Adoption Therapists in Vancouver, BC
I'm Tajah Olson, a Registered Clinical Counsellor, I offer convenient virtual counselling on zoom to individuals, couples, and families. Born in East Africa and based in BC, I'm passionate about empowering clients to reach their full potential.
I support clients navigating:
Anxiety and trauma
Life transitions and adjustments
Identity exploration
Depression and mood management
Self-esteem and confidence building
Cultivating self-love and acceptance
Navigating complicated relationships and detachment.
I provide a safe, non-judgmental space for you to explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences. Dont hesitate to reach out!
I'm Tajah Olson, a Registered Clinical Counsellor, I offer convenient virtual counselling on zoom to individuals, couples, and families. Born in East Africa and based in BC, I'm passionate about empowering clients to reach their full potential.
I support clients navigating:
Anxiety and trauma
Life transitions and adjustments
Identity exploration
Depression and mood management
Self-esteem and confidence building
Cultivating self-love and acceptance
Navigating complicated relationships and detachment.
I provide a safe, non-judgmental space for you to explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences. Dont hesitate to reach out!
Are you seeking support after you've been injured in an accident or have an ongoing chronic pain condition that other treatments failed to resolve? Recovery can feel overwhelming when things don't go as planned. You may feel isolated, discouraged, or uncertain about how to move forward. As a clinical counsellor with a background in kinesiology, I understand the unique challenges of physical and emotional recovery. My approach emphasizes the mind-body connection to support holistic healing. Together, we can work toward restoring a sense of control, purpose, and fulfillment in your life.
Are you seeking support after you've been injured in an accident or have an ongoing chronic pain condition that other treatments failed to resolve? Recovery can feel overwhelming when things don't go as planned. You may feel isolated, discouraged, or uncertain about how to move forward. As a clinical counsellor with a background in kinesiology, I understand the unique challenges of physical and emotional recovery. My approach emphasizes the mind-body connection to support holistic healing. Together, we can work toward restoring a sense of control, purpose, and fulfillment in your life.
Living in today's world is hard and complex. Psychotherapies have also evolved a lot in the past 10 years, and the timing is ripe to heal intergenerational trauma. My approach seeks to meet people where they are at and provide a deep understanding from which change can happen. I've been a therapist for 14 years and retrained in trauma therapies such as EMDR and Somatic Psychotherapy halfway through my career. I have a lot of trust in people's ability to heal and change, having witnessed these profound journeys many times.
Living in today's world is hard and complex. Psychotherapies have also evolved a lot in the past 10 years, and the timing is ripe to heal intergenerational trauma. My approach seeks to meet people where they are at and provide a deep understanding from which change can happen. I've been a therapist for 14 years and retrained in trauma therapies such as EMDR and Somatic Psychotherapy halfway through my career. I have a lot of trust in people's ability to heal and change, having witnessed these profound journeys many times.
The client + counsellor must be a fit, so we have multiple practitioners to allow you to choose a therapist with whom you connect. Each of us endeavour to understand you and your experiences. We have a deep interest in how emotional regulation, identity and family dynamics can be factors in the development of physical and mental health disorders. Our counselling styles can be described as empathic & solution-focused. We provide an environment, free from judgement and believe honesty and acceptance are fundamental to personal growth and change.
The client + counsellor must be a fit, so we have multiple practitioners to allow you to choose a therapist with whom you connect. Each of us endeavour to understand you and your experiences. We have a deep interest in how emotional regulation, identity and family dynamics can be factors in the development of physical and mental health disorders. Our counselling styles can be described as empathic & solution-focused. We provide an environment, free from judgement and believe honesty and acceptance are fundamental to personal growth and change.
Therapy could be the key to open your compassionate process of accepting yourself and expanding your mental and heartfelt capacities. Moving at your pace and preference, we explore and identify your emotional, mental and relationship patterns that may seem bewildering or intense now, but with an open and patient perspective, I give you the space to validate, reframe and shift those patterns that no longer serve you. Ultimately, your willingness to meet any challenge or aspiration is a profound act of self-reflection rooted in courage that ripples out into how you live, relate and create in the world.
Therapy could be the key to open your compassionate process of accepting yourself and expanding your mental and heartfelt capacities. Moving at your pace and preference, we explore and identify your emotional, mental and relationship patterns that may seem bewildering or intense now, but with an open and patient perspective, I give you the space to validate, reframe and shift those patterns that no longer serve you. Ultimately, your willingness to meet any challenge or aspiration is a profound act of self-reflection rooted in courage that ripples out into how you live, relate and create in the world.
Gwen Bevan Counselling and Consulting
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, RSW
1 Endorsed
Vancouver, BC V6J
My approach to counselling begins with a supportive and nurturing environment. I provide options for healing, working with the strengths each client brings. I do body centered work in the sessions and also provide Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). I provide couples therapy using the Developmental Model and Gottman Couples Therapy. I am a Certified Yoga Instructor and Yamuna Body Rolling Instructor and I incorporate this into the counselling when appropriate. I have an eclectic style and work with clients to determine what works best for them.
My approach to counselling begins with a supportive and nurturing environment. I provide options for healing, working with the strengths each client brings. I do body centered work in the sessions and also provide Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). I provide couples therapy using the Developmental Model and Gottman Couples Therapy. I am a Certified Yoga Instructor and Yamuna Body Rolling Instructor and I incorporate this into the counselling when appropriate. I have an eclectic style and work with clients to determine what works best for them.
My personal experience, cultural roots, and deep curiosity about the human experience have shaped my path in the mental health field. As a first-generation Filipino-Canadian, I’ve witnessed the power of connection, storytelling, healing and community- values that guide how I show up in our work together, with curiosity, compassion, and care. I bring several years of experience supporting children, youth, and adults through challenges including complex trauma, life transitions, anxiety, depression, grief, and relational concerns. My clinical approach is grounded in evidence-based frameworks such as CBT, DBT, and ACT.
My personal experience, cultural roots, and deep curiosity about the human experience have shaped my path in the mental health field. As a first-generation Filipino-Canadian, I’ve witnessed the power of connection, storytelling, healing and community- values that guide how I show up in our work together, with curiosity, compassion, and care. I bring several years of experience supporting children, youth, and adults through challenges including complex trauma, life transitions, anxiety, depression, grief, and relational concerns. My clinical approach is grounded in evidence-based frameworks such as CBT, DBT, and ACT.
I work with children aged 7 and up, youth, and adults/parents. All persons and conversations are unique. Therefore the way I work mostly depends on what you might ask for help with. I always want treatment to be effective, so I aim to integrate a variety of evidence-based techniques into a plan that is uniquely suited to each client.
I work with children aged 7 and up, youth, and adults/parents. All persons and conversations are unique. Therefore the way I work mostly depends on what you might ask for help with. I always want treatment to be effective, so I aim to integrate a variety of evidence-based techniques into a plan that is uniquely suited to each client.
I work with people struggling with anxiety, depression, stress, relationship issues, trauma, low self-esteem and life transitions. This can include any problematic emotions or problems that have become barriers to achieving happiness and well-being. My intention is to provide a safe and open space where you can be witnessed for who you are and your experiences.
I work with people struggling with anxiety, depression, stress, relationship issues, trauma, low self-esteem and life transitions. This can include any problematic emotions or problems that have become barriers to achieving happiness and well-being. My intention is to provide a safe and open space where you can be witnessed for who you are and your experiences.
You may feel stuck in patterns, weighed down by memories or emotions, or unsure how to feel grounded and connected. You want to understand your experiences in a new way, feel more at ease with yourself, and be supported in a space that values curiosity, humour, authenticity, and your strengths. Together we can navigate what’s challenging and make room for more ease, connection, and self-trust.
Couples and Families: You may be struggling with tension, conflict, or disconnection. You want to communicate more effectively, repair trust, and feel closer, in a space where everyone is seen, heard, and respected.
You may feel stuck in patterns, weighed down by memories or emotions, or unsure how to feel grounded and connected. You want to understand your experiences in a new way, feel more at ease with yourself, and be supported in a space that values curiosity, humour, authenticity, and your strengths. Together we can navigate what’s challenging and make room for more ease, connection, and self-trust.
Couples and Families: You may be struggling with tension, conflict, or disconnection. You want to communicate more effectively, repair trust, and feel closer, in a space where everyone is seen, heard, and respected.
Emotion Wise was started out of a passion to create a practice that offers compassionate and skilled care for clients who have experienced trauma and a variety of mental health issues. We work strategically to build tools for emotional regulation (DBT), increasing your feelings of safety and self-understanding and heal underlying trauma (EMDR). It is our hope that you will experience renewed growth in your life by working with our team of highly trained and experienced counsellors. We are also pleased to now offer affordable counselling by our post-graduate associate.
Emotion Wise was started out of a passion to create a practice that offers compassionate and skilled care for clients who have experienced trauma and a variety of mental health issues. We work strategically to build tools for emotional regulation (DBT), increasing your feelings of safety and self-understanding and heal underlying trauma (EMDR). It is our hope that you will experience renewed growth in your life by working with our team of highly trained and experienced counsellors. We are also pleased to now offer affordable counselling by our post-graduate associate.
You or your child may be struggling with anxiety, trauma, big emotions, or patterns that feel hard to change. You might notice tension in relationships—with yourself, your child or teen, or others—and long for more connection, safety, and understanding. Whether you’re an adult, youth, or parent, you want relief from overwhelm, clearer communication, emotional regulation, and relationships that feel more grounded, secure, and supportive.
You or your child may be struggling with anxiety, trauma, big emotions, or patterns that feel hard to change. You might notice tension in relationships—with yourself, your child or teen, or others—and long for more connection, safety, and understanding. Whether you’re an adult, youth, or parent, you want relief from overwhelm, clearer communication, emotional regulation, and relationships that feel more grounded, secure, and supportive.
A Registered Psychologist in Vancouver since 1980, I am passionate about exploring the subconscious mind, assisting my clients to clarify and accomplish their goals, personal and professional. My ideal client has some knowledge of themselves and is deeply motivated to change. Patterns that respond very well to hypnotherapy include smoking, emotional eating, addictions, phobias and insomnia. Hypnotherapy can clear sabotages to success, blocks to self esteem, blocks to creativity, procrastination, fear of public speaking, and help athletes achieve optimal sports performance. Relationships: I love to work with couples experiencing relationship issues, helping them learn to express and listen to each other from the heart.
A Registered Psychologist in Vancouver since 1980, I am passionate about exploring the subconscious mind, assisting my clients to clarify and accomplish their goals, personal and professional. My ideal client has some knowledge of themselves and is deeply motivated to change. Patterns that respond very well to hypnotherapy include smoking, emotional eating, addictions, phobias and insomnia. Hypnotherapy can clear sabotages to success, blocks to self esteem, blocks to creativity, procrastination, fear of public speaking, and help athletes achieve optimal sports performance. Relationships: I love to work with couples experiencing relationship issues, helping them learn to express and listen to each other from the heart.
Welcome to my practice. My therapeutic intention is to offer a safe and compassionate space where you feel seen, heard, and known - to explore trust, healing and transformation through the basis of relationship. For over 15 years, I have helped people heal from complex and intergenerational trauma, childhood wounds, attachment and relational disruptions, anxiety, depression and other distressing experiences. I work from a holistic lens, collaboratively exploring your history, family-of-origin, cultural and societal influences, and other aspects of your story to pinpoint the factors and areas that need attention, healing and care.
Welcome to my practice. My therapeutic intention is to offer a safe and compassionate space where you feel seen, heard, and known - to explore trust, healing and transformation through the basis of relationship. For over 15 years, I have helped people heal from complex and intergenerational trauma, childhood wounds, attachment and relational disruptions, anxiety, depression and other distressing experiences. I work from a holistic lens, collaboratively exploring your history, family-of-origin, cultural and societal influences, and other aspects of your story to pinpoint the factors and areas that need attention, healing and care.
I create a warm and non-judgmental space from which clients can express their feelings or share their challenges. My goal is to have clients feel heard and supported regardless of the issues they are dealing with.
I create a warm and non-judgmental space from which clients can express their feelings or share their challenges. My goal is to have clients feel heard and supported regardless of the issues they are dealing with.
Ashley Shankar Counselling & Consulting
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RCSW
2 Endorsed
Vancouver, BC V5L
Whether you are seeking support as a result of a sudden transition in your life or a longstanding issue that has just become too heavy to carry, I believe therapy can offer a unique space for healing and growth. I have extensive experience working with adults experiencing anxiety, sadness, stress, chronic pain, and trauma in both private practice and in treatment settings.
Whether you are seeking support as a result of a sudden transition in your life or a longstanding issue that has just become too heavy to carry, I believe therapy can offer a unique space for healing and growth. I have extensive experience working with adults experiencing anxiety, sadness, stress, chronic pain, and trauma in both private practice and in treatment settings.
I believe we heal through safe connections and relationships. Relationship to self, community, and the land. This perspective is how I approach my therapeutic practice; together we create a sacred space to explore your challenges, successes and concerns. I specialize in working with people living with mental health challenges, grief and loss, traumatic death, spirituality, life transitions, stress and burnout, substance use and those who wish to explore alternative forms of wellness. Other common issues are PTSD/Complex trauma, emotional regulation, managing HIV/AIDS and other chronic illness. I see adults and youth ages 12+.
I believe we heal through safe connections and relationships. Relationship to self, community, and the land. This perspective is how I approach my therapeutic practice; together we create a sacred space to explore your challenges, successes and concerns. I specialize in working with people living with mental health challenges, grief and loss, traumatic death, spirituality, life transitions, stress and burnout, substance use and those who wish to explore alternative forms of wellness. Other common issues are PTSD/Complex trauma, emotional regulation, managing HIV/AIDS and other chronic illness. I see adults and youth ages 12+.
Areas of Focus:
• Substance Use, Addiction & Concurrent Disorders
• Anxiety, Depression & Self-Esteem
• Family Dynamics
• Psychosis & Bipolar Disorder
• Chronic Illness & MAID Support
• Grief & Loss
• Life & Career Transitions
• Fertility & Adoption Journeys.
Taking the first step toward counselling can feel daunting. I strive to create a safe, inclusive, and culturally sensitive space where individuals and families feel heard, supported, and empowered. My approach is strengths-based, trauma-informed, and rooted in respect for your story and lived experience.
I’m a Registered Social Worker with a Master’s degree and over 15 years of experience in the mental health field. Whether you’re navigating complex challenges like concurrent mental health and substance use concerns or facing mild anxiety or depression, I’m here to help you move forward with care and compassion.
Areas of Focus:
• Substance Use, Addiction & Concurrent Disorders
• Anxiety, Depression & Self-Esteem
• Family Dynamics
• Psychosis & Bipolar Disorder
• Chronic Illness & MAID Support
• Grief & Loss
• Life & Career Transitions
• Fertility & Adoption Journeys.
Taking the first step toward counselling can feel daunting. I strive to create a safe, inclusive, and culturally sensitive space where individuals and families feel heard, supported, and empowered. My approach is strengths-based, trauma-informed, and rooted in respect for your story and lived experience.
I’m a Registered Social Worker with a Master’s degree and over 15 years of experience in the mental health field. Whether you’re navigating complex challenges like concurrent mental health and substance use concerns or facing mild anxiety or depression, I’m here to help you move forward with care and compassion.
I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) who graduated with my master’s in counselling psychology (MACP) at Yorkville University, with a Bachelor of Law from the University of Sussex in England where I am originally from. I have an interest in helping people with their mental health and wellbeing. I specialize in anxiety, depression, imposter syndrome and trauma in children and young adults as well as adults. I can help clients ranging from all walks of life and have a variety of experience with people of different cultural backgrounds.
I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) who graduated with my master’s in counselling psychology (MACP) at Yorkville University, with a Bachelor of Law from the University of Sussex in England where I am originally from. I have an interest in helping people with their mental health and wellbeing. I specialize in anxiety, depression, imposter syndrome and trauma in children and young adults as well as adults. I can help clients ranging from all walks of life and have a variety of experience with people of different cultural backgrounds.
We are an online counselling agency so do not provide services in person. Strength Counselling Services has licensed, experienced therapists who use evidence-based practices, prioritize client needs, and maintain ethical standards. We offer culturally sensitive, affordable services in a supportive environment. We offer a comprehensive goals assessment, regularly assess progress, and collaborate with other professionals. We provide transparency in our fees and for thirteen years now have held a positive reputation of trust, and client success. Lastly, ensuring our clients' privacy and confidentiality are of utmost importance to us.
We are an online counselling agency so do not provide services in person. Strength Counselling Services has licensed, experienced therapists who use evidence-based practices, prioritize client needs, and maintain ethical standards. We offer culturally sensitive, affordable services in a supportive environment. We offer a comprehensive goals assessment, regularly assess progress, and collaborate with other professionals. We provide transparency in our fees and for thirteen years now have held a positive reputation of trust, and client success. Lastly, ensuring our clients' privacy and confidentiality are of utmost importance to us.
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Adoption Counsellors
Does my adopted child need therapy?
Not every adopted child needs therapy. However, many can benefit from seeing an adoption-informed therapist, especially if they were victims of abuse or neglect, appear withdrawn or disconnected, have behavioural or developmental issues (which may or may not be related to their adoption), are struggling with feelings of grief or loss surrounding their birth parents, or find it difficult to establish an identity, a challenge that often becomes most apparent during adolescence.
When should adoptive parents seek therapy?
Prospective parents can benefit from therapy even before an adoption—for example, to voice worries and fears; to reconcile infertility struggles, if relevant; or simply to prepare themselves for parenthood. After the adoption, parents who are struggling to bond with their child; are unsure how to talk about adoption or related issues, such as race; or whose child is dealing with developmental, behavioural, or psychiatric concerns can address these and other issues with the help of an adoption-competent therapist.
Is family therapy appropriate for adoptive families?
Family therapy can be invaluable for strengthening the bond between adoptive parents and children, helping the latter feel more secure in their place in the family. Family therapy can also help adoptive families navigate complex communication issues—for example, parents who feel uncomfortable discussing race with their child, who in turn feels invalidated by their silence, or a child who has questions about his birth parents but avoids asking them out of fear of hurting his adoptive parents’ feelings.
What therapy is not appropriate for adoption issues?
A discredited therapy known as “attachment therapy” (sometimes called “holding therapy” or “rebirthing therapy”) should not be used to treat adopted and foster children, though it was largely designed for this population. Attachment therapy involves restraining, coercing, and punishing the child in order for them to “release” negative emotions and attach to their new caregivers—techniques that are abusive and dangerous and have even proven fatal in some cases.