Alliance Therapists in Vancouver, BC
You may wonder why you feel stuck. You may find it difficult to know why you keep ending up in trivial routines or unsatisfying relationships. Or you may feel like life is 'too much; all the time, and want to feel more in control.
Whether you have tried therapy or not, you might finally now want to better understand yourself. Here, in working together, we can begin exploring the question of who you are, and how can you start living truthfully.
You may wonder why you feel stuck. You may find it difficult to know why you keep ending up in trivial routines or unsatisfying relationships. Or you may feel like life is 'too much; all the time, and want to feel more in control.
Whether you have tried therapy or not, you might finally now want to better understand yourself. Here, in working together, we can begin exploring the question of who you are, and how can you start living truthfully.
You are a naturally curious free spirit, yet you feel confined by societal, cultural, or familial expectations that prevent you from being your true self. It’s as if you’re stuck in a box, longing to break free but unsure how. You seek to impact the world positively by giving love, kindness, and understanding, yet you also crave to receive what you offer. Conflicting advice on how to live leaves you confused, and you're ready to break through these barriers to live authentically.
You are a naturally curious free spirit, yet you feel confined by societal, cultural, or familial expectations that prevent you from being your true self. It’s as if you’re stuck in a box, longing to break free but unsure how. You seek to impact the world positively by giving love, kindness, and understanding, yet you also crave to receive what you offer. Conflicting advice on how to live leaves you confused, and you're ready to break through these barriers to live authentically.
Overwhelmed by life's challenges? Whether it's anxiety, complex relationships, impulsive habits, or feeling lost and disconnected, you're not alone. With a background in addictions counselling, I’ve walked alongside clients to figure out what practical insights, tools, and resources to draw on to move forward. Originally from Winnipeg, my approach is based in CBT and Taoist and Buddhist philosophy. Successes in areas of personal well-being, relationships, family, behavioral health, coping, and adapting to changes inform our work together.
Overwhelmed by life's challenges? Whether it's anxiety, complex relationships, impulsive habits, or feeling lost and disconnected, you're not alone. With a background in addictions counselling, I’ve walked alongside clients to figure out what practical insights, tools, and resources to draw on to move forward. Originally from Winnipeg, my approach is based in CBT and Taoist and Buddhist philosophy. Successes in areas of personal well-being, relationships, family, behavioral health, coping, and adapting to changes inform our work together.
As a bilingual counsellor fluent in both English and Chinese, I offer a unique perspective that bridges Western and Chinese cultures to help clients discover their own distinctive identities. My counselling approach is comprehensive, utilizing post-modern narrative theory to view clients as whole individuals, rather than pathologizing or labeling them. I work with clients aged 18 and up, including seniors, and specialize in parent-adult children relationship counselling, life, career and executive coaching, and couple counselling.
As a supervisor candidate, I am currently offering low cost supervision for interns and counsellors.
As a bilingual counsellor fluent in both English and Chinese, I offer a unique perspective that bridges Western and Chinese cultures to help clients discover their own distinctive identities. My counselling approach is comprehensive, utilizing post-modern narrative theory to view clients as whole individuals, rather than pathologizing or labeling them. I work with clients aged 18 and up, including seniors, and specialize in parent-adult children relationship counselling, life, career and executive coaching, and couple counselling.
As a supervisor candidate, I am currently offering low cost supervision for interns and counsellors.
Many of the challenges that bring people to therapy : anxiety, depression, self-criticism, people-pleasing, emotional overwhelm, or feeling stuck in harmfull behaviours are often the result of unmet emotional needs.
These needs might include feeling safe, understood, valued, supported, allowed to express emotions, or free to be yourself. When needs go unmet, we adapt in the best ways we can. But sometimes the adaptations that once helped us cope become the problem. Therapy can help you understand the unmet needs and how to change your life to better meet them.
Many of the challenges that bring people to therapy : anxiety, depression, self-criticism, people-pleasing, emotional overwhelm, or feeling stuck in harmfull behaviours are often the result of unmet emotional needs.
These needs might include feeling safe, understood, valued, supported, allowed to express emotions, or free to be yourself. When needs go unmet, we adapt in the best ways we can. But sometimes the adaptations that once helped us cope become the problem. Therapy can help you understand the unmet needs and how to change your life to better meet them.
You are someone who feels the world deeply and often carries the weight of cultural expectations that do not belong to you. Moving from India to Canada alone taught you how to survive, but perhaps you have forgotten how to just be. You might feel like you are constantly performing, or worse, like you are a "fixing" project that is never quite finished. You are ready to stop becoming what others want and start the journey of un-becoming everything that is not really you. You are looking for someone to help you listen to your heart in a world that is often too loud.
You are someone who feels the world deeply and often carries the weight of cultural expectations that do not belong to you. Moving from India to Canada alone taught you how to survive, but perhaps you have forgotten how to just be. You might feel like you are constantly performing, or worse, like you are a "fixing" project that is never quite finished. You are ready to stop becoming what others want and start the journey of un-becoming everything that is not really you. You are looking for someone to help you listen to your heart in a world that is often too loud.
Hello! My name is Kion and I offer in-person, video, and telephone appointment options to individuals and couples of all backgrounds from my accessible office in downtown Vancouver. My practice is a safe entry point for anyone new to counselling/therapy and an ethical and restorative service for those discouraged by past negative encounters with the 'healthcare system'. As a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) most extended health and benefit plans offer full or partial reimbursement for my services. Please confirm your coverage with your plan provider.
Hello! My name is Kion and I offer in-person, video, and telephone appointment options to individuals and couples of all backgrounds from my accessible office in downtown Vancouver. My practice is a safe entry point for anyone new to counselling/therapy and an ethical and restorative service for those discouraged by past negative encounters with the 'healthcare system'. As a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) most extended health and benefit plans offer full or partial reimbursement for my services. Please confirm your coverage with your plan provider.
You’re caught in cycles that feel familiar but draining—overthinking, shutting down, or grappling with emotions that hit hard and fast. You strive for high standards, yet beneath it all, anxiety, self-doubt, or the weight of past trauma make it tough to feel in control. You’re not broken—you’re resilient, but you’re tired of just surviving. You’re ready to understand what drives these patterns and gain tools to live with confidence and connection.
You’re caught in cycles that feel familiar but draining—overthinking, shutting down, or grappling with emotions that hit hard and fast. You strive for high standards, yet beneath it all, anxiety, self-doubt, or the weight of past trauma make it tough to feel in control. You’re not broken—you’re resilient, but you’re tired of just surviving. You’re ready to understand what drives these patterns and gain tools to live with confidence and connection.
Folks come to me frustrated and defeated about patterns they or their loved ones repeat over and over. I’m here to work with you to disrupt those patterns, and see what amazing things are possible! I am passionate about making relationships work again.
Sometimes it feels like we can’t get past deep wounds in partnership, or in life. I can help you find creative solutions, and encourage deep listening between partners so you can all feel that closeness and connection you've been missing.
I work in a way that is kink- and poly-competent, and love supporting diverse gender identities and relationship structures/orientations.
Folks come to me frustrated and defeated about patterns they or their loved ones repeat over and over. I’m here to work with you to disrupt those patterns, and see what amazing things are possible! I am passionate about making relationships work again.
Sometimes it feels like we can’t get past deep wounds in partnership, or in life. I can help you find creative solutions, and encourage deep listening between partners so you can all feel that closeness and connection you've been missing.
I work in a way that is kink- and poly-competent, and love supporting diverse gender identities and relationship structures/orientations.
The Centre for Psychodynamic Insights is a virtual psychotherapy clinic specializing in Psychodynamic psychotherapy. This approach focuses on revealing, understanding, and resolving underlying emotions and root causes of symptoms through evidence-based interventions and a comprehensive treatment plan. With an in-depth collaborative discussion and analysis of unconscious thoughts and emotions from childhood until the present day, we can explore how they inform us today to help relieve symptoms and develop targeted strategies to foster change.
The Centre for Psychodynamic Insights is a virtual psychotherapy clinic specializing in Psychodynamic psychotherapy. This approach focuses on revealing, understanding, and resolving underlying emotions and root causes of symptoms through evidence-based interventions and a comprehensive treatment plan. With an in-depth collaborative discussion and analysis of unconscious thoughts and emotions from childhood until the present day, we can explore how they inform us today to help relieve symptoms and develop targeted strategies to foster change.
You are the decision-maker. The problem-solver. The one others depend on.
You operate at a high level, manage significant responsibility, and deliver results. From the outside, you appear composed and capable. Internally, you may feel anxious, burned out or emotionally shut down.
High performance often masks unprocessed stress, unresolved trauma, and chronic pressure. Over time, this shows up as exhaustion, disconnection, strained relationships, or reliance on alcohol or other coping strategies to take the edge off. We can help you.
You are the decision-maker. The problem-solver. The one others depend on.
You operate at a high level, manage significant responsibility, and deliver results. From the outside, you appear composed and capable. Internally, you may feel anxious, burned out or emotionally shut down.
High performance often masks unprocessed stress, unresolved trauma, and chronic pressure. Over time, this shows up as exhaustion, disconnection, strained relationships, or reliance on alcohol or other coping strategies to take the edge off. We can help you.
Feeling bad sucks. Let's do something about it.
I'm passionate about working alongside of people who want to build healthier relationships with themselves and others. If you're looking for a no BS approach using proven psychotherapy methods, you've come to the right place.
Feeling bad sucks. Let's do something about it.
I'm passionate about working alongside of people who want to build healthier relationships with themselves and others. If you're looking for a no BS approach using proven psychotherapy methods, you've come to the right place.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, ADHD, or past trauma? Do you want clarity, practical strategies, and a sense of control in your life? In therapy, you’ll find a safe, supportive space where your experiences are understood and your goals—finding balance, improving relationships, and reconnecting with yourself—are prioritized. Together, we’ll work toward meaningful change that’s worth the investment in your well-being.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, ADHD, or past trauma? Do you want clarity, practical strategies, and a sense of control in your life? In therapy, you’ll find a safe, supportive space where your experiences are understood and your goals—finding balance, improving relationships, and reconnecting with yourself—are prioritized. Together, we’ll work toward meaningful change that’s worth the investment in your well-being.
Are you struggling with anxiety, trauma, or life transitions? Maybe you're a parent worried about your child's emotional well-being, or a young adult searching for meaning and direction. You want real support—someone who truly understands the depth of human experience and can guide you toward lasting change.
Are you struggling with anxiety, trauma, or life transitions? Maybe you're a parent worried about your child's emotional well-being, or a young adult searching for meaning and direction. You want real support—someone who truly understands the depth of human experience and can guide you toward lasting change.
Regardless of age, we all experience life transitions that shift how we see ourselves and the world, prompting deep questions: “Who am I?”, “What do I want?”, “Who do I want to become?”, “What is my soul asking for?”, “What is my purpose?”. Maybe you've already started asking. Though everything seems fine, there's an unexplained emptiness. Motivation is low, and nothing truly excites you—but this isn't who you are. You are curious, motivated, and alive. You’re ready to move forward and build a life filled with satisfaction and contentment.
Regardless of age, we all experience life transitions that shift how we see ourselves and the world, prompting deep questions: “Who am I?”, “What do I want?”, “Who do I want to become?”, “What is my soul asking for?”, “What is my purpose?”. Maybe you've already started asking. Though everything seems fine, there's an unexplained emptiness. Motivation is low, and nothing truly excites you—but this isn't who you are. You are curious, motivated, and alive. You’re ready to move forward and build a life filled with satisfaction and contentment.
I am a certified clinical counsellor working with individuals, couples, children and families. My practice encourages a holistic approach where I help clients to heal by providing tools for awareness and recognizing their entire human and life experience in an integrative approach to healing the mind. The therapeutic modalities used in session will depend on the client’s needs. However, I have a specialized focus on complex trauma, PTSD, anxiety and depression, abuse, stress, emotional overwhelm and work/life balance. The work I do is a person centred approach, following the needs of the client to where they want to go.
I am a certified clinical counsellor working with individuals, couples, children and families. My practice encourages a holistic approach where I help clients to heal by providing tools for awareness and recognizing their entire human and life experience in an integrative approach to healing the mind. The therapeutic modalities used in session will depend on the client’s needs. However, I have a specialized focus on complex trauma, PTSD, anxiety and depression, abuse, stress, emotional overwhelm and work/life balance. The work I do is a person centred approach, following the needs of the client to where they want to go.
I am certified in Sex Therapy through the Sexual Health Alliance, which informs my work with intimacy, desire, and sexual well-being.
Hi, I’m Justin. It might look like you're keeping it together, but inside, you may feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck in patterns that are hard to explain. Maybe your relationships feel distant. Maybe sex feels like a source of stress instead of connection. Whatever you're carrying, you don't have to do it alone. I help individuals and couples work through intimacy struggles, relationship stress, anxiety, and identity concerns. Many of my clients come to therapy feeling like something is missing in their personal experiences or with others.
I am certified in Sex Therapy through the Sexual Health Alliance, which informs my work with intimacy, desire, and sexual well-being.
Hi, I’m Justin. It might look like you're keeping it together, but inside, you may feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck in patterns that are hard to explain. Maybe your relationships feel distant. Maybe sex feels like a source of stress instead of connection. Whatever you're carrying, you don't have to do it alone. I help individuals and couples work through intimacy struggles, relationship stress, anxiety, and identity concerns. Many of my clients come to therapy feeling like something is missing in their personal experiences or with others.
Dr. Michele Kambolis is an acclaimed author, speaker, and holistic therapist with 25 years of experience in the field. She holds a PhD in Mind-Body Medicine. Her evidenced-based resources will set you on a path of self-healing, inner wisdom, and profound mind-body health. Her approach is fresh, empowering, and genuine. Michele is the owner and clinical director of Harbourside Family Counseling Centre, served as Vice Chair for the B.C. Mental Health Foundation, and was twice President of the B.C. Association For Play Therapy. She is also the author of two celebrated books: When Women Rise and Generation Stressed.
Dr. Michele Kambolis is an acclaimed author, speaker, and holistic therapist with 25 years of experience in the field. She holds a PhD in Mind-Body Medicine. Her evidenced-based resources will set you on a path of self-healing, inner wisdom, and profound mind-body health. Her approach is fresh, empowering, and genuine. Michele is the owner and clinical director of Harbourside Family Counseling Centre, served as Vice Chair for the B.C. Mental Health Foundation, and was twice President of the B.C. Association For Play Therapy. She is also the author of two celebrated books: When Women Rise and Generation Stressed.
Life can be overwhelming, but you don’t have to face it alone. You’re feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, weighed down by stress, or stuck in unhealthy patterns. You long for clarity, connection, and confidence but aren’t sure where to start. You want to feel heard, understood, and empowered to take back control of your life and create meaningful, lasting change.
Life can be overwhelming, but you don’t have to face it alone. You’re feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, weighed down by stress, or stuck in unhealthy patterns. You long for clarity, connection, and confidence but aren’t sure where to start. You want to feel heard, understood, and empowered to take back control of your life and create meaningful, lasting change.
My ideal client is motivated to make positive changes though may feel stuck due to stress, anxiety, or burnout, often stemming from high stakes such as raising kids, leadership roles, or athletic performance. Interestingly these all share many traits in common. They may struggle with feelings of inadequacy, imposter syndrome, or difficulties in maintaining a work-life balance.
My ideal client is motivated to make positive changes though may feel stuck due to stress, anxiety, or burnout, often stemming from high stakes such as raising kids, leadership roles, or athletic performance. Interestingly these all share many traits in common. They may struggle with feelings of inadequacy, imposter syndrome, or difficulties in maintaining a work-life balance.
