Therapists in Vancouver, BC

Welcome! Do you come from a family with complex dynamics and feel like people don’t quite understand you? Have these experiences led to you being anxious, struggling to trust yourself or others? My unique understanding of these experiences allows me to hold space for those who feel unseen or unheard by people in their past or present life. I use EMDR, internal family systems, and somatic work that specialize in deepening people's understanding of themselves, leading them to rediscover or redefine their authentic selves. I am passionate about doing this work with older youth and adults who are new or have past therapy experience.

I bring my over 30 years of experience with counselling to you, offering culturally safe, trauma informed and evidence based treatments. We will build on your skills and strengths, working together and drawing from community to obtain the results you want from counselling. I am influenced by a number of therapeutic modalities, but my approach is based on being person-centered, meaning that I strive to understand the client’s point of view, and create a relationship that is caring, genuine and non-judgmental. I have specialized training in Trauma/PTSD treatment, ADHD, Solution Focused Therapy, Mindfulness Based CBT, and ACT. EMDR.

Clients are provided with a person-centred approach based on 6 core conditions empathy, non-judgment, unconditional positive regard, congruence, genuineness, and authenticity. From my holistic training in EMDR, IFS DBT, and Trauma-informed Polyvagal Yoga therapy, I can support clients in navigating mental health symptoms and reduce uncomfortable body sensations and develop a deeper connection to their body. I hope to provide a trusting, safe, and grounded place for my clients to feel and talk about the discomfort needed to heal both the mind and the body. I offer mental health presentations for your company too!

As your counselor, I create a calm and compassionate space for you to tell your story. I believe that a strong therapeutic alliance is paramount in creating authentic change. My clients often come in stating that they feel stuck no matter how hard they try to change. Often times they feel tired of the same setbacks, don't know how to move forward or that their past trauma continually effects their present day functioning. I collaborate with you to guide you through your healing journey where you can heal from the past and move forward to live presently with self-compassion and self worth.

Alishia is a strength based multicultural counsellor with extensive experience in treating children, youth and adults. Alishia is certified in a variety of therapeutic models such as: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Emotion Focused Family Therapy (EFFT), Expressive Play Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization Therapy (EMDR), Solution Focused Therapy and Mindfulness & Somatic techniques. Alishia works with the Ministry of Children and Family Development as a Child and Youth Mental Health Clinician providing clinical care to children and their families.

Currently accepting new clients! I have a Masters in Counselling Psychology from Simon Fraser University. I am a BCACC registered clinical counsellor with over two decades of experience working for the public school system. If you have been thinking about improving the way you feel and simply being happy, you should try counselling with me. I work with adults dealing with a variety of issues, including ADHD, Autism, attachment, trauma, relational abuse, codependency, inner critic, depression, anger, anxiety, loneliness, relationship issues, and negative self-concept. I am well-versed in supporting individuals, couples and families.

Are you feeling overwhelmed by negative thoughts and emotions? Are you struggling to cope with past traumas or current stressors? Are you looking for a safe and supportive space to work through your mental health concerns? Look no further! As a licensed mental health therapist, I am here to help you navigate the complexities of your emotional and psychological well-being. Together, we will work to understand your unique experiences and develop personalized strategies to help you find relief and improve your overall quality of life.

I work from the deep belief that you have everything you need to heal and thrive. My role is to create a context (eg. ND-affirming, gender-affirming, anti-oppressive, decolonial, anti-imperial) in which you can connect with all that you are. This may involve figuring out "internal" conflict, development of trust and skills in yourself and others, and/or turning trauma into wisdom. Please check out my website for more!

We all experience difficulties due to many different life circumstances and we may struggle to move forward because of what happened in our past and fear for the future. I will help you develop emotional intelligence, unpack your stressors, and establish healthy coping mechanisms, that will propel you towards your ideal self and intended goals. I am trained to utilize EMDR, CBT, DBT, EFT, FBT and couples therapy. I am here to join the healing process with you by providing a safe space for you to create the tools you need to face your challenges with a renewed sense of purpose and self-efficacy.

If you're here, it's probably because you've identified something in your life you aren't satisfied with and you're ready to try something new. That urge to do something different will be the key to your success, if you only nurture it. I'd love to help you do that. I enjoy working with individuals from all ages, cultures, genders and sexuality, particularly with members of the LGBTQIA2S+ community, and people struggling with chronic pain. Areas of concern I have a particular interest in are anxiety, trauma, self-esteem, identity, organizational coaching, parenting, meaning generation, and managing chronic pain.

We all struggle at one point or another in our lives, and asking for help can be the first step toward healing. Whatever it is you're going through, I'm here to help you discover that things aren't always as difficult as our minds may have us believe. My goal is to instill hope that things can get better and to create opportunities for growth and living as your most authentic self.

I am a therapist who empowers you through meaningful care. I have been there- the struggle, the trauma, the trouble navigating difficult and overwhelming feelings, and the pain of not feeling like yourself or having much hope. I know that seeking therapy isn’t an easy step and I commend you for starting your journey by looking to therapy. I am here to support you in finding what is best for you to reach your goals. If you work with me I promise you a safe space where you can process difficult feelings, and work through triggers that are no longer serving you.

I have helped parents and mothers through their unique journeys of pregnancy, postpartum, and parenting for over a decade as a midwife, and now as a clinical counsellor. Within my counselling practice, I work with people who are somewhere along their reproductive or parenting journeys. I also work with individuals and couples who are at other life stages, such as looking to heal, grieve, and find balance or direction. I am also a counsellor at pregnancy loss and termination clinics in Vancouver, providing decision-making guidance, as well as coping, healing, and trauma support.

Challenging events? Life changes? Overwhelmed? Stressed? Needing balance? Struggling with anxiety, relationships, depression, grief, decisions, performance? Looking forward to getting to where you want to be, to achieving your dreams, to fulfilling your potential, or to simply getting back to "normal" again after an overwhelmingly difficult loss or event? Or maybe even for the first time...Being on top of your game or moving on after challenging events or hurtful experiences is not easy. But there are ways through and I can help.

Harbourside Family Counseling Centre is a collective of trained professionals who provide evidence-based assessment, consultation and treatment to people of all ages who seek greater happiness and fulfillment in their lives. We use science-based approaches and techniques applied to the goals of positive emotion, mindfulness and community connection, which is one of the highest predictors of happiness and well-being.

I offer individual, couples, and family counseling based on a holistic, integrative, and meaning-centered approach.

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?

I am an autistic and ADHD, queer, and bicultural therapist. My practice is focused on anti-oppressive and trauma-informed care for marginalized individuals including QPOC, neurodivergent communities, immigrants, and poly/ENM communities. My values best align with person-centred and humanistic approaches that build upon your strengths and inherent traits. As a certified yoga and movement teacher, I can also offer tools to help deepen your mind-body connection. I like to see myself as a supportive co-collaborator alongside your healing journey.

My name is Bruce Avery, I'm a Registered Clinical Counsellor and I'm the founder of Avery Therapy Centre. I work with a wide range of people who may seek increased perspective, self-understanding, and clarity in their everyday lives. I also work with people who may feel that anxiety, depression, or trauma (past/current) is hindering them from achieving a sense of fulfillment and purpose. Through my work, I hear stories of both extraordinary achievements as well as unbearable challenges. I've found the work of counselling to be incredibly fulfilling, and feel honoured when trusted with the opportunity to learn about someone’s life.