Therapists in Kensington-Cedar Cottage, Vancouver, BC
Are drugs and alcohol interfering with your life? Thinking about making some changes but now sure where to start? Are you concerned about a loved one and need some guidance and support? Call me - I can help. Together we can discover choice, find hope, and create a road map for what to do next. Compassion, understanding and empowerment have been central to my own journey of recovery and are at the heart of my approach. I'm a Nationally Certified Addictions Counsellor and have been involved in all facets of Addiction Recovery for over 15 years.
Are drugs and alcohol interfering with your life? Thinking about making some changes but now sure where to start? Are you concerned about a loved one and need some guidance and support? Call me - I can help. Together we can discover choice, find hope, and create a road map for what to do next. Compassion, understanding and empowerment have been central to my own journey of recovery and are at the heart of my approach. I'm a Nationally Certified Addictions Counsellor and have been involved in all facets of Addiction Recovery for over 15 years.
My mission is to inspire and empower individuals to successfully achieve their goals to ensure personal growth and better quality of life. My approach to counselling is to use evidence and strength-based modalities. I use these approaches to support and guide the clients towards bettering their quality of life and assist them in reducing and managing various stress related to behavior, thoughts, and emotions.
My mission is to inspire and empower individuals to successfully achieve their goals to ensure personal growth and better quality of life. My approach to counselling is to use evidence and strength-based modalities. I use these approaches to support and guide the clients towards bettering their quality of life and assist them in reducing and managing various stress related to behavior, thoughts, and emotions.
These brains of ours don't come with instruction manuals - figuring out how to navigate life is tough enough, but can sometimes seem impossible when we experience mental health difficulties. I specialize in working with people with BPD (attachment trauma), anxiety and OCD, couples, and folks who have complex difficulties and may have received multiple diagnoses. Therapy can be a strange process, I try to make it simple and straightforward. We get to know each other, and figure out if we’re a good fit. We get a clear picture of what the problems are, and what’s going wrong (and what’s going right) in your life.
These brains of ours don't come with instruction manuals - figuring out how to navigate life is tough enough, but can sometimes seem impossible when we experience mental health difficulties. I specialize in working with people with BPD (attachment trauma), anxiety and OCD, couples, and folks who have complex difficulties and may have received multiple diagnoses. Therapy can be a strange process, I try to make it simple and straightforward. We get to know each other, and figure out if we’re a good fit. We get a clear picture of what the problems are, and what’s going wrong (and what’s going right) in your life.
Samudyatha Hiremagalore
Counsellor, MCP, RCC
Verified Verified
Kensington-Cedar Cottage, Vancouver, BC V5N
Most people find themselves reaching out for therapy when feeling stuck, overwhelmed or struggling to navigate life. I enjoy walking alongside my clients on their unique journeys towards health, and love helping people transform internal conflicts, limiting self-beliefs, and old, unhelpful habits. It brings me joy to notice how the new self-awareness gained through the process of therapy provides the foundation for the change process. You can expect my warm, gentle and non-judgemental presence that will help create a safe, therapeutic space that invites both acceptance and transformation.
Most people find themselves reaching out for therapy when feeling stuck, overwhelmed or struggling to navigate life. I enjoy walking alongside my clients on their unique journeys towards health, and love helping people transform internal conflicts, limiting self-beliefs, and old, unhelpful habits. It brings me joy to notice how the new self-awareness gained through the process of therapy provides the foundation for the change process. You can expect my warm, gentle and non-judgemental presence that will help create a safe, therapeutic space that invites both acceptance and transformation.
Derek Taylor
Counsellor, RTCc
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kensington-Cedar Cottage, Vancouver, BC V5N
As a tradesperson who's walked the path of recovery and reinvention, I understand facing challenges that impact every aspect of our lives and relationships. My clients, whether in suits or work boots, find someone who speaks their language. I don't just offer therapy; I bring professional training and lived experience. My toolkit? Integrated Wellness and Life Skills Counselling – the same fundamentals that turned my life around. Here, real talk leads to real change.
As a tradesperson who's walked the path of recovery and reinvention, I understand facing challenges that impact every aspect of our lives and relationships. My clients, whether in suits or work boots, find someone who speaks their language. I don't just offer therapy; I bring professional training and lived experience. My toolkit? Integrated Wellness and Life Skills Counselling – the same fundamentals that turned my life around. Here, real talk leads to real change.
Elena is a licensed Social Worker with 11 years of experience working with people experiencing challenges with depression, stress, burnout, trauma or a family situation, the death of a loved on. I aim to assist you in exploring the twists and turns of your thoughts and feelings, making the journey to well-being a little easier. I have trained in several evidence-based modalities including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. At our Counseling Center, we have experienced, licensed psychotherapists, psychologists and social workers available to work with you.
Elena is a licensed Social Worker with 11 years of experience working with people experiencing challenges with depression, stress, burnout, trauma or a family situation, the death of a loved on. I aim to assist you in exploring the twists and turns of your thoughts and feelings, making the journey to well-being a little easier. I have trained in several evidence-based modalities including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. At our Counseling Center, we have experienced, licensed psychotherapists, psychologists and social workers available to work with you.
Since 2019, I have focused my practice on supporting individuals and relationships within the queer community, including those exploring non-monogamy, kink/BDSM, and other LGBTQ2S+ identities. Many of my clients are navigating relationships that exist outside of cisheteronormative and mononormative frameworks. I also work with clients whose experiences—such as neurodivergence, living with a disability, or navigating trauma—affect their relationships and sense of connection.
Since 2019, I have focused my practice on supporting individuals and relationships within the queer community, including those exploring non-monogamy, kink/BDSM, and other LGBTQ2S+ identities. Many of my clients are navigating relationships that exist outside of cisheteronormative and mononormative frameworks. I also work with clients whose experiences—such as neurodivergence, living with a disability, or navigating trauma—affect their relationships and sense of connection.
We all find ourselves in moments where life feels hard. In these moments, we are called upon to explore our soft spots. It is in these spots that we can find flexibility. I have been working with adolescents and their families for over 20 years as a Canadian Certified Counsellor and as an experienced educator in the school system. My therapeutic approach is to offer support and guidance through kindness, compassion, empathy and a dash of good humour. I offer teletherapy counselling across BC and welcome all folks. In particular, I am passionate about working with people who identify as Queer and their families.
We all find ourselves in moments where life feels hard. In these moments, we are called upon to explore our soft spots. It is in these spots that we can find flexibility. I have been working with adolescents and their families for over 20 years as a Canadian Certified Counsellor and as an experienced educator in the school system. My therapeutic approach is to offer support and guidance through kindness, compassion, empathy and a dash of good humour. I offer teletherapy counselling across BC and welcome all folks. In particular, I am passionate about working with people who identify as Queer and their families.
Barbara Beach
Psychologist, PhD, RPsych
Verified Verified
Kensington-Cedar Cottage, Vancouver, BC V5V
Waitlist for new clients
As a Registered Psychologist, I work from a positive place, seeing disordered behaviours as ways of coping that create problems as well as solves them. I work collaboratively with my clients to identify their goals and desires. We may use a motivational approach at first, if appropriate. Then we may focus on barriers to recovery, dysfunctional thinking, practical strategies for change, and past painful experiences or trauma, if relevant, using relationship-based, cognitive behaviour therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and emotion focused approaches. At the end of our session, I write my notes in the form of a letter to share.
As a Registered Psychologist, I work from a positive place, seeing disordered behaviours as ways of coping that create problems as well as solves them. I work collaboratively with my clients to identify their goals and desires. We may use a motivational approach at first, if appropriate. Then we may focus on barriers to recovery, dysfunctional thinking, practical strategies for change, and past painful experiences or trauma, if relevant, using relationship-based, cognitive behaviour therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and emotion focused approaches. At the end of our session, I write my notes in the form of a letter to share.
I support people who may be struggling with feelings of anxiousness and depression, or who are in the perinatal/postpartum period. I dive with you into your past hurts, current coping strategies and thought patterns and support you in understanding where these came from and what we can do now to find some peace.
I support people who may be struggling with feelings of anxiousness and depression, or who are in the perinatal/postpartum period. I dive with you into your past hurts, current coping strategies and thought patterns and support you in understanding where these came from and what we can do now to find some peace.
Are you tired of feeling trapped, stressed, or overwhelmed? Do you find yourself stuck in patterns that don’t align with your values? Are you navigating chronic pain, identity questions, or challenges that leave you feeling lost? Do fear, shame, guilt, rejection, or isolation impact your well-being? Whether you're seeking healing, clarity, or self-compassion, or looking to build inner strength, improve your lifestyle, or reconnect with your authentic self, you don’t have to do it alone. Through therapeutic coaching and counseling, I help people move forward with confidence, resilience, and hope.
Are you tired of feeling trapped, stressed, or overwhelmed? Do you find yourself stuck in patterns that don’t align with your values? Are you navigating chronic pain, identity questions, or challenges that leave you feeling lost? Do fear, shame, guilt, rejection, or isolation impact your well-being? Whether you're seeking healing, clarity, or self-compassion, or looking to build inner strength, improve your lifestyle, or reconnect with your authentic self, you don’t have to do it alone. Through therapeutic coaching and counseling, I help people move forward with confidence, resilience, and hope.
Meet Our Counsellors
Tangtang (Donna) Chen
Counsellor, MC, RCC
Verified Verified
Kensington-Cedar Cottage, Vancouver, BC V5N
I support folks to reclaim, explore, and practice coming back to our bodies, feeling feelings, expanding relational possibilities, and embodying permission and more choices toward dignity, aliveness, connection, tenderness, ease, and pleasure. I approach therapeutic work from healing-centred, intersectional feminist, harm reduction, and decolonial frameworks and practices, and draw from interpersonal neurobiology, parts work, politicized somatics, and lineages of energetic medicine.
I support folks to reclaim, explore, and practice coming back to our bodies, feeling feelings, expanding relational possibilities, and embodying permission and more choices toward dignity, aliveness, connection, tenderness, ease, and pleasure. I approach therapeutic work from healing-centred, intersectional feminist, harm reduction, and decolonial frameworks and practices, and draw from interpersonal neurobiology, parts work, politicized somatics, and lineages of energetic medicine.
Elaine Pelletier
Counsellor, BFA, MSc, DVATI, RCC
Verified Verified
Kensington-Cedar Cottage, Vancouver, BC V5N
All over the world people experience suffering. You may have experienced a traumatic event that is remembered, causing distress and compromising your functioning. Or the memory of such an event may be long lost in your past. Current distress is often about coping in ways that no longer function. Very often the face of unrecognized trauma is anxiety and depression. The good news is that it is not necessary to know of and recount specific events to recover. Together, we can uncover what's no longer serving you, focusing on your present experience to create space for growth, balance and well-being.
All over the world people experience suffering. You may have experienced a traumatic event that is remembered, causing distress and compromising your functioning. Or the memory of such an event may be long lost in your past. Current distress is often about coping in ways that no longer function. Very often the face of unrecognized trauma is anxiety and depression. The good news is that it is not necessary to know of and recount specific events to recover. Together, we can uncover what's no longer serving you, focusing on your present experience to create space for growth, balance and well-being.
Connie Pickett
Counsellor, RTC, RPC-C, CHT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Kensington-Cedar Cottage, Vancouver, BC V5V
IN-PERSON & ONLINE: Experience a different kind of therapy - solution focused, collaborative, compassionate. Because going through a life transition isn't easy and you want tools to help you beyond the counselling session. If you're dealing with grief, anxiety, stress, a medical diagnosis like cancer, or just feel overwhelmed, let's talk. It's important to find a counsellor you connect with - who not only has the training, but life experiences as well to understand what you're going through. I help you find tools & strategies tailored to help you move forward with renewed hope. Book a free consultation through my website.
IN-PERSON & ONLINE: Experience a different kind of therapy - solution focused, collaborative, compassionate. Because going through a life transition isn't easy and you want tools to help you beyond the counselling session. If you're dealing with grief, anxiety, stress, a medical diagnosis like cancer, or just feel overwhelmed, let's talk. It's important to find a counsellor you connect with - who not only has the training, but life experiences as well to understand what you're going through. I help you find tools & strategies tailored to help you move forward with renewed hope. Book a free consultation through my website.
Dr-Yamam Abuzinadah
Registered Social Worker, PhD, RSW, CCP
Verified Verified
Kensington-Cedar Cottage, Vancouver, BC V5P
Dr Yamam Abuzinadah, PhD, MA, BA, MACA, RPC
Registered psychotherapist (RSW Canada) and Registered counselor Australia (ACA L2)
Dr Yamam has an extensive experience as a mental health counselor and educator in different areas she worked within different international organisations that supports Family Relationships, mental health recovery, multicultural clients, and BIPOC challenges. She has a PhD in mental health, a master’s in social health and counselling from Australia. She is also a certified wellness coach, hypnotherapist. She is bilingual in English/Arabic.
Dr Yamam Abuzinadah, PhD, MA, BA, MACA, RPC
Registered psychotherapist (RSW Canada) and Registered counselor Australia (ACA L2)
Dr Yamam has an extensive experience as a mental health counselor and educator in different areas she worked within different international organisations that supports Family Relationships, mental health recovery, multicultural clients, and BIPOC challenges. She has a PhD in mental health, a master’s in social health and counselling from Australia. She is also a certified wellness coach, hypnotherapist. She is bilingual in English/Arabic.
Sasha Boniface
Counsellor, MEd, RCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kensington-Cedar Cottage, Vancouver, BC V5V
I'm Sasha - a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) with a Master’s Degree in Counselling Psychology (MEd) from SFU. I know first hand that it can get confusing and overwhelming, paralyzing and terrifying, to just be with yourself, in your own head; that's why I'm called to help.
Trauma-informed, Narrative, and Emotion Focused Therapy are at the core of my services, because I believe that all behaviour comes from somewhere learned; understanding the impact of your unique experiences it the first step in making change towards more value- aligned behaviours, and ultimately a life lived with more ease.
I'm Sasha - a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) with a Master’s Degree in Counselling Psychology (MEd) from SFU. I know first hand that it can get confusing and overwhelming, paralyzing and terrifying, to just be with yourself, in your own head; that's why I'm called to help.
Trauma-informed, Narrative, and Emotion Focused Therapy are at the core of my services, because I believe that all behaviour comes from somewhere learned; understanding the impact of your unique experiences it the first step in making change towards more value- aligned behaviours, and ultimately a life lived with more ease.
I provide clinical counselling and psychotherapy online or by phone for anxiety, depression, grief and stress. Sessions can occur anywhere you have internet access using a phone, tablet or computer. I have a master's degree in counselling psychology and am a professional member of the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association. I serve adults and adolescents (ages 13 and up) in all areas of BC. Please visit my website for more information.
I provide clinical counselling and psychotherapy online or by phone for anxiety, depression, grief and stress. Sessions can occur anywhere you have internet access using a phone, tablet or computer. I have a master's degree in counselling psychology and am a professional member of the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association. I serve adults and adolescents (ages 13 and up) in all areas of BC. Please visit my website for more information.
I enjoy supporting clients who are suffering from chronic illness, burnout, low mood and anxiety I also love to work with clients with ADHD (diagnosed or suspected) or focus challenges to help them put techniques in place to improve motivation at work and at home.
I enjoy supporting clients who are suffering from chronic illness, burnout, low mood and anxiety I also love to work with clients with ADHD (diagnosed or suspected) or focus challenges to help them put techniques in place to improve motivation at work and at home.
Daisy Bai (She.her)
Counsellor, RCC, MCP, BSc, BA
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Kensington-Cedar Cottage, Vancouver, BC V5N
Are you looking for someone who understands both your cultural background and your feelings? I am a Chinese-Canadian bilingual therapist raised by two clashing cultures. I understand the pain of separating from family. I know what it's like to grow up not getting the emotional support you needed to feel your feelings mattered. Struggling to figure out where you belong, while coping with conflicting feelings is hard to do on your own. I'd like to change that for you. With me, you will have a safe space to discover the real you, along with your deepest needs and work together on bringing those to life.
Are you looking for someone who understands both your cultural background and your feelings? I am a Chinese-Canadian bilingual therapist raised by two clashing cultures. I understand the pain of separating from family. I know what it's like to grow up not getting the emotional support you needed to feel your feelings mattered. Struggling to figure out where you belong, while coping with conflicting feelings is hard to do on your own. I'd like to change that for you. With me, you will have a safe space to discover the real you, along with your deepest needs and work together on bringing those to life.
Do you often feel anxious without a clear cause, find it hard to slow down, feel emotionally overwhelmed or disconnected? These experiences often signal deeper emotions that are hard to access due to unresolved past experiences or trauma. Throughout life, especially in early relationships, we develop strategies to maintain connections and manage anxiety around our emotions. While adaptive, these strategies often become barriers in relationships and to living authentically. By collaboratively uncovering these protective strategies and processing underlying emotions, we can help you move toward a more connected and fulfilling life.
Do you often feel anxious without a clear cause, find it hard to slow down, feel emotionally overwhelmed or disconnected? These experiences often signal deeper emotions that are hard to access due to unresolved past experiences or trauma. Throughout life, especially in early relationships, we develop strategies to maintain connections and manage anxiety around our emotions. While adaptive, these strategies often become barriers in relationships and to living authentically. By collaboratively uncovering these protective strategies and processing underlying emotions, we can help you move toward a more connected and fulfilling life.
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Number of Counsellors in Kensington-Cedar Cottage, Vancouver, BC
100+
Average cost per session
$150
Counsellors in Kensington-Cedar Cottage, Vancouver, BC who prioritize treating:
| 93% | Anxiety |
| 83% | Self Esteem |
| 79% | Relationship Issues |
| 79% | Life Transitions |
| 78% | Depression |
| 71% | Stress |
| 66% | Trauma and PTSD |
Average years in practice
11 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 57% | SunLife |
| 54% | Pacific Blue Cross |
| 41% | Green Shield Canada |
How Counsellors in Kensington-Cedar Cottage, Vancouver, BC see their clients
| 62% | In Person and Online | |
| 38% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 75% | Female | |
| 21% | Male | |
| 4% | Non-Binary |