Canada Life | Great-West Life Therapists in Vancouver, BC
Do you want to feel more connected and happier in your relationships? Do you sometimes feel overwhelmed by your feelings? Do you often feel sad, worried, or anxious? Many of my clients are professionals, parents, students, and creatives who appear to be functioning well on the outside, but inwardly are feeling anxious, inadequate, and disconnected. Whether you're dealing with something right now or want to understand your feelings better, I'm here to help and ready to support you.
Do you want to feel more connected and happier in your relationships? Do you sometimes feel overwhelmed by your feelings? Do you often feel sad, worried, or anxious? Many of my clients are professionals, parents, students, and creatives who appear to be functioning well on the outside, but inwardly are feeling anxious, inadequate, and disconnected. Whether you're dealing with something right now or want to understand your feelings better, I'm here to help and ready to support you.
My ideal clients are sensitive, emotionally aware adults healing painful relationships—particularly people of any gender who've been hurt by men: in childhood, romantic relationships, or family dynamics. This includes sensitive men seeking a male therapist they can trust, and women who need to know working with a man will feel safe.
Clients come to me carrying anxiety, self-criticism, or painful relationship patterns they can't seem to escape. We work gently with mindfulness, parts work, and somatic awareness to help the parts carrying old pain finally feel safe enough to soften.
My ideal clients are sensitive, emotionally aware adults healing painful relationships—particularly people of any gender who've been hurt by men: in childhood, romantic relationships, or family dynamics. This includes sensitive men seeking a male therapist they can trust, and women who need to know working with a man will feel safe.
Clients come to me carrying anxiety, self-criticism, or painful relationship patterns they can't seem to escape. We work gently with mindfulness, parts work, and somatic awareness to help the parts carrying old pain finally feel safe enough to soften.
Truly, one of my favourite parts of this work is the privilege of supporting other humans — the vulnerability, the messiness, the authenticity, and the deep, meaningful conversations that come with it. My practice is trauma-informed and rooted in narrative therapy, where we explore the stories of your life with compassion and curiosity, while also considering the social and cultural factors that may have influenced where you are today.
Truly, one of my favourite parts of this work is the privilege of supporting other humans — the vulnerability, the messiness, the authenticity, and the deep, meaningful conversations that come with it. My practice is trauma-informed and rooted in narrative therapy, where we explore the stories of your life with compassion and curiosity, while also considering the social and cultural factors that may have influenced where you are today.
Do you feel stuck, and want more from life? Do you get overwhelmed with anxiety then distract, act out, numb, or shut down to cope? Do you wish that you could be more kind and accepting of yourself, and feel more at ease and fulfilled in your relationships? I am a warm, skilled, and collaborative therapist ready with the tools, resources, and support to help you overcome feelings of inadequacy, a debilitating inner critic, struggles with intimacy, poor boundaries, crippled confidence, procrastination, depression, and intrusive thoughts. You can get free of self defeating patterns, and feel good about yourself!
Do you feel stuck, and want more from life? Do you get overwhelmed with anxiety then distract, act out, numb, or shut down to cope? Do you wish that you could be more kind and accepting of yourself, and feel more at ease and fulfilled in your relationships? I am a warm, skilled, and collaborative therapist ready with the tools, resources, and support to help you overcome feelings of inadequacy, a debilitating inner critic, struggles with intimacy, poor boundaries, crippled confidence, procrastination, depression, and intrusive thoughts. You can get free of self defeating patterns, and feel good about yourself!
You may seem successful on the outside, but inside, you might feel overwhelmed, burned out, or stuck. Maybe you’re searching for an Asian therapist because you don’t feel seen or heard, even when you try your best. I understand what you’re going through. You could be carrying intergenerational trauma, cultural pressure, people-pleasing habits, or perfectionism. Stress from work, family expectations, identity struggles, or anti-Asian racism can affect your confidence, sleep, and emotional health. You want relief, clarity, and balance, while staying connected to your culture and value.
You may seem successful on the outside, but inside, you might feel overwhelmed, burned out, or stuck. Maybe you’re searching for an Asian therapist because you don’t feel seen or heard, even when you try your best. I understand what you’re going through. You could be carrying intergenerational trauma, cultural pressure, people-pleasing habits, or perfectionism. Stress from work, family expectations, identity struggles, or anti-Asian racism can affect your confidence, sleep, and emotional health. You want relief, clarity, and balance, while staying connected to your culture and value.
Are you feeling stuck in the same unhelpful patterns? Is it getting more and more difficult to live through anxiety, depression, addiction, challenging relationships or escalated emotions? Reaching out can be hard, but it's the first step towards living a more intentional, fulfilling and joyful life. Conducting in-person therapy in Vancouver, or virtual counselling throughout BC, my approach to therapy is to meet you where you're at with a non-judgemental, curious and empathetic stance. Using concrete tools, I work with clients to build self-acceptance and resilience, while nurturing the belief that meaningful change is possible.
Are you feeling stuck in the same unhelpful patterns? Is it getting more and more difficult to live through anxiety, depression, addiction, challenging relationships or escalated emotions? Reaching out can be hard, but it's the first step towards living a more intentional, fulfilling and joyful life. Conducting in-person therapy in Vancouver, or virtual counselling throughout BC, my approach to therapy is to meet you where you're at with a non-judgemental, curious and empathetic stance. Using concrete tools, I work with clients to build self-acceptance and resilience, while nurturing the belief that meaningful change is possible.
We believe in your journey as a lifelong process of self-discovery and empowerment. We provide a strength-based, non-stigmatizing approach to counselling, acknowledging you are deserving of care and support. At Therapy Matters, you can release defences and reveal your full potential. We invite you to discover your resilience and embrace your unique perspective on life.
We believe in your journey as a lifelong process of self-discovery and empowerment. We provide a strength-based, non-stigmatizing approach to counselling, acknowledging you are deserving of care and support. At Therapy Matters, you can release defences and reveal your full potential. We invite you to discover your resilience and embrace your unique perspective on life.
With 15 years of experience in psychotherapy and counselling, I have been working with adults and young adults who are struggling with their feelings, relationships or even life. At times, we may get stuck, feel overwhelmed or even lost. In face of these challenges, it is not uncommon to run away from them, or fight so hard trying to get rid of them. More often than not, neither way leads to a peaceful mind. I am here to walk with you in these struggles, work with you to navigate in a direction which aligns more with your values and leads to a more peaceful, meaningful and satisfying life.
With 15 years of experience in psychotherapy and counselling, I have been working with adults and young adults who are struggling with their feelings, relationships or even life. At times, we may get stuck, feel overwhelmed or even lost. In face of these challenges, it is not uncommon to run away from them, or fight so hard trying to get rid of them. More often than not, neither way leads to a peaceful mind. I am here to walk with you in these struggles, work with you to navigate in a direction which aligns more with your values and leads to a more peaceful, meaningful and satisfying life.
We understand finding a counsellor can sometimes be stressful. Online forms, different types of therapies, and personality styles, can be difficult to navigate when you don’t know what’s best for you. We believe choosing the right fit with a counsellor is of the utmost importance in achieving effective therapy outcomes. To ensure the right fit, we provide a complimentary 20-minute Counsellor Match Consultation to discuss your areas of desired support and match you with the counsellor that is best equipped to provide you counselling services based on their specialties, style, approach, and any other preferences you may have!
We understand finding a counsellor can sometimes be stressful. Online forms, different types of therapies, and personality styles, can be difficult to navigate when you don’t know what’s best for you. We believe choosing the right fit with a counsellor is of the utmost importance in achieving effective therapy outcomes. To ensure the right fit, we provide a complimentary 20-minute Counsellor Match Consultation to discuss your areas of desired support and match you with the counsellor that is best equipped to provide you counselling services based on their specialties, style, approach, and any other preferences you may have!
Hello! My name is Teddy and I am the founder of WAVE Performance and Wellness. I work with various populations from ages 13+. I specialize in working with the Asian population, athletes, high-performing professionals, as well as GBQ (gay, bisexual, queer) men.
By integrating clinical counselling with sport and performance psychology, I help clients navigate challenges related to performance anxiety, emotion regulation, confidence, burnout, injury recovery, and high-stakes decision making. I also consult with leaders and corporate teams motivated to improve team cohesion, communication, focus, and performance culture.
Hello! My name is Teddy and I am the founder of WAVE Performance and Wellness. I work with various populations from ages 13+. I specialize in working with the Asian population, athletes, high-performing professionals, as well as GBQ (gay, bisexual, queer) men.
By integrating clinical counselling with sport and performance psychology, I help clients navigate challenges related to performance anxiety, emotion regulation, confidence, burnout, injury recovery, and high-stakes decision making. I also consult with leaders and corporate teams motivated to improve team cohesion, communication, focus, and performance culture.
My approach is guided by the understanding that we, as people, are a walking mosaic of our lived experiences and those we were denied.
Whether your area of concern be surrounding mental health challenges, exploring the many parts of your identity that make you who you are, processing traumatic moments, recognizing and learning from intergenerational patterns, together we will journey towards understanding, and moving forward. I bring a direct, yet gentle, approach to my work as a counsellor that focuses on the “roots” of issues as opposed to the branches that extend from them.
My approach is guided by the understanding that we, as people, are a walking mosaic of our lived experiences and those we were denied.
Whether your area of concern be surrounding mental health challenges, exploring the many parts of your identity that make you who you are, processing traumatic moments, recognizing and learning from intergenerational patterns, together we will journey towards understanding, and moving forward. I bring a direct, yet gentle, approach to my work as a counsellor that focuses on the “roots” of issues as opposed to the branches that extend from them.
I work with men who feel the weight of responsibility and want clarity, direction, and stronger relationships. My counselling is rooted in existential analysis and logotherapy, offering practical, meaning-centered support without jargon or judgment. My background includes years in the trades, business ownership, teaching, and extensive work in men’s therapeutic settings. I help men move through stress, disconnection, pressure, and major life transitions toward a more grounded, steady, and meaningful way of living.
I work with men who feel the weight of responsibility and want clarity, direction, and stronger relationships. My counselling is rooted in existential analysis and logotherapy, offering practical, meaning-centered support without jargon or judgment. My background includes years in the trades, business ownership, teaching, and extensive work in men’s therapeutic settings. I help men move through stress, disconnection, pressure, and major life transitions toward a more grounded, steady, and meaningful way of living.
Hi, I’m Sandy Kirkwood, the founder of Integrate Counselling. I’m passionate about counselling because I know that with the right therapist at the right moment in your life, it can be both helpful and life changing. I know this because, over the years, I have witnessed so many clients move through their struggles to gain a deeper understanding of who they are and what they truly want. I have gathered this particular team of therapists together because I know how they work with clients. They have been either close colleagues of mine or past supervisees. I have witnessed their warmth, wisdom and effectiveness in working with clients.
Hi, I’m Sandy Kirkwood, the founder of Integrate Counselling. I’m passionate about counselling because I know that with the right therapist at the right moment in your life, it can be both helpful and life changing. I know this because, over the years, I have witnessed so many clients move through their struggles to gain a deeper understanding of who they are and what they truly want. I have gathered this particular team of therapists together because I know how they work with clients. They have been either close colleagues of mine or past supervisees. I have witnessed their warmth, wisdom and effectiveness in working with clients.
At Iceberg Counselling, we assist our clients in reconnecting with their bodies to cultivate a sense of nurturing and personal identity. We encourage exploration of their physical selves in a safe environment, enabling them to navigate through fear and trauma. Our approach promotes mindful access to the unconscious mind, which aids clients in building inner strength. We specialize in providing holistic and expressive arts support for individuals dealing with anxiety, depression, PTSD, and trauma.
At Iceberg Counselling, we assist our clients in reconnecting with their bodies to cultivate a sense of nurturing and personal identity. We encourage exploration of their physical selves in a safe environment, enabling them to navigate through fear and trauma. Our approach promotes mindful access to the unconscious mind, which aids clients in building inner strength. We specialize in providing holistic and expressive arts support for individuals dealing with anxiety, depression, PTSD, and trauma.
You may be insightful, self-aware, and functioning well on the surface, while also feeling emotionally stuck, overwhelmed, exhausted, or disconnected from yourself. Both can be true. Therapy can help you regain your footing.
I believe therapy should do more than help you cope. It should help you understand the patterns that keep you feeling stuck, reconnect with yourself, and create meaningful shifts in how you experience your life, relationships, and inner world.
You may be insightful, self-aware, and functioning well on the surface, while also feeling emotionally stuck, overwhelmed, exhausted, or disconnected from yourself. Both can be true. Therapy can help you regain your footing.
I believe therapy should do more than help you cope. It should help you understand the patterns that keep you feeling stuck, reconnect with yourself, and create meaningful shifts in how you experience your life, relationships, and inner world.
Embarking on a therapy journey is about self-discovery, healing, and growth. I offer a supportive, empathetic space where we can explore your challenges together, build resilience, and develop healthier coping strategies and tools. Through individual counselling sessions, we can address anxiety, stress, trauma, depression, and low self-esteem while building resilience and healthier coping tools. Each session is tailored to help you create meaningful change and healing.
Whether you’re seeking therapy in Vancouver, Burnaby, Surrey, or across BC, I’m here to walk alongside you with care, empathy and guidance.
Embarking on a therapy journey is about self-discovery, healing, and growth. I offer a supportive, empathetic space where we can explore your challenges together, build resilience, and develop healthier coping strategies and tools. Through individual counselling sessions, we can address anxiety, stress, trauma, depression, and low self-esteem while building resilience and healthier coping tools. Each session is tailored to help you create meaningful change and healing.
Whether you’re seeking therapy in Vancouver, Burnaby, Surrey, or across BC, I’m here to walk alongside you with care, empathy and guidance.
Julieta Cordero - Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy
Counsellor, PhD, RTC, CCPA, INES, WAP
Vancouver, BC V6H
Are you seeking more than quick fixes for life’s challenges? As a seasoned psychotherapist and psychoanalyst, I provide individuals and couples with a space to uncover the forces shaping their lives and relationships. My approach addresses deep-seated struggles, unresolved patterns, and emotional barriers with honesty and courage. Often people come to me after other therapies. They long to be heard and to find some clarity. My sharp, attuned listening helps to amplify your experience, uncovering truths that may have gone unnoticed. Together, we’ll explore your history and dynamics to foster authenticity and transformative growth.
Are you seeking more than quick fixes for life’s challenges? As a seasoned psychotherapist and psychoanalyst, I provide individuals and couples with a space to uncover the forces shaping their lives and relationships. My approach addresses deep-seated struggles, unresolved patterns, and emotional barriers with honesty and courage. Often people come to me after other therapies. They long to be heard and to find some clarity. My sharp, attuned listening helps to amplify your experience, uncovering truths that may have gone unnoticed. Together, we’ll explore your history and dynamics to foster authenticity and transformative growth.
You may appear capable and high-functioning, yet privately struggle with anxiety, self-doubt, or emotional overwhelm. You replay conversations, question your decisions, or feel easily triggered in close relationships. A persistent inner critic follows you, leaving you drained or uncertain. You long for deeper, more secure connection but fear rejection, abandonment, or being “too much.” You’re tired of repeating patterns that keep you stuck, and you want to understand why they formed, feel more emotionally steady, respond differently under stress, and build relationships and a life that feel safe, balanced, and authentic.
You may appear capable and high-functioning, yet privately struggle with anxiety, self-doubt, or emotional overwhelm. You replay conversations, question your decisions, or feel easily triggered in close relationships. A persistent inner critic follows you, leaving you drained or uncertain. You long for deeper, more secure connection but fear rejection, abandonment, or being “too much.” You’re tired of repeating patterns that keep you stuck, and you want to understand why they formed, feel more emotionally steady, respond differently under stress, and build relationships and a life that feel safe, balanced, and authentic.
Hi! My name is Yuka, and I’m glad you’re here. I’m a neurodivergent Registered Clinical Counsellor and a person of colour with lived experience navigating neurodivergence. I offer online counselling to neurodiverse and neurotypical adults across British Columbia and Canada. My personal journey navigating mental and physical health challenges has shaped my passion for counselling and holistic well-being. Born in Japan, raised in Singapore, and now living in Canada, I bring a multicultural and third-culture perspective that honours the intersection of culture, identity, and lived experience within a therapeutic space.
Hi! My name is Yuka, and I’m glad you’re here. I’m a neurodivergent Registered Clinical Counsellor and a person of colour with lived experience navigating neurodivergence. I offer online counselling to neurodiverse and neurotypical adults across British Columbia and Canada. My personal journey navigating mental and physical health challenges has shaped my passion for counselling and holistic well-being. Born in Japan, raised in Singapore, and now living in Canada, I bring a multicultural and third-culture perspective that honours the intersection of culture, identity, and lived experience within a therapeutic space.
Tired of the stuckness? Know a fuller life is waiting for you on the other side of it? I'm Carly, an RCC specializing in trauma-informed, evidence based therapy for Adult ADHD, academic/career anxiety, burnout recovery, trauma & CPTSD, self-esteem & grief. I practice relationally, from an unyielding belief in human resilience and potential. My style is warm & patient, my techniques grounded in neuroscience & practical resilience strategies (DBT, CBT, IFS). I am also a lived experience therapist. My counselling focuses are as such because I have both clinical training and deep personal understanding of these experiences.
Tired of the stuckness? Know a fuller life is waiting for you on the other side of it? I'm Carly, an RCC specializing in trauma-informed, evidence based therapy for Adult ADHD, academic/career anxiety, burnout recovery, trauma & CPTSD, self-esteem & grief. I practice relationally, from an unyielding belief in human resilience and potential. My style is warm & patient, my techniques grounded in neuroscience & practical resilience strategies (DBT, CBT, IFS). I am also a lived experience therapist. My counselling focuses are as such because I have both clinical training and deep personal understanding of these experiences.
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