Crime Victim (CVAP / VQRP / IVAC) Therapists in Vancouver, BC
Person centred counselling with a caring and competent counsellor who is passionate about helping others. With a Master of Counselling degree and years of experience working with those in need, Premila is dedicated to empathizing, listening carefully and providing non-judgemental assistance to all of her clients.
Person centred counselling with a caring and competent counsellor who is passionate about helping others. With a Master of Counselling degree and years of experience working with those in need, Premila is dedicated to empathizing, listening carefully and providing non-judgemental assistance to all of her clients.
We seek alignment, clarity, and real change. Maybe you feel stuck, disconnected, or like something inside just isn’t matching the life you’re trying to live. On the outside things may look fine, but internally there’s a sense of friction, confusion, or misalignment with who you really are.
My approach is grounded in Identity & Congruency, and focuses on helping you reconnect with a more authentic, integrated sense of self.
We seek alignment, clarity, and real change. Maybe you feel stuck, disconnected, or like something inside just isn’t matching the life you’re trying to live. On the outside things may look fine, but internally there’s a sense of friction, confusion, or misalignment with who you really are.
My approach is grounded in Identity & Congruency, and focuses on helping you reconnect with a more authentic, integrated sense of self.
Life isn't always easy. Sometimes you feel at the mercy of painful emotions and ruminative thinking. You sense that you're meant to feel more ease and contentment in your life. Relationships are important to you; you crave feeling understood and accepted for who you are, but conflict and miscommunication can leave you feeling alone and distressed.
Life isn't always easy. Sometimes you feel at the mercy of painful emotions and ruminative thinking. You sense that you're meant to feel more ease and contentment in your life. Relationships are important to you; you crave feeling understood and accepted for who you are, but conflict and miscommunication can leave you feeling alone and distressed.
I support adult women who feel stuck in painful emotional patterns - whether that shows up as anxiety, self-doubt, relationship struggles, people-pleasing, perfectionism, or a sense of losing themselves in the needs of others. Many of my clients are navigating the impact of childhood experiences, unresolved attachment wounds, or long-standing behaviours that keep repeating in ways that no longer serve them.
If you're wanting to understand yourself more deeply, build healthier boundaries, reconnect to your worth, heal old emotional patterns, or show up in relationships with more confidence and clarity, I can help get you there.
I support adult women who feel stuck in painful emotional patterns - whether that shows up as anxiety, self-doubt, relationship struggles, people-pleasing, perfectionism, or a sense of losing themselves in the needs of others. Many of my clients are navigating the impact of childhood experiences, unresolved attachment wounds, or long-standing behaviours that keep repeating in ways that no longer serve them.
If you're wanting to understand yourself more deeply, build healthier boundaries, reconnect to your worth, heal old emotional patterns, or show up in relationships with more confidence and clarity, I can help get you there.
Many of the people I work with carry stories of migration, loss, and starting over. As an Arab woman who moved to Canada during my younger adult years, I understand what it means to rebuild life in a new place while holding on to language, culture, and dignity. I work especially well with clients who feel overwhelmed, unseen, or emotionally burdened, and who need a space where their experiences are understood without explanation.
Many of the people I work with carry stories of migration, loss, and starting over. As an Arab woman who moved to Canada during my younger adult years, I understand what it means to rebuild life in a new place while holding on to language, culture, and dignity. I work especially well with clients who feel overwhelmed, unseen, or emotionally burdened, and who need a space where their experiences are understood without explanation.
My ideal client is an adult ready to heal their trauma ,anxiety, depression, low self esteem and relationship issues. I am here to walk alongside you, offering guidance and support as you embark on your healing journey. Life’s challenges can often feel overwhelming, but within each challenge also lies the potential for growth and change. Through our work, you will have the opportunity to work through your childhood and current traumas, build better relationships, develop self confidence and self compassion and break toxic patterns.
My ideal client is an adult ready to heal their trauma ,anxiety, depression, low self esteem and relationship issues. I am here to walk alongside you, offering guidance and support as you embark on your healing journey. Life’s challenges can often feel overwhelming, but within each challenge also lies the potential for growth and change. Through our work, you will have the opportunity to work through your childhood and current traumas, build better relationships, develop self confidence and self compassion and break toxic patterns.
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.
You deserve support, even if you’re used to managing things on your own. If anxiety, depression, trauma, or exhaustion are taking over your days I’m here to help, you don’t have to figure it all out by yourself. I work with adults who feel overwhelmed, burnt out, and ready for something to shift. I’m here to listen but most importantly I will work with you to build tangible skills for coping. I specialize in therapeutic work related to trauma, sleep difficulties (e.g., insomnia, nightmares), and anxiety (e.g., chronic worry, panic attacks, stress). I’ll meet you with warmth, compassion, and evidence-based tools to support.
You deserve support, even if you’re used to managing things on your own. If anxiety, depression, trauma, or exhaustion are taking over your days I’m here to help, you don’t have to figure it all out by yourself. I work with adults who feel overwhelmed, burnt out, and ready for something to shift. I’m here to listen but most importantly I will work with you to build tangible skills for coping. I specialize in therapeutic work related to trauma, sleep difficulties (e.g., insomnia, nightmares), and anxiety (e.g., chronic worry, panic attacks, stress). I’ll meet you with warmth, compassion, and evidence-based tools to support.
When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves. — Viktor Frankl. In my practice, I offer a supportive space where you can confront life’s fundamental questions—identity, freedom, responsibility, and the quest for meaning. These questions resonate deeply with our shared human experience, inviting us to explore not just who we are, but why we are. Our sessions will foster deep, reflective dialogue, helping you uncover your unique values, beliefs, and aspirations.
When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves. — Viktor Frankl. In my practice, I offer a supportive space where you can confront life’s fundamental questions—identity, freedom, responsibility, and the quest for meaning. These questions resonate deeply with our shared human experience, inviting us to explore not just who we are, but why we are. Our sessions will foster deep, reflective dialogue, helping you uncover your unique values, beliefs, and aspirations.
Many people might come to counselling feeling overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, stuck in patterns that seem impossible to break, or unsure of how to cope with stressors and life transitions that come up. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, burnout, relationship stress, self-esteem, setting boundaries, or going through traumatic cycles, I am here to support you in therapy so that you can work towards better coping mechanisms and meaningful change in your life. I support a diverse range of clients including LGBTQ+ populations and multicultural groups.
Many people might come to counselling feeling overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, stuck in patterns that seem impossible to break, or unsure of how to cope with stressors and life transitions that come up. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, burnout, relationship stress, self-esteem, setting boundaries, or going through traumatic cycles, I am here to support you in therapy so that you can work towards better coping mechanisms and meaningful change in your life. I support a diverse range of clients including LGBTQ+ populations and multicultural groups.
There is nothing more challenging than facing adversity alone and experiencing the profound loneliness it brings. As human beings, we repeatedly endure moments of brokenness and rebirth—yearning for a chance to breathe amid our pursuit of perfection and longing for a sense of home while striving for independence. Do you often find yourself searching for answers, struggling to escape the feeling that “the world wouldn’t care if I weren’t here”? Are you looking for a fellow traveller to walk alongside you as you confront life’s inevitable suffering?
There is nothing more challenging than facing adversity alone and experiencing the profound loneliness it brings. As human beings, we repeatedly endure moments of brokenness and rebirth—yearning for a chance to breathe amid our pursuit of perfection and longing for a sense of home while striving for independence. Do you often find yourself searching for answers, struggling to escape the feeling that “the world wouldn’t care if I weren’t here”? Are you looking for a fellow traveller to walk alongside you as you confront life’s inevitable suffering?
Have you ever felt that you appear to be doing well on the outside while quietly struggling within? Anxiety that is hard to explain, repeated hurt in relationships, or a lingering sense of exhaustion can leave you feeling lost or disconnected. Therapy offers a calm, non-judgmental space to gently explore your inner experiences. It is not only about solving problems, but about reconnecting with yourself, understanding emotional patterns, and moving toward a more grounded and meaningful way of living.
Have you ever felt that you appear to be doing well on the outside while quietly struggling within? Anxiety that is hard to explain, repeated hurt in relationships, or a lingering sense of exhaustion can leave you feeling lost or disconnected. Therapy offers a calm, non-judgmental space to gently explore your inner experiences. It is not only about solving problems, but about reconnecting with yourself, understanding emotional patterns, and moving toward a more grounded and meaningful way of living.
My ideal client is eager to engage in therapy with curiosity, openness, and vulnerability. I thrive when working with queer clients and those navigating reproductive journeys, especially the complex parts—loss, identity, expectations, and more. Whether you're unsure about parenthood, healing from a traumatic birth, healing from a TFMR, or a queer or nonbinary person seeking support, I’m here to help. If this is your first time in therapy—welcome! It’s an honour to support you as you explore your experiences and move through the world.
My ideal client is eager to engage in therapy with curiosity, openness, and vulnerability. I thrive when working with queer clients and those navigating reproductive journeys, especially the complex parts—loss, identity, expectations, and more. Whether you're unsure about parenthood, healing from a traumatic birth, healing from a TFMR, or a queer or nonbinary person seeking support, I’m here to help. If this is your first time in therapy—welcome! It’s an honour to support you as you explore your experiences and move through the world.
Are you dealing with feelings of anxiety or depression? Are you grappling with issues related to ADHD, such as trouble focusing on tasks or procrastination? Are you contending with unresolved issues from your past that continue to weigh heavily on you? Are you seeking to heal from past traumas and experiences?Are you currently facing challenges in your relationship with your partner or loved ones? Do you find it difficult to communicate effectively, leading to frequent misunderstandings in your romantic relationship? Are you encountering obstacles in your parenting style and feel that you and your partner are not in same page?
Are you dealing with feelings of anxiety or depression? Are you grappling with issues related to ADHD, such as trouble focusing on tasks or procrastination? Are you contending with unresolved issues from your past that continue to weigh heavily on you? Are you seeking to heal from past traumas and experiences?Are you currently facing challenges in your relationship with your partner or loved ones? Do you find it difficult to communicate effectively, leading to frequent misunderstandings in your romantic relationship? Are you encountering obstacles in your parenting style and feel that you and your partner are not in same page?
Sometimes relationships are not simply experiencing conflict; they are carrying injuries. Trust may have been broken. Old wounds may surface in moments of disagreement. Conversations become repetitive, distance grows, and despite genuine efforts, the same painful patterns continue to emerge. Many of the individuals and couples I work with are struggling with the aftermath of betrayal, attachment injuries, emotional disconnection, unresolved resentment, or the question of whether repair is still possible. Together, we work toward greater understanding, emotional safety, accountability, and meaningful repair.
Sometimes relationships are not simply experiencing conflict; they are carrying injuries. Trust may have been broken. Old wounds may surface in moments of disagreement. Conversations become repetitive, distance grows, and despite genuine efforts, the same painful patterns continue to emerge. Many of the individuals and couples I work with are struggling with the aftermath of betrayal, attachment injuries, emotional disconnection, unresolved resentment, or the question of whether repair is still possible. Together, we work toward greater understanding, emotional safety, accountability, and meaningful repair.
I work with adults and youth (16 and up) around trauma, sexuality, identity, and relationships. I provide queer and trans affirming individual and relationship counselling services for folks in various relationship structures, including hormone readiness assessments. I specialize in sexualized violence and also work more expansively looking at reclamation of self and identity after trauma of displacement and/or collective and intergenerational trauma, as well as institutional trauma. I believe that healing is expansive and I strive to honour and integrate into our work whatever ways of healing you have already been using.
I work with adults and youth (16 and up) around trauma, sexuality, identity, and relationships. I provide queer and trans affirming individual and relationship counselling services for folks in various relationship structures, including hormone readiness assessments. I specialize in sexualized violence and also work more expansively looking at reclamation of self and identity after trauma of displacement and/or collective and intergenerational trauma, as well as institutional trauma. I believe that healing is expansive and I strive to honour and integrate into our work whatever ways of healing you have already been using.
Are you feeling anxious and unable to pinpoint the cause? In my work with clients, my goal is to assist them in effectively managing their emotions. With over 15 years of experience, I specialize in working with individuals, couples, families, children, and adolescents. My expertise encompasses a range of areas including depression, anxiety, anger issues, stress management, trauma, grief and loss, marriage issues, divorce recovery, infidelity, trust issues, self-esteem, self-confidence, and eating disorders."
Are you feeling anxious and unable to pinpoint the cause? In my work with clients, my goal is to assist them in effectively managing their emotions. With over 15 years of experience, I specialize in working with individuals, couples, families, children, and adolescents. My expertise encompasses a range of areas including depression, anxiety, anger issues, stress management, trauma, grief and loss, marriage issues, divorce recovery, infidelity, trust issues, self-esteem, self-confidence, and eating disorders."
With an understanding that each client comes with their own unique stories and experiences, I believe in using an integrative approach to counselling, meaning I will adapt my set of clinical skills to match my clients specific needs and preferences. I have worked with diverse client presenting concerns, including acute, chronic, and complex trauma, depression and anxiety, dissociation, substance use, ADHD, concussions, relationship issues, life transitions and more. I also have extensive clinical experience with mood disorders, and I offer support through relationship sessions.
With an understanding that each client comes with their own unique stories and experiences, I believe in using an integrative approach to counselling, meaning I will adapt my set of clinical skills to match my clients specific needs and preferences. I have worked with diverse client presenting concerns, including acute, chronic, and complex trauma, depression and anxiety, dissociation, substance use, ADHD, concussions, relationship issues, life transitions and more. I also have extensive clinical experience with mood disorders, and I offer support through relationship sessions.
Justice believes in the power of compassionate and collaborative intervention to support individuals in taking control of their mental health. She works from an anti-oppressive, trauma-informed framework and understands that mental health is constantly evolving. Justice is committed to meeting you where you are and supporting you in achieving your personal goals.
Believing that counselling should be accessible to everyone, Justice offers a sliding scale and is happy to discuss reduced rates to ensure therapy remains financially attainable.
Justice believes in the power of compassionate and collaborative intervention to support individuals in taking control of their mental health. She works from an anti-oppressive, trauma-informed framework and understands that mental health is constantly evolving. Justice is committed to meeting you where you are and supporting you in achieving your personal goals.
Believing that counselling should be accessible to everyone, Justice offers a sliding scale and is happy to discuss reduced rates to ensure therapy remains financially attainable.
There was a time when I felt like I was moving through life slightly underwater, disconnected from myself and weighed down by something I couldn’t name. Over time, I realized my pain wasn’t only personal, but also shaped by the systems around me. We live in a world that often rewards disconnection, numbing, quick fixes, and performance over presence. As bell hooks says, “Rarely, if ever, are any of us healed in isolation. Healing is an act of communion.”
I'm here to walk alongside you in your unfolding: to help you remember love, worthiness, and belonging, and to access play and creativity again.
There was a time when I felt like I was moving through life slightly underwater, disconnected from myself and weighed down by something I couldn’t name. Over time, I realized my pain wasn’t only personal, but also shaped by the systems around me. We live in a world that often rewards disconnection, numbing, quick fixes, and performance over presence. As bell hooks says, “Rarely, if ever, are any of us healed in isolation. Healing is an act of communion.”
I'm here to walk alongside you in your unfolding: to help you remember love, worthiness, and belonging, and to access play and creativity again.
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