Equitable Life of Canada Therapists in Vancouver, BC
Come as you are. I am devoted to creating a safe and supportive atmosphere. Whether you come with overwhelming anxiety, depression, unworthiness, a history of abuse, trauma, disordered eating or want to work on improving unhealthy thought patterns - all is welcome. Expressive Arts Therapy is a non-invasive nourishment focused approach to therapy that uses direct experience through art making to tap into the senses in order to explore thoughts, patterns, and belief systems. No prior technical skill is necessary. I understand my immense responsibility not only as a space-holder but also as a witness to your vulnerability.
Come as you are. I am devoted to creating a safe and supportive atmosphere. Whether you come with overwhelming anxiety, depression, unworthiness, a history of abuse, trauma, disordered eating or want to work on improving unhealthy thought patterns - all is welcome. Expressive Arts Therapy is a non-invasive nourishment focused approach to therapy that uses direct experience through art making to tap into the senses in order to explore thoughts, patterns, and belief systems. No prior technical skill is necessary. I understand my immense responsibility not only as a space-holder but also as a witness to your vulnerability.
You look fine on the outside, but inside your nervous system is always on edge. Your mind races, your body stays tense, sleep is hard, and you’re constantly scanning for what could go wrong. You’re tired of managing anxiety and want real relief. You want to feel safe in your body, trust yourself again, and move through life without fear quietly running the show.
You look fine on the outside, but inside your nervous system is always on edge. Your mind races, your body stays tense, sleep is hard, and you’re constantly scanning for what could go wrong. You’re tired of managing anxiety and want real relief. You want to feel safe in your body, trust yourself again, and move through life without fear quietly running the show.
Life can feel incredibly heavy. You may be feeling anxious, overwhelmed, emotionally drained, or wondering why you keep falling into the same painful patterns. Perhaps you've spent years being strong for everyone else while quietly carrying the impact of childhood wounds, difficult relationships, or major life transitions.
I work with adolescents, young adults, and adults navigating anxiety, trauma, self-esteem, identity, relationship challenges, and never quite feeling "good enough." I also enjoy supporting individuals from immigrant and multicultural backgrounds. Whatever brought you here, you don't have to face it alone.
Life can feel incredibly heavy. You may be feeling anxious, overwhelmed, emotionally drained, or wondering why you keep falling into the same painful patterns. Perhaps you've spent years being strong for everyone else while quietly carrying the impact of childhood wounds, difficult relationships, or major life transitions.
I work with adolescents, young adults, and adults navigating anxiety, trauma, self-esteem, identity, relationship challenges, and never quite feeling "good enough." I also enjoy supporting individuals from immigrant and multicultural backgrounds. Whatever brought you here, you don't have to face it alone.
Can we treat ourselves like a cherished guest? To be welcoming, attentive, kind, understanding, and celebrating inner accomplishments; counsellors can do this with us - show how to do this for ourselves. My name is Michael Vaclavik and I work in private practice in Vancouver. With decades of experience in mindfulness and body awareness, as well as training in Existential Analysis, my style of counseling provides deep and embodied support to help clients address the core of their life experiences. As a trauma-informed counselor, I prioritize safety and validation in my work. I work with individuals in the late-teens to adult range.
Can we treat ourselves like a cherished guest? To be welcoming, attentive, kind, understanding, and celebrating inner accomplishments; counsellors can do this with us - show how to do this for ourselves. My name is Michael Vaclavik and I work in private practice in Vancouver. With decades of experience in mindfulness and body awareness, as well as training in Existential Analysis, my style of counseling provides deep and embodied support to help clients address the core of their life experiences. As a trauma-informed counselor, I prioritize safety and validation in my work. I work with individuals in the late-teens to adult range.
Have you ever found it challenging to reach out to others and express more fully what"s on your mind, what weighs on your heart? Have you ever felt the need to quit stewing in all these thoughts and feelings, and get them out so that you feel you've got a handle on them, so that you can accept them for what they are and can consider what they offer you moving forward? Have you ever felt that the people around you won't give you the space you need to sort things out in your own way? If so, you may find that the acceptant, non-judgmental, caring atmosphere of counselling that I aim to provide gives you the chance to do these things.
Have you ever found it challenging to reach out to others and express more fully what"s on your mind, what weighs on your heart? Have you ever felt the need to quit stewing in all these thoughts and feelings, and get them out so that you feel you've got a handle on them, so that you can accept them for what they are and can consider what they offer you moving forward? Have you ever felt that the people around you won't give you the space you need to sort things out in your own way? If so, you may find that the acceptant, non-judgmental, caring atmosphere of counselling that I aim to provide gives you the chance to do these things.
You are the one who keeps it all together, but the pit in your stomach just keeps growing. You're the person everyone turns to, the responsible one, the caregiver, the peacekeeper, the high achiever, but inside you feel exhausted, anxious, disconnected from yourself or caught in painful relationship patterns that keep repeating despite your best efforts.
I help individuals navigating trauma, attachment styles, childhood experiences, abuse, grief, and loss, anxiety, burnout, low self-worth, family conflict, and relationship challenges.
I know accessible care is vital, so I do Direct billing via TELUS eClaims, Sun Life and more
You are the one who keeps it all together, but the pit in your stomach just keeps growing. You're the person everyone turns to, the responsible one, the caregiver, the peacekeeper, the high achiever, but inside you feel exhausted, anxious, disconnected from yourself or caught in painful relationship patterns that keep repeating despite your best efforts.
I help individuals navigating trauma, attachment styles, childhood experiences, abuse, grief, and loss, anxiety, burnout, low self-worth, family conflict, and relationship challenges.
I know accessible care is vital, so I do Direct billing via TELUS eClaims, Sun Life and more
Life can bring uncertainty, stress, and disconnection — from ourselves, our work, or those closest to us. As a Registered Clinical Counsellor, I offer a safe, supportive space to explore challenges, gain clarity, and make meaningful change. My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and practical, helping adults and couples navigate anxiety, communication, relationships, identity, and life transitions. Together, we work toward resilience, growth, and a stronger sense of balance and connection. LGBTQ+ affirming. Welcoming individuals and couples aged 16 and older.
Life can bring uncertainty, stress, and disconnection — from ourselves, our work, or those closest to us. As a Registered Clinical Counsellor, I offer a safe, supportive space to explore challenges, gain clarity, and make meaningful change. My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and practical, helping adults and couples navigate anxiety, communication, relationships, identity, and life transitions. Together, we work toward resilience, growth, and a stronger sense of balance and connection. LGBTQ+ affirming. Welcoming individuals and couples aged 16 and older.
Functioning on the outside while struggling internally, life's challenges can leave you feeling disconnected and dysregulated. I support individuals navigating emotional regulation, relationships, identity, neurodivergence, transitions, and trauma. Guided by your goals and without judgment, we’ll work together to deepen your self-awareness, discover your strengths, and develop a stronger connection with yourself and others.
Functioning on the outside while struggling internally, life's challenges can leave you feeling disconnected and dysregulated. I support individuals navigating emotional regulation, relationships, identity, neurodivergence, transitions, and trauma. Guided by your goals and without judgment, we’ll work together to deepen your self-awareness, discover your strengths, and develop a stronger connection with yourself and others.
MindFul Space Counselling Loren Thompson
Counsellor, MPCC
2 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
Maybe you have been through a number of changes in the past and somehow they are still impacting you today. Or maybe you have experienced a number of changes in quick succession and everything feels like it is finally catching up, or maybe you are right in the midst of change and uncertainty. At MindFul Space we are here to help support you through all of life's changes. We can greatly improve the quality of our lives by how we approach, live through and integrate life changes. "Your vision will become clear only when you look into your heart. Who looks outside, dreams. Who looks inside, awakens." Carl Jung
Maybe you have been through a number of changes in the past and somehow they are still impacting you today. Or maybe you have experienced a number of changes in quick succession and everything feels like it is finally catching up, or maybe you are right in the midst of change and uncertainty. At MindFul Space we are here to help support you through all of life's changes. We can greatly improve the quality of our lives by how we approach, live through and integrate life changes. "Your vision will become clear only when you look into your heart. Who looks outside, dreams. Who looks inside, awakens." Carl Jung
I hope to offer you a warm, and open space where I am able to support you through your therapeutic journey, while you are in the drivers seat. I offer an emotionally focused and person-centred approach, meaning that the client is encouraged and guided to take hold of their life and become masters of their own destinies.
I hope to offer you a warm, and open space where I am able to support you through your therapeutic journey, while you are in the drivers seat. I offer an emotionally focused and person-centred approach, meaning that the client is encouraged and guided to take hold of their life and become masters of their own destinies.
You may be navigating life between cultures, carrying family expectations that feel misaligned, or quietly questioning your identity, relationships, or sense of belonging. My clients often arrive at a crossroads — something feels off, but it's hard to name. They may be processing immigration or cultural transition, untangling intergenerational family patterns, or exploring their sexuality or neurodivergent experience for the first time. Together, we slow down, make space for what's been hard to carry, and gently work toward clarity, connection, and a more grounded sense of self.
You may be navigating life between cultures, carrying family expectations that feel misaligned, or quietly questioning your identity, relationships, or sense of belonging. My clients often arrive at a crossroads — something feels off, but it's hard to name. They may be processing immigration or cultural transition, untangling intergenerational family patterns, or exploring their sexuality or neurodivergent experience for the first time. Together, we slow down, make space for what's been hard to carry, and gently work toward clarity, connection, and a more grounded sense of self.
Hello, and welcome! My name is Chelsea (she/her), and I’m honoured to support you on your journey.
Hello, and welcome! My name is Chelsea (she/her), and I’m honoured to support you on your journey.
You look like you have it together. But underneath, you are exhausted. You overthink. You people-please. You keep finding yourself in the same painful patterns, no matter how hard you try. Some days you feel too much. Other days, completely numb. The anxiety lives in your chest, your stomach, your sleep, not just your head. Maybe you have carried family expectations or cultural pressures for so long that you have lost sight of who you actually are. You are not broken. You are someone who has been carrying too much, for too long, alone. And you are ready for something different.
You look like you have it together. But underneath, you are exhausted. You overthink. You people-please. You keep finding yourself in the same painful patterns, no matter how hard you try. Some days you feel too much. Other days, completely numb. The anxiety lives in your chest, your stomach, your sleep, not just your head. Maybe you have carried family expectations or cultural pressures for so long that you have lost sight of who you actually are. You are not broken. You are someone who has been carrying too much, for too long, alone. And you are ready for something different.
If you have had some painful life experiences that are feeling difficult to process or need some support in managing day to day challenges, I would like to help. I work with grief, trauma, anxiety, family dynamics and relationship issues. My clients report feeling some relief as early as their first session and ability to implement change with ongoing sessions together.
If you have had some painful life experiences that are feeling difficult to process or need some support in managing day to day challenges, I would like to help. I work with grief, trauma, anxiety, family dynamics and relationship issues. My clients report feeling some relief as early as their first session and ability to implement change with ongoing sessions together.
You may be feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or weighed down by stress, trauma, or old patterns that won’t shift. Maybe you’ve tried therapy before but didn’t experience the deeper change you hoped for. Many of my clients are navigating anxiety, depression, burnout, or major life transitions. You want support that feels compassionate, attuned, and grounded in the mind–body connection. I work with adults who are ready for a different approach, one that helps you feel supported, understood and better able to manage the stress and overwhelm. If you're ready for something different, join the waitlist today by going to my website.
You may be feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or weighed down by stress, trauma, or old patterns that won’t shift. Maybe you’ve tried therapy before but didn’t experience the deeper change you hoped for. Many of my clients are navigating anxiety, depression, burnout, or major life transitions. You want support that feels compassionate, attuned, and grounded in the mind–body connection. I work with adults who are ready for a different approach, one that helps you feel supported, understood and better able to manage the stress and overwhelm. If you're ready for something different, join the waitlist today by going to my website.
My ideal clients are sensitive, emotionally aware adults healing from the impacts of painful relationships—particularly people of any gender who've been hurt by men: in childhood, romantic relationships, or family dynamics. This includes sensitive men seeking a male therapist they can trust, and women who need to know working with a man will feel safe.
Clients come to me carrying anxiety, self-criticism, or painful relationship patterns they can't seem to escape. We work gently with mindfulness, parts work, and somatic awareness to help the parts carrying old pain finally feel safe enough to soften.
My ideal clients are sensitive, emotionally aware adults healing from the impacts of painful relationships—particularly people of any gender who've been hurt by men: in childhood, romantic relationships, or family dynamics. This includes sensitive men seeking a male therapist they can trust, and women who need to know working with a man will feel safe.
Clients come to me carrying anxiety, self-criticism, or painful relationship patterns they can't seem to escape. We work gently with mindfulness, parts work, and somatic awareness to help the parts carrying old pain finally feel safe enough to soften.
It can be challenging to articulate our emotions and experiences - using art materials in therapy can help us express and more deeply understand ourselves. Art therapy can support those wishing to explore stress, anxiety, self-esteem, relationships, grief and loss, trauma, life direction, chronic illness and more. I aim to support each client as they grow and heal, restore internal balance and harmony, and connect with the sparks that align them with their most authentic and whole selves. Sessions combine talk therapy with art making - art expressions can offer wisdom and insight as clients embark on their therapeutic journey.
It can be challenging to articulate our emotions and experiences - using art materials in therapy can help us express and more deeply understand ourselves. Art therapy can support those wishing to explore stress, anxiety, self-esteem, relationships, grief and loss, trauma, life direction, chronic illness and more. I aim to support each client as they grow and heal, restore internal balance and harmony, and connect with the sparks that align them with their most authentic and whole selves. Sessions combine talk therapy with art making - art expressions can offer wisdom and insight as clients embark on their therapeutic journey.
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.
I support clients in navigating emotional challenges through warm, compassionate, evidence‑based therapy. What first drew me to counselling was experiencing how healing it can be to feel truly seen and understood within a safe, authentic therapeutic relationship. As a holistic, trauma‑informed therapist, I work with individuals and couples facing anxiety, depression, PTSD, relationship difficulties, life transitions, and insomnia. I also specialize in supporting Highly Sensitive Persons (HSP) by helping them understand their trait, reduce overwhelm, and build emotional resilience.
I support clients in navigating emotional challenges through warm, compassionate, evidence‑based therapy. What first drew me to counselling was experiencing how healing it can be to feel truly seen and understood within a safe, authentic therapeutic relationship. As a holistic, trauma‑informed therapist, I work with individuals and couples facing anxiety, depression, PTSD, relationship difficulties, life transitions, and insomnia. I also specialize in supporting Highly Sensitive Persons (HSP) by helping them understand their trait, reduce overwhelm, and build emotional resilience.
I work with adults who are struggling with life transitions, career and education planning, anxiety, stress, relationships, parenting issues, grief & loss, and work/life balance. In my therapeutic practice I strive to provide a safe, non-judgmental counseling relationship that offers compassion and understanding. We will work together to co-create ideas, strategies, things to try, and new ways of doing things to address your concerns and improve the quality of your day-to-day life. More relaxation, enjoyment, slowing down, compassion for yourself and others. Less anxiety, overwhelm, guilt/shame, frustration, and confusion.
I work with adults who are struggling with life transitions, career and education planning, anxiety, stress, relationships, parenting issues, grief & loss, and work/life balance. In my therapeutic practice I strive to provide a safe, non-judgmental counseling relationship that offers compassion and understanding. We will work together to co-create ideas, strategies, things to try, and new ways of doing things to address your concerns and improve the quality of your day-to-day life. More relaxation, enjoyment, slowing down, compassion for yourself and others. Less anxiety, overwhelm, guilt/shame, frustration, and confusion.
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