific event or a ongoing pattern that you want to change, we can help. You have come to the right place.

I am passionate about supporting you to live fully within the wisdom of your body. As a Registered Clinical Counsellor (16525) I support those who have experienced a disconnection to their body due to sexual trauma, relational abuse, an eating disorder/disordered eating, and reproductive health trauma. I assist clients in their process of coming home to their body through a multidisciplinary and personalized approach that relies on depth psychology, relational somatics, intersectional feminism, and mindfulness. I acknowledge that the relationship women have to their body is complex; my education honours that complexity.

I understand that seeking therapy can be a daunting and vulnerable experience, and I commend you for taking this important step toward taking care of yourself. I believe that therapy is a transformative process that will help you build resilience, develop healthy coping strategies, and cultivate a deeper sense of self-awareness and self-compassion. My ultimate goal is to create a safe and supportive space where you will feel heard, validated, and empowered to make positive changes in your life.

Hello, perhaps you are struggling to process an experience and move forward, manage your thoughts, mood, stress, or pain, improve your relationships, set and meet new goals, gain clarity and insight, or move through a life transition...engaging in therapy as a collaborative process can help you do so. My approach is client centred, strength based and spiritually open. I aim to provide my clients with a safe, compassionate connection that empowers growth and well being.

Hello and welcome I approach my work as a counsellor and art therapist with the philosophy that every human being is the expert in their own life, and holds an innate capacity and wisdom for healing. I like to think of therapy as a journey on which I am a fellow traveller, walking alongside you with genuine compassion, curiosity, and acceptance. I will offer support and encouragement on this journey and create a space for connection, expression, and discovery. I am particularly passionate about combining psychotherapy and art therapy to work with folks who find that words alone are limiting.

My intention as a therapist is to create a compassionate, non-judgmental, and trusting space where you can arrive as your whole self and be heard, accepted, and supported. I specialize in working with folks struggling with eating disorders, body image, depression, anxiety, and relationships. I take an integrative approach that combines here and now behavioural modalities with attachment, emotion, and nervous system based therapies, but my foundational style is client-centred—meaning that our work will be tailored to meet your needs, goals, and preferences.

Dr. Michele Kambolis is an acclaimed author, speaker, and holistic therapist with 25 years of experience in the field. She holds a PhD in Mind-Body Medicine. Her evidenced-based resources will set you on a path of self-healing, inner wisdom, and profound mind-body health. Her approach is fresh, empowering, and genuine. Michele is the owner and clinical director of Harbourside Family Counseling Centre, served as Vice Chair for the B.C. Mental Health Foundation, and was twice President of the B.C. Association For Play Therapy. She is also the author of two celebrated books: When Women Rise and Generation Stressed.

At Future-ready Minds our team is passionate about preparing children for their future. We offer a wide range of clinical and counselling services for children, teens, and families at a number of offices located throughout Vancouver and the Fraser Valley. We also offer online (virtual) therapy services throughout BC – a convenient option that allows families to prioritize their mental health and wellness. All clinicians work under the treatment plan supervision and oversight of Psychiatrist Dr. Shimi Kang (MD, FRCPC).

I'm all about conversation - with individuals, couples, and groups who are tired of being 'stuck'. Whether it’s working through past trauma, responding to loss or change, learning to accept and express our authentic selves, having better relationships, overcoming addictive or other unhelpful coping behaviors, or creating meaning in this crazy world – I offer a safe space and a little gentle challenging to help my clients create profound shifts for themselves.

Hi, I'm so glad you've landed here! I am really looking forward to getting to know you. Whether you are experiencing a mental health crisis or simply want to amplify your well-being, I would be honoured to support you along your path of healing. This is all about living a more joyful, steady, inspired life. I'm a firm believer that healing is a bottom up process of coming back to the body and teaching it balance and equilibrium meaning I don't centre therapy around the mind alone but rather your entire mind/body system.

Do your emotions overwhelm you? Is anxiety ruling your life? Are you struggling with the loss of something or someone? Maybe you feel that you’re failing and not reaching your potential? Life's challenges can leave us feeling drained of energy and hopeless. You're not alone. You deserve support and guidance. You will get through this. I work individually with adults, focusing on emotional resiliency, anxiety, depression, attachment trauma, life transitions and loss. As a mother to two young children, I also have a passion for helping clients manage the often overwhelming transition into parenthood.

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 career in the realm of psychotherapy started with a few basic goals which are now the roots of my practice: I want my clients to feel safe getting vulnerable. I want you to leave feeling understood and that you have had the time to explore inner conflict keeping you stuck. I want to help you find strength, humour and resiliency, even in these uncertain times. In the very least, we'll have a good chat and you'll leave with a different perspective. In 8 years working in mental health, I have developed a skillset for tackling issues around stress, trauma and attachment, relationships, anger, anxiety, depression and substance use.

As a Registered Psychologist in both British Columbia and Alberta. I provide individual therapy for children, adolescents, and adults and parent counselling sessions. I have extensive experience working with adults, adolescents, children, and families in both acute care and community mental health settings in various mental health roles. I provide treatment for issues related to early childhood experiences, trauma, anxiety, anger, depression, emotion regulation difficulties, self-esteem, relationships, divorce and separation, parenting, and stress.

I am a Registered Psychotherapist and Registered Counselling Supervisor. My practice is guided by extensive experience working with people coming from various socioeconomic backgrounds as well as many years of serving the most vulnerable communities in Vancouver’s DTES. While my approach is integrative of modern theories and techniques, it heavily relies on Psychodynamic theories and practice. Psychodynamic Psychotherapy is a highly individualized treatment whose goal is not only to alleviate the most obvious symptom. It relies on the fact that our personalities are uniquely shaped by several developmental stages.

Do you find yourself stuck? Not knowing where to go, or even how you got to where you are? Or is it the opposite? You know exactly what you want in life, it's just not working? I recognize that each person approaches life transitions & change with a unique set of values, beliefs, and past experiences. It’s also true that each person's experience is different, and can come with a variety of thoughts, feelings, and consequences that vary from person to person. My priority as your counsellor will be to create a safe space where you can explore your options, figure out how to chart your future course, and build the life you want.

I have over fifteen years experience as a helping professional, first as an Occupational Therapist and then as a Registered Clinical Counsellor. I have had the opportunity to work with individuals with a diverse range of issues such as adjusting to a new diagnosis (e.g. cancer), living with a chronic illness, grief, loss, anxiety, changes in mood, emotional dysregulation, and and changes in life roles. I also work with depression, anxiety and relationship issues.

Sometimes it’s hard to notice when things aren't going well. It might be subtle signs that pop up at the end of the day. You feel like the day is going well and you’re keeping busy. But as soon as you have a moment of silence, your mind starts to cycle through things that you just don't want to think about. Do you find it hard to sit still and be at peace in these moments? Do you distract yourself as much as possible just so you don’t listen to your own thoughts? Maybe you have a hard time completing any of your important tasks? These are all normal reactions. Signals that your body is giving you to pay attention to.