Couples Counselling Therapists in Vancouver, BC
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Terry Estrin
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
I am a Registered Psychologist in private practice with offices in Richmond and Vancouver, offering psychotherapy and counseling for individuals (age 17 and up),
relationship
therapy for
couples
and familes, and psychological assessment. Areas of practice include depression, anxiety, trauma, marital/
relationship
difficulties, grief/loss, and stress.
I work with a highly diverse clientele; individuals and
couples
, persons in specialized occupations (e.g., police, physicians), and corporate clients. To learn more about some of the reasons people come to see me, how therapy can help you, and to read articles on self-help topics, visit: www.terryestrin.com.
Devin Chen
Counsellor, MCP, RCC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Finding a counsellor is just like looking for a significant other, the
relationship
needs to feel right for you to be best version of yourself.
I go by he/him/his and I work with folks who are in the marginalized group(s) (gay/bi/queer, person of colour... etc.) who experienced discrimination and/or sexual and physical assault who wants to have more options to respond and understand themselves. Folks who feel that they oftentimes react out of proportion to the situation and experienced challenges to trust and build favourable relationships with others. Folks who want to gain some perspectives on their own strengths and resilience. My client demographic so far has only been with men or masculine identifying individuals.
Not accepting new clients
Shannon Batten
Psychologist, PhD, RPsych
Verified
Verified
Seeking help can be scary, and requires vulnerability and courage. Congratulations on taking the first steps towards healing and growth! I am a Registered Psychologist through the College of Psychologists of BC and I provide online individual counselling for adults. I specialize in trauma, postpartum challenges, depression, anxiety,
relationship
challenges, and low self-esteem. I consider a strong, collaborative
relationship
to be the most important catalyst of positive change and therapeutic success. I aim to help you cultivate your inner strengths and resources, and move towards the life you want.
Lauren Howard
Counsellor, MA, MC, CCC
Verified
Verified
I work with individuals and
couples
who struggle with relationships, current or historical trauma, anxiety, depression, PTSD and mood disorders.
I believe that you should do you. I also think that you should do the least anxious, least depressed, least traumatized and least isolated version of you that you can do. Reaching out for counselling can be really nerve-racking. It is also hard to admit that there is something in your life that might not be working quite right. My hopes are that you can make the changes that you want to make, and I'm hoping that I can support you to do it.
Bita Ramezannia
Counsellor, MA, RCC
Verified
Verified
I have helped clients with anxiety, depression, anger, trauma and
relationship
issues for years. I believe that healing from emotional pain is possible and my passion is to create a safe space in which my clients can reconnect with their inner strengths and slowly regain their confidence and peace. Counselling is a journey which can help you get in touch with your emotions, beliefs, and dreams to build a life that is meaningful. I am excited to be part of this journey with you.
Zoe Ramezani
Counsellor, PhD, RCC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Zoe Ramezani is a clinical counselor, in Vancouver, British Columbia. Since 2011, her most career time has been spent working with
couples
, individuals and especially to its most vulnerable members of multicultural community struggling with PTSD, anxiety, aggression, and
relationship
challenges, through group therapy based on Nonviolent communication method and Cognitive therapy. Zoe helps clients with a wide variety of mental health concerns including depression, anxiety, bipolar, grief, PTSD, life transitions, and other mood concerns.
Minoo Asadi
Counsellor, PhD, RCC
Verified
Verified
Are you feeling anxious and cannot figure out why ? when working with my clients my goal is to help them and manage their feeling more effectively , i have over 10 years experience working with individual ,
couples
, families , children and adolescents .Some areas of my expertise include Depression , anxiety , anger issue ,stress management,trauma, Grief and loss , marriage issue , divorce recovery , infidelity ,trust issues , self esteem , self confidence and eating disorder
Waitlist for new clients
Cherry Qi
Counsellor, MCP, MA, RCC
Verified
Verified
To make unconscious conscious, I approach my counselling work from a holistic and relational perspective that will see your issues in wholeness, navigating your challenges through therapeutic
relationship
, and helping you understand your unconscious patterns.
Hi, welcome! I have been practicing counselling for seven years working with clients with a variety of issues including anxiety, depression, trauma, relationships, self-esteem and personal growth. My Asian cultural background as well as my personal experience as an immigrant to Canada also afford me an insight into immigrant and second-generation ways of being as well as their mental health concerns.
Joy Sereda Psychotherapy - Counselling Clinic
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, RCC, RSW, RP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Our counselling clinic offers low-fee counselling and psychotherapy, because we believe mental health care should be accessible to as many people as possible. We offer a low cost Counselling Clinic with our final year Graduate Interns; and all of our Psychotherapists offer sliding scale. We will work with you to address difficulties such as anxiety, depression, stress, trauma,
relationship
problems, family conflict, maternal mental health, neurodivergence, parenting struggles, work-related issues or those memories from the past that keep getting in your way.
David Holmes
Counsellor, MA, RCC, CCC
Verified
Verified
Couples Counselling
, Anxiety, Depression, and more.
Feeling stuck? My approach is to build on your strengths, moving you from where you are to where you want to be. I endeavour to enhance the therapeutic
relationship
by creating a caring and nurturing space for you to express feelings, emotions, behaviours, and relationships. My compassionate nature brings to the counselling
relationship
the sense of safety, support, and encouragement you need. When facing difficult life tasks, I provide the encouragement to explore new ways to approach your concerns, help shift perspectives and create fresh insights.
Janet Norris
MEd, CCC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Are you feeling stressed or overwhelmed by life transitions, losses, crises or
relationship
challenges? Finding that anxiety is becoming unmanageable in your life? Perhaps trying to find meaningful life goals and make changes?In my counselling work I am passionate about connecting and working with people using a "person- centred" approach, which involves listening and focusing on understanding and respecting the perspective and experience of my clients. I will use a collaborative approach to work with you to gain clarity, understanding and solutions that will support positive growth and change in your life.
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Dr. Thomas Wiens
Psychologist, PhD, RPsych, MA, BA Hons
Verified
Verified
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.
Nilou Esmaeilpour
Counsellor, MSc, RCC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
It is our intention as counsellors to create safety by focusing on the therapeutic
relationship
, being empathetic, non-judgemental and inclusive.
We are a team of Clinical Counsellors specialized in treating stress and trauma-related symptoms. Have you experienced a traumatic event in the past that you are still struggling with today? Have you felt stuck, discouraged or overwhelmed? Are you struggling with distressing negative thoughts and unhealthy behaviours? We can help you heal the root of your issues.
Alyssa A. Morgan
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified
Verified
I am best suited to supporting you with
relationship
challenges, self-esteem and body image issues, mood disorders such as depression and anxiety, compulsive thoughts and behaviours, and life transitions such as career changes or
relationship
loss.
Do you feel like you are having trouble moving past a specific event or feel like you are engaging in destructive thinking patterns or behaviours? Therapy is a safe and confidential place where you can share your innermost thoughts and feelings without fear of being judged. My practice aims to highlight your strengths while finding solutions for unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours, helping you to move forward and thrive in the areas of your life which are most important to you.
Waitlist for new clients
Kelly Ann Counselling
Registered Social Worker, RSW
Verified
Verified
When I'm not in the therapists chair, I can often be found enjoying the outdoors with my energetic toddler and
partner
, walking the Vancouver seawall or hiking in the nearby mountains.
I support female identifying individuals to recognise and change troubling emotions, thoughts and behaviour. My experience is with ages 12- 25, in navigating a range of issues, such as anger, anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationships, identity, loss and trauma. My approach is evidence-based, trauma-informed and collaborative, through an attachment theory lens. In addition to an empathic therapeutic connection, I offer practical tools and strategies to help manage setbacks. Hearing the unique stories of each person I get to know as a therapist is an honour and a privilege. I feel fortunate to be able to do what I love.
Melanie Adamsons
Counsellor, RCC
Verified
Verified
I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor with the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors (BCACC). I hold a bachelor’s degree from the University of Toronto and a master’s degree from the University of Northern British Columbia and am passionate about providing person-centered and trauma-informed care to client's with diverse mental health needs. I have experience providing compassionate care and support to those who are struggling with mood and anxiety disorders, emotional dysregulation, and
relationship
issues. I have a special interest in working with those who engage in self-harm behaviours.
Antonio Guzman
Counsellor, MACP, RCC, EMDR-CT, CAC
Verified
Verified
I have twenty seven years experience providing psychotherapy for individuals,
couples
and groups affected by trauma/PTSD, anxiety, depression, other mood disorders, addictions,
relationship
difficulties, and personality style issues. I use a multimodal approach according to clients' needs, goals and preferences. The therapeutic modalities I practice include EMDR, Somatic Experiencing, Therapeutic Enactment, expressive Arts, Narrative Therapy, Adlerian Psychology, CBT and DBT, Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focused Therapy, Person Centered Therapy, Gottman Method
Couples
Therapy and Energy Psychology.
Hearts Matter Counselling Leanne Clarkson
Counsellor, RPC, MPCC
Verified
Verified
Listed as one of Vancouver’s top 3 marriage counsellors in Vancouver in 2019 by 3 Best Rated, Leanne’s specialty IS
couples counselling
. Are you in a
relationship
but feel alone, sad, hurt, resentful? Are you arguing about the same issues over & over with no change? Do you have unresolved hurt? Leanne can help. Her clients are individuals and
couples
struggling to find connection & happiness in their relationships. As a certified
couples
therapist, Leanne has the skills, experience & ability to handle the most challenging of circumstances. Leanne offers a free 15 minute consultation to see if she is a fit for you.
Sara Joy David
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
I am able to connect compassionately with people from a wide variety of cultures, religious backgrounds, and occupations. My clients report feeling safe to share their thoughts, experiences, however traumatic, and to express and transform intense emotions. I assist people to be their own authority by observing the conditioning that led to emotional suffering,
relationship
difficulties, self doubt and other challenges.
Couples
become allies in healing, personal growth, parenting lovingly, and advancing their careers and/or creative expression. Optimal health coaching, physical and emotional is a current passion. My clients want joy.
Sheri Johnson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, RSW
Verified
Verified
It's hard to live your best life when struggling with anxious and ruminating thoughts. Or feeling disconnected from your
partner
. Or reliving old trauma that's been following you around. Are you struggling with ADHD, PTSD, depression, or an unwanted habit? Feeling lost and stressed in your career, or overwhelmed with responsibilities? Needing support as you navigate LGBTQ+ challenges? You are looking for therapy that works, right?
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Couples Counselling
Does couples counseling work?
Research shows that couples counseling is effective; it can reduce relationship distress and improve emotional awareness, communication, empathy, intimacy, and overall relationship satisfaction. For example, emotionally focused therapy was found to be effective for about 75 percent of couples, and those benefits lasted at least two years.
When should a couple seek counseling?
Couples can benefit from counseling if they consistently struggle in their relationship. They may have lost the ability to communicate effectively, become entrenched in harmful patterns, begun to fight more than usual, broken the other’s trust, suffered from a mental or physical illness, or faced any number of other challenges. Many therapists offer free consultations, so if a couple isn’t sure whether therapy is necessary, asking directly can provide clarity.
How can I get my partner to go to couples therapy?
The decision to seek couples therapy is often driven by one partner, who then convinces the other to participate. When discussing the idea, the initiator should be direct and assertive. They can state the problems they see and explain how the relationship would benefit from therapy. In more serious cases, they can also explain how their relationship may suffer without making any changes or seeking professional help.
How does a couple prepare for couples counseling?
The anticipation of beginning couples counseling can be difficult—sometimes more difficult than the first session itself. Taking a few moments to reflect can allay those concerns: What are the current challenges? When and how did they begin? What do they want the relationship to look like in the future? Reflecting on these questions can help individuals or couples articulate their goals. Of course, the therapist will also ask questions and guide couples through the process.