Therapists in Grandview-Woodland, Vancouver, BC
The ethos of Ciel Community Counselling is to provide counselling that is truly affordable, as well as compassionate, supportive, and strength-based. Sessions are delivered by an enthusiastic team of Master of Counselling Psychology student interns whose work is supervised by veteran, social-justice focused professional counsellors. Counselling does not have to be expensive to be effective!
The ethos of Ciel Community Counselling is to provide counselling that is truly affordable, as well as compassionate, supportive, and strength-based. Sessions are delivered by an enthusiastic team of Master of Counselling Psychology student interns whose work is supervised by veteran, social-justice focused professional counsellors. Counselling does not have to be expensive to be effective!
Cynthia Farnsworth
Counsellor, MA, RCC-ACS, GradDip
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Grandview-Woodland, Vancouver, BC V5N
Is your life feeling out of balance, or are you feeling overwhelmed, depressed or anxious? You may have grown up in a neglectful or high conflict home, have a really stressful job or relationship, or feel lonely. Perhaps you've started to feel numb, or had panic attacks, or the stress is building up inside you? If you feel stuck in patterns and it's getting in the way of your relationships or your work life, and if you want to learn and practice ways to feel more resilient, more true to yourself, and to self-regulate, I can help.
Is your life feeling out of balance, or are you feeling overwhelmed, depressed or anxious? You may have grown up in a neglectful or high conflict home, have a really stressful job or relationship, or feel lonely. Perhaps you've started to feel numb, or had panic attacks, or the stress is building up inside you? If you feel stuck in patterns and it's getting in the way of your relationships or your work life, and if you want to learn and practice ways to feel more resilient, more true to yourself, and to self-regulate, I can help.
One of the most rewarding feelings in life is to feel a sense of ease and acceptance with who you are, despite your vulnerabilities. Like many others, it might be difficult for you to lean on others, yet you face challenges in managing your own emotions. You may feel disconnected from others or who you once were. I have been in the education system for 17 years and have extensive experience working with a variety of children, teens and parents struggling with difficult family dynamics, anxiety, depression, separation, divorce, trauma, major life transitions, and abuse.
One of the most rewarding feelings in life is to feel a sense of ease and acceptance with who you are, despite your vulnerabilities. Like many others, it might be difficult for you to lean on others, yet you face challenges in managing your own emotions. You may feel disconnected from others or who you once were. I have been in the education system for 17 years and have extensive experience working with a variety of children, teens and parents struggling with difficult family dynamics, anxiety, depression, separation, divorce, trauma, major life transitions, and abuse.
Welcome to my practice. I am based in Vancouver and work with individuals, couples, and families experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and parenting challenges. In collaboration with clients, I aim to foster an increasing awareness of what has happened till now to bring you to this point; to normalize feelings and experiences, especially those relating to trauma; and to facilitate a connection to your inner knowing. I believe that in the uncomfortable parts of life, the challenges and the chaos, we can learn to maintain healthy connections within ourselves and with our loved ones and community.
Welcome to my practice. I am based in Vancouver and work with individuals, couples, and families experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and parenting challenges. In collaboration with clients, I aim to foster an increasing awareness of what has happened till now to bring you to this point; to normalize feelings and experiences, especially those relating to trauma; and to facilitate a connection to your inner knowing. I believe that in the uncomfortable parts of life, the challenges and the chaos, we can learn to maintain healthy connections within ourselves and with our loved ones and community.
Rosie Wilbur
Counsellor, RCC, MC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Grandview-Woodland, Vancouver, BC V5L
Not accepting new clients
When our most vulnerable selves are seen, witnessed, heard, and accepted by another we can begin to heal the relationship within. Like many, you may feel like you’re on autopilot, just going through the motions. You may feel isolated from others and disconnected from yourself. You may feel caught in painful patterns and don’t know how to shift towards meaningful change. You may long for connection, self-discovery, and relief. I can help you rediscover your strengths and resources. Together we can rewrite past self-limiting narratives that might keep you feeling stagnant or hopeless, and move toward healing, empowerment, and growth.
When our most vulnerable selves are seen, witnessed, heard, and accepted by another we can begin to heal the relationship within. Like many, you may feel like you’re on autopilot, just going through the motions. You may feel isolated from others and disconnected from yourself. You may feel caught in painful patterns and don’t know how to shift towards meaningful change. You may long for connection, self-discovery, and relief. I can help you rediscover your strengths and resources. Together we can rewrite past self-limiting narratives that might keep you feeling stagnant or hopeless, and move toward healing, empowerment, and growth.
Many of my clients are navigating challenges such as anxiety, depression, recovery, or exploring their identity within the 2SLGBTQ+ community. They seek to deepen their self-understanding, build resilience, and foster a deeper relationship with themselves. Their goal is to find a supportive space to explore their mental health and personal growth in a creative and therapeutic environment. Above all else, many of my clients are looking for a different way to engage in therapy - one that embraces art and connection!
Many of my clients are navigating challenges such as anxiety, depression, recovery, or exploring their identity within the 2SLGBTQ+ community. They seek to deepen their self-understanding, build resilience, and foster a deeper relationship with themselves. Their goal is to find a supportive space to explore their mental health and personal growth in a creative and therapeutic environment. Above all else, many of my clients are looking for a different way to engage in therapy - one that embraces art and connection!
Kennedy Lewis
Counsellor, MA, CCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Grandview-Woodland, Vancouver, BC V5L
You might have come to this profile because you are in some kind of distress. I want you to know that challenges are to be expected in this life and I am so glad that you are choosing to take the steps towards a healthier, more peaceful existence. Perhaps your distress is a result of physical, emotional and psychological injuries. Whether they are acute or longer-term, those injuries can often keep us from coming back to a safe place, both internally and within relationships. Together we can explore those points of injury and healing to build an empowered, safe, content, present sense of self that is not ruled by past experiences.
You might have come to this profile because you are in some kind of distress. I want you to know that challenges are to be expected in this life and I am so glad that you are choosing to take the steps towards a healthier, more peaceful existence. Perhaps your distress is a result of physical, emotional and psychological injuries. Whether they are acute or longer-term, those injuries can often keep us from coming back to a safe place, both internally and within relationships. Together we can explore those points of injury and healing to build an empowered, safe, content, present sense of self that is not ruled by past experiences.
Yassie Pirani
Counsellor, RCC, RSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Grandview-Woodland, Vancouver, BC V5L
You don't have to figure out life's challenges alone - you deserve to have your pain witnessed. Together we’ll build a strong relationship and untangle the parts of you that feel stuck, so that you can make the best choices and changes for your life. It is my goal for you feel truly heard, supported, and empowered to grow in the ways that matter most to you. Whatever uncertainty, change, pain, or opportunity you are experiencing - I am prepared to listen deeply with compassion, curiosity, and care. My approach is trauma-informed - bringing together mind and body based therapy to best support your unique situation.
You don't have to figure out life's challenges alone - you deserve to have your pain witnessed. Together we’ll build a strong relationship and untangle the parts of you that feel stuck, so that you can make the best choices and changes for your life. It is my goal for you feel truly heard, supported, and empowered to grow in the ways that matter most to you. Whatever uncertainty, change, pain, or opportunity you are experiencing - I am prepared to listen deeply with compassion, curiosity, and care. My approach is trauma-informed - bringing together mind and body based therapy to best support your unique situation.
Lance Lindblom
Counsellor, RCC, MACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Grandview-Woodland, Vancouver, BC V5L
We all need support sometimes. Mental health counselling can be a therapeutic outlet to process difficult emotions, to reconnect with what brings fulfilment to our lives, and to shift our perspective towards self-compassion and kindness towards ourselves. I am excited to connect with individuals and couples seeking counselling services and aim to be adaptive to the needs of all those I work to support. My experience in providing mental health services focuses around managing anxiety and stress, supporting couples in building their connection together, exploring difficulties with depression and mood concerns, and supporting clients
We all need support sometimes. Mental health counselling can be a therapeutic outlet to process difficult emotions, to reconnect with what brings fulfilment to our lives, and to shift our perspective towards self-compassion and kindness towards ourselves. I am excited to connect with individuals and couples seeking counselling services and aim to be adaptive to the needs of all those I work to support. My experience in providing mental health services focuses around managing anxiety and stress, supporting couples in building their connection together, exploring difficulties with depression and mood concerns, and supporting clients
Are you facing the challenges of trauma, anxiety, and depression amidst life transitions or another counsellor looking for a therapist? Let's discover lasting change together. As a specialist in transformative healing, my focus is on guiding you to profound self-discovery, nurturing adaptive parts, and cultivating resilience. Together, we'll break free from repetitive patterns and find that inner peace you seek. Explore evidence-based practices like IFS and EMDR for personalized healing. With my compassionate support, you can navigate life transitions with confidence. Your holistic well-being journey starts now!
Are you facing the challenges of trauma, anxiety, and depression amidst life transitions or another counsellor looking for a therapist? Let's discover lasting change together. As a specialist in transformative healing, my focus is on guiding you to profound self-discovery, nurturing adaptive parts, and cultivating resilience. Together, we'll break free from repetitive patterns and find that inner peace you seek. Explore evidence-based practices like IFS and EMDR for personalized healing. With my compassionate support, you can navigate life transitions with confidence. Your holistic well-being journey starts now!
Deborah Buthmann
Counsellor, MSc, RCC, CCPA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Grandview-Woodland, Vancouver, BC V5L
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or caught in self-doubt? Perhaps you're struggling with anxiety, low self-esteem, or a sense of losing focus. You might notice patterns like people-pleasing, difficulty setting boundaries, or feeling unsettled in your relationships. Life transitions-like a breakup, job change, or move-can add to the weight you're carrying. You're not alone in this. I’m here to walk alongside you, make sense of your experiences, and gently support you in creating meaningful change.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or caught in self-doubt? Perhaps you're struggling with anxiety, low self-esteem, or a sense of losing focus. You might notice patterns like people-pleasing, difficulty setting boundaries, or feeling unsettled in your relationships. Life transitions-like a breakup, job change, or move-can add to the weight you're carrying. You're not alone in this. I’m here to walk alongside you, make sense of your experiences, and gently support you in creating meaningful change.
Meet Our Counsellors
Are you struggling with your mental health? Are issues related to depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, or addictive behavior causing you to feel stuck in patterns of thinking and doing that may no longer be serving you? Are you in search of a respectful, affirming, and empathic space for you to safely explore your emotions, beliefs, experiences, relationships, and the issues that are presenting challenges in your life?
Are you struggling with your mental health? Are issues related to depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, or addictive behavior causing you to feel stuck in patterns of thinking and doing that may no longer be serving you? Are you in search of a respectful, affirming, and empathic space for you to safely explore your emotions, beliefs, experiences, relationships, and the issues that are presenting challenges in your life?
Paula has worked with children and families for over twenty-five years, primarily in the school setting and started in private practice recently. She uses strength based modalities that emphasize renewal and hope in her practice. She has a vast array of training and experience working with diverse individuals and families. Her areas of interest are working with parents of teens and young people struggling with anxiety. She has specialized training in SPACE treatment (Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions), AEDP and ACT.
Paula has worked with children and families for over twenty-five years, primarily in the school setting and started in private practice recently. She uses strength based modalities that emphasize renewal and hope in her practice. She has a vast array of training and experience working with diverse individuals and families. Her areas of interest are working with parents of teens and young people struggling with anxiety. She has specialized training in SPACE treatment (Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions), AEDP and ACT.
Are you looking for spiritually-oriented support? I am a somatic and soul-based therapist and energy healer passionate about holistic trauma healing.
We can draw from various mind-body-spirit modalities like somatic therapy, internal family systems, inner child work, spiritual and intuitive guidance, nervous system support, hypnotherapy, energy healing, meditation and guided visualization practices, and more - to heal from the root cause and move from survival-mode to a life of thriving.
Are you looking for spiritually-oriented support? I am a somatic and soul-based therapist and energy healer passionate about holistic trauma healing.
We can draw from various mind-body-spirit modalities like somatic therapy, internal family systems, inner child work, spiritual and intuitive guidance, nervous system support, hypnotherapy, energy healing, meditation and guided visualization practices, and more - to heal from the root cause and move from survival-mode to a life of thriving.
Priya DeSilva
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, RCC
Verified Verified
Grandview-Woodland, Vancouver, BC V5L
You could be here for many reason. You are overwhelmed trying to juggle different roles and expectations. Perhaps, you want to parent differently, or you or your loved one might be facing a health crisis or mental health struggle. Life can bring on challenges that are difficult to work through without support and it can be difficult to reach out for help.
You could be here for many reason. You are overwhelmed trying to juggle different roles and expectations. Perhaps, you want to parent differently, or you or your loved one might be facing a health crisis or mental health struggle. Life can bring on challenges that are difficult to work through without support and it can be difficult to reach out for help.
Stephanie Lofquist Counselling
Counsellor, MEd, RCC
Verified Verified
Grandview-Woodland, Vancouver, BC V5N
“If what happens does not feel good, ‘like fresh air,’ then it isn’t really therapy that is happening." (Eugene Gendlin) Healing happens within supportive relationships. If you are struggling and overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, shame and self-loathing, substance use, systemic trauma and oppression, issues related to sexual and gender identities, grief and loss, chronic health problems, life transitions and/or relationship changes, I am here to help you to connect with yourself and in relationships with more ease, joy and meaning. I am a white, cis-gender, queer settler and work with an anti-oppressive and justice-focused lens.
“If what happens does not feel good, ‘like fresh air,’ then it isn’t really therapy that is happening." (Eugene Gendlin) Healing happens within supportive relationships. If you are struggling and overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, shame and self-loathing, substance use, systemic trauma and oppression, issues related to sexual and gender identities, grief and loss, chronic health problems, life transitions and/or relationship changes, I am here to help you to connect with yourself and in relationships with more ease, joy and meaning. I am a white, cis-gender, queer settler and work with an anti-oppressive and justice-focused lens.
Sam Trivett
Counsellor, MC, RCC, SEP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Grandview-Woodland, Vancouver, BC V5L
I’m a queer, non-binary, and sex-positive therapist offering somatic, trauma-informed support for folks navigating overwhelm, identity, trauma, and relationship challenges. My approach is warm, collaborative, and body-based, integrating somatic experiencing and parts work (IFS) to help you reconnect with yourself and move toward healing at your own pace. I offer affirming care for queer, trans, and neurodivergent clients, and create space for all of who you are to be met with curiosity and respect.
I’m a queer, non-binary, and sex-positive therapist offering somatic, trauma-informed support for folks navigating overwhelm, identity, trauma, and relationship challenges. My approach is warm, collaborative, and body-based, integrating somatic experiencing and parts work (IFS) to help you reconnect with yourself and move toward healing at your own pace. I offer affirming care for queer, trans, and neurodivergent clients, and create space for all of who you are to be met with curiosity and respect.
Janae Dunlop
Counsellor, MACP, CCC, BScN, RN
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Grandview-Woodland, Vancouver, BC V5L
Waitlist for new clients
I work alongside people from diverse and interconnected communities, including BIPOC & POC, 2SLGBTQIa+, neurodiverse (particularly asd & adhd), 2SIQTIP (2-Spirit, Indigiqueer, trans, Indigenous persons), disabled, poly/ENM, and those with diverse and complex intersections. Many of the people I support navigate systemic oppression, trauma, and disconnection from land, culture, spirit, and community. Collaboratively, we focus on collective care, liberation, and finding your truest self—creating space for healing, connection, and resilience in a world that doesn’t always hold space for you.
I work alongside people from diverse and interconnected communities, including BIPOC & POC, 2SLGBTQIa+, neurodiverse (particularly asd & adhd), 2SIQTIP (2-Spirit, Indigiqueer, trans, Indigenous persons), disabled, poly/ENM, and those with diverse and complex intersections. Many of the people I support navigate systemic oppression, trauma, and disconnection from land, culture, spirit, and community. Collaboratively, we focus on collective care, liberation, and finding your truest self—creating space for healing, connection, and resilience in a world that doesn’t always hold space for you.
I am an emotionally-focused counsellor who specializes in somatic (body-based) approaches to building caring relationships with your emotions. While I am trained in many different approaches to therapy, I prioritize emotion-focused, body-based work as we now live in a society where these parts of ourselves often have been de-valued and cast out from our daily routines. However, our bodies and emotions are with us throughout our lives, and bringing them into our conscious experience can bring us a much deeper sense of harmony that we all desire. If this sounds foreign to you, don't worry- it's never too late to start this work!
I am an emotionally-focused counsellor who specializes in somatic (body-based) approaches to building caring relationships with your emotions. While I am trained in many different approaches to therapy, I prioritize emotion-focused, body-based work as we now live in a society where these parts of ourselves often have been de-valued and cast out from our daily routines. However, our bodies and emotions are with us throughout our lives, and bringing them into our conscious experience can bring us a much deeper sense of harmony that we all desire. If this sounds foreign to you, don't worry- it's never too late to start this work!
I understand first-hand what it's like to feel anxious, depressed, lost, confused & even stuck. To wonder what the point of it all is. To feel like you're moving backwards or to simply feel nothing at all. If you are feeling like you don't know how to move past this place, just know you don't have to do this alone, I can support you here. I approach healing & growth holistically, combining numerous approaches: Such as, emotion-centred talk therapy with experiential techniques, including mindfulness & body practices. Together we can explore your emotional landscape, looking at your past & present, as well as your family system.
I understand first-hand what it's like to feel anxious, depressed, lost, confused & even stuck. To wonder what the point of it all is. To feel like you're moving backwards or to simply feel nothing at all. If you are feeling like you don't know how to move past this place, just know you don't have to do this alone, I can support you here. I approach healing & growth holistically, combining numerous approaches: Such as, emotion-centred talk therapy with experiential techniques, including mindfulness & body practices. Together we can explore your emotional landscape, looking at your past & present, as well as your family system.
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Number of Counsellors in Grandview-Woodland, Vancouver, BC
100+
Average cost per session
$150
Counsellors in Grandview-Woodland, Vancouver, BC who prioritize treating:
| 90% | Anxiety |
| 84% | Depression |
| 80% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 78% | Relationship Issues |
| 74% | Self Esteem |
| 73% | Stress |
| 71% | Grief |
Average years in practice
7 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 59% | SunLife |
| 49% | Pacific Blue Cross |
| 46% | Green Shield Canada |
How Counsellors in Grandview-Woodland, Vancouver, BC see their clients
| 68% | In Person and Online | |
| 32% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 79% | Female | |
| 16% | Male | |
| 5% | Non-Binary |