Female Therapists in Vancouver, BC
I am passionate about my work, and have dedicated the last 15 years of my life to helping people create change. My clients are dealing with real life issues - relationships, fertility struggles, adjustment to parenthood, family of origin dynamics, and major life transitions. I aim to create a space where clients are free to explore their fears, doubts, strengths, and needs. Some clients require a faster, more solution-focused therapy process, while others want to meet regularly and have that person to continually connect with and receive support from. I am open to both and see it as a privilege to be invited into people’s lives.
I am passionate about my work, and have dedicated the last 15 years of my life to helping people create change. My clients are dealing with real life issues - relationships, fertility struggles, adjustment to parenthood, family of origin dynamics, and major life transitions. I aim to create a space where clients are free to explore their fears, doubts, strengths, and needs. Some clients require a faster, more solution-focused therapy process, while others want to meet regularly and have that person to continually connect with and receive support from. I am open to both and see it as a privilege to be invited into people’s lives.
Welcome! I’m Nicole (she/her), a dedicated therapist and social worker at Carmanah Counselling with a strong commitment to supporting individuals of all ages. Life is complicated, messy and beautiful all wrapped into one. Going to therapy can be an incredible way to make space for the big emotions that life can bring up, for both children and adults. I create a safe, playful environment for children, where therapy becomes engaging and comfortable. If you or your child are dealing with challenges like anxiety, depression, disordered eating, trauma, or emotional dysregulation, I am here to offer compassionate and effective support.
Welcome! I’m Nicole (she/her), a dedicated therapist and social worker at Carmanah Counselling with a strong commitment to supporting individuals of all ages. Life is complicated, messy and beautiful all wrapped into one. Going to therapy can be an incredible way to make space for the big emotions that life can bring up, for both children and adults. I create a safe, playful environment for children, where therapy becomes engaging and comfortable. If you or your child are dealing with challenges like anxiety, depression, disordered eating, trauma, or emotional dysregulation, I am here to offer compassionate and effective support.
Whether I am holding space for an adult, child, or teen, I aim to understand you and your unique experience of the world – what’s working, and what feels stuck! Let’s make sense of your experiences, create safety around the thoughts, feelings, and physical sensations that get in the way, and find ways to move toward what really matters to you.
Therapy with me is about identifying and connecting with your values in order to commit to meaningful change. This might look like reflective conversation, creative expression through art making, or mindfulness-based exploration, or expressive art and play therapy.
Whether I am holding space for an adult, child, or teen, I aim to understand you and your unique experience of the world – what’s working, and what feels stuck! Let’s make sense of your experiences, create safety around the thoughts, feelings, and physical sensations that get in the way, and find ways to move toward what really matters to you.
Therapy with me is about identifying and connecting with your values in order to commit to meaningful change. This might look like reflective conversation, creative expression through art making, or mindfulness-based exploration, or expressive art and play therapy.
Trauma impacts how we see the world, navigate through our experiences, and connect with others. While you are not the product of a single experience or relationship, sometimes one experience can feel so overwhelming that it overtakes over all others. Together, you can start to move towards a life where this problem or memory is no longer an obstacle.
Trauma impacts how we see the world, navigate through our experiences, and connect with others. While you are not the product of a single experience or relationship, sometimes one experience can feel so overwhelming that it overtakes over all others. Together, you can start to move towards a life where this problem or memory is no longer an obstacle.
I'm Faiza Khalil (she/hers), a Registered Clinical Counsellor (19703) and Founder of Intrinsic Roots Therapy. I hold a Master of Arts degree in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University. I have nearly 13 years of experience in multiple roles where I've supported clients with mental health concerns, trauma, addiction, intimate partner violence, poverty, and complex health conditions. From these experiences, I'm incredibly passionate about the importance in helping you reconnect to your core self and heal from the root cause of your issues.
I'm Faiza Khalil (she/hers), a Registered Clinical Counsellor (19703) and Founder of Intrinsic Roots Therapy. I hold a Master of Arts degree in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University. I have nearly 13 years of experience in multiple roles where I've supported clients with mental health concerns, trauma, addiction, intimate partner violence, poverty, and complex health conditions. From these experiences, I'm incredibly passionate about the importance in helping you reconnect to your core self and heal from the root cause of your issues.
Counselling & Health Advocacy by Jenna Reed-Côté
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, RSW
Online Only
If you live with a physical disability or chronic illness, you may be exhausted from constantly adapting to systems that were never designed with your needs in mind. After enough dismissal, pressure to “push through,” or being made to feel like a burden, even asking for support can start to feel unsafe.
I provide Disability-Affirmative Therapy for chronic illness, physical disability, burnout, advocacy fatigue, and ableism. Together, we can explore boundaries, self-worth, masking, grief, and self-advocacy in a space where you feel genuinely understood.
If you live with a physical disability or chronic illness, you may be exhausted from constantly adapting to systems that were never designed with your needs in mind. After enough dismissal, pressure to “push through,” or being made to feel like a burden, even asking for support can start to feel unsafe.
I provide Disability-Affirmative Therapy for chronic illness, physical disability, burnout, advocacy fatigue, and ableism. Together, we can explore boundaries, self-worth, masking, grief, and self-advocacy in a space where you feel genuinely understood.
Sometimes, when you find yourself in the dark you think you have been buried, when actually, you have always been planted and given an opportunity to grow.I am here to help you find your way out of the dark and guide you back to yourself, to the light, and towards an aligned and authentic life.I will walk with you through the journey towards healing, growth, and the freedom that comes with becoming who you were born to be, reintegrating you with the true essence of love, kindness, and a life worth living, which is often found on the other side of the pain.Together we co-create a sacred space where both of us show up as we are.
Sometimes, when you find yourself in the dark you think you have been buried, when actually, you have always been planted and given an opportunity to grow.I am here to help you find your way out of the dark and guide you back to yourself, to the light, and towards an aligned and authentic life.I will walk with you through the journey towards healing, growth, and the freedom that comes with becoming who you were born to be, reintegrating you with the true essence of love, kindness, and a life worth living, which is often found on the other side of the pain.Together we co-create a sacred space where both of us show up as we are.
The strengths you’re seeking are within you. I’ll help you develop your self-esteem, mood regulation, and communication skills so you can thrive in your relationships and create the life you desire. I believe that good relationships, including the relationship you have with yourself, are an essential part of a meaningful life.
I specialize in EMDR therapy for young adults who struggle with anxiety and negative core beliefs, such as “I’m not good enough,” and help them develop confidence to create their version of a fulfilled life.
The strengths you’re seeking are within you. I’ll help you develop your self-esteem, mood regulation, and communication skills so you can thrive in your relationships and create the life you desire. I believe that good relationships, including the relationship you have with yourself, are an essential part of a meaningful life.
I specialize in EMDR therapy for young adults who struggle with anxiety and negative core beliefs, such as “I’m not good enough,” and help them develop confidence to create their version of a fulfilled life.
Taking the first step toward support can feel like a significant hurdle, and I truly honor the courage it takes to reach out. We often find that strength in our most vulnerable moments—whether navigating a quiet sense of loneliness or facing a sudden crisis.
I am here to walk alongside you through life’s transitions, offering a steady space to lean on when things feel heavy. My goal is to create a partnership where we can explore your feelings, share in the weight of your struggles, and authentically celebrate your victories.
In our work together, you can expect an approach that is both direct and deeply compassionate. I believe in
Taking the first step toward support can feel like a significant hurdle, and I truly honor the courage it takes to reach out. We often find that strength in our most vulnerable moments—whether navigating a quiet sense of loneliness or facing a sudden crisis.
I am here to walk alongside you through life’s transitions, offering a steady space to lean on when things feel heavy. My goal is to create a partnership where we can explore your feelings, share in the weight of your struggles, and authentically celebrate your victories.
In our work together, you can expect an approach that is both direct and deeply compassionate. I believe in
Do you find yourself repeating the same painful patterns? Giving too much, withdrawing, losing control, or losing yourself? You might have the awareness that these patterns exist and have made efforts to change, but you keep ending up back in the same place.
You want to break the patterns that are keeping you stuck in your relationships with others or in your relationship with yourself. You can see the life that you want to live, and are ready to continue or begin a journey towards the life you long for.
Do you find yourself repeating the same painful patterns? Giving too much, withdrawing, losing control, or losing yourself? You might have the awareness that these patterns exist and have made efforts to change, but you keep ending up back in the same place.
You want to break the patterns that are keeping you stuck in your relationships with others or in your relationship with yourself. You can see the life that you want to live, and are ready to continue or begin a journey towards the life you long for.
I work with people who carry responsibility deeply such as first responders, veterans, parents, creatives, and caregivers - often the ones others depend on. Beneath the surface, there’s often grief, burnout, disconnection, or a harsh inner critic that won’t ease up. My work supports people in making space for themselves again: emotionally, relationally, and spiritually. Whether you’re navigating loss, trauma, ADHD, parenting challenges, or looking into psychedelic integration, I offer a grounded approach to help you reconnect with yourself, explore the roots of what’s going on, and move toward more clarity, connection, and ease.
I work with people who carry responsibility deeply such as first responders, veterans, parents, creatives, and caregivers - often the ones others depend on. Beneath the surface, there’s often grief, burnout, disconnection, or a harsh inner critic that won’t ease up. My work supports people in making space for themselves again: emotionally, relationally, and spiritually. Whether you’re navigating loss, trauma, ADHD, parenting challenges, or looking into psychedelic integration, I offer a grounded approach to help you reconnect with yourself, explore the roots of what’s going on, and move toward more clarity, connection, and ease.
As a Registered Clinical Counsellor and Certified Perinatal Mental Health Professional, I specialize in working alongside perinatal folks experiencing birth trauma, depression, anxiety, grief, loss, infertility, and parental identity challenges. I also support children and teens navigating major life transitions, suicidal ideation, self-harm, loneliness, shame, interpersonal trauma as well as racial and cultural identity development.
As a Registered Clinical Counsellor and Certified Perinatal Mental Health Professional, I specialize in working alongside perinatal folks experiencing birth trauma, depression, anxiety, grief, loss, infertility, and parental identity challenges. I also support children and teens navigating major life transitions, suicidal ideation, self-harm, loneliness, shame, interpersonal trauma as well as racial and cultural identity development.
Welcome. As therapy helps to reduce feelings of isolation and aloneness, which often accompany personal struggle, it also helps individuals find strength, and clarity when life becomes seemingly overwhelming.
I am a registered psychologist with 20 years of expert experience, and I continue to feel privileged working in this profession. I work with clients assisting them with their psychological concerns, understanding their unique needs, and helping them achieve their goals.
I have been described as warm, open-minded, caring, and direct. Feel free to contact me for more information on how I can address your needs and concerns.
Welcome. As therapy helps to reduce feelings of isolation and aloneness, which often accompany personal struggle, it also helps individuals find strength, and clarity when life becomes seemingly overwhelming.
I am a registered psychologist with 20 years of expert experience, and I continue to feel privileged working in this profession. I work with clients assisting them with their psychological concerns, understanding their unique needs, and helping them achieve their goals.
I have been described as warm, open-minded, caring, and direct. Feel free to contact me for more information on how I can address your needs and concerns.
Are you in a relationship where you find yourself fighting all the time or not able to communicate? I help individuals and couples who are struggling with marital and relationship issues, specifically with communication trouble. I also specialize with pre marital/commitment education.My clients come to see me because they want to talk. They don't want to have issues. But talking with me is a way of managing their issues at the very least. And at the best, it is about solving issues.I would like to support you as we work together to sort it out.
Are you in a relationship where you find yourself fighting all the time or not able to communicate? I help individuals and couples who are struggling with marital and relationship issues, specifically with communication trouble. I also specialize with pre marital/commitment education.My clients come to see me because they want to talk. They don't want to have issues. But talking with me is a way of managing their issues at the very least. And at the best, it is about solving issues.I would like to support you as we work together to sort it out.
I believe that every person- child youth or adult, deserves to feel seen, heard and supported. Therapy is a gentle space to slow down, reflect and reconnect with yourself and with one another, so that we can work through childhood trauma, emotional regulation, life transitions, or the complexities of parenting. 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. My approach is warm, relational, and grounded in deep respect for your lived experience.
I believe that every person- child youth or adult, deserves to feel seen, heard and supported. Therapy is a gentle space to slow down, reflect and reconnect with yourself and with one another, so that we can work through childhood trauma, emotional regulation, life transitions, or the complexities of parenting. 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. My approach is warm, relational, and grounded in deep respect for your lived experience.
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.
Daphne Georghiou, RCC, MFT, MA
Marriage & Family Therapist, RCC, MFT, MA
4 Endorsed
Vancouver, BC V6H
I have 25+ years experience providing expert, trauma informed psychotherapy, using proven modalities. I offer individual therapy, Family Counseling and couples therapy. I specialize in Complex PTSD, Childhood Trauma, Depression/Anxiety, OCD & Personality Disorders (namely, BPD and NPD). If you are struggling with relationship conflict, enduring the pain of betrayal in your partnership, or behaving in self-destructive ways, I can help you get to the root of what's binding you, gain emotional/mental relief, and find balance within yourself and your relationships again. Finding the right therapist is essential for the healing process.
I have 25+ years experience providing expert, trauma informed psychotherapy, using proven modalities. I offer individual therapy, Family Counseling and couples therapy. I specialize in Complex PTSD, Childhood Trauma, Depression/Anxiety, OCD & Personality Disorders (namely, BPD and NPD). If you are struggling with relationship conflict, enduring the pain of betrayal in your partnership, or behaving in self-destructive ways, I can help you get to the root of what's binding you, gain emotional/mental relief, and find balance within yourself and your relationships again. Finding the right therapist is essential for the healing process.
Anxiety, Burnout, ADHD & Relationship Specialist in Vancouver & Burnaby.
PhD Psychologist providing EMDR, CBT, and Somatic therapy for high functioning individuals and couples seeking lasting change.
You are a high-achiever who appears to have it all together, yet internally, you’re navigating a cycle of burnout, ADHD-related overwhelm, or the weight of past trauma. Perhaps your career is thriving, but your relationships are strained by stress and 'brain fog.' Whether solo or as a couple, you are looking for more than just a listening ear; you want a strategist who understands the complexities of a high-pressure life.
Anxiety, Burnout, ADHD & Relationship Specialist in Vancouver & Burnaby.
PhD Psychologist providing EMDR, CBT, and Somatic therapy for high functioning individuals and couples seeking lasting change.
You are a high-achiever who appears to have it all together, yet internally, you’re navigating a cycle of burnout, ADHD-related overwhelm, or the weight of past trauma. Perhaps your career is thriving, but your relationships are strained by stress and 'brain fog.' Whether solo or as a couple, you are looking for more than just a listening ear; you want a strategist who understands the complexities of a high-pressure life.
I am a Jamaican living in Vancouver. As a recent immigrant, I am aware of how the process and experience of forging a new life can bring both satisfaction and distress especially in intimate relationships. Life transitions can cause emotional stress and often, we need help to tap into our own inherent strengths. Sexuality and sexual behaviours can also be challenging for some but, I am passionate about working with individuals and couples of all genders, orientations, races and ethnicities. I also specialize in addictions which I view as a maladaptive coping skill for traumatic situations.
I am a Jamaican living in Vancouver. As a recent immigrant, I am aware of how the process and experience of forging a new life can bring both satisfaction and distress especially in intimate relationships. Life transitions can cause emotional stress and often, we need help to tap into our own inherent strengths. Sexuality and sexual behaviours can also be challenging for some but, I am passionate about working with individuals and couples of all genders, orientations, races and ethnicities. I also specialize in addictions which I view as a maladaptive coping skill for traumatic situations.
Tired of the stuckness? Know a fuller life is waiting for you on the other side of it? I'm Carly, an RCC specializing in trauma-informed, evidence based therapy for Adult ADHD, academic/career anxiety, burnout recovery, trauma & CPTSD, self-esteem & grief. I practice relationally, from an unyielding belief in human resilience and potential. My style is warm & patient, my techniques grounded in neuroscience & practical resilience strategies (DBT, CBT, IFS). I am also a lived experience therapist. My counselling focuses are as such because I have both clinical training and deep personal understanding of these experiences.
Tired of the stuckness? Know a fuller life is waiting for you on the other side of it? I'm Carly, an RCC specializing in trauma-informed, evidence based therapy for Adult ADHD, academic/career anxiety, burnout recovery, trauma & CPTSD, self-esteem & grief. I practice relationally, from an unyielding belief in human resilience and potential. My style is warm & patient, my techniques grounded in neuroscience & practical resilience strategies (DBT, CBT, IFS). I am also a lived experience therapist. My counselling focuses are as such because I have both clinical training and deep personal understanding of these experiences.
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FAQ - Therapist Gender
Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or because they feel more comfortable with a therapist of their own gender due to shared life experiences or perspectives. Considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender may matter or improve their therapeutic experience. The most important consideration is that a client is able to build a trusting relationship with their therapist.
Should I see a female therapist?
Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist. For women, this could be because they believe that they will be able to better connect with a woman, and that a female therapist will be able to relate to their specific challenges and personal issues. It may be particularly beneficial for women to see a female therapist, for example, for gender-specific issues, such as sexism in the workplace, relationship issues, and gender roles. The most important factor in therapy is the client-therapist connection, and a therapist's gender as well as many other factors may play an important role in this.
Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?
Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?
It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.