Crime Victim (CVAP / VQRP / IVAC) Therapists in Vancouver, BC
Many of the men, women, couples and families I work with feel stuck. They are caught in patterns of anger, anxiety, isolation, miscommunication or numbness that damage their relationships and hold them back. They often carry the weight of past experiences (trauma), family patterns, or beliefs that make it hard to genuinely connect with others, or feel safe, seen, and validated. My approach is not just about talking; it's about noticing, it's about action and reconnection. The goal isn't just to understand your past, but to build a practical toolkit so you can create a future with a deeper connection and a clear sense of purpose.
Many of the men, women, couples and families I work with feel stuck. They are caught in patterns of anger, anxiety, isolation, miscommunication or numbness that damage their relationships and hold them back. They often carry the weight of past experiences (trauma), family patterns, or beliefs that make it hard to genuinely connect with others, or feel safe, seen, and validated. My approach is not just about talking; it's about noticing, it's about action and reconnection. The goal isn't just to understand your past, but to build a practical toolkit so you can create a future with a deeper connection and a clear sense of purpose.
You might feel trapped in recurring patterns that are difficult to break, even with your efforts to progress. Feelings of stress, anxiety, relationship issues, or past experiences can leave you overwhelmed, frustrated, or uncertain about how to act differently. We will work together to understand the underlying causes of these patterns and create practical strategies to respond with more clarity and confidence.
You might feel trapped in recurring patterns that are difficult to break, even with your efforts to progress. Feelings of stress, anxiety, relationship issues, or past experiences can leave you overwhelmed, frustrated, or uncertain about how to act differently. We will work together to understand the underlying causes of these patterns and create practical strategies to respond with more clarity and confidence.
You are someone who handles things. You always have. But lately, handling things has started to feel like surviving them and you are tired of surviving.
The stress has become structural. The anxiety lives in your body now, not just your mind. You push through because stopping feels impossible. You push through because everything you have built depends on you continuing to function. You are not broken. You are a high-performing person carrying more than high performance was designed to hold.
I am Iffy Nwankwo, Registered Counselor (CCC) and founder of Hartwell Counselling Therapy Group-offering virtual therapy in BC.
You are someone who handles things. You always have. But lately, handling things has started to feel like surviving them and you are tired of surviving.
The stress has become structural. The anxiety lives in your body now, not just your mind. You push through because stopping feels impossible. You push through because everything you have built depends on you continuing to function. You are not broken. You are a high-performing person carrying more than high performance was designed to hold.
I am Iffy Nwankwo, Registered Counselor (CCC) and founder of Hartwell Counselling Therapy Group-offering virtual therapy in BC.
I believe every person has the right to live a full life regardless of their story and path. That safety, healing, and courage are possible. My work is grounded in the belief that you are resilient and deserving of support as you find a path forward that feels right for you.
I believe every person has the right to live a full life regardless of their story and path. That safety, healing, and courage are possible. My work is grounded in the belief that you are resilient and deserving of support as you find a path forward that feels right for you.
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."
I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor and approved clinical supervisor with 40 years of experience as a social worker and clinical counsellor serving clients from diverse backgrounds. I am an approved service provider for the Crime Victim Assistance Program (CVAP) and ICBC clients.
For over 30 years, I have worked with immigrants, refugees, and international students, guiding them through the challenges of settling in Canada and supporting their mental well-being.
I worked at The Canadian Red Cross and managed a team of volunteers that provided emotional support to parents and caregivers dealing with critically ill children.
I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor and approved clinical supervisor with 40 years of experience as a social worker and clinical counsellor serving clients from diverse backgrounds. I am an approved service provider for the Crime Victim Assistance Program (CVAP) and ICBC clients.
For over 30 years, I have worked with immigrants, refugees, and international students, guiding them through the challenges of settling in Canada and supporting their mental well-being.
I worked at The Canadian Red Cross and managed a team of volunteers that provided emotional support to parents and caregivers dealing with critically ill children.
You’re a deep-feeling, thoughtful person trying to make sense of yourself, your relationships, and the world, but it’s felt overwhelming lately. Maybe you’ve just been diagnosed, are exploring a new relationship style, or are navigating a mismatch in how your brain works compared to someone you love. You’re looking for a space to be understood without needing to explain every part of yourself, and support that feels grounding, curious, and authentic.
You’re a deep-feeling, thoughtful person trying to make sense of yourself, your relationships, and the world, but it’s felt overwhelming lately. Maybe you’ve just been diagnosed, are exploring a new relationship style, or are navigating a mismatch in how your brain works compared to someone you love. You’re looking for a space to be understood without needing to explain every part of yourself, and support that feels grounding, curious, and authentic.
I support people navigating a wide range of experiences related to sense of self, attachment and lifespan development, relational patterns, emotional awareness, trauma recovery, and personal growth. My practice attends to experiences across the full lifespan and relational field, including our perinatal period and early development, family of origin and relationship dynamics, significant life transitions, and questions of worldview, moral philosophy, and purpose.
I support people navigating a wide range of experiences related to sense of self, attachment and lifespan development, relational patterns, emotional awareness, trauma recovery, and personal growth. My practice attends to experiences across the full lifespan and relational field, including our perinatal period and early development, family of origin and relationship dynamics, significant life transitions, and questions of worldview, moral philosophy, and purpose.
Do you feel hooked by painful thoughts, emotions, and behaviours that pull you away from the person you want to be? Work with me to explore how to live life with meaning, to move on from the past and build skills to cope with today.
Do you feel hooked by painful thoughts, emotions, and behaviours that pull you away from the person you want to be? Work with me to explore how to live life with meaning, to move on from the past and build skills to cope with today.
I offer a collaborative, compassionate counselling space where clients can explore their experiences without pressure. My approach is relational, trauma-informed, and values-based. Together we get curious about patterns, build useful tools, honour your strengths, and support meaningful change that feels authentic and sustainable.
I offer a collaborative, compassionate counselling space where clients can explore their experiences without pressure. My approach is relational, trauma-informed, and values-based. Together we get curious about patterns, build useful tools, honour your strengths, and support meaningful change that feels authentic and sustainable.
You've probably by now read through dozens of therapist bios, trying to imagine: is this the person I can open up to about things in my life I haven't told anyone else? In therapy, a good connection is everything!
We have a skilled team of therapists who also happen to be pretty great humans. Our 90% return visit rate means that our clients receive quality therapy.
Whether you are struggling with a current situation causing you stress and pain, or wanting to process more chronic emotional and interpersonal patterns, we can get to work so that you can live life with more ease, emotional balance, and satisfying relationships.
You've probably by now read through dozens of therapist bios, trying to imagine: is this the person I can open up to about things in my life I haven't told anyone else? In therapy, a good connection is everything!
We have a skilled team of therapists who also happen to be pretty great humans. Our 90% return visit rate means that our clients receive quality therapy.
Whether you are struggling with a current situation causing you stress and pain, or wanting to process more chronic emotional and interpersonal patterns, we can get to work so that you can live life with more ease, emotional balance, and satisfying relationships.
We are spiritual beings experiencing life in human form, but the challenges of our human condition can often overwhelm us. Spirituality involves reconnecting with our true nature as spiritual beings and pure awareness. Psychotherapy, on the other hand, helps us heal and release the burdens we carry throughout life, while also fully embracing our human nature. Whether you are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, career changes, life transitions, or struggles in relationships, I provide a safe and non-judgmental space for you to explore your thoughts and emotions. Together, we will uncover your inner wisdom and resilience.
We are spiritual beings experiencing life in human form, but the challenges of our human condition can often overwhelm us. Spirituality involves reconnecting with our true nature as spiritual beings and pure awareness. Psychotherapy, on the other hand, helps us heal and release the burdens we carry throughout life, while also fully embracing our human nature. Whether you are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, career changes, life transitions, or struggles in relationships, I provide a safe and non-judgmental space for you to explore your thoughts and emotions. Together, we will uncover your inner wisdom and resilience.
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.
Decipher Counselling Art Therapy Studio offers creative, liberation-oriented therapy for people dealing with experiences of invalidation, including any and all underrepresented communities. This may include processing trauma, navigating identities, life transitions, and power differences. We aim to create a space where people of all intersectionalities can feel like they belong. To feel like they can be themselves in their most unique ways. Where their stories will be heard and held. We work to decolonize therapy in our therapy practice and personally around our identities.
Decipher Counselling Art Therapy Studio offers creative, liberation-oriented therapy for people dealing with experiences of invalidation, including any and all underrepresented communities. This may include processing trauma, navigating identities, life transitions, and power differences. We aim to create a space where people of all intersectionalities can feel like they belong. To feel like they can be themselves in their most unique ways. Where their stories will be heard and held. We work to decolonize therapy in our therapy practice and personally around our identities.
Are you holding it together for everyone else, while inside you feel like you are barely getting by? If past trauma, a high-conflict relationship, work stress, or a sudden life change has left you feeling disconnected, stuck, or overwhelmed, you don't have to navigate this alone. Together, we will work to quiet your self-doubt, increase your confidence, reclaim your identity, and restore trust in yourself—helping you regain control of your life.
Rather than simply "getting through the day," our work together will provide you with tools that help you feel like yourself again, and guide you toward lasting change.
Are you holding it together for everyone else, while inside you feel like you are barely getting by? If past trauma, a high-conflict relationship, work stress, or a sudden life change has left you feeling disconnected, stuck, or overwhelmed, you don't have to navigate this alone. Together, we will work to quiet your self-doubt, increase your confidence, reclaim your identity, and restore trust in yourself—helping you regain control of your life.
Rather than simply "getting through the day," our work together will provide you with tools that help you feel like yourself again, and guide you toward lasting change.
If you are looking for that "safe place" to share without judgment or criticism, look no further. I know first-hand how difficult it can be to open up to someone about life's most private issues and challenges - as well as how much relief and peace can come after doing so. Whether you desire to quickly resolve a current issue or obstacle, or hope to identify and overcome some deeper, longer-standing issues that are preventing a full and satisfying life, together we can help you get there with YOU as expert of your own life!
If you are looking for that "safe place" to share without judgment or criticism, look no further. I know first-hand how difficult it can be to open up to someone about life's most private issues and challenges - as well as how much relief and peace can come after doing so. Whether you desire to quickly resolve a current issue or obstacle, or hope to identify and overcome some deeper, longer-standing issues that are preventing a full and satisfying life, together we can help you get there with YOU as expert of your own life!
Pursuing counselling may be a significant undertaking for some and therefore, it is imperative to establish an environment that is healing, safe and non-judgemental. I view counselling as a collaborative process, centred on an exploration of feelings and thoughts. My hope is that you recognize that your emotions and feelings are real and valid and that you do not have to go through this process alone. My responsibilities are to ensure that I stand alongside you, go through this journey with you and work towards producing a positive ripple effect, as we carefully rebuild each and every single facet of your life.
Pursuing counselling may be a significant undertaking for some and therefore, it is imperative to establish an environment that is healing, safe and non-judgemental. I view counselling as a collaborative process, centred on an exploration of feelings and thoughts. My hope is that you recognize that your emotions and feelings are real and valid and that you do not have to go through this process alone. My responsibilities are to ensure that I stand alongside you, go through this journey with you and work towards producing a positive ripple effect, as we carefully rebuild each and every single facet of your life.
I am dedicated to helping you address your concerns and issues and focus on what’s important to you. We do this on your terms and at your pace. Through an effective, non-judgemental, therapeutic relationship, I help you examine the different areas of your life and help you make practical and meaningful changes. Whether you are dealing with depression, anxiety, trauma, substance use issues or other concerns, I'll work with you to make the changes you want to see. I am also experienced in providing specialized support to the LGBTQ+ community as well as gender affirming care.
I am dedicated to helping you address your concerns and issues and focus on what’s important to you. We do this on your terms and at your pace. Through an effective, non-judgemental, therapeutic relationship, I help you examine the different areas of your life and help you make practical and meaningful changes. Whether you are dealing with depression, anxiety, trauma, substance use issues or other concerns, I'll work with you to make the changes you want to see. I am also experienced in providing specialized support to the LGBTQ+ community as well as gender affirming care.
I specialize in disordered eating, and the complex relationships we often have with our bodies, food, and exercise. If you are experiencing (peri)menopause, postpartum, or other life changes alongside new or recurring symptoms of an eating disorder, we may be an especially good fit. This might be a new job, the end or start of relationship, or something else. These things can all trigger discomfort in the body, and my goal is to help you create trust and safety as through this growth.
I specialize in disordered eating, and the complex relationships we often have with our bodies, food, and exercise. If you are experiencing (peri)menopause, postpartum, or other life changes alongside new or recurring symptoms of an eating disorder, we may be an especially good fit. This might be a new job, the end or start of relationship, or something else. These things can all trigger discomfort in the body, and my goal is to help you create trust and safety as through this growth.
Sex Therapy Specialist. Are you longing for sexual communion and relational harmony? Do relationship issues intrude on your intimacy? Are you struggling to reconnect after damaged trust? Having a hard time communicating your desires to your partner(s)? Have you faced changes like ageing, disability, gender transition, low libido or ED and don’t know where to turn? Are you distressed by sexual compulsivity? Finding your way after experiencing sexual trauma? You aren’t alone. The challenges you face have solutions. Unlocking the door to your own embodied wisdom and removing blocks to bliss and connection is possible and workable.
Sex Therapy Specialist. Are you longing for sexual communion and relational harmony? Do relationship issues intrude on your intimacy? Are you struggling to reconnect after damaged trust? Having a hard time communicating your desires to your partner(s)? Have you faced changes like ageing, disability, gender transition, low libido or ED and don’t know where to turn? Are you distressed by sexual compulsivity? Finding your way after experiencing sexual trauma? You aren’t alone. The challenges you face have solutions. Unlocking the door to your own embodied wisdom and removing blocks to bliss and connection is possible and workable.
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