Anxiety Therapists in Vancouver, BC
You may be managing daily life well, but still feel overwhelmed, anxious, or burdened by unresolved experiences.
Starting therapy takes courage, and I’m here to support you in a safe, compassionate space. I use EMDR and other evidence-based approaches to help you process the past, reduce distress, and move forward with confidence and clarity.
You may be managing daily life well, but still feel overwhelmed, anxious, or burdened by unresolved experiences.
Starting therapy takes courage, and I’m here to support you in a safe, compassionate space. I use EMDR and other evidence-based approaches to help you process the past, reduce distress, and move forward with confidence and clarity.
My specializations are Trauma, Anxiety Disorders, Self-esteem, and Relationship issues.
Most people start therapy when they feel stuck. They want someone to help them through a difficult time and know an un-biased opinion can be beneficial. They want a therapist who is honest, who understands, and can provide the tools so they can help themselves. My role is to guide you towards your true potential. I do this by considering personal history, goals and help you with awareness of your internal roadblocks. I take a relational and developmental approach and I am trained in EMDR, Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy, Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, Internal Family Systems and Attachment Theory.
My specializations are Trauma, Anxiety Disorders, Self-esteem, and Relationship issues.
Most people start therapy when they feel stuck. They want someone to help them through a difficult time and know an un-biased opinion can be beneficial. They want a therapist who is honest, who understands, and can provide the tools so they can help themselves. My role is to guide you towards your true potential. I do this by considering personal history, goals and help you with awareness of your internal roadblocks. I take a relational and developmental approach and I am trained in EMDR, Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy, Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, Internal Family Systems and Attachment Theory.
Our counsellors have subspecialties in treating anxiety, self-harm and depression, trauma, behaviourl issues, phobias, grief+ loss, self-esteem issues + more!
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.
Our counsellors have subspecialties in treating anxiety, self-harm and depression, trauma, behaviourl issues, phobias, grief+ loss, self-esteem issues + more!
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.
Specializing in relationships, anxiety, self worth, shame, self care, mindfulness, self-compassion for healing and growth.
Hi there, please note that I offer individual counselling sessions that are highly effective and confidential. I invite you to engage in a therapeutic relationship with me to process and release unhealthy emotions, thoughts, defenses that are holding you back in your life. I am a seasoned therapist with over 28 years of counselling experience. The counselling relationship exists to provide you with a safe space to engage in meaningful shifts, and growth. Non- judgemental, holistic, and compassionate. Focus on self- compassion and mindfulness. Lots of coping skills to impart to you! Payment for session is through interac transfer.
Specializing in relationships, anxiety, self worth, shame, self care, mindfulness, self-compassion for healing and growth.
Hi there, please note that I offer individual counselling sessions that are highly effective and confidential. I invite you to engage in a therapeutic relationship with me to process and release unhealthy emotions, thoughts, defenses that are holding you back in your life. I am a seasoned therapist with over 28 years of counselling experience. The counselling relationship exists to provide you with a safe space to engage in meaningful shifts, and growth. Non- judgemental, holistic, and compassionate. Focus on self- compassion and mindfulness. Lots of coping skills to impart to you! Payment for session is through interac transfer.
I support couples wanting to strength their connection, as well as individuals navigating relationship challenges, trauma, and anxiety.
You’re ready to stop feeling disconnected from your partner. Despite your best intentions, conversations keep going sideways and you end up back in the same argument again. It’s frustrating to feel stuck, not knowing how to bridge the distance between you. You care about each other, but miscommunication and accidentally pushing each other’s buttons sometimes gets in the way of enjoying your time together.
I support couples wanting to strength their connection, as well as individuals navigating relationship challenges, trauma, and anxiety.
You’re ready to stop feeling disconnected from your partner. Despite your best intentions, conversations keep going sideways and you end up back in the same argument again. It’s frustrating to feel stuck, not knowing how to bridge the distance between you. You care about each other, but miscommunication and accidentally pushing each other’s buttons sometimes gets in the way of enjoying your time together.
I specialize in treating Type-C Personalities (Conscientious/Competent/Self-Controlled). These tend to be people who are dedicated hard-workers, concerned about the welfare of others, and wanting to ensure that they are doing “the right thing”. Driven by strong internal values and principles, they often get hard on themselves, believing that they can “always do more”. This can complicate things for them--at work, at home, and in relationships--as while they take pride for being dependable/reliable individuals, they struggle to open up to others. This can lead to burnout, a felt sense of loneliness and isolation, and chronic pain.
I specialize in treating Type-C Personalities (Conscientious/Competent/Self-Controlled). These tend to be people who are dedicated hard-workers, concerned about the welfare of others, and wanting to ensure that they are doing “the right thing”. Driven by strong internal values and principles, they often get hard on themselves, believing that they can “always do more”. This can complicate things for them--at work, at home, and in relationships--as while they take pride for being dependable/reliable individuals, they struggle to open up to others. This can lead to burnout, a felt sense of loneliness and isolation, and chronic pain.
I work with people grappling with lifelong guilt, anxiety, relational wounds, and complex trauma.
Accepting new virtual clients. If you’ve been carrying invisible burdens, whether it’s guilt, grief, generational pain, or the need to be strong, you’re not alone. Many of us were taught to hold it all in order to survive or feel accepted and worthy, yet what goes unspoken often lingers within us. Perhaps it’s grief that has no place to go, shame shaped by family history, or the loneliness of being unseen. Therapy can be a safe refuge away from the noise and expectations of others, to breathe, reflect, and come back to yourself.
I work with people grappling with lifelong guilt, anxiety, relational wounds, and complex trauma.
Accepting new virtual clients. If you’ve been carrying invisible burdens, whether it’s guilt, grief, generational pain, or the need to be strong, you’re not alone. Many of us were taught to hold it all in order to survive or feel accepted and worthy, yet what goes unspoken often lingers within us. Perhaps it’s grief that has no place to go, shame shaped by family history, or the loneliness of being unseen. Therapy can be a safe refuge away from the noise and expectations of others, to breathe, reflect, and come back to yourself.
I work with individuals dealing with myriad issues, including stress/ anxiety, depression, grief/loss, life transitions, and relationship struggles.
Welcome! I am a Counsellor & Life Coach in Vancouver with over thirty years experience. I have a friendly, relaxed, compassionate approach in connecting with and encouraging my clients through life challenges, nurturing resilience and promoting healing and growth. I have been privileged to work with people of all backgrounds and ages as they work through difficult issues, and have appreciated sharing in their personal transformative journeys. I offer Saturday in-person service at my comfortable, private office, or Zoom video counselling. Outdoors, I offer "Walk & Talk Counselling" and "Mindful Forest Therapy".
I work with individuals dealing with myriad issues, including stress/ anxiety, depression, grief/loss, life transitions, and relationship struggles.
Welcome! I am a Counsellor & Life Coach in Vancouver with over thirty years experience. I have a friendly, relaxed, compassionate approach in connecting with and encouraging my clients through life challenges, nurturing resilience and promoting healing and growth. I have been privileged to work with people of all backgrounds and ages as they work through difficult issues, and have appreciated sharing in their personal transformative journeys. I offer Saturday in-person service at my comfortable, private office, or Zoom video counselling. Outdoors, I offer "Walk & Talk Counselling" and "Mindful Forest Therapy".
Is it becoming more and more difficult to live through anxiety, depression or emotional overwhelm?
I take a compassionate and collaborative approach to mental health counselling, whether you're navigating challenges like low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, ADHD or trauma, or seeking more clarity in your life. I also offer couples therapy, where we'll create a space for honest communication helping both partners feeling heard and respected.
Is it becoming more and more difficult to live through anxiety, depression or emotional overwhelm?
I take a compassionate and collaborative approach to mental health counselling, whether you're navigating challenges like low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, ADHD or trauma, or seeking more clarity in your life. I also offer couples therapy, where we'll create a space for honest communication helping both partners feeling heard and respected.
I help teens and adults overcome anxiety, burnout, university stress and disordered eating.
I am passionate about providing inclusive care to those who maintaining eating disorder recovery. Often times treatment leaves out neuodivergent and marginalized folks and I am committed to continued action to make therapy work for you. I also help those who are starting to struggle with eating patterns and body image to make changes proactively.
I help teens and adults overcome anxiety, burnout, university stress and disordered eating.
I am passionate about providing inclusive care to those who maintaining eating disorder recovery. Often times treatment leaves out neuodivergent and marginalized folks and I am committed to continued action to make therapy work for you. I also help those who are starting to struggle with eating patterns and body image to make changes proactively.
Do you feel lost, stuck, or without direction and find yourself in a cycle of overwhelm, anxiety, and avoidance?
I work with adults of all ages dealing with issues related to anxiety, depression, sleep disturbances/insomnia, self-esteem, and major life transitions. My approach is holistic, integrative, and focused on developing insight, healing trauma, and reducing suffering. I view therapy as a safe space to try new ways of thinking, behaving, feeling, and relating.
Do you feel lost, stuck, or without direction and find yourself in a cycle of overwhelm, anxiety, and avoidance?
I work with adults of all ages dealing with issues related to anxiety, depression, sleep disturbances/insomnia, self-esteem, and major life transitions. My approach is holistic, integrative, and focused on developing insight, healing trauma, and reducing suffering. I view therapy as a safe space to try new ways of thinking, behaving, feeling, and relating.
I also specialize in dementia caregiving, depression, and anxiety, helping clients navigate overwhelming emotions and challenges.
I offer practical strategies and insights to help you break free from emotional eating and self-sabotage. Using Brainspotting, ACT, Somatic Practices, and Inner Child Work, we work on reshaping your inner neurobiology—healing past wounds and shifting unhelpful patterns at a deep level. By engaging the nervous system and body, you can reconnect with yourself
I also specialize in dementia caregiving, depression, and anxiety, helping clients navigate overwhelming emotions and challenges.
I offer practical strategies and insights to help you break free from emotional eating and self-sabotage. Using Brainspotting, ACT, Somatic Practices, and Inner Child Work, we work on reshaping your inner neurobiology—healing past wounds and shifting unhelpful patterns at a deep level. By engaging the nervous system and body, you can reconnect with yourself
Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or unsure where to start?
Using cognitive-behavioral and solution-focused techniques as a foundation, I tailor my approach to each client’s unique needs, circumstances, and developmental stage. I recognize that not all methods work for everyone, so I draw from a variety of tools and strategies to ensure our work together is both effective, meaningful, and relatable.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or unsure where to start?
Using cognitive-behavioral and solution-focused techniques as a foundation, I tailor my approach to each client’s unique needs, circumstances, and developmental stage. I recognize that not all methods work for everyone, so I draw from a variety of tools and strategies to ensure our work together is both effective, meaningful, and relatable.
I specialize in Trauma-Focused Care, Depression, and Anxiety
I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor and a Registered Social Worker. I provide support to adults and couples. I have experience working with individuals experiencing trauma, depression, anxiety, relationship problems, gender issues, substance use, low self-esteem, stress related issues, and chronic illness. I recognize that it takes a great deal of courage to make the decision to start and commit to counselling. I consider it a privilege to be invited into your life. My goal is to create a safe and non-judgmental space for you to process the confusing, overwhelming, or painful part of your life.
I specialize in Trauma-Focused Care, Depression, and Anxiety
I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor and a Registered Social Worker. I provide support to adults and couples. I have experience working with individuals experiencing trauma, depression, anxiety, relationship problems, gender issues, substance use, low self-esteem, stress related issues, and chronic illness. I recognize that it takes a great deal of courage to make the decision to start and commit to counselling. I consider it a privilege to be invited into your life. My goal is to create a safe and non-judgmental space for you to process the confusing, overwhelming, or painful part of your life.
To name a few anxiety, depression, addiction, women issues, grief, relationships, and trauma.
I believe therapy is a collaborative and supportive space between you and I, in which we can work together to identify and achieve your goals. The therapy room is a space for you to feel safe and comfortable. By creating that, we can then work together to peel back the layers of who you are, explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences, and work on making positive changes in your life. I take a holistic approach to therapy, as this allows me to consider many factors that can impact your mental health and well-being. By considering your past experiences, childhood, environment, intersectionality and identity.
To name a few anxiety, depression, addiction, women issues, grief, relationships, and trauma.
I believe therapy is a collaborative and supportive space between you and I, in which we can work together to identify and achieve your goals. The therapy room is a space for you to feel safe and comfortable. By creating that, we can then work together to peel back the layers of who you are, explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences, and work on making positive changes in your life. I take a holistic approach to therapy, as this allows me to consider many factors that can impact your mental health and well-being. By considering your past experiences, childhood, environment, intersectionality and identity.
I have twenty years of experience counselling individuals, couples and families to new gain insights, reduce anxiety and learn strategic tools to increase self-fulfillment, and create happier relationships.
Areas of expertise include anxiety/ panic, depression/low mood, relationship-communication strengthening, post relationship conflict & patterns, adjustments in life/work, grief/loss, eating disorders, trauma, assertiveness, self-esteem, imposter syndrome, family conflict, self-criticism & self-worth, stress-management, loneliness/isolation, & personal growth.
I have twenty years of experience counselling individuals, couples and families to new gain insights, reduce anxiety and learn strategic tools to increase self-fulfillment, and create happier relationships.
Areas of expertise include anxiety/ panic, depression/low mood, relationship-communication strengthening, post relationship conflict & patterns, adjustments in life/work, grief/loss, eating disorders, trauma, assertiveness, self-esteem, imposter syndrome, family conflict, self-criticism & self-worth, stress-management, loneliness/isolation, & personal growth.
Are you or your loved one struggling with daily stress, anxiety or depression in this difficult time?
I treat stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, interpersonal relationships, grief and loss, physical/emotional pain in individual, couples, group, and family therapy. My approach integrates Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness-Based therapies, and body-based Somatic Transformation therapy for trauma.
Are you or your loved one struggling with daily stress, anxiety or depression in this difficult time?
I treat stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, interpersonal relationships, grief and loss, physical/emotional pain in individual, couples, group, and family therapy. My approach integrates Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness-Based therapies, and body-based Somatic Transformation therapy for trauma.
Finding that anxiety is becoming unmanageable in your life?
The most common issues that my clients have brought to counselling include: trying to manage their symptoms of stress, anxiety and/or depression, struggling with grief, loss or life transitions, dealing with relationship, family or cultural problems and conflicts, and looking for help with career exploration and clarifying life goals.
Finding that anxiety is becoming unmanageable in your life?
The most common issues that my clients have brought to counselling include: trying to manage their symptoms of stress, anxiety and/or depression, struggling with grief, loss or life transitions, dealing with relationship, family or cultural problems and conflicts, and looking for help with career exploration and clarifying life goals.
When I first meet new clients and we talk about what’s bringing them into counselling, they share issues of worry, avoidance, frustration, people pleasing, difficulties with motivation, feeling stuck, or challenges in their relationships.
I work from a trauma and attachment informed approach. We want to explore your past to learn about the patterns, behaviours, and beliefs that may be barriers to your growth in the present. I help clients learn to sit with difficult emotions differently and respond to challenges the way they want to. I often use CBT, person centred, and EMDR therapies.
When I first meet new clients and we talk about what’s bringing them into counselling, they share issues of worry, avoidance, frustration, people pleasing, difficulties with motivation, feeling stuck, or challenges in their relationships.
I work from a trauma and attachment informed approach. We want to explore your past to learn about the patterns, behaviours, and beliefs that may be barriers to your growth in the present. I help clients learn to sit with difficult emotions differently and respond to challenges the way they want to. I often use CBT, person centred, and EMDR therapies.
I work with young adults, professionals, and couples dealing with issues related to anxiety, depression, grief and loss, self-esteem, relationship challenges, and significant life changes.
Are you feeling stuck and frustrated in life, wondering if there's any possibility of change? Are you finding it tough to manage your thoughts and challenging emotions, feeling like your usual coping strategies just aren't cutting it anymore? Trust me, I've been there. We all hit rough patches at some point—it's just part of life's journey. But here's the thing: I truly believe we all have this inner resilience and strength waiting to be tapped into, a capacity to evolve and a longing to live more authentically.
I work with young adults, professionals, and couples dealing with issues related to anxiety, depression, grief and loss, self-esteem, relationship challenges, and significant life changes.
Are you feeling stuck and frustrated in life, wondering if there's any possibility of change? Are you finding it tough to manage your thoughts and challenging emotions, feeling like your usual coping strategies just aren't cutting it anymore? Trust me, I've been there. We all hit rough patches at some point—it's just part of life's journey. But here's the thing: I truly believe we all have this inner resilience and strength waiting to be tapped into, a capacity to evolve and a longing to live more authentically.
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Anxiety Counsellors
What are the most common treatments for anxiety?
Talk therapy, particularly cognitive behavioural therapy, is the most common treatment for anxiety. Studies have shown it is equally effective as medication. Other forms of therapy are popular, depending on a patient’s experience. Exposure therapy, for instance, can be useful for people dealing with fears and phobias, or who have experienced traumatic events. Dialectical Behavioural Therapy may be useful for patients who need help with emotion regulation. Anxiolytic medications, like benzodiazepines, can also help with calming a person enough to focus on the skills they’ve learned, and physical exercise has been shown to help symptoms of anxiety across the board.
How long does therapy for anxiety take to work?
The amount of time needed to alleviate symptoms depends on the severity of a person’s condition. Some therapies may take 5-20 weekly sessions to show results. Anti-depressant medications typically take two to four weeks before a benefit is felt. Anti-anxiety medications are felt typically within 20-30 minutes. Medications are best used to offer a patient a better headspace in which to work on techniques learned in therapy. Exercise, improved sleep habits, and meditation are effective, but takes weeks or months to show results.
When should I seek treatment for anxiety?
Everyone feels anxious at times, but when anxiety causes disruption to your daily life, it may be time to seek help. Such disruption can be mental, physical, or both: having fear dominate your thoughts, avoiding situations or objects that bring on feelings of anxiety, or experiencing shortness of breath, sweating, dizziness, or panic attacks. When these symptoms are recurrent and distressing, it may be time to talk to someone.
How effective is treatment for anxiety?
Treatment for anxiety has been shown to be moderately to highly effective, according to a large body of psychology studies and analyses. For some people, treatment using CBT or exposure therapy alone is effective. Others respond best to a combination of medication and therapy.