Grief Therapists in Vancouver, BC
In addition, I have experience working with clients who struggle with depression, anxiety, loss and grief, and trauma.
With over 20 years of counselling experience, I understand that everyone has the potential to grow and heal. As a first-generation Portuguese Canadian, I know firsthand the challenges of adapting to different cultural norms. Drawing from my own experiences, I believe that change is possible with hope, support, and guidance. My approach is warm, empathetic, and collaborative, and I strive to create a safe, supportive environment for clients to explore their thoughts and emotions.
In addition, I have experience working with clients who struggle with depression, anxiety, loss and grief, and trauma.
With over 20 years of counselling experience, I understand that everyone has the potential to grow and heal. As a first-generation Portuguese Canadian, I know firsthand the challenges of adapting to different cultural norms. Drawing from my own experiences, I believe that change is possible with hope, support, and guidance. My approach is warm, empathetic, and collaborative, and I strive to create a safe, supportive environment for clients to explore their thoughts and emotions.
Changes in employment, relationship status, or the loss of a loved one can lead to feelings of grief, loss and tremendous anxiety about the future.
As a person who has experienced her own grief and loss, I want to support others in working through their own journeys of pain, discomfort and growth. I strive to create a place where clients feel able to be open about their grief, honour their experiences, and navigate a path forward.
Changes in employment, relationship status, or the loss of a loved one can lead to feelings of grief, loss and tremendous anxiety about the future.
As a person who has experienced her own grief and loss, I want to support others in working through their own journeys of pain, discomfort and growth. I strive to create a place where clients feel able to be open about their grief, honour their experiences, and navigate a path forward.
Knowing that things aren’t right, that you are unhappy, that you want things to be different is ONE thing. But, going out into the world to find the help you need is another. So, congratulations, brave human, you’ve just taken a huge first step. Maybe you’ve been dealing with low mood, lack of satisfaction with life or relationships, low self-esteem or maybe your thoughts just won’t stop. Will working with me be the help you need? Well, that’s something only you can decide. But what I can tell you is that I have been working in mental health for over a decade and have successfully supported people through a variety of challenges.
Knowing that things aren’t right, that you are unhappy, that you want things to be different is ONE thing. But, going out into the world to find the help you need is another. So, congratulations, brave human, you’ve just taken a huge first step. Maybe you’ve been dealing with low mood, lack of satisfaction with life or relationships, low self-esteem or maybe your thoughts just won’t stop. Will working with me be the help you need? Well, that’s something only you can decide. But what I can tell you is that I have been working in mental health for over a decade and have successfully supported people through a variety of challenges.
People tend to turn to counselling when they feel lost, unsure, or just need someone on their team. They may be seeking a place to feel safe in order to explore and discover who they want to be and what they want to do. It's more than okay to ask for help or support. Counselling allows a space where you don't have to feel alone.
People tend to turn to counselling when they feel lost, unsure, or just need someone on their team. They may be seeking a place to feel safe in order to explore and discover who they want to be and what they want to do. It's more than okay to ask for help or support. Counselling allows a space where you don't have to feel alone.
I consider myself a generalist practitioner, but I have a particular affinity towards working with individuals who are facing life transitions, coping with grief and loss, looking to develop more authentic and fulfilling relationships, and navigating the complexities of end-of-life situations.
One of the cornerstones of my counseling philosophy is the belief that every person possesses the innate ability to heal and improve their circumstances, provided they have supportive and safe relationships in which to grow, and are empowered to challenge both internal and systemic barriers.
I consider myself a generalist practitioner, but I have a particular affinity towards working with individuals who are facing life transitions, coping with grief and loss, looking to develop more authentic and fulfilling relationships, and navigating the complexities of end-of-life situations.
One of the cornerstones of my counseling philosophy is the belief that every person possesses the innate ability to heal and improve their circumstances, provided they have supportive and safe relationships in which to grow, and are empowered to challenge both internal and systemic barriers.
Hello! I’m a relational therapist that strives to connect with you in a caring and supportive way. My aim is to create an environment where you feel truly held on your journey of healing and self-discovery. Together, we'll create space for all the parts of you that are longing to be felt and heard. My areas of focus are healing the inner child of childhood trauma, navigating relationships, and building capacity for self-compassion, self-advocacy, and self-care.
Hello! I’m a relational therapist that strives to connect with you in a caring and supportive way. My aim is to create an environment where you feel truly held on your journey of healing and self-discovery. Together, we'll create space for all the parts of you that are longing to be felt and heard. My areas of focus are healing the inner child of childhood trauma, navigating relationships, and building capacity for self-compassion, self-advocacy, and self-care.
The most common issues that my clients have brought to counselling include: trying to manage their symptoms of stress, anxiety and/or depression, struggling with grief, loss or life transitions, dealing with relationship, family or cultural problems and conflicts, and looking for help with career exploration and clarifying life goals.
Are you feeling stressed or overwhelmed by life transitions, losses, crises or relationship challenges? Finding that anxiety is becoming unmanageable in your life? Perhaps trying to find meaningful life goals and make changes?In my counselling work I am passionate about connecting and working with people using a "person- centred" approach, which involves listening and focusing on understanding and respecting the perspective and experience of my clients. I will use a collaborative approach to work with you to gain clarity, understanding and solutions that will support positive growth and change in your life.
The most common issues that my clients have brought to counselling include: trying to manage their symptoms of stress, anxiety and/or depression, struggling with grief, loss or life transitions, dealing with relationship, family or cultural problems and conflicts, and looking for help with career exploration and clarifying life goals.
Are you feeling stressed or overwhelmed by life transitions, losses, crises or relationship challenges? Finding that anxiety is becoming unmanageable in your life? Perhaps trying to find meaningful life goals and make changes?In my counselling work I am passionate about connecting and working with people using a "person- centred" approach, which involves listening and focusing on understanding and respecting the perspective and experience of my clients. I will use a collaborative approach to work with you to gain clarity, understanding and solutions that will support positive growth and change in your life.
You can recover from grief and loss, childhood trauma, PTSD, C-PTSD, anxiety, depression, sexual trauma, birth trauma and more.
Are you overwhelmed by memories that won't fade? Do nightmares frequently disrupt your sleep? Are you anxious or depressed and can't figure out why? Trauma overwhelms the mind and the body, often leaving you stuck and unable to fully engage in life or fully connect with your authentic self. EMDR Therapy tailored to your needs can unburden your nervous system and allow you to gain a sense of safety, ease, creativity and connection. Take the first step - reach out today!
You can recover from grief and loss, childhood trauma, PTSD, C-PTSD, anxiety, depression, sexual trauma, birth trauma and more.
Are you overwhelmed by memories that won't fade? Do nightmares frequently disrupt your sleep? Are you anxious or depressed and can't figure out why? Trauma overwhelms the mind and the body, often leaving you stuck and unable to fully engage in life or fully connect with your authentic self. EMDR Therapy tailored to your needs can unburden your nervous system and allow you to gain a sense of safety, ease, creativity and connection. Take the first step - reach out today!
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a research based, highly effective psychotherapy method proven to help people recover from trauma and other distressing life experiences, including PTSD, depression, anxiety, panic disorders, relationship issues (attachment trauma), phobias, OCD, eating disorders, and grief/ loss.
Feeling bad sucks. Let's do something about it.
I'm passionate about working alongside of people who want to build healthier relationships with themselves and others. If you're looking for a no BS approach using proven psychotherapy methods, you've come to the right place.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a research based, highly effective psychotherapy method proven to help people recover from trauma and other distressing life experiences, including PTSD, depression, anxiety, panic disorders, relationship issues (attachment trauma), phobias, OCD, eating disorders, and grief/ loss.
Feeling bad sucks. Let's do something about it.
I'm passionate about working alongside of people who want to build healthier relationships with themselves and others. If you're looking for a no BS approach using proven psychotherapy methods, you've come to the right place.
You or your child may be struggling with anxiety, trauma, big emotions, or patterns that feel hard to change. You might notice tension in relationships—with yourself, your child or teen, or others—and long for more connection, safety, and understanding. Whether you’re an adult, youth, or parent, you want relief from overwhelm, clearer communication, emotional regulation, and relationships that feel more grounded, secure, and supportive.
You or your child may be struggling with anxiety, trauma, big emotions, or patterns that feel hard to change. You might notice tension in relationships—with yourself, your child or teen, or others—and long for more connection, safety, and understanding. Whether you’re an adult, youth, or parent, you want relief from overwhelm, clearer communication, emotional regulation, and relationships that feel more grounded, secure, and supportive.
Are you grieving a loss?
I work with women and men and support adults both through a provincial mental health program and in my private practice. I have specialized training in perinatal/ reproductive mental health (infertility, pregnancy loss, pregnancy/ postpartum well-being, parenting) and grief and loss (e.g. motherless daughters and mothers, stillbirth, traumatic loss, etc.).
Are you grieving a loss?
I work with women and men and support adults both through a provincial mental health program and in my private practice. I have specialized training in perinatal/ reproductive mental health (infertility, pregnancy loss, pregnancy/ postpartum well-being, parenting) and grief and loss (e.g. motherless daughters and mothers, stillbirth, traumatic loss, etc.).
Beneath the surface, there’s often grief, burnout, disconnection, or a harsh inner critic that won’t ease up.
With over nine years of experience, I offer emotion-focused, somatic, and psychedelic-informed therapy to support grief, burnout, parenting challenges, and inner critics. My approach is grounded, compassionate, and collaborative—offering space to slow down, feel deeply, and reconnect with what matters most.
Beneath the surface, there’s often grief, burnout, disconnection, or a harsh inner critic that won’t ease up.
With over nine years of experience, I offer emotion-focused, somatic, and psychedelic-informed therapy to support grief, burnout, parenting challenges, and inner critics. My approach is grounded, compassionate, and collaborative—offering space to slow down, feel deeply, and reconnect with what matters most.
Patricia Gonzalez
Registered Professional Counsellor - Candidate, RPC-C
3 Endorsed
Vancouver, BC V6Z
Emotional challenges like anxiety, grief or a lack of self-confidence may have been recurring hurdles on your journey.
I create a space for you to process and integrate your life experiences, emotionally, mentally, and physically. My integrative/holistic approach blends therapy with body-based healing, because true transformation happens when the body feels safe. You can only thrive as much as your nervous system allows.
Emotional challenges like anxiety, grief or a lack of self-confidence may have been recurring hurdles on your journey.
I create a space for you to process and integrate your life experiences, emotionally, mentally, and physically. My integrative/holistic approach blends therapy with body-based healing, because true transformation happens when the body feels safe. You can only thrive as much as your nervous system allows.
We can't say goodbye to a problem until we say hello to it. If you're feeling anxious, overwhelmed, stuck, depressed, alone or hopeless, therapy is a place where it's OK to talk about the hard & confusing things, where you get to tell your truth as you see & feel it. If you experience shame, guilt, disappointment, regret, anger or resentment in your life, counselling gives you an opportunity to understand yourself better without being rushed or judged. Listening to all the parts of you that want to be heard can lead to a sense of relief, better relationships & sleep, feeling more grounded & living a more meaningful & authentic life
We can't say goodbye to a problem until we say hello to it. If you're feeling anxious, overwhelmed, stuck, depressed, alone or hopeless, therapy is a place where it's OK to talk about the hard & confusing things, where you get to tell your truth as you see & feel it. If you experience shame, guilt, disappointment, regret, anger or resentment in your life, counselling gives you an opportunity to understand yourself better without being rushed or judged. Listening to all the parts of you that want to be heard can lead to a sense of relief, better relationships & sleep, feeling more grounded & living a more meaningful & authentic life
While counselling looks different for every individual - themes that often arise include building self-esteem, learning to cope with diagnoses, stress, and distress, and recovery from substance use, past traumas, and unresolved grief.
You might be hesitating to reach out, worried that the challenges you face are to big to overcome, or that it's too late for you to experience true change and fulfillment. Facing these fears alone can make you feel trapped, powerless, and isolated, but you don’t have to do this alone. When we become consumed by unresolved losses or traumas, and the shame, challenges, and stress overwhelm us we can find ourselves engaging in behaviours, patterns, and substance use as a way to find temporary relief from life’s harsh realities, and we can lose sight of our strengths, aspirations, and even loved ones.
While counselling looks different for every individual - themes that often arise include building self-esteem, learning to cope with diagnoses, stress, and distress, and recovery from substance use, past traumas, and unresolved grief.
You might be hesitating to reach out, worried that the challenges you face are to big to overcome, or that it's too late for you to experience true change and fulfillment. Facing these fears alone can make you feel trapped, powerless, and isolated, but you don’t have to do this alone. When we become consumed by unresolved losses or traumas, and the shame, challenges, and stress overwhelm us we can find ourselves engaging in behaviours, patterns, and substance use as a way to find temporary relief from life’s harsh realities, and we can lose sight of our strengths, aspirations, and even loved ones.
I have spent the past 20 years in Vancouver as a therapist working with children, youth, families and adults struggling with mental health issues, substance use, trauma, anger, grief, as well as isolation and disconnection.
I have always found meaning in connecting with and supporting others. At times, finding similar thoughts and opinions has helped me feel more human; other times, being introduced to different ideas and people has helped open my mind to new possibilities and opportunities. I try to bring that connectedness to my work.
I have spent the past 20 years in Vancouver as a therapist working with children, youth, families and adults struggling with mental health issues, substance use, trauma, anger, grief, as well as isolation and disconnection.
I have always found meaning in connecting with and supporting others. At times, finding similar thoughts and opinions has helped me feel more human; other times, being introduced to different ideas and people has helped open my mind to new possibilities and opportunities. I try to bring that connectedness to my work.
Maybe you've tried traditional talk therapy and still feel like something is missing. The truth is, healing isn’t just about words—it’s about how we experience life through our bodies and senses. Our stories, emotions, and wounds are stored deep within us, waiting to be seen, expressed, and transformed. Are you done feeling as if life is moving on autopilot? Do you long to regain a sense of control, reconnect with yourself, and live more fully? If you have a deep desire for self-exploration and healing—one that nurtures self-acceptance, compassion, and playfulness—then I invite you to take this step with me.
Maybe you've tried traditional talk therapy and still feel like something is missing. The truth is, healing isn’t just about words—it’s about how we experience life through our bodies and senses. Our stories, emotions, and wounds are stored deep within us, waiting to be seen, expressed, and transformed. Are you done feeling as if life is moving on autopilot? Do you long to regain a sense of control, reconnect with yourself, and live more fully? If you have a deep desire for self-exploration and healing—one that nurtures self-acceptance, compassion, and playfulness—then I invite you to take this step with me.
We work with both children and adults who have experienced, or are experiencing, difficulties surrounding grief and loss, trauma, and compassion fatigue.
At Nirivia Counselling our goal is to help people develop a greater understanding of their issues and increase positive supports to create change. We have a deep respect for our clients and the therapeutic relationship, we work collaboratively through both talk and arts-based creative techniques to create insight and promote healing.
We work with both children and adults who have experienced, or are experiencing, difficulties surrounding grief and loss, trauma, and compassion fatigue.
At Nirivia Counselling our goal is to help people develop a greater understanding of their issues and increase positive supports to create change. We have a deep respect for our clients and the therapeutic relationship, we work collaboratively through both talk and arts-based creative techniques to create insight and promote healing.
You may feel the weight of unhealed trauma, grief, or anxiety settling in your body, leaving you disconnected from the world and yourself.
I specialize in supporting individuals navigating PTSD, Trauma, grief, and addiction through a somatic lens that addresses how pain lives in the body. Beyond traditional talk therapy, I offer distinct niches including Equine Therapy, psychedelic prep and integration, and holistic nature-based therapy to help process stuck experiences and access resilience.
You may feel the weight of unhealed trauma, grief, or anxiety settling in your body, leaving you disconnected from the world and yourself.
I specialize in supporting individuals navigating PTSD, Trauma, grief, and addiction through a somatic lens that addresses how pain lives in the body. Beyond traditional talk therapy, I offer distinct niches including Equine Therapy, psychedelic prep and integration, and holistic nature-based therapy to help process stuck experiences and access resilience.
0ver 15 years of experience in Mental Health, I have dedicated a career supporting adults addressing challenges related to Trauma, PTSD, Grief & Loss, Life/Role Transitions, Relationship Problems and Communication, Addictive Behaviors, Anxiety and Depression.
Areas of expertise: EMDR trauma therapy: in working with clients who have experienced significant trauma and its related PTSD. I also work with clients grieving significant losses or changes such as life or role transitions. Additionally, using Non-Violent Communication skills in supporting couples or Motivational Interviewing for addictive behaviours.
0ver 15 years of experience in Mental Health, I have dedicated a career supporting adults addressing challenges related to Trauma, PTSD, Grief & Loss, Life/Role Transitions, Relationship Problems and Communication, Addictive Behaviors, Anxiety and Depression.
Areas of expertise: EMDR trauma therapy: in working with clients who have experienced significant trauma and its related PTSD. I also work with clients grieving significant losses or changes such as life or role transitions. Additionally, using Non-Violent Communication skills in supporting couples or Motivational Interviewing for addictive behaviours.
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Grief Counsellors
How long does therapy take for grief?
There is no exact timeline for grief counseling. Some people may start to feel better after just a few sessions, while others may take months or longer to feel relief. Some specific approaches, including some types of CBT, may involve a set number of sessions, or therapy may be open-ended until the patient determines they are ready to wrap up. Just as there is no right or wrong way to grieve, there is no right or wrong way to seek therapy for grief.
When should you seek therapy for grief?
Many people mistakenly believe that their grief needs to be debilitating or all-encompassing to warrant therapy. This is not the case. While people who experience severe, prolonged grief—particularly those who are considering self-harm or engaging in unhealthy substance use—are especially likely to benefit from therapy, so too are people whose grief is less intense but still interfering with well-being or daily functioning. In practice, almost anyone struggling to process a loss could benefit from grief counseling.
Can grief be managed without therapy?
Oftentimes, yes. Grief is a near-universal part of being human, and many find that their grief, while profound, does not stop them from participating in day-to-day life and steadily eases over time without outside help. For others, however, the harsh pain of early grief persists for months or years or leaves them unable to function. This group is especially likely to benefit from seeing a therapist, who can guide them through their grief and help them reconnect with the world.
What happens if grief is left untreated?
Because grief does not in itself necessitate therapy, untreated grief will often resolve on its own. However, for some people—particularly those who would qualify for a diagnosis of prolonged grief disorder—untreated grief can be a source of seemingly endless pain or lead them to withdraw from the world. In such cases, treatment can be indispensable, as it can help an individual adapt to the loss and start living again.