Career Guidance Therapists in Vancouver, BC

Do you find yourself stuck? Not knowing where to go, or even how you got to where you are? Or is it the opposite? You know exactly what you want in life, it's just not working? I recognize that each person approaches life transitions & change with a unique set of values, beliefs, and past experiences. It’s also true that each person's experience is different, and can come with a variety of thoughts, feelings, and consequences that vary from person to person. My priority as your counsellor will be to create a safe space where you can explore your options, figure out how to chart your future course, and build the life you want.

I work with children, youth, adults, couples and families including people from all backgrounds experiencing different challenges. I have worked with individuals struggling with relationships, intimate relationships, communication, grief, loss, addictions, substance misuse, trauma, sexual identity, coping with diagnoses, academic struggles, career challenges, body dissatisfaction, low-confidence, low-self esteem, depression, anxiety, OCD, personality disorders and bipolar. I guide my clients through the change they want to accomplish thus helping them cope better in the face of future challenges.

I’m Esther (she/her). I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor and Canadian Certified Counsellor based in Vancouver, BC. Prior to becoming a counsellor, I was a tax and estates lawyer at one of Canada’s leading law firms. I left the practice of law to pursue my passion of helping and being with others through life’s challenges. I am a Level I AEDP therapist and work mainly with this modality.

Do you want to feel more confident? Are you feeling anxious about the future? Overwhelmed with your career and need direction? If you experienced a loss that has affected your confidence, you can soon regain a sense of calm and reassurance. I am both a Career and Life Counsellor, and I help people develop confidence and find rewarding careers. You no longer need to feel stuck or play small. True confidence can only be found within. Let me show you how.

Hi there! I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor and Canadian Certified Counsellor providing mental health and career counselling services to all adults aged 18+. Whether you are struggling with issues related to depression, anxiety, relationships, culture, or academics/ career , or just need support in processing your thoughts and emotions, I am here to provide you with a non-judgmental and compassionate space so you can gain the clarity and confidence you need to heal and thrive.

Are you a lawyer who excels at solving other people's problems but don't know how to begin to solve your own? I know how overwhelming it can be to juggle a legal practice and life. I am a lawyer turned counsellor. I am a mother of two and married to a litigator. I have helped many lawyers and other members of the legal community, and their families, work through mental health challenges. I can help you too.

Dr. Wiens assists professionals to manage the demands of their career and personal life so that they can perform at their best. This includes dealing with stressful situations, career planning and advancement, relationship challenges as well as various other mental health difficulties with motivation, focus, depression, anxiety, or anger.

We all have an inner voice. Sometimes, that inner voice is self-critical, and brings with it many negative thoughts and feelings. We can feel stuck at a cross-roads, split between multiple paths. Other times, we might feel overwhelmed, burned out, and feel directionless, but with a desire to change something in our lives. At times, we can rely on family & friends for support and guidance, but some problems are so unique and specific - relationships, career guidance , managing our mental health, that it can help to talk about them with a trusted professional.

Perhaps you’re here because you have a deep longing to know who you are and what you want from life… but something is holding you back. Or you may be having difficulty processing something challenging, such as an unexpected medical diagnosis, relationship issues, or a sudden loss. If you are feeling paralyzed by fear, anxiety or a sense of stuckness when you think of the decisions and changes you want or need to make, know that we ALL experience similar feelings at different points in our lives. I certainly have and I feel privileged to support you on your unique journey.

I have had hundreds of conversations with people in the corporate world and know the pressures and demands working professionals face. I have assisted many, many people with career decisions, workplace stress and the resulting negative impact on their personal lives. Together, we would explore questions such as: Where is my best fit? What does my career mean to me? How do I adapt to the organizational nuances?

As a new clinician, you may be feeling overwhelmed and frustrated with finding qualified Canadian Clinical Supervisors who can not only help you obtain your supervision hours but also provide meaningful support towards your professional growth within a Canadian context. The problem is, too many new clinicians like you are reaching dead ends and road blocks towards locating and accessing a Supervisor…this is a devastating and pain-staking experience! This is a fundamental and necessary component to your professional development, and you don’t have time to waste. So it is vital you make the right match with a clinical supervisor

Counselling is an opportunity for you to reconnect with what works for you. I will work collaboratively with you to help you recognize and build on your own strengths, skills, and competencies - empowering you to be confident and independent. One of my aims is to create an environment where you feel empowered, confident and independent. It is my goal that you leave each session feeling like you have mastery over your own life. Problems have an infinite number of solutions, and I will work with you to help you to develop strategies and solutions that fit for you.

Offering individual Career Counselling Services including:  Career Planning; Educational Planning; Job Search Support; Resumes; Interview Skills and much more!  Do you simply want to change your job as soon as possible?  Are you mid career or mid school and you want to find out what you 'really' want to do in your work and career life?  Are you looking for your next great gig or a fantastic new life plan?  Or are you feeling just plain lost and you aren't sure where to begin?

I’m Danielle, Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) in good standing with the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors (BCACC). I hold a Master’s Degree in Counselling from Simon Fraser University (SFU), as well as a Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy (OT) from University of British Columbia (UBC). A little about me – I grew up in Vancouver and I love our city. I live downtown with my husband and two cats (Samuel L Catson & The Jetpack) and my passions are food, films, and yoga. I began my career in healthcare as an Occupational Therapist (OT), and I’ve helped people with a broad range of mental and physical health concerns.

I enjoy working with all kind of people in Counselling and Coaching to reach a better self and balance in the busy world we all live in, each of us has a way to balance out and my job is to help you seek a healthy new you to have the skills and coping ways to deal with every day life and stresses in work, life, and personal self.

Accepting new clients! Using a trauma-informed and multicultural perspective, I work with clients who face challenges arising from stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, career and life transitions. I centre my therapeutic orientation around my clients’ intersectional identities, specific contexts and goals. I primarily use evidence-based cognitive behavioural therapeutic (CBT) approaches. However, I don't believe one size fits all and so draw upon other models to form an effective integrated approach.

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, and/or telephone or Zoom video counselling. Outdoors, I offer "Walk & Talk Counselling" and "Mindful Forest Therapy".

My clients see me as warm, respectful, and genuine. I am passionate about helping people make positive changes in their lives. I believe my clients are the experts in their lives, and am like a "personal trainer" for building strength to address the feelings, thoughts and behaviours that may be getting in the way of their positive growth. My professional training and experience has helped clients address issues related to depression/anxiety, stress, relationship/family/couples counselling, existential angst, sudden life changes, work/school difficulties, grief /loss and vocational/ career exploration. I hope to help you soon too!

I am known for my warmth, approachability, and dedication. I aim to provide my clients with the space they need to make sense of their experiences and clarify what is important to them. I support my clients in using these insights to navigate their lives and make meaningful changes.