Therapists in Kitsilano, Vancouver, BC
First of all, I wanted to say thank you. Looking for a therapist, for yourself or for someone close to you, requires energy and courage. Whether you are experiencing a particularly difficult or different situation recently or for a long time, whether you are in a deeper and more latent reflection, therapy is an answer to those aches and thoughts that fill and overwhelm you. Respecting yourself by offering you the possibility to feel better is, to my opinion, the most important step you are going to take for you. I propose therapy in English and French.
First of all, I wanted to say thank you. Looking for a therapist, for yourself or for someone close to you, requires energy and courage. Whether you are experiencing a particularly difficult or different situation recently or for a long time, whether you are in a deeper and more latent reflection, therapy is an answer to those aches and thoughts that fill and overwhelm you. Respecting yourself by offering you the possibility to feel better is, to my opinion, the most important step you are going to take for you. I propose therapy in English and French.
Trish Walsh Counselling & Trauma-informed Training
Counsellor, BA, MTC
Verified Verified
Kitsilano, Vancouver, BC V6J
Trish is a Master Therapeutic Counsellor, instructor and workshop facilitator, located in Vancouver, BC. In addition to her private counselling practice, Trish facilitates resilience-informed and trauma-informed trainings, education & supervision for counselling students, mental health and allied health professionals, organizations, and all who are interested in updating their knowledge in trauma healing, and strengthening somatic and relational resiliency. For more information please see website.
Trish is a Master Therapeutic Counsellor, instructor and workshop facilitator, located in Vancouver, BC. In addition to her private counselling practice, Trish facilitates resilience-informed and trauma-informed trainings, education & supervision for counselling students, mental health and allied health professionals, organizations, and all who are interested in updating their knowledge in trauma healing, and strengthening somatic and relational resiliency. For more information please see website.
Members of the Filipinx community - please do not hesitate to reach out about low-cost counselling sessions. I can offer two probono sessions as a support, then following sessions at sliding-scale.
It is a very human thing to look for connection during dark times - I want to meet you exactly as you are. Perhaps you are experiencing a stressful life transition, feeling disconnected from yourself and people you love, or struggling to find your voice. Maybe you are caught in a loop inside your head, not able to find peace. I hope to provide you with the space to explore your responses to life’s challenges with kindness and curiosity.
Members of the Filipinx community - please do not hesitate to reach out about low-cost counselling sessions. I can offer two probono sessions as a support, then following sessions at sliding-scale.
It is a very human thing to look for connection during dark times - I want to meet you exactly as you are. Perhaps you are experiencing a stressful life transition, feeling disconnected from yourself and people you love, or struggling to find your voice. Maybe you are caught in a loop inside your head, not able to find peace. I hope to provide you with the space to explore your responses to life’s challenges with kindness and curiosity.
If you're struggling or going through a tough time you may want some support. My team and I welcome the chance to work along side you. Finding the right fit with a therapist is really important for counselling to be helpful. It should be with someone who really understands what is happening for you, someone qualified to help, and someone who you feel comfortable talking to. Therapy involves effort. The good news is that you won’t be doing it alone. The alliance between us means that we'll be there to support you, ready to work with you while you create your path forward.
If you're struggling or going through a tough time you may want some support. My team and I welcome the chance to work along side you. Finding the right fit with a therapist is really important for counselling to be helpful. It should be with someone who really understands what is happening for you, someone qualified to help, and someone who you feel comfortable talking to. Therapy involves effort. The good news is that you won’t be doing it alone. The alliance between us means that we'll be there to support you, ready to work with you while you create your path forward.
Chandramalar Mogana Chandran
Counsellor, MA, RCC, CCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Kitsilano, Vancouver, BC V6J
Life can feel overwhelming - especially when you're carrying emotional pain, past trauma, or facing big transitions. Maybe you're exhausted by old patterns—like shame, addiction, or stress responses—holding you back. You want to feel more grounded, resilient, and truly yourself again. I get it—and I’m here to help.
Life can feel overwhelming - especially when you're carrying emotional pain, past trauma, or facing big transitions. Maybe you're exhausted by old patterns—like shame, addiction, or stress responses—holding you back. You want to feel more grounded, resilient, and truly yourself again. I get it—and I’m here to help.
Are you navigating complexity others don’t seem to register? Not all challenges respond to standard interventions—particularly if your experience operates at high cognitive velocity, deep perceptual layers, or outside conventional framings.
I work with individuals whose internal architecture—whether gifted, sensitive, visionary, or simply uncommonly attuned—often places them in subtle conflict with ambient systems. This includes professionals in high-responsibility roles managing visible leadership while carrying private complexity, and those whose questions exceed familiar models.
Are you navigating complexity others don’t seem to register? Not all challenges respond to standard interventions—particularly if your experience operates at high cognitive velocity, deep perceptual layers, or outside conventional framings.
I work with individuals whose internal architecture—whether gifted, sensitive, visionary, or simply uncommonly attuned—often places them in subtle conflict with ambient systems. This includes professionals in high-responsibility roles managing visible leadership while carrying private complexity, and those whose questions exceed familiar models.
There is nothing more challenging than facing adversity alone and experiencing the profound loneliness it brings. As human beings, we repeatedly endure moments of brokenness and rebirth—yearning for a chance to breathe amid our pursuit of perfection and longing for a sense of home while striving for independence. Do you often find yourself searching for answers, struggling to escape the feeling that “the world wouldn’t care if I weren’t here”? Are you looking for a fellow traveller to walk alongside you as you confront life’s inevitable suffering?
There is nothing more challenging than facing adversity alone and experiencing the profound loneliness it brings. As human beings, we repeatedly endure moments of brokenness and rebirth—yearning for a chance to breathe amid our pursuit of perfection and longing for a sense of home while striving for independence. Do you often find yourself searching for answers, struggling to escape the feeling that “the world wouldn’t care if I weren’t here”? Are you looking for a fellow traveller to walk alongside you as you confront life’s inevitable suffering?
How long has it been since you felt fully alive? When was the last time you felt truly seen by your partner, utterly on-purpose in your life, or laughed uncontrollably, overtaken by an embodied experience of truly impossible delight? If you are completely honest, can you see where you may have learned to settle for the comfort of sub-optimal in your life, work or relationships? If so, I am here for you. When we finally move towards what’s right, what’s right moves towards us.
How long has it been since you felt fully alive? When was the last time you felt truly seen by your partner, utterly on-purpose in your life, or laughed uncontrollably, overtaken by an embodied experience of truly impossible delight? If you are completely honest, can you see where you may have learned to settle for the comfort of sub-optimal in your life, work or relationships? If so, I am here for you. When we finally move towards what’s right, what’s right moves towards us.
From working in highly-capitalist, patriarchal & fat-phobic industries, I know how much unlearning, self-advocacy & grace that are required to attempt well-being in this world. Throughout my journey of healing from adverse childhood experiences & shame, I know it’s not always smooth sailing. Rather, the shores can be choppy or unpredictable & we may need support of an anchor to feel more stable. Through genuine authenticity, compassion & curiosity, I strive to cultivate a soft landing place where clients can drop their defenses & anchor into their inner truth and authority (You may notice by now I also love a good metaphor)!
From working in highly-capitalist, patriarchal & fat-phobic industries, I know how much unlearning, self-advocacy & grace that are required to attempt well-being in this world. Throughout my journey of healing from adverse childhood experiences & shame, I know it’s not always smooth sailing. Rather, the shores can be choppy or unpredictable & we may need support of an anchor to feel more stable. Through genuine authenticity, compassion & curiosity, I strive to cultivate a soft landing place where clients can drop their defenses & anchor into their inner truth and authority (You may notice by now I also love a good metaphor)!
Hi there! I’m currently accepting clients for virtual counselling, and I’d love to share a little about myself and how I can support you. As a parent of a neurodiverse child, I’ve experienced firsthand the unique challenges and joys that come with navigating mental health and family dynamics. I also worked as a doula in the prenatal field, which taught me so much about transitions and the deep emotions that come with them. Plus, as an immigrant, I can relate to the search for nostalgia and belonging in a new place.
Hi there! I’m currently accepting clients for virtual counselling, and I’d love to share a little about myself and how I can support you. As a parent of a neurodiverse child, I’ve experienced firsthand the unique challenges and joys that come with navigating mental health and family dynamics. I also worked as a doula in the prenatal field, which taught me so much about transitions and the deep emotions that come with them. Plus, as an immigrant, I can relate to the search for nostalgia and belonging in a new place.
Let's make a beautiful world together! The real meaning of my own being does not exist without you. My existence is relying on you and my beautiful tomorrow is related to making relationships with you. I would like to support you emotionally, physically, spiritually, and mentally. You are the reason for my being. I would like to make a wonderful world with you.
Let's make a beautiful world together! The real meaning of my own being does not exist without you. My existence is relying on you and my beautiful tomorrow is related to making relationships with you. I would like to support you emotionally, physically, spiritually, and mentally. You are the reason for my being. I would like to make a wonderful world with you.
Meet Our Counsellors
Therapy can be many things. It can be dealing with grief, trauma or feelings of abandonment. It can be about healing wounds that have caused you pain for many years. Equally, it can be about figuring out a path forward and changing old patterns. It can also be about laughter and joy.
Whatever your reasons for seeking counselling, I am here to help you tap into your inner strengths. Everyone deserves to feel more at peace. I work with people of all different backgrounds, identities and challenges. My strength as a counsellor is to be able to attune to your unique frequency and help you find clarity, self acceptance and relief.
Therapy can be many things. It can be dealing with grief, trauma or feelings of abandonment. It can be about healing wounds that have caused you pain for many years. Equally, it can be about figuring out a path forward and changing old patterns. It can also be about laughter and joy.
Whatever your reasons for seeking counselling, I am here to help you tap into your inner strengths. Everyone deserves to feel more at peace. I work with people of all different backgrounds, identities and challenges. My strength as a counsellor is to be able to attune to your unique frequency and help you find clarity, self acceptance and relief.
Hello, I’m Christi, and I’m delighted to connect with all the encounters. I came from Hong Kong and now residing in Vancouver. I am a clinical counsellor who is passionate about helping individuals navigate life’s challenges and find their path to healing and personal growth.
With over a decade, I have been working with children, youth, and families with developmental trauma, special educational needs, and neuro-developmental disorders in schools and non-profit organizations. I now have served as a clinician in public setting, offering counselling support to outpatients dealing with mental health and substance use issues.
Hello, I’m Christi, and I’m delighted to connect with all the encounters. I came from Hong Kong and now residing in Vancouver. I am a clinical counsellor who is passionate about helping individuals navigate life’s challenges and find their path to healing and personal growth.
With over a decade, I have been working with children, youth, and families with developmental trauma, special educational needs, and neuro-developmental disorders in schools and non-profit organizations. I now have served as a clinician in public setting, offering counselling support to outpatients dealing with mental health and substance use issues.
Do you struggle with dissociation, trauma, depression, anxiety, difficulty with setting boundaries, low self esteem or creativity blocks? I draw from modalities such as Internal Family Systems, EMDR, the Comprehensive Resource Model (CRM) and the STAIR framework to address these symptoms in an integrative way. My approach to therapy differs from traditional "talk therapy" in that it emphasizes you accessing your own Adult Self and harnessing it to its full power rather than looking externally for answers. I see myself as a guide, working collaboratively with you on addressing symptoms effectively and reaching your goals.
Do you struggle with dissociation, trauma, depression, anxiety, difficulty with setting boundaries, low self esteem or creativity blocks? I draw from modalities such as Internal Family Systems, EMDR, the Comprehensive Resource Model (CRM) and the STAIR framework to address these symptoms in an integrative way. My approach to therapy differs from traditional "talk therapy" in that it emphasizes you accessing your own Adult Self and harnessing it to its full power rather than looking externally for answers. I see myself as a guide, working collaboratively with you on addressing symptoms effectively and reaching your goals.
Life is an absolutely bonkers, breathtaking and soul wrenching journey and we’re all in it together. I wholeheartedly believe we are stronger than we think and capable of healing and living a fulfilled and balanced life. I am passionate about grief and loss, and all that may come with that: depression, anxiety, loss of perspective and purpose. My style is to approach things with curiosity, acceptance and a dash of humor.
Life is an absolutely bonkers, breathtaking and soul wrenching journey and we’re all in it together. I wholeheartedly believe we are stronger than we think and capable of healing and living a fulfilled and balanced life. I am passionate about grief and loss, and all that may come with that: depression, anxiety, loss of perspective and purpose. My style is to approach things with curiosity, acceptance and a dash of humor.
L. Enrique Monje-Alvarez & Associates, Inc.
Counsellor, MSW, RCC-ACS
Verified Verified
Kitsilano, Vancouver, BC V6K
I have been a mental health counsellor/therapist for over 25 years. In my experience, the two most important factors in therapy are trust and safety. I believe trust is earned by the therapist and safety is experienced by the client as therapy progresses. What I have learned from my clients is that even when they experienced hopelessness at first, change was possible, and when there was change, no matter how small, they felt hopeful. My aim is to support clients and help them identify and achieve their short and long term goals, at school, at work, in their family and private lives.
I have been a mental health counsellor/therapist for over 25 years. In my experience, the two most important factors in therapy are trust and safety. I believe trust is earned by the therapist and safety is experienced by the client as therapy progresses. What I have learned from my clients is that even when they experienced hopelessness at first, change was possible, and when there was change, no matter how small, they felt hopeful. My aim is to support clients and help them identify and achieve their short and long term goals, at school, at work, in their family and private lives.
Life gets challenging for all of us. I offer a safe, nonjudgmental space where we can work together to find the right strategies for you to gain clarity, understanding and healing. Whether you are dealing with trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship problems or work-related issues, my goal is to help you gain greater strength and resiliency. I take an integrative and holistic approach that involves your mind, body and spirit. My perspective is culturally sensitive and trauma-informed. Using a combination of psychotherapy and body-based therapies, my hope is to bring positive change and balance to your life.
Life gets challenging for all of us. I offer a safe, nonjudgmental space where we can work together to find the right strategies for you to gain clarity, understanding and healing. Whether you are dealing with trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship problems or work-related issues, my goal is to help you gain greater strength and resiliency. I take an integrative and holistic approach that involves your mind, body and spirit. My perspective is culturally sensitive and trauma-informed. Using a combination of psychotherapy and body-based therapies, my hope is to bring positive change and balance to your life.
If you are feeling overwhelmed, sad and are having difficulty coping, you will find a safe, confidential environment for you to reduce your stress.By building on your unique strengths, I will help you to develop strategies to assist you to better cope with the challenges you are facing. I have a holistic approach, working with you on your thoughts, feelings, behaviour, and taking into consideration the social and spiritual aspects of your life as appropriate.
If you are feeling overwhelmed, sad and are having difficulty coping, you will find a safe, confidential environment for you to reduce your stress.By building on your unique strengths, I will help you to develop strategies to assist you to better cope with the challenges you are facing. I have a holistic approach, working with you on your thoughts, feelings, behaviour, and taking into consideration the social and spiritual aspects of your life as appropriate.
Alyssa A. Morgan - Anxiety | Trauma | Attachment
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Online Only
Do you feel like you are having trouble moving past a specific event or feel like you are engaging in destructive thinking patterns or behaviours? Have you begun to explore your attachment style and would like to learn how to become more secure? Therapy is a safe and confidential place where you can share your innermost thoughts and feelings without fear of being judged. My practice aims to highlight your strengths while finding solutions for unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours, helping you to move forward and thrive in the areas of your life which are most important to you.
Do you feel like you are having trouble moving past a specific event or feel like you are engaging in destructive thinking patterns or behaviours? Have you begun to explore your attachment style and would like to learn how to become more secure? Therapy is a safe and confidential place where you can share your innermost thoughts and feelings without fear of being judged. My practice aims to highlight your strengths while finding solutions for unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours, helping you to move forward and thrive in the areas of your life which are most important to you.
Elizabeth Mary Goodall Koch
Counsellor, RCC, MA hons, BA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kitsilano, Vancouver, BC V6J
I specialize in working with adults who are struggling with anxiety, low self-esteem, ADHD, and depression. As a solution-focused therapist, I utilize evidence-based techniques to help you identify and overcome negative thought patterns. If you're struggling to find a sense of well-being in your life, you may feel chronically unwell, and disconnected from your core sense of self. You might find yourself relying on unfulfilling coping strategies, or caught in patterns that lead you back to the same point, again and again.
I specialize in working with adults who are struggling with anxiety, low self-esteem, ADHD, and depression. As a solution-focused therapist, I utilize evidence-based techniques to help you identify and overcome negative thought patterns. If you're struggling to find a sense of well-being in your life, you may feel chronically unwell, and disconnected from your core sense of self. You might find yourself relying on unfulfilling coping strategies, or caught in patterns that lead you back to the same point, again and again.
Nearby Searches for Kitsilano, Vancouver
- Arbutus Ridge
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- Kerrisdale
- Oakridge
- Riley Park
- Shaughnessy
- South Cambie
- West End
- West Point Grey
How does your Counsellor compare?
Number of Counsellors in Kitsilano, Vancouver, BC
200+
Average cost per session
$150
Counsellors in Kitsilano, Vancouver, BC who prioritize treating:
| 93% | Anxiety |
| 88% | Self Esteem |
| 85% | Relationship Issues |
| 85% | Depression |
| 76% | Stress |
| 75% | Life Transitions |
| 73% | Trauma and PTSD |
Average years in practice
9 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 60% | SunLife |
| 56% | Pacific Blue Cross |
| 52% | Green Shield Canada |
How Counsellors in Kitsilano, Vancouver, BC see their clients
| 71% | In Person and Online | |
| 29% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 85% | Female | |
| 14% | Male | |
| 1% | Non-Binary |