Emotionally Focused Therapists in Vancouver, BC
My therapeutic style meets you with gentle curiosity and compassion. With your permission, I gently nudge the edges of your current thinking to support movement toward your goals. Whether you’re navigating a transition, seeking emotional clarity, longing for deeper connection, pursuing concrete goals, or exploring something hard to name, all of it is welcome. My approach is holistic—honouring mind–body unity—and strength-based, grounded in your innate capacity for growth.
My therapeutic style meets you with gentle curiosity and compassion. With your permission, I gently nudge the edges of your current thinking to support movement toward your goals. Whether you’re navigating a transition, seeking emotional clarity, longing for deeper connection, pursuing concrete goals, or exploring something hard to name, all of it is welcome. My approach is holistic—honouring mind–body unity—and strength-based, grounded in your innate capacity for growth.
Everyone needs a safe space to put down our armor and be our true selves. To say how we’re really feeling. Without that opportunity, our batteries wear down pretty fast. You might be someone others rely on, who’s used to coping, pushing through, and making it work … but inside, it feels like a lot. I help thoughtful, high-functioning people understand the patterns that keep them stuck in painful relationships, soul-crushing careers, addiction, shame, and self-abandonment so they can start to build lives that are rooted in truth, joy, success, and radiant love.
Everyone needs a safe space to put down our armor and be our true selves. To say how we’re really feeling. Without that opportunity, our batteries wear down pretty fast. You might be someone others rely on, who’s used to coping, pushing through, and making it work … but inside, it feels like a lot. I help thoughtful, high-functioning people understand the patterns that keep them stuck in painful relationships, soul-crushing careers, addiction, shame, and self-abandonment so they can start to build lives that are rooted in truth, joy, success, and radiant love.
I believe mental health is not a permanent state but a dynamic one, characterized by periods of equilibrium and disequilibrium. The latter can manifest as frustration, disappointment, helplessness, somatic pain, chronic fatigue, dysfunction, job loss, impulsive behaviors, relational difficulties, and varying levels of anxiety. The good news is that, together, we can successfully navigate these periods of disequilibrium to achieve a higher level of growth and a new equilibrium through our therapeutic sessions.
I believe mental health is not a permanent state but a dynamic one, characterized by periods of equilibrium and disequilibrium. The latter can manifest as frustration, disappointment, helplessness, somatic pain, chronic fatigue, dysfunction, job loss, impulsive behaviors, relational difficulties, and varying levels of anxiety. The good news is that, together, we can successfully navigate these periods of disequilibrium to achieve a higher level of growth and a new equilibrium through our therapeutic sessions.
If you're navigating the challenges of pregnancy, postpartum, or new parenthood, you're not alone. I specialize in supporting individuals through this period of significant change, particularly those experiencing postpartum depression, anxiety, or struggles with eating disorders. My goal is to help you build emotional resilience, regain balance, and find a sense of well-being that feels right for you.
If you're navigating the challenges of pregnancy, postpartum, or new parenthood, you're not alone. I specialize in supporting individuals through this period of significant change, particularly those experiencing postpartum depression, anxiety, or struggles with eating disorders. My goal is to help you build emotional resilience, regain balance, and find a sense of well-being that feels right for you.
I enjoy working with a diversity of clients and/or their family members who are have both mental health and substance use issues, including trauma and PTSD, depression, anxiety, substance or behavioral addictions, life transitions (loss, relationships, career), and mental suffering and distress.
I enjoy working with a diversity of clients and/or their family members who are have both mental health and substance use issues, including trauma and PTSD, depression, anxiety, substance or behavioral addictions, life transitions (loss, relationships, career), and mental suffering and distress.
Are you feeling stuck, disconnected, or struggling to feel comfortable with yourself or others? Does it feel like memories, relationships or experiences from the past continue to hijack your mind and body? Trauma symptoms can show up in a variety of ways, often mistaken as simply anxiety, panic, depression, low self-esteem, or relationship difficulties. If you are ready to try therapy that goes deeper than simply reframing thoughts, you've come to the right place. I bring a compassionate and non-judgmental approach. Common areas I work with are perfectionism, anxiety, relationships, trauma, self-worth, and sensitive folx.
Are you feeling stuck, disconnected, or struggling to feel comfortable with yourself or others? Does it feel like memories, relationships or experiences from the past continue to hijack your mind and body? Trauma symptoms can show up in a variety of ways, often mistaken as simply anxiety, panic, depression, low self-esteem, or relationship difficulties. If you are ready to try therapy that goes deeper than simply reframing thoughts, you've come to the right place. I bring a compassionate and non-judgmental approach. Common areas I work with are perfectionism, anxiety, relationships, trauma, self-worth, and sensitive folx.
As an immigrant, I understand the challenges of adapting to a new culture, language, and way of life. These experiences have shaped how I connect with others, leading with empathy, patience, and genuine care. This perspective guides the way I support my clients, creating a space where they feel seen, understood, and valued.
As an immigrant, I understand the challenges of adapting to a new culture, language, and way of life. These experiences have shaped how I connect with others, leading with empathy, patience, and genuine care. This perspective guides the way I support my clients, creating a space where they feel seen, understood, and valued.
You might have recently experienced a trauma or sexual violence. Or maybe you're in the trenches decades later, trying to navigate flashbacks and painful anxiety. You're not alone. It's normal to grapple with confusion around your identity and your past after trauma. My goal is to help you build safety, mourn your experience, and reconstruct a sense of who you are. Our experiences leave marks on our relationships. You may struggle with being vulnerable, find yourself easily triggered, or have complex feelings about yourself. We can let these moments guide us to the parts of you that need tending to and explore them together.
You might have recently experienced a trauma or sexual violence. Or maybe you're in the trenches decades later, trying to navigate flashbacks and painful anxiety. You're not alone. It's normal to grapple with confusion around your identity and your past after trauma. My goal is to help you build safety, mourn your experience, and reconstruct a sense of who you are. Our experiences leave marks on our relationships. You may struggle with being vulnerable, find yourself easily triggered, or have complex feelings about yourself. We can let these moments guide us to the parts of you that need tending to and explore them together.
Moments of struggle are inevitable.
My practice, Liminal Space Counselling, is founded on the idea that the space between two points in our lives is a chance to reflect and begin again.
I work with individuals, couples, and families.
I also offer a group on Self Compassion a couple times per year.
Moments of struggle are inevitable.
My practice, Liminal Space Counselling, is founded on the idea that the space between two points in our lives is a chance to reflect and begin again.
I work with individuals, couples, and families.
I also offer a group on Self Compassion a couple times per year.
Many people seek therapy when life experiences leave them feeling overwhelmed, unsettled, or questioning how to make sense of what has happened to them. Trauma, relationship difficulties, illness, and major life transitions can disrupt how we understand ourselves and our place in the world. My unique life experience exposed me to different cultures and ways of living, including the Levant, Europe, and North America. I position mental health within the broader context of your life — including relationships, culture, personal history, and, when meaningful to you, spirituality or beliefs that shape how you understand your experiences
Many people seek therapy when life experiences leave them feeling overwhelmed, unsettled, or questioning how to make sense of what has happened to them. Trauma, relationship difficulties, illness, and major life transitions can disrupt how we understand ourselves and our place in the world. My unique life experience exposed me to different cultures and ways of living, including the Levant, Europe, and North America. I position mental health within the broader context of your life — including relationships, culture, personal history, and, when meaningful to you, spirituality or beliefs that shape how you understand your experiences
I work from a solution based, feminists perspective and I am trained in EMDR, EFT, CBT, DBT and mindfulness Somatic therapy.
Since 1996 I have been working along side families and individuals to support them through life’s struggles. With compassion and confidence we work on adjustment to injuries, depression, anxiety, suicidal ideations and PTSD. I have worked individuals, children, and couples. I create a queer friendly environment.
I work from a solution based, feminists perspective and I am trained in EMDR, EFT, CBT, DBT and mindfulness Somatic therapy.
Since 1996 I have been working along side families and individuals to support them through life’s struggles. With compassion and confidence we work on adjustment to injuries, depression, anxiety, suicidal ideations and PTSD. I have worked individuals, children, and couples. I create a queer friendly environment.
For couples and families I use the Gottman Method alongside Internal Family Systems and Emotionally Focused Therapy, mapping the conflict cycle before trying to change it.
مشاوره و رواندرمانی به زبان فارسی در مرکز ونکوور: زوجدرمانی و خانوادهدرمانی با روش گاتمن و IFS، درمان تروما و PTSD با EMDR، و نوروفیدبک برای تمرکز، ADHD، اضطراب و افسردگی. جلسات حضوری و آنلاین در سراسر بریتیش کلمبیا.
Counselling in English and Farsi in downtown Vancouver. Couples and family therapy using the Gottman Method with Internal Family Systems; trauma and PTSD treated with EMDR; and neurofeedback for ADHD, focus, anxious and low mood. ICBC and FNHA direct billing plus most extended health plans. In person or by secure video across British Columbia.
For couples and families I use the Gottman Method alongside Internal Family Systems and Emotionally Focused Therapy, mapping the conflict cycle before trying to change it.
مشاوره و رواندرمانی به زبان فارسی در مرکز ونکوور: زوجدرمانی و خانوادهدرمانی با روش گاتمن و IFS، درمان تروما و PTSD با EMDR، و نوروفیدبک برای تمرکز، ADHD، اضطراب و افسردگی. جلسات حضوری و آنلاین در سراسر بریتیش کلمبیا.
Counselling in English and Farsi in downtown Vancouver. Couples and family therapy using the Gottman Method with Internal Family Systems; trauma and PTSD treated with EMDR; and neurofeedback for ADHD, focus, anxious and low mood. ICBC and FNHA direct billing plus most extended health plans. In person or by secure video across British Columbia.
I'm Tajah Olson, a Registered Clinical Counsellor, I offer convenient virtual counselling on zoom to individuals, couples, and families. Born in East Africa and based in BC, I'm passionate about empowering clients to reach their full potential.
I support clients navigating:
Anxiety and trauma
Life transitions and adjustments
Identity exploration
Depression and mood management
Self-esteem and confidence building
Cultivating self-love and acceptance
Navigating complicated relationships and detachment.
I provide a safe, non-judgmental space for you to explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences. Dont hesitate to reach out!
I'm Tajah Olson, a Registered Clinical Counsellor, I offer convenient virtual counselling on zoom to individuals, couples, and families. Born in East Africa and based in BC, I'm passionate about empowering clients to reach their full potential.
I support clients navigating:
Anxiety and trauma
Life transitions and adjustments
Identity exploration
Depression and mood management
Self-esteem and confidence building
Cultivating self-love and acceptance
Navigating complicated relationships and detachment.
I provide a safe, non-judgmental space for you to explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences. Dont hesitate to reach out!
Feeling sad, stuck, anxious or unmotivated are some reasons why life sometimes feels hard. As a counsellor, I commit to you to ensure that you are met with unconditional positive regard and an evidence-based approach that will support you in your healing journey as I help you heal and become the person you want to be.
Feeling sad, stuck, anxious or unmotivated are some reasons why life sometimes feels hard. As a counsellor, I commit to you to ensure that you are met with unconditional positive regard and an evidence-based approach that will support you in your healing journey as I help you heal and become the person you want to be.
Since then, I’ve trained in and practiced utilizing a number of evidence-based modalities: DBT, DBT-PE, MST, EFFT, EFT, MI, and CBT.
I welcome clients who seek a collaborative, non-judgmental process focused on addressing painful emotions and circumstances. We will address difficult relationship patterns, grieve unacceptable losses, and investigate ways to change hopelessly stuck situations. While I specialize in working with anxiety, stress, depression, relationship challenges, life transitions and complex grief, I welcome all clients who are seeking a therapist who is present, authentic, and comfortable in complex and hard-to-resolve situations (and who doesn't sound like ChatGPT.)
Since then, I’ve trained in and practiced utilizing a number of evidence-based modalities: DBT, DBT-PE, MST, EFFT, EFT, MI, and CBT.
I welcome clients who seek a collaborative, non-judgmental process focused on addressing painful emotions and circumstances. We will address difficult relationship patterns, grieve unacceptable losses, and investigate ways to change hopelessly stuck situations. While I specialize in working with anxiety, stress, depression, relationship challenges, life transitions and complex grief, I welcome all clients who are seeking a therapist who is present, authentic, and comfortable in complex and hard-to-resolve situations (and who doesn't sound like ChatGPT.)
The fear of making a mistake may be keeping you up at night. Is trying to be perfect causing you to freeze? You look around, and it seems so easy for everyone else that it leaves you feeling there must be something wrong with you. Feeling anxious in new situations or when trying to do our best makes sense, but you have learned to hide these feelings and to show you are confident when, inside, you feel like an imposter. You have worked so hard to get where you are and tried to control and disconnect from this anxiety and self-criticism, but now you know something needs to change. This cycle may be escalating, and I am here to help.
The fear of making a mistake may be keeping you up at night. Is trying to be perfect causing you to freeze? You look around, and it seems so easy for everyone else that it leaves you feeling there must be something wrong with you. Feeling anxious in new situations or when trying to do our best makes sense, but you have learned to hide these feelings and to show you are confident when, inside, you feel like an imposter. You have worked so hard to get where you are and tried to control and disconnect from this anxiety and self-criticism, but now you know something needs to change. This cycle may be escalating, and I am here to help.
Using CBT, EFT, and somatic approaches, we'll uncover what's keeping you stuck — in your mind, body, and relationships.
You're tired. Not just physically — but tired of overthinking, tired of the distance growing between you and your partner, tired of feeling like you've lost your footing somewhere along the way. Maybe anxiety has quietly taken over, whispering that things won't work out. Maybe a life change knocked the ground from under you. Maybe you and your partner still love each other, but feel more like roommates than teammates. My clients are people who are done just surviving — and ready to feel truly like themselves again. If any of this sounds familiar, you're in the right place.
Using CBT, EFT, and somatic approaches, we'll uncover what's keeping you stuck — in your mind, body, and relationships.
You're tired. Not just physically — but tired of overthinking, tired of the distance growing between you and your partner, tired of feeling like you've lost your footing somewhere along the way. Maybe anxiety has quietly taken over, whispering that things won't work out. Maybe a life change knocked the ground from under you. Maybe you and your partner still love each other, but feel more like roommates than teammates. My clients are people who are done just surviving — and ready to feel truly like themselves again. If any of this sounds familiar, you're in the right place.
I draw in theories such as existentialism, mindfulness, psychodynamic, narrative therapy, Emotional Focused Therapy ( EFT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and solution focused approaches to name a few, while tailoring to the needs of each of my clients.
I am a strong believer that everyone deserves to live with happiness and purpose, and enjoy supporting my clients to discover what it means to them to live a fulfilled life. Together, we can work on healthy relationships and boundary setting, self-exploration and meaning. Offering patience, kindness and empathy to all of my clients, my practice is rooted in creating a space that is non-judgmental, anti-oppressive, warm, and supportive where you feel comfortable exploring and expressing yourself freely. I bring a deep appreciation for the courage it takes to seek support and the resilience people carry within them.
I draw in theories such as existentialism, mindfulness, psychodynamic, narrative therapy, Emotional Focused Therapy ( EFT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and solution focused approaches to name a few, while tailoring to the needs of each of my clients.
I am a strong believer that everyone deserves to live with happiness and purpose, and enjoy supporting my clients to discover what it means to them to live a fulfilled life. Together, we can work on healthy relationships and boundary setting, self-exploration and meaning. Offering patience, kindness and empathy to all of my clients, my practice is rooted in creating a space that is non-judgmental, anti-oppressive, warm, and supportive where you feel comfortable exploring and expressing yourself freely. I bring a deep appreciation for the courage it takes to seek support and the resilience people carry within them.
EMDR THERAPY GROUP offers a warm and welcoming place for people to enhance their strengths, build their resiliency, and heal their emotional wounds. Our team of skilled EMDR therapists strongly believes that an encouraging and supportive environment is where people can do their best work. Our mission is to provide a meaningful therapeutic experience through the use of EMDR therapy and other evidence-based therapies to promote health and wellbeing in our clients.
EMDR THERAPY GROUP offers a warm and welcoming place for people to enhance their strengths, build their resiliency, and heal their emotional wounds. Our team of skilled EMDR therapists strongly believes that an encouraging and supportive environment is where people can do their best work. Our mission is to provide a meaningful therapeutic experience through the use of EMDR therapy and other evidence-based therapies to promote health and wellbeing in our clients.
I work with individuals and couples who feel stuck in patterns that are hard to shift. This might look like conflict that keeps repeating, feeling disconnected, or struggling with anxiety, stress, or substance use. Many people come in wanting to understand why this keeps happening and how to change it. Together, we slow things down, track patterns, and build safety and stability. From there, we make sense of what is underneath and support you in moving toward a more grounded, aligned way of living and relating.
I work with individuals and couples who feel stuck in patterns that are hard to shift. This might look like conflict that keeps repeating, feeling disconnected, or struggling with anxiety, stress, or substance use. Many people come in wanting to understand why this keeps happening and how to change it. Together, we slow things down, track patterns, and build safety and stability. From there, we make sense of what is underneath and support you in moving toward a more grounded, aligned way of living and relating.
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