Family Therapy in Vancouver, BC
I use an eclectic approach, drawing from many different theories, but am mainly informed by Attachment Theory, Internal Family Systems Theory, Emotionally Focused Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
Whether you find yourself facing challenging life transitions, navigating personal relationships, or seeking ways to manage anxiety, depression, OCD, or other challenges, know that you’re not alone. Therapy can be a safe space for exploration, healing and self-reflection. My focus is to collaborate to discover the approaches that resonate most deeply with you. In that process, I’m committed to creating a therapeutic space that is warm and empowering, enabling you to gain insight into how you engage with yourself and the world around you. Through a foundation of trust, we’ll embark on a journey of self-discovery.
I use an eclectic approach, drawing from many different theories, but am mainly informed by Attachment Theory, Internal Family Systems Theory, Emotionally Focused Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
Whether you find yourself facing challenging life transitions, navigating personal relationships, or seeking ways to manage anxiety, depression, OCD, or other challenges, know that you’re not alone. Therapy can be a safe space for exploration, healing and self-reflection. My focus is to collaborate to discover the approaches that resonate most deeply with you. In that process, I’m committed to creating a therapeutic space that is warm and empowering, enabling you to gain insight into how you engage with yourself and the world around you. Through a foundation of trust, we’ll embark on a journey of self-discovery.
Maybe you’re frustrated by the same struggles showing up in your relationships, or feeling out of place in your family, workplace, or community.
I use Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) to help individuals, partners, and families navigate relationship stress, identity exploration, and emotional struggles like feeling stuck or overwhelmed. I offer a compassionate, safe space to reconnect with yourself and others. I speak Mandarin and English and offer flexible schedule, in-person and online counseling.
Maybe you’re frustrated by the same struggles showing up in your relationships, or feeling out of place in your family, workplace, or community.
I use Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) to help individuals, partners, and families navigate relationship stress, identity exploration, and emotional struggles like feeling stuck or overwhelmed. I offer a compassionate, safe space to reconnect with yourself and others. I speak Mandarin and English and offer flexible schedule, in-person and online counseling.
In my work, I offer a safe, compassionate space where you and your family can explore challenges, build on strengths, and move toward meaningful growth.
I support children and families through challenges such as anxiety, grief, trauma, emotional dysregulation, and life changes. With specialized training in child-centered play therapy and family therapy, I help individuals express themselves in their own language and understand their inner world with more clarity and compassion.
In my work, I offer a safe, compassionate space where you and your family can explore challenges, build on strengths, and move toward meaningful growth.
I support children and families through challenges such as anxiety, grief, trauma, emotional dysregulation, and life changes. With specialized training in child-centered play therapy and family therapy, I help individuals express themselves in their own language and understand their inner world with more clarity and compassion.
Therapy may include understanding what's underneath reactions, building calmer routines, and improving connection in your family or relationship.
ADHD counselling for kids, adults, parents, and couples in Vancouver (near Olympic Village).
Many people reach out when emotions, behaviour, stress, or relationships start feeling too hard to manage alone. You might be navigating ADHD, autism, big feelings, conflict, overwhelm, or parenting challenges. You may want calmer routines, better communication, more connection, fewer meltdowns or arguments, or a clearer understanding of what’s going on beneath the surface. Most of all, you want things to feel easier and more manageable for yourself, your child, or your relationship.
Therapy may include understanding what's underneath reactions, building calmer routines, and improving connection in your family or relationship.
ADHD counselling for kids, adults, parents, and couples in Vancouver (near Olympic Village).
Many people reach out when emotions, behaviour, stress, or relationships start feeling too hard to manage alone. You might be navigating ADHD, autism, big feelings, conflict, overwhelm, or parenting challenges. You may want calmer routines, better communication, more connection, fewer meltdowns or arguments, or a clearer understanding of what’s going on beneath the surface. Most of all, you want things to feel easier and more manageable for yourself, your child, or your relationship.
I understand that taking that first step towards seeking support can be daunting. It’s often during moments of loneliness, shame, or crisis that we find the courage to reach out. Whether you’re navigating a challenging transition or simply need someone to lean on during difficult times, I am here to walk alongside you. Together, we can explore your feelings, share in your struggles, and celebrate your achievements. Many clients have expressed appreciation for my direct yet compassionate approach, which is rooted in empathy and understanding. No topic is off limits!
I understand that taking that first step towards seeking support can be daunting. It’s often during moments of loneliness, shame, or crisis that we find the courage to reach out. Whether you’re navigating a challenging transition or simply need someone to lean on during difficult times, I am here to walk alongside you. Together, we can explore your feelings, share in your struggles, and celebrate your achievements. Many clients have expressed appreciation for my direct yet compassionate approach, which is rooted in empathy and understanding. No topic is off limits!
I use an integrative mix of evidence-based tools depending on your individual needs, drawing primarily from Internal Family Systems ('parts work'), Attachment, Polyvagal, and EMDR interventions.
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.
I use an integrative mix of evidence-based tools depending on your individual needs, drawing primarily from Internal Family Systems ('parts work'), Attachment, Polyvagal, and EMDR interventions.
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.
To paraphrase the great actress Kerry Washington: Having a counsellor is like having a personal trainer for your mind. Personal trainers help you keep your body healthy. Counsellors help you keep your mind healthy. If you feel as though you are putting on a daily performance for yourself and others, acting at having it together, or just faking it to make it, therapy is a place to take the mask off. So, come as you are. There is nothing you can’t be and can’t feel in our sessions together.
To paraphrase the great actress Kerry Washington: Having a counsellor is like having a personal trainer for your mind. Personal trainers help you keep your body healthy. Counsellors help you keep your mind healthy. If you feel as though you are putting on a daily performance for yourself and others, acting at having it together, or just faking it to make it, therapy is a place to take the mask off. So, come as you are. There is nothing you can’t be and can’t feel in our sessions together.
Do you want therapy without the jargon, fluff, or endless sessions?
I offer straightforward, honest conversations that focus on what matters most to you. You won’t get psychobabble or a therapist hiding behind a mask — just a real human being who listens closely, asks direct questions, and helps you find clarity.
Do you want therapy without the jargon, fluff, or endless sessions?
I offer straightforward, honest conversations that focus on what matters most to you. You won’t get psychobabble or a therapist hiding behind a mask — just a real human being who listens closely, asks direct questions, and helps you find clarity.
With decades of experience in hospitals, health authorities, and community settings, I support young adults and families, dealing with a variety of mental health challenges, including, but not limited to depression, anxiety, OCD, ADHD, and eating disorder challenges.
I specialize in helping young adults and families manage the often difficult experiences of anxiety, depression, OCD, and life transitions. Whether you're navigating school pressures, family, conflict, or emotional overwhelm, I offer a calm, non-judgmental space to explore what is going on and move towards meaningful change.
With decades of experience in hospitals, health authorities, and community settings, I support young adults and families, dealing with a variety of mental health challenges, including, but not limited to depression, anxiety, OCD, ADHD, and eating disorder challenges.
I specialize in helping young adults and families manage the often difficult experiences of anxiety, depression, OCD, and life transitions. Whether you're navigating school pressures, family, conflict, or emotional overwhelm, I offer a calm, non-judgmental space to explore what is going on and move towards meaningful change.
I have a passion for helping children, teens, and young adults navigate life's challenges. My approach is rooted in psychodynamic theory, which allows me to delve deep into the unconscious mind to uncover the root causes of emotional distress. However, I also believe that creativity can be a powerful tool in therapy, which is why I incorporate art, play, and other expressive techniques into my work. Additionally, I draw on a range of other therapeutic modalities, including cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and mindfulness, to meet the unique needs of each client.
I have a passion for helping children, teens, and young adults navigate life's challenges. My approach is rooted in psychodynamic theory, which allows me to delve deep into the unconscious mind to uncover the root causes of emotional distress. However, I also believe that creativity can be a powerful tool in therapy, which is why I incorporate art, play, and other expressive techniques into my work. Additionally, I draw on a range of other therapeutic modalities, including cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and mindfulness, to meet the unique needs of each client.
We are an online counselling agency so do not provide services in person. Strength Counselling Services has licensed, experienced therapists who use evidence-based practices, prioritize client needs, and maintain ethical standards. We offer culturally sensitive, affordable services in a supportive environment. We offer a comprehensive goals assessment, regularly assess progress, and collaborate with other professionals. We provide transparency in our fees and for thirteen years now have held a positive reputation of trust, and client success. Lastly, ensuring our clients' privacy and confidentiality are of utmost importance to us.
We are an online counselling agency so do not provide services in person. Strength Counselling Services has licensed, experienced therapists who use evidence-based practices, prioritize client needs, and maintain ethical standards. We offer culturally sensitive, affordable services in a supportive environment. We offer a comprehensive goals assessment, regularly assess progress, and collaborate with other professionals. We provide transparency in our fees and for thirteen years now have held a positive reputation of trust, and client success. Lastly, ensuring our clients' privacy and confidentiality are of utmost importance to us.
Her background includes serving as an Inpatient Psychologist at Vancouver General Hospital, where she worked in the Segal Family Health Centre, conducting comprehensive psychological assessments to support differential diagnosis and treatment planning for individuals in acute mental health care.
Dr. Sandhu is focused exclusively on high-quality, evidence-based psychological treatment through Psychological Assessments and Therapy. She helps individuals gain deep insight into their cognitive patterns, emotional responses, and core beliefs, providing a clear roadmap for personal development.
Her background includes serving as an Inpatient Psychologist at Vancouver General Hospital, where she worked in the Segal Family Health Centre, conducting comprehensive psychological assessments to support differential diagnosis and treatment planning for individuals in acute mental health care.
Dr. Sandhu is focused exclusively on high-quality, evidence-based psychological treatment through Psychological Assessments and Therapy. She helps individuals gain deep insight into their cognitive patterns, emotional responses, and core beliefs, providing a clear roadmap for personal development.
In my practice, I primarily draw from Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Narrative Therapy.
You don't have to navigate this alone. Whether you're facing the lingering impact of trauma medical, familial, or experiential living with ADHD, chronic pain or disability, moving through life transitions, or managing anxiety, depression, or the weight of systemic oppression, your story matters here.
In my practice, I primarily draw from Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Narrative Therapy.
You don't have to navigate this alone. Whether you're facing the lingering impact of trauma medical, familial, or experiential living with ADHD, chronic pain or disability, moving through life transitions, or managing anxiety, depression, or the weight of systemic oppression, your story matters here.
I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor with a passion for supporting others through the challenges and difficult moments that they encounter. Approaching clients with compassion, warmth, openness, understanding, and acceptance, I recognize both the strength and uncertainty that comes with reaching out for help and being vulnerable. I believe in the importance of the therapeutic relationship and in creating a safe space that will cultivate positive change and promote healing. With the belief that you know what is truly best for yourself, I strive to help you explore your strengths, feel empowered in your life, and reach your goals.
I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor with a passion for supporting others through the challenges and difficult moments that they encounter. Approaching clients with compassion, warmth, openness, understanding, and acceptance, I recognize both the strength and uncertainty that comes with reaching out for help and being vulnerable. I believe in the importance of the therapeutic relationship and in creating a safe space that will cultivate positive change and promote healing. With the belief that you know what is truly best for yourself, I strive to help you explore your strengths, feel empowered in your life, and reach your goals.
She is a dedicated and compassionate counsellor with a passion for helping individuals navigate life’s challenges. With a unique integrative approach, Samantha combines the principles of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and a person centered perspective to empower clients on their journey towards personal growth and mental well-being. With the integration of DBT, Samantha helps her clients build skills in mindfulness, emotional regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, and distress tolerance. Clients develop the tools and confidence to cope with challenging emotions and improve overall wellbeing
She is a dedicated and compassionate counsellor with a passion for helping individuals navigate life’s challenges. With a unique integrative approach, Samantha combines the principles of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and a person centered perspective to empower clients on their journey towards personal growth and mental well-being. With the integration of DBT, Samantha helps her clients build skills in mindfulness, emotional regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, and distress tolerance. Clients develop the tools and confidence to cope with challenging emotions and improve overall wellbeing
As a doctor of clinical psychology and a registered psychologist, I specialize in addressing depression, relationship challenges, childhood trauma, family conflict, grief, gender identity, and working with adult children of emotionally unavailable or narcissistic parents.
My role is to offer a thoughtful, compassionate, and non-judgmental space where we can make sense of your experiences together.We will explore not just the symptoms but the stories and relationships that shaped them.We’ll uncover the unconscious patterns that keep you stuck, strengthen your resilience, and open up new ways of relating to yourself and others.
As a doctor of clinical psychology and a registered psychologist, I specialize in addressing depression, relationship challenges, childhood trauma, family conflict, grief, gender identity, and working with adult children of emotionally unavailable or narcissistic parents.
My role is to offer a thoughtful, compassionate, and non-judgmental space where we can make sense of your experiences together.We will explore not just the symptoms but the stories and relationships that shaped them.We’ll uncover the unconscious patterns that keep you stuck, strengthen your resilience, and open up new ways of relating to yourself and others.
Hi and welcome! I appreciate that it takes courage and strength to start this process. Sometimes, we need help to work through issues. You don't have to deal with your struggles, questions, grief, anxiety, depression, and all of life’s other servings alone. In a non-judgmental, confidential and safe space, shifts can begin to take place. I utilize various modalities, but always come from a person-centered, trauma-informed, and compassion focused lens. I believe in the strength and resilience in every person, and that includes you! Your story matters. You matter…and you deserve healing and happiness. CVAP approved.
Hi and welcome! I appreciate that it takes courage and strength to start this process. Sometimes, we need help to work through issues. You don't have to deal with your struggles, questions, grief, anxiety, depression, and all of life’s other servings alone. In a non-judgmental, confidential and safe space, shifts can begin to take place. I utilize various modalities, but always come from a person-centered, trauma-informed, and compassion focused lens. I believe in the strength and resilience in every person, and that includes you! Your story matters. You matter…and you deserve healing and happiness. CVAP approved.
We help you by designing a personalized, evidence-based treatment plan—including therapies such as EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Internal Family Systems, and Psychedelic Integration—and we guide you through every step of your healing journey.
Do you struggle with anxiety, depression, trauma, or relationship challenges that affect your day-to-day life, your work, or your ability to truly connect with others? Do you feel overwhelmed by the weight of past experiences and the constant pressure of meeting expectations? Do you hope that your emotional well-being and relationships could be better? Now more than ever, individuals and couples are feeling uncertain about overcoming the lasting impacts of trauma and emotional distress. We believe there is hope and that healing is possible. We offer expert counselling and integrated therapeutic services to help you grow.
We help you by designing a personalized, evidence-based treatment plan—including therapies such as EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Internal Family Systems, and Psychedelic Integration—and we guide you through every step of your healing journey.
Do you struggle with anxiety, depression, trauma, or relationship challenges that affect your day-to-day life, your work, or your ability to truly connect with others? Do you feel overwhelmed by the weight of past experiences and the constant pressure of meeting expectations? Do you hope that your emotional well-being and relationships could be better? Now more than ever, individuals and couples are feeling uncertain about overcoming the lasting impacts of trauma and emotional distress. We believe there is hope and that healing is possible. We offer expert counselling and integrated therapeutic services to help you grow.
My approach includes Narrative therapy, Internal Family Systems, EMDR, and body-based tools.
Gripping emotions, feeling "not enough," and old relationship dynamics can interrupt us from feeling whole. I offer a compassionate space to help you reconnect with your self-worth, vitality, and inner knowing so that you can feel more free, grounded, and aligned in your life, and in your relationships. I support clients who are managing anxiety or depression, navigating life/work transitions, healing from trauma, building self-confidence, exploring spirituality or existential questions, or working through cultural and intergenerational patterns. If this resonates, please reach out. I’d love to connect and explore how I can help.
My approach includes Narrative therapy, Internal Family Systems, EMDR, and body-based tools.
Gripping emotions, feeling "not enough," and old relationship dynamics can interrupt us from feeling whole. I offer a compassionate space to help you reconnect with your self-worth, vitality, and inner knowing so that you can feel more free, grounded, and aligned in your life, and in your relationships. I support clients who are managing anxiety or depression, navigating life/work transitions, healing from trauma, building self-confidence, exploring spirituality or existential questions, or working through cultural and intergenerational patterns. If this resonates, please reach out. I’d love to connect and explore how I can help.
My ideal clients are often high-functioning on the outside but feeling exhausted and overwhelmed inside. They may struggle with overthinking, second-guessing decisions, or being their own harshest critic. Many are navigating major life transitions, living with ADHD, or feeling disconnected from themselves and unsure of what they want. They long for a sense of steadiness, to quiet their inner critic, find relief from anxiety, and begin trusting themselves enough to live with more confidence and ease.
My ideal clients are often high-functioning on the outside but feeling exhausted and overwhelmed inside. They may struggle with overthinking, second-guessing decisions, or being their own harshest critic. Many are navigating major life transitions, living with ADHD, or feeling disconnected from themselves and unsure of what they want. They long for a sense of steadiness, to quiet their inner critic, find relief from anxiety, and begin trusting themselves enough to live with more confidence and ease.
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Family Therapy Counsellors
What do family therapists do?
A family therapist facilitates the process of understanding and improving how a family functions. The therapist will help family members develop empathy for one another. They’ll seek to understand existing patterns, misunderstandings, and conflicts that arise, in order to help the family arrive at a realistic, unified understanding and develop the coping skills they need to build stronger relationships.
How long does therapy for families take to work?
Therapy manifests differently in every family; a common time frame is 12 weekly sessions, but some families may see improvement after just a few weeks. Families should discuss their goals with the therapist at the beginning of the process and periodically revisit those goals to assess their progress together.
How can you encourage a family member to attend family therapy?
You can encourage family members to attend therapy by expressing with both love and concern the challenges you see and explaining how a therapist could help the family navigate those challenges together. An outside perspective can help everyone feel heard, get on the same page, and develop new skills. If family members are still hesitant, it may be helpful to emphasize that family therapy is short-term—it won’t last forever.
Is therapy for families effective?
Family therapy can significantly improve family dynamics and relationships. Research suggests that family therapy can help individuals understand their role in the family, communicate and solve problems together, reduce conflict and draw boundaries when necessary, and develop coping skills for stressors, major life changes, and mental or physical illnesses within the family.