LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in Vancouver, BC
I am thrilled to be starting my Guelph somatic and trauma therapy practice after working in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside since 2018. I work with people who are carrying something from their past in ways that are no longer helpful, such as trauma, family related conflict, wounds to your self-esteem and sense of self-worth, or "overreactions" to situations that you feel shouldn't affect you this way. Our relationship is a key part of your journey and we'll build a secure connection to safely uncover the harms or traumas of your past. Together we'll explore your emotions and body sensations from a grounded and connected place.
I am thrilled to be starting my Guelph somatic and trauma therapy practice after working in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside since 2018. I work with people who are carrying something from their past in ways that are no longer helpful, such as trauma, family related conflict, wounds to your self-esteem and sense of self-worth, or "overreactions" to situations that you feel shouldn't affect you this way. Our relationship is a key part of your journey and we'll build a secure connection to safely uncover the harms or traumas of your past. Together we'll explore your emotions and body sensations from a grounded and connected place.
I support individuals from diverse backgrounds in navigating emotional and psychological challenges, including family dynamics, childhood trauma, sexual assault, and issues related to LGBTQIA+ identities and experiences.
My counselling practice is rooted in an anti-oppressive framework that integrates broader social, cultural, and systemic factors impacting individual well-being. I aim to cultivate a supportive, inclusive space where we work collaboratively toward greater awareness, self compassion, and practical change.
I work alongside you in creating a safe space to process trauma, learn effective anxiety-management techniques, and build stronger coping strategies to handle life’s challenges. We collaborate to gain a deeper understanding of yourself and develop skills to improve emotional regulation, communication, and problem-solving abilities.
I support individuals from diverse backgrounds in navigating emotional and psychological challenges, including family dynamics, childhood trauma, sexual assault, and issues related to LGBTQIA+ identities and experiences.
My counselling practice is rooted in an anti-oppressive framework that integrates broader social, cultural, and systemic factors impacting individual well-being. I aim to cultivate a supportive, inclusive space where we work collaboratively toward greater awareness, self compassion, and practical change.
I work alongside you in creating a safe space to process trauma, learn effective anxiety-management techniques, and build stronger coping strategies to handle life’s challenges. We collaborate to gain a deeper understanding of yourself and develop skills to improve emotional regulation, communication, and problem-solving abilities.
Thank you for stopping by my page. Regardless of what brought you here, I congratulate you on making one step toward seeking wellness. Deciding to start therapy is hard; being vulnerable with a stranger takes enormous courage. I am privileged to have witnessed countless transformations that people were going through, either inside or outside my office. As an Asian-origin female therapist, I work with my clients to navigate life through their unique perspectives. Our intersectionalities can be our strength and resilience. No matter what you are struggling with, there is a way of healing, and love is the cure.
Thank you for stopping by my page. Regardless of what brought you here, I congratulate you on making one step toward seeking wellness. Deciding to start therapy is hard; being vulnerable with a stranger takes enormous courage. I am privileged to have witnessed countless transformations that people were going through, either inside or outside my office. As an Asian-origin female therapist, I work with my clients to navigate life through their unique perspectives. Our intersectionalities can be our strength and resilience. No matter what you are struggling with, there is a way of healing, and love is the cure.
As a queer cis-woman, I have the lived experience of navigating these identities, and the burdens that can accompany them.
I work with people striving for freer self-expression, stronger presence, deeper authenticity, and calmer responses in life. The people I work with are often struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, or life transitions. As an integrative therapist, we will work together to discover which therapeutic modalities work best for you — you are awesomely unique, so your therapy should be the same!
As a queer cis-woman, I have the lived experience of navigating these identities, and the burdens that can accompany them.
I work with people striving for freer self-expression, stronger presence, deeper authenticity, and calmer responses in life. The people I work with are often struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, or life transitions. As an integrative therapist, we will work together to discover which therapeutic modalities work best for you — you are awesomely unique, so your therapy should be the same!
Are you feeling that things are heavier than usual?
You might be adjusting to a new country, a new job, a new role as a parent, or navigating a major life transition and noticing that what used to work no longer helps. You may feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure of how to move forward.
I offer a collaborative and compassionate therapeutic space tailored to your needs. We begin by understanding where you are now and the challenges you are facing. Together, we can build emotional awareness, develop healthy coping skills, and identify meaningful changes that feel sustainable.
Are you feeling that things are heavier than usual?
You might be adjusting to a new country, a new job, a new role as a parent, or navigating a major life transition and noticing that what used to work no longer helps. You may feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure of how to move forward.
I offer a collaborative and compassionate therapeutic space tailored to your needs. We begin by understanding where you are now and the challenges you are facing. Together, we can build emotional awareness, develop healthy coping skills, and identify meaningful changes that feel sustainable.
I have experience and passion for working with 2S- LGBTQIA+ folks and supporting people with a wide variety of relationship structures, values, and practices.
Are you struggling with overwhelm, indecision, pain, or powerlessness? Are there parts of you that have been silenced, shamed, or oppressed that need a space to be heard? I work with adults of all ages to help make sense of their experiences, process past trauma, feel awake to the current moment, and create a path toward renewal and growth. I believe that we all deserve to develop our sense of self and our sense of meaning in a compassionate and non-judgmental space. Together, we can give voice to the many parts of your internal and relational world and start to build towards the changes you want to see in your life.
I have experience and passion for working with 2S- LGBTQIA+ folks and supporting people with a wide variety of relationship structures, values, and practices.
Are you struggling with overwhelm, indecision, pain, or powerlessness? Are there parts of you that have been silenced, shamed, or oppressed that need a space to be heard? I work with adults of all ages to help make sense of their experiences, process past trauma, feel awake to the current moment, and create a path toward renewal and growth. I believe that we all deserve to develop our sense of self and our sense of meaning in a compassionate and non-judgmental space. Together, we can give voice to the many parts of your internal and relational world and start to build towards the changes you want to see in your life.
I work with primarily neurodivergent and/or queer people (of all ages, genders, identities) who want to pause, explore and reconnect.
As an art therapist, my role is to guide clients through the art making process, and the thoughts that may come up. My job is not to interpret your art, but rather listen and support you as you gain your own insight. I hope to collaboratively build the safety needed to be with my clients as they reconnect with their authentic selves.
I work with primarily neurodivergent and/or queer people (of all ages, genders, identities) who want to pause, explore and reconnect.
As an art therapist, my role is to guide clients through the art making process, and the thoughts that may come up. My job is not to interpret your art, but rather listen and support you as you gain your own insight. I hope to collaboratively build the safety needed to be with my clients as they reconnect with their authentic selves.
We live in uncertain times. Many of us weren’t prepared for the amount of change that is happening rapidly on the planet at this time. You may be experiencing feelings of anxiety, depression, or despair. You are not alone! You may also find yourself more sensitive and open to your environment in ways that are new to you. Not unlike during the pandemic, many of our personal, ancestral and collective traumas are being unearthed-so that they can be looked at and healed. Therapy that goes beyond traditional "talk therapy" and addresses these issues in depth can support you in navigating these times.
We live in uncertain times. Many of us weren’t prepared for the amount of change that is happening rapidly on the planet at this time. You may be experiencing feelings of anxiety, depression, or despair. You are not alone! You may also find yourself more sensitive and open to your environment in ways that are new to you. Not unlike during the pandemic, many of our personal, ancestral and collective traumas are being unearthed-so that they can be looked at and healed. Therapy that goes beyond traditional "talk therapy" and addresses these issues in depth can support you in navigating these times.
As a queer person myself, I especially love working with the 2S- LGBTQIA+ community and welcome all genders, sexual orientations, abilities, cultural backgrounds, relationship structures, etc.
Hi, I'm Rahel. I'm a Registered Clinical Counsellor, and I believe that healing happens in relationship, and that when there is safety and collaboration within the counselling space, you can begin to move towards the growth and transformation you seek. I am passionate about supporting clients with PTSD, complex-PTSD, intergenerational and religious trauma, self-criticism and self-esteem issues, relational and sexuality/sex-related issues, attachment wounds, grief and loss, anxiety, and depression.
As a queer person myself, I especially love working with the 2S- LGBTQIA+ community and welcome all genders, sexual orientations, abilities, cultural backgrounds, relationship structures, etc.
Hi, I'm Rahel. I'm a Registered Clinical Counsellor, and I believe that healing happens in relationship, and that when there is safety and collaboration within the counselling space, you can begin to move towards the growth and transformation you seek. I am passionate about supporting clients with PTSD, complex-PTSD, intergenerational and religious trauma, self-criticism and self-esteem issues, relational and sexuality/sex-related issues, attachment wounds, grief and loss, anxiety, and depression.
I work with folks who care deeply about the world and the people around them, but find it really hard to be kind and patient with themselves. They often have good reason for struggling to go easy on themselves; we learn to be hard on ourselves for any number of reasons, (like a difficult family upbringing, hurtful experiences with a partner, or enduring experiences of oppression such as patriarchy, racism, ableism, homophobia, transphobia, fatphobia, etc.). I see my job as offering you the care that you may struggle to feel towards yourself, with the hope that compassion becomes a more familiar way of relating to yourself.
I work with folks who care deeply about the world and the people around them, but find it really hard to be kind and patient with themselves. They often have good reason for struggling to go easy on themselves; we learn to be hard on ourselves for any number of reasons, (like a difficult family upbringing, hurtful experiences with a partner, or enduring experiences of oppression such as patriarchy, racism, ableism, homophobia, transphobia, fatphobia, etc.). I see my job as offering you the care that you may struggle to feel towards yourself, with the hope that compassion becomes a more familiar way of relating to yourself.
I love supporting members of the queer community as they work through challenges like internalized shame, gender dysphoria, family dynamics, and the loneliness that can come with it.
I support high-functioning clients struggling with anxiety, burnout, and perfectionism using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help foster more ease and meaning. I use an intersectional feminist lens with all clients and draw on queer theory to explore identity & internalized shame. I offer EMDR to reduce the impact of trauma and foster self-acceptance.
I love supporting members of the queer community as they work through challenges like internalized shame, gender dysphoria, family dynamics, and the loneliness that can come with it.
I support high-functioning clients struggling with anxiety, burnout, and perfectionism using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help foster more ease and meaning. I use an intersectional feminist lens with all clients and draw on queer theory to explore identity & internalized shame. I offer EMDR to reduce the impact of trauma and foster self-acceptance.
I work with folks who are struggling with their relationship to sex and intimacy (be it too much, too little or wanting to rethink how they approach sexuality overall), feeling othered or not enough, unwanted patterns in relationships, chronic pain and those with ADHD and AuDHD.
Have you ever felt like other people got a rulebook for life, and you didn't? Instead, you have slowly made one out of stapled-together napkins, written in crayon and covered in updated notes. If that sounds familiar, reach out and let's talk about that rule book and how we might be able to adapt it to better suit you.
I work with folks who are struggling with their relationship to sex and intimacy (be it too much, too little or wanting to rethink how they approach sexuality overall), feeling othered or not enough, unwanted patterns in relationships, chronic pain and those with ADHD and AuDHD.
Have you ever felt like other people got a rulebook for life, and you didn't? Instead, you have slowly made one out of stapled-together napkins, written in crayon and covered in updated notes. If that sounds familiar, reach out and let's talk about that rule book and how we might be able to adapt it to better suit you.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by life's challenges? Struggling with trauma, anxiety, or depression? Maybe you're facing relationship or family issues, or dealing with complex mental health challenges like PTSD or BPD. You're not alone. I'm here to offer empathetic, tailored therapy in a safe space. Together, we'll explore your thoughts and emotions, unravelling sources of stress and unhealthy patterns that you might have stored in your body and mind.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by life's challenges? Struggling with trauma, anxiety, or depression? Maybe you're facing relationship or family issues, or dealing with complex mental health challenges like PTSD or BPD. You're not alone. I'm here to offer empathetic, tailored therapy in a safe space. Together, we'll explore your thoughts and emotions, unravelling sources of stress and unhealthy patterns that you might have stored in your body and mind.
Life gets messy. If you're navigating overwhelm, anxiety, burnout, trauma, life transitions, self-doubt, relationship challenges, family stress, identity or something else, I offer space to pause, put yourself first and be truly seen and understood. We can work together to understand patterns that no longer serve you & build your natural capacity to handle life's challenges, process difficult emotions, and cultivate self-compassion and resilience. By supporting emotional expression and self-understanding, you can slow down into a deeper mind-body connection, so there is more space for ease, presence, and life's simple joys.
Life gets messy. If you're navigating overwhelm, anxiety, burnout, trauma, life transitions, self-doubt, relationship challenges, family stress, identity or something else, I offer space to pause, put yourself first and be truly seen and understood. We can work together to understand patterns that no longer serve you & build your natural capacity to handle life's challenges, process difficult emotions, and cultivate self-compassion and resilience. By supporting emotional expression and self-understanding, you can slow down into a deeper mind-body connection, so there is more space for ease, presence, and life's simple joys.
“Caring for myself is not self-indulgence, it is self-preservation, and that is an act of political warfare.” - Audre Lorde. Hello, and welcome to Pamati Counselling. Pamati means listen in Cebuano. I am of mixed Asian ancestry, including Filipino, Chinese and Vietnamese. I was born in Toronto, the traditional territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishnabeg, the Chippewa, the Haudenosaunee and the Wendat peoples. The intersectional movements of MeToo, MMIWG, Black Lives Matter and FreePalestine inform my work.
“Caring for myself is not self-indulgence, it is self-preservation, and that is an act of political warfare.” - Audre Lorde. Hello, and welcome to Pamati Counselling. Pamati means listen in Cebuano. I am of mixed Asian ancestry, including Filipino, Chinese and Vietnamese. I was born in Toronto, the traditional territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishnabeg, the Chippewa, the Haudenosaunee and the Wendat peoples. The intersectional movements of MeToo, MMIWG, Black Lives Matter and FreePalestine inform my work.
Anxiety is one of the most common experiences in our culture, which makes sense given how overstimulated and constantly “on” we are. Phones buzzing, endless information, and fast-paced living. My clients are experiencing anxiety, overwhelm, grief, burnout, relationship struggles, or feeling stuck in patterns like people-pleasing, or self-criticism. People come when coping strategies stop working or life feels too heavy to hold alone. I support clients in slowing down, reconnecting with their body and emotions, and understanding the patterns underneath symptoms so they can feel grounded, self-trusting, and more at ease.
Anxiety is one of the most common experiences in our culture, which makes sense given how overstimulated and constantly “on” we are. Phones buzzing, endless information, and fast-paced living. My clients are experiencing anxiety, overwhelm, grief, burnout, relationship struggles, or feeling stuck in patterns like people-pleasing, or self-criticism. People come when coping strategies stop working or life feels too heavy to hold alone. I support clients in slowing down, reconnecting with their body and emotions, and understanding the patterns underneath symptoms so they can feel grounded, self-trusting, and more at ease.
I love supporting people healing from trauma, attachment injuries, and C-PTSD through a gentle, body-based approach. Rather than only talking through what happened, we work together to notice what's happening in the body right now - the tension, the bracing, the holding - and use that awareness to help regulate the nervous system and ease patterns of hypervigilance, shutdown, or overwhelm to create long term change & relief. Breathwork, somatic experiencing, mindful movement, and nature-based practices are all tools we may draw on, tailored to what your body responds to & what you prefer.
I love supporting people healing from trauma, attachment injuries, and C-PTSD through a gentle, body-based approach. Rather than only talking through what happened, we work together to notice what's happening in the body right now - the tension, the bracing, the holding - and use that awareness to help regulate the nervous system and ease patterns of hypervigilance, shutdown, or overwhelm to create long term change & relief. Breathwork, somatic experiencing, mindful movement, and nature-based practices are all tools we may draw on, tailored to what your body responds to & what you prefer.
My aim is to offer a warm and steady presence, and a gentle invitation to be present with and curious about your inner world. Therapy looks different for everyone, and I tailor my approach based on what style each client is looking for. Sometimes that looks like building actionable ways to work with thoughts that feel sticky and challenging, or working on skills that can help us find a sense of steadiness through overwhelming emotion. Other times, you might want to explore the roots of your experiences, understand the impact of past wounds on your present self, or find ways to break old patterns.
My aim is to offer a warm and steady presence, and a gentle invitation to be present with and curious about your inner world. Therapy looks different for everyone, and I tailor my approach based on what style each client is looking for. Sometimes that looks like building actionable ways to work with thoughts that feel sticky and challenging, or working on skills that can help us find a sense of steadiness through overwhelming emotion. Other times, you might want to explore the roots of your experiences, understand the impact of past wounds on your present self, or find ways to break old patterns.
As a queer therapist, I work to create a space that’s affirming of queer and gender-diverse folks, and supportive of sex workers.
I know how vulnerable it can feel to open up in therapy. Sharing our deepest concerns and hoping they’ll be met with warmth is such a human experience and I know this firsthand as someone who also goes to therapy myself. That’s why I show up with compassion, and curiosity to create a space where all parts of you are welcome! My name is Daniel Oommen and I’m a Registered Clinical Counsellor and Certified Sexologist. At my practice, I specialize in sex therapy, couples therapy, and trauma therapy. My hope is to support change that feels both meaningful and sustainable, without ever rushing the process.
As a queer therapist, I work to create a space that’s affirming of queer and gender-diverse folks, and supportive of sex workers.
I know how vulnerable it can feel to open up in therapy. Sharing our deepest concerns and hoping they’ll be met with warmth is such a human experience and I know this firsthand as someone who also goes to therapy myself. That’s why I show up with compassion, and curiosity to create a space where all parts of you are welcome! My name is Daniel Oommen and I’m a Registered Clinical Counsellor and Certified Sexologist. At my practice, I specialize in sex therapy, couples therapy, and trauma therapy. My hope is to support change that feels both meaningful and sustainable, without ever rushing the process.
I have worked in many settings including substance use, homelessness, acute care, and LGBTQ+ services.
In-person now available on Tuesdays!
Are you ready to address patterns of feeling, acting, or relating that feel stuck, painful, dissatisfying, or could simply be better? I aim to go beyond talking and support you to have healing experiences in therapy that allow you to move forward with more freedom, connection, and wholeness.
I prioritize creating a safe, respectful, and connected relationship with you so that you can take risks - to be present with your experience (including your body and feelings), to try new things, process difficult material, and reveal parts of yourself that may have been hidden and protected.
I have worked in many settings including substance use, homelessness, acute care, and LGBTQ+ services.
In-person now available on Tuesdays!
Are you ready to address patterns of feeling, acting, or relating that feel stuck, painful, dissatisfying, or could simply be better? I aim to go beyond talking and support you to have healing experiences in therapy that allow you to move forward with more freedom, connection, and wholeness.
I prioritize creating a safe, respectful, and connected relationship with you so that you can take risks - to be present with your experience (including your body and feelings), to try new things, process difficult material, and reveal parts of yourself that may have been hidden and protected.
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