LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in Vancouver, BC
Drawing from my lived experience as a queer individual, I bring a unique perspective to my counselling practice.
Are you unsure what counselling can do for you? Have you been working hard to heal yourself, but find the same patterns playing out in your life? Whether you're venturing into counselling for the first time or have engaged with other counsellors previously, my approach is a breath of fresh air. I offer what you can't get from AI or CBT apps...a safe, compassionate, therapeutic relationship. A place to heal.
Drawing from my lived experience as a queer individual, I bring a unique perspective to my counselling practice.
Are you unsure what counselling can do for you? Have you been working hard to heal yourself, but find the same patterns playing out in your life? Whether you're venturing into counselling for the first time or have engaged with other counsellors previously, my approach is a breath of fresh air. I offer what you can't get from AI or CBT apps...a safe, compassionate, therapeutic relationship. A place to heal.
I often support clients experiencing challenges with neurodivergence, anxiety, LGBTQIA identity, nightmares, relationships, grief, parenting and emotional regulation.
I offer a soft place to land, where all parts of you are welcome. As a collaborative counsellor, I provide a safer space to explore your inner world and provide tools to help support your unique journey and needs. I work with both adults and children, adapting my work and tools to best suit each client.
I often support clients experiencing challenges with neurodivergence, anxiety, LGBTQIA identity, nightmares, relationships, grief, parenting and emotional regulation.
I offer a soft place to land, where all parts of you are welcome. As a collaborative counsellor, I provide a safer space to explore your inner world and provide tools to help support your unique journey and needs. I work with both adults and children, adapting my work and tools to best suit each client.
Accessing support is a radical act of courage—a step towards positive change. At Side by Side Counselling we welcome all experiences and histories, working together to navigate the challenges of life with ease. Drawing on the approaches of transpersonal psychology, somatic modalities, Bowen family systems, Gestalt therapy and person-centered therapy, we aim to find a path of understanding and support that best suits your needs and experiences.
Accessing support is a radical act of courage—a step towards positive change. At Side by Side Counselling we welcome all experiences and histories, working together to navigate the challenges of life with ease. Drawing on the approaches of transpersonal psychology, somatic modalities, Bowen family systems, Gestalt therapy and person-centered therapy, we aim to find a path of understanding and support that best suits your needs and experiences.
Hello! My name is Claire and I'm a counsellor who aims to support the experience of being human with therapeutic, evidence-based approaches in counselling. If you are struggling with life's circumstances, managing emotions, navigating change, relational challenges or you want to better understand yourself, I will bring an open mind and curiosity to accompany you in your process of self-discovery.
Hello! My name is Claire and I'm a counsellor who aims to support the experience of being human with therapeutic, evidence-based approaches in counselling. If you are struggling with life's circumstances, managing emotions, navigating change, relational challenges or you want to better understand yourself, I will bring an open mind and curiosity to accompany you in your process of self-discovery.
As a therapist, and human in general, I am passionate about creating space for the stories and emotions that are so often pushed away, hidden from view, and disavowed. I believe that to be seen, heard, and accepted in these tender places can be a profoundly healing experience, even (and especially) when there is "nothing to do about it," other than bear witness and grieve. An important piece of this process is moving towards a way of being that centers less around achieving, perfecting and “doing” and much more around “being.” Being present, being messy, being perfectly imperfect and ok with slow processes and uncertainties.
As a therapist, and human in general, I am passionate about creating space for the stories and emotions that are so often pushed away, hidden from view, and disavowed. I believe that to be seen, heard, and accepted in these tender places can be a profoundly healing experience, even (and especially) when there is "nothing to do about it," other than bear witness and grieve. An important piece of this process is moving towards a way of being that centers less around achieving, perfecting and “doing” and much more around “being.” Being present, being messy, being perfectly imperfect and ok with slow processes and uncertainties.
I offer queer-affirming and neurodivergence-affirming general counselling and trauma counselling to youth, adults, and seniors.
Are you looking for support to navigate lifes ups and downs? Maybe you're dealing with symptoms of anxiety, depression, OCD, trauma, or another topic that's getting in the way of living life to the fullest.
I offer queer-affirming and neurodivergence-affirming general counselling and trauma counselling to youth, adults, and seniors.
Are you looking for support to navigate lifes ups and downs? Maybe you're dealing with symptoms of anxiety, depression, OCD, trauma, or another topic that's getting in the way of living life to the fullest.
Hi there. We are genuinely caring and ethical in matching clients with the best fit. We offer free discovery calls. Let us help you find your person.
Shirley Katz, Ph.D., RP, is a Supervisor, University Instructor and Clinic Director who leans on 27 years experience to help ensure clients get to feel understood and respected, and benefit from therapy. She takes the time to answer inquiries. Note that we support LGBT2SQ+, teens, adults, relationships. A few of our therapists have in person offices and most offer video sessions. Reach out!
Hi there. We are genuinely caring and ethical in matching clients with the best fit. We offer free discovery calls. Let us help you find your person.
Shirley Katz, Ph.D., RP, is a Supervisor, University Instructor and Clinic Director who leans on 27 years experience to help ensure clients get to feel understood and respected, and benefit from therapy. She takes the time to answer inquiries. Note that we support LGBT2SQ+, teens, adults, relationships. A few of our therapists have in person offices and most offer video sessions. Reach out!
I often, although not exclusively, work with people who are 2SLGTBQ+ and want to work with a queer trans therapist.
I have received additional training in EMDR and Internal Family Systems (Level 1). I use DBT, and mindfulness skills to resource and ground you, as you reconnect to your self. I have been trained in psychedelic preparation and integration, and can walk with you as you integrate new insights.
I often, although not exclusively, work with people who are 2SLGTBQ+ and want to work with a queer trans therapist.
I have received additional training in EMDR and Internal Family Systems (Level 1). I use DBT, and mindfulness skills to resource and ground you, as you reconnect to your self. I have been trained in psychedelic preparation and integration, and can walk with you as you integrate new insights.
If you are overwhelmed by grief, moving through a major life transition, struggling with relationship strain, or living with anxiety and stress, counselling can offer steady support and the practical skills to help you regain balance and confidence. I work with individuals facing anxiety and depression, grief and loss, self-esteem concerns, and the stress linked to significant life changes. You are welcome to bring your full experience here. I will meet you with care and respect.
If you are overwhelmed by grief, moving through a major life transition, struggling with relationship strain, or living with anxiety and stress, counselling can offer steady support and the practical skills to help you regain balance and confidence. I work with individuals facing anxiety and depression, grief and loss, self-esteem concerns, and the stress linked to significant life changes. You are welcome to bring your full experience here. I will meet you with care and respect.
Hey! I'm Justine, a Registered Clinical Counsellor with a passion for eating disorder and trauma recovery. If you find yourself repeating the same patterns and behaviours every day leaving you feeling confused, frustrated, and hopeless about change, I want to assure you that healing is possible. As someone who has recovered from an eating disorder, I understand the cycles of shame and fear that keep clients feeling frozen. Whether your symptoms are newly emerging or more enduring, I'm here to support you in your recovery.
Hey! I'm Justine, a Registered Clinical Counsellor with a passion for eating disorder and trauma recovery. If you find yourself repeating the same patterns and behaviours every day leaving you feeling confused, frustrated, and hopeless about change, I want to assure you that healing is possible. As someone who has recovered from an eating disorder, I understand the cycles of shame and fear that keep clients feeling frozen. Whether your symptoms are newly emerging or more enduring, I'm here to support you in your recovery.
We are a neurodivergent and LGBTQ+ affirming practice.
We integrate evidence-based approaches, focusing on neuroscience to regulate your nervous system, leading to lasting change. Victoria Trauma Therapy Centre offers counselling to individuals, couples, and families. All sessions are virtual and provided by Registered Clinical Counsellors and Registered Social Workers.
We are a neurodivergent and LGBTQ+ affirming practice.
We integrate evidence-based approaches, focusing on neuroscience to regulate your nervous system, leading to lasting change. Victoria Trauma Therapy Centre offers counselling to individuals, couples, and families. All sessions are virtual and provided by Registered Clinical Counsellors and Registered Social Workers.
You don’t have to face life’s challenges alone. I offer online and in-person therapy where you feel heard, supported, and empowered. As a human first, I bring both lived experience and professional training to create an inclusive space. Grounded in holistic perspectives and evidence-based therapies like EMDR, ACT, and several other modalities, I tailor my approach to you. I believe in genuine connection and meeting clients with empathy and understanding.
You don’t have to face life’s challenges alone. I offer online and in-person therapy where you feel heard, supported, and empowered. As a human first, I bring both lived experience and professional training to create an inclusive space. Grounded in holistic perspectives and evidence-based therapies like EMDR, ACT, and several other modalities, I tailor my approach to you. I believe in genuine connection and meeting clients with empathy and understanding.
I am a queer and nonbinary Registered Clinical Counsellor and settler on Lekwungen Territory and I offer anti-oppressive and evidence-based support for PTSD and complex trauma recovery with a focus on EMDR.
My approach is rooted in neuroscience and Indigenous ways of knowing. I offer PTSD and complex trauma recovery using EMDR, compassion-focused, relational, somatic, emotion-focused therapy and ego-state therapy (IFS and Gestalt). Feminist practice means we include feedback, options, and consent in every session so that you stay in control of your health.
I am a queer and nonbinary Registered Clinical Counsellor and settler on Lekwungen Territory and I offer anti-oppressive and evidence-based support for PTSD and complex trauma recovery with a focus on EMDR.
My approach is rooted in neuroscience and Indigenous ways of knowing. I offer PTSD and complex trauma recovery using EMDR, compassion-focused, relational, somatic, emotion-focused therapy and ego-state therapy (IFS and Gestalt). Feminist practice means we include feedback, options, and consent in every session so that you stay in control of your health.
I am a queer, neurodivergent, and gender expansive therapist, offering individual online therapy across Canada.
Together, I will help you explore the roots of stuckness, shine self-compassion on the challenge, and gently build towards growth. I am skilled in working with clients across a broad range of concerns, including overall mental health, life transition, grief/loss, complex and family trauma, gender and sexuality, and attachment related struggles.
I am a queer, neurodivergent, and gender expansive therapist, offering individual online therapy across Canada.
Together, I will help you explore the roots of stuckness, shine self-compassion on the challenge, and gently build towards growth. I am skilled in working with clients across a broad range of concerns, including overall mental health, life transition, grief/loss, complex and family trauma, gender and sexuality, and attachment related struggles.
Sarah Erwin, Virtual & In Person ADHD
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, RSW
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Hi- I'm Sarah, and ADHD therapist with ADHD (& a whole lot of experience helping other brains like mine. Most of my clients come to me exhausted and overwhelmed by the demands of the world, the pressure they feel to meet them, and the weight of the labels they've either absorbed or hid from their whole lives. Many of them are terrified of people 'finding out' the real them, but wearing the mask they hide under has left them anxious, exhausted, burnt out, and disconnected. My hope is that you've stumbled across my page after asking yourself: "what if there is another way." I'm here to help you come home to yourself.
Hi- I'm Sarah, and ADHD therapist with ADHD (& a whole lot of experience helping other brains like mine. Most of my clients come to me exhausted and overwhelmed by the demands of the world, the pressure they feel to meet them, and the weight of the labels they've either absorbed or hid from their whole lives. Many of them are terrified of people 'finding out' the real them, but wearing the mask they hide under has left them anxious, exhausted, burnt out, and disconnected. My hope is that you've stumbled across my page after asking yourself: "what if there is another way." I'm here to help you come home to yourself.
Accepting New Clients
I believe change is hard and certainly possible!
My approach is active-directive, as needed, recognizing the importance in relationships as being a catalyst for change.
Accepting New Clients
I believe change is hard and certainly possible!
My approach is active-directive, as needed, recognizing the importance in relationships as being a catalyst for change.
Drawing from my lived experience as a queer individual with ADHD, I bring a unique perspective to my counselling practice.
Feeling stuck in grief, anxiety, or relationship struggles? You’re not alone—and you’re not broken. Whether it’s your first time in therapy or you’ve tried before and felt unseen, my approach offers something different: real connection, curiosity, and compassion. I bring both professional insight and personal experience to help you feel truly understood. Together, we’ll explore who you are, what you want, and how to build a life that feels meaningful. If you’re ready to stop just coping and start living with purpose, we can begin that journey—together—today.
Drawing from my lived experience as a queer individual with ADHD, I bring a unique perspective to my counselling practice.
Feeling stuck in grief, anxiety, or relationship struggles? You’re not alone—and you’re not broken. Whether it’s your first time in therapy or you’ve tried before and felt unseen, my approach offers something different: real connection, curiosity, and compassion. I bring both professional insight and personal experience to help you feel truly understood. Together, we’ll explore who you are, what you want, and how to build a life that feels meaningful. If you’re ready to stop just coping and start living with purpose, we can begin that journey—together—today.
I also work with queer and non-monogamous couples.
As a queer autistic/ADHDer therapist, I’m committed to providing a safe and inclusive space for you to process trauma and improve your relationships. My approach attends to power and structural inequity, and is intersectional, strengths-based, and person-centred, as well as grounded in queer and feminist principles, and anti-oppressive practice.
I also work with queer and non-monogamous couples.
As a queer autistic/ADHDer therapist, I’m committed to providing a safe and inclusive space for you to process trauma and improve your relationships. My approach attends to power and structural inequity, and is intersectional, strengths-based, and person-centred, as well as grounded in queer and feminist principles, and anti-oppressive practice.
I also specialize in working with queer, transgender, and non-binary individuals and all members of the LGBTQ+ community, especially those who may be exploring their gender and could use some support on their journey of self discovery.
My approach is centered around curiosity, possibility, and the celebration of each individual’s unique story. I offer a collaborative therapeutic environment that counters normativity and recognizes the impact of oppressive systems within our society. I utilize narrative therapy in my work, this approach will recognize your personal values and highlight your skills. I aim to assist you in exploring and strengthening the version of you that might be struggling to come to the surface.
I also specialize in working with queer, transgender, and non-binary individuals and all members of the LGBTQ+ community, especially those who may be exploring their gender and could use some support on their journey of self discovery.
My approach is centered around curiosity, possibility, and the celebration of each individual’s unique story. I offer a collaborative therapeutic environment that counters normativity and recognizes the impact of oppressive systems within our society. I utilize narrative therapy in my work, this approach will recognize your personal values and highlight your skills. I aim to assist you in exploring and strengthening the version of you that might be struggling to come to the surface.
I love working with neurodivergent folks, first responders, health care workers, queer and trans folks, parents, activists, and anyone looking to find more embodied safety and joy.
My practice focuses on trauma processing and resolution; building skills for healthy relationships; food and body image; and issues related to gender and sexuality, neurodivergence, and caregiving of all kinds.
I'm committed to creating a supportive therapeutic space to work together, honouring the strategies you have developed to navigate your life, while helping you discover new approaches that better serve you here and now.
I love working with neurodivergent folks, first responders, health care workers, queer and trans folks, parents, activists, and anyone looking to find more embodied safety and joy.
My practice focuses on trauma processing and resolution; building skills for healthy relationships; food and body image; and issues related to gender and sexuality, neurodivergence, and caregiving of all kinds.
I'm committed to creating a supportive therapeutic space to work together, honouring the strategies you have developed to navigate your life, while helping you discover new approaches that better serve you here and now.
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