Insurance Corporation of British Columbia Therapists in Vancouver, BC
The client + counsellor must be a fit, so we have multiple practitioners to allow you to choose a therapist with whom you connect. Each of us endeavour to understand you and your experiences. We have a deep interest in how emotional regulation, identity and family dynamics can be factors in the development of physical and mental health disorders. Our counselling styles can be described as empathic & solution-focused. We provide an environment, free from judgement and believe honesty and acceptance are fundamental to personal growth and change.
The client + counsellor must be a fit, so we have multiple practitioners to allow you to choose a therapist with whom you connect. Each of us endeavour to understand you and your experiences. We have a deep interest in how emotional regulation, identity and family dynamics can be factors in the development of physical and mental health disorders. Our counselling styles can be described as empathic & solution-focused. We provide an environment, free from judgement and believe honesty and acceptance are fundamental to personal growth and change.
Are you caught in a frustrating loop of misunderstandings? Perhaps intense emotional reactions are creating distance, or you're navigating the complexities of a neurodiverse relationship. Alternatively, seeking individual or couples support with managing emotional dysregulation or moving through a world not built for your neurodivergent brain may have left you feeling exhausted and burnt out. When your relationship is unsteady or your nervous system is overwhelmed, it impacts everything. You might feel misunderstood, isolated, or stuck in painful cycles. Your experiences are valid, and you don't have to figure this out alone.
Are you caught in a frustrating loop of misunderstandings? Perhaps intense emotional reactions are creating distance, or you're navigating the complexities of a neurodiverse relationship. Alternatively, seeking individual or couples support with managing emotional dysregulation or moving through a world not built for your neurodivergent brain may have left you feeling exhausted and burnt out. When your relationship is unsteady or your nervous system is overwhelmed, it impacts everything. You might feel misunderstood, isolated, or stuck in painful cycles. Your experiences are valid, and you don't have to figure this out alone.
You are someone who handles things. You always have. But lately, handling things has started to feel like surviving them and you are tired of surviving.
The stress has become structural. The anxiety lives in your body now, not just your mind. You push through because stopping feels impossible. You push through because everything you have built depends on you continuing to function. You are not broken. You are a high-performing person carrying more than high performance was designed to hold.
I am Iffy Nwankwo, Registered Counselor (CCC) and founder of Hartwell Counselling Therapy Group-offering virtual therapy in BC.
You are someone who handles things. You always have. But lately, handling things has started to feel like surviving them and you are tired of surviving.
The stress has become structural. The anxiety lives in your body now, not just your mind. You push through because stopping feels impossible. You push through because everything you have built depends on you continuing to function. You are not broken. You are a high-performing person carrying more than high performance was designed to hold.
I am Iffy Nwankwo, Registered Counselor (CCC) and founder of Hartwell Counselling Therapy Group-offering virtual therapy in BC.
Stewart Counselling & Associates - Richard Marquez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, MPH, RSW
Vancouver, BC V6B
I'm a CBT therapist, ICBC Provider treating grief, CPTSD, serving healthcare, digital, and film production professionals; University students; Firefighters; First Responders; Military veterans; Nonprofit, Union, and public sector employees; First Nations peoples; visible minorities; and neurodivergent people living with ADHD.
I specialize in treating ADHD, anxiety, depression, occupational injuries,grief, chronic occupational stress, complex PTSD, intergenerational trauma, depression, anxiety, and adjustment challenges for people immigrating to Canada from a diverse of cultures and countries.
I'm a CBT therapist, ICBC Provider treating grief, CPTSD, serving healthcare, digital, and film production professionals; University students; Firefighters; First Responders; Military veterans; Nonprofit, Union, and public sector employees; First Nations peoples; visible minorities; and neurodivergent people living with ADHD.
I specialize in treating ADHD, anxiety, depression, occupational injuries,grief, chronic occupational stress, complex PTSD, intergenerational trauma, depression, anxiety, and adjustment challenges for people immigrating to Canada from a diverse of cultures and countries.
Feeling emotionally disconnected in your relationship? You may avoid speaking up because you fear disappointing your partner or triggering strong reactions. Feeling depressed or anxious without knowing why? You may feel lost and unsure of what to do next. If you come from an Asian background or grew up in an Asian immigrant family, you may carry expectations, cultural conflict and a constant sense of not being good enough. You are tired of feeling stuck in these survival patterns. You want to see some light in the dark clouds and feel understood and connected as a valued human being.
Feeling emotionally disconnected in your relationship? You may avoid speaking up because you fear disappointing your partner or triggering strong reactions. Feeling depressed or anxious without knowing why? You may feel lost and unsure of what to do next. If you come from an Asian background or grew up in an Asian immigrant family, you may carry expectations, cultural conflict and a constant sense of not being good enough. You are tired of feeling stuck in these survival patterns. You want to see some light in the dark clouds and feel understood and connected as a valued human being.
I work with adults who are ready to better understand themselves, overcome life's challenges, and create meaningful change. Many of my clients come to counselling because they're experiencing anxiety, stress, burnout, relationship challenges, low self-esteem, depression, grief and loss, life transitions, trauma, PTSD, or workplace concerns. Drawing on 15 years of clinical experience, I provide a warm, collaborative, and non-judgmental space where we'll work together to build practical coping strategies, process difficult experiences, and move toward lasting change. I also provide clinical consultation to licensed counsellors.
I work with adults who are ready to better understand themselves, overcome life's challenges, and create meaningful change. Many of my clients come to counselling because they're experiencing anxiety, stress, burnout, relationship challenges, low self-esteem, depression, grief and loss, life transitions, trauma, PTSD, or workplace concerns. Drawing on 15 years of clinical experience, I provide a warm, collaborative, and non-judgmental space where we'll work together to build practical coping strategies, process difficult experiences, and move toward lasting change. I also provide clinical consultation to licensed counsellors.
Navigating a neurotypical world as a neurodivergent person can be overwhelming. Anxiety, depression, anger, and low self-esteem often stem from years of feeling misunderstood or unsupported in social, academic, or work environments. In therapy, we can explore your strengths, challenges, and goals—empowering you to work with your brain, not against it. I work with individuals with conditions such as ADHD and Autism (ASD) to establish coping strategies, gain personal insight and address lasting trauma.
Navigating a neurotypical world as a neurodivergent person can be overwhelming. Anxiety, depression, anger, and low self-esteem often stem from years of feeling misunderstood or unsupported in social, academic, or work environments. In therapy, we can explore your strengths, challenges, and goals—empowering you to work with your brain, not against it. I work with individuals with conditions such as ADHD and Autism (ASD) to establish coping strategies, gain personal insight and address lasting trauma.
Life can feel relentless. You may be holding a lot together on the outside while feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or emotionally exhausted inside. Anxiety, burnout, relationship strain, or past trauma may be quietly shaping how you show up each day. You want a therapist who feels steady, thoughtful, and genuinely safe to open up to. I work with adults, couples, and families who want meaningful change - not just insight, but clarity, emotional balance, and tools that actually help life feel more manageable.
Life can feel relentless. You may be holding a lot together on the outside while feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or emotionally exhausted inside. Anxiety, burnout, relationship strain, or past trauma may be quietly shaping how you show up each day. You want a therapist who feels steady, thoughtful, and genuinely safe to open up to. I work with adults, couples, and families who want meaningful change - not just insight, but clarity, emotional balance, and tools that actually help life feel more manageable.
ICBC and CVAP - direct payment available.
I am a highly curious, empathetic, and knowledgeable counsellor with a rich life experience. I firmly believe you have the power to heal within you. My trauma-informed approach is tailored to help you navigate difficult and challenging thoughts, feelings, memories, and life situations.
This world can be tough, and that can manifest itself through depression, anxiety, anger, addiction, low motivation and other mental health issues.
Let’s work together to return to your unique and authentic self... because i know you have the tools you need to keep on marching forward.
ICBC and CVAP - direct payment available.
I am a highly curious, empathetic, and knowledgeable counsellor with a rich life experience. I firmly believe you have the power to heal within you. My trauma-informed approach is tailored to help you navigate difficult and challenging thoughts, feelings, memories, and life situations.
This world can be tough, and that can manifest itself through depression, anxiety, anger, addiction, low motivation and other mental health issues.
Let’s work together to return to your unique and authentic self... because i know you have the tools you need to keep on marching forward.
Let's face it, finding the right counsellor fit can be intimidating. Having to share vulnerably with a stranger is not something that most people find comfortable and yet the benefits can be transformative when the environment is right. The approach I take as a counsellor is often described as a mix of casual and easy-going with a matching of investigative curiosity and problem-solving. The goal of my work is to help clients deepen their understanding of themselves, their situation, and their environment so that they can best make an informed decision on how to move forward and ultimately improve their quality of life and agency.
Let's face it, finding the right counsellor fit can be intimidating. Having to share vulnerably with a stranger is not something that most people find comfortable and yet the benefits can be transformative when the environment is right. The approach I take as a counsellor is often described as a mix of casual and easy-going with a matching of investigative curiosity and problem-solving. The goal of my work is to help clients deepen their understanding of themselves, their situation, and their environment so that they can best make an informed decision on how to move forward and ultimately improve their quality of life and agency.
SunLife, ICBC, and CVAP.
I provide virtual counselling to people across BC and I work best with reflective adults dealing with complexity that can be hard to name clearly. Many of the people I work with are gifted, neurodivergent, or looking for therapy that takes complexity seriously without flattening it. People often come to me describing anxiety, depression, burnout, relationship strain, or difficult life transitions. Together, we look beyond symptoms to the larger pattern so therapy can become clearer and more useful. This way you can move in the right direction in your life.
SunLife, ICBC, and CVAP.
I provide virtual counselling to people across BC and I work best with reflective adults dealing with complexity that can be hard to name clearly. Many of the people I work with are gifted, neurodivergent, or looking for therapy that takes complexity seriously without flattening it. People often come to me describing anxiety, depression, burnout, relationship strain, or difficult life transitions. Together, we look beyond symptoms to the larger pattern so therapy can become clearer and more useful. This way you can move in the right direction in your life.
I support people navigating a wide range of experiences related to sense of self, attachment and lifespan development, relational patterns, emotional awareness, trauma recovery, and personal growth. My practice attends to experiences across the full lifespan and relational field, including our perinatal period and early development, family of origin and relationship dynamics, significant life transitions, and questions of worldview, moral philosophy, and purpose.
I support people navigating a wide range of experiences related to sense of self, attachment and lifespan development, relational patterns, emotional awareness, trauma recovery, and personal growth. My practice attends to experiences across the full lifespan and relational field, including our perinatal period and early development, family of origin and relationship dynamics, significant life transitions, and questions of worldview, moral philosophy, and purpose.
Carol 擁有輔導學碩士學位，並為認證的婚前／婚後 Prepare/Enrich 評估執行師。她的專業歷練橫跨心理健康與社會服務機構，也曾在商業領域及國際聯絡組織擔任要職。前線與多元職涯經驗，讓她深入了解社區資源，並對職場壓力、人際互動具備深刻的洞察。Carol 曾親歷移民後的文化適應與心理轉變，因此特別能體會和處理新環境中的失落與重建。她以真誠關懷，陪伴每位來訪者走過生命轉折，找回內在力量與穩定。Carol holds a Master’s degree in Counselling and is a certified Prepare/Enrich facilitator for premarital and marital assessments. With experience across mental health, social services, and business settings, she brings a well-rounded perspective to her practice. Her diverse background offers deep understanding of community resources in BC and thoughtful insight into workplace stress and the complexities of human connection.
Carol 擁有輔導學碩士學位，並為認證的婚前／婚後 Prepare/Enrich 評估執行師。她的專業歷練橫跨心理健康與社會服務機構，也曾在商業領域及國際聯絡組織擔任要職。前線與多元職涯經驗，讓她深入了解社區資源，並對職場壓力、人際互動具備深刻的洞察。Carol 曾親歷移民後的文化適應與心理轉變，因此特別能體會和處理新環境中的失落與重建。她以真誠關懷，陪伴每位來訪者走過生命轉折，找回內在力量與穩定。Carol holds a Master’s degree in Counselling and is a certified Prepare/Enrich facilitator for premarital and marital assessments. With experience across mental health, social services, and business settings, she brings a well-rounded perspective to her practice. Her diverse background offers deep understanding of community resources in BC and thoughtful insight into workplace stress and the complexities of human connection.
Accepting New Clients / Available for supervision (not practicum students). People today are making their mental health a priority. When someone reaches out for counselling, it's usually because of a problem they want to work through, something they hope to change, or an area of their life they wish to improve. Counselling is very much a collaborative process. I see my role as creating a therapeutic environment that feels comfortable & safe so clients can explore their lives more fully and come to a greater understanding of who they are. Direct Billing option thru Telus e-Health possible; Medavie Blue Cross provider (RCMP, CAF, VA).
Accepting New Clients / Available for supervision (not practicum students). People today are making their mental health a priority. When someone reaches out for counselling, it's usually because of a problem they want to work through, something they hope to change, or an area of their life they wish to improve. Counselling is very much a collaborative process. I see my role as creating a therapeutic environment that feels comfortable & safe so clients can explore their lives more fully and come to a greater understanding of who they are. Direct Billing option thru Telus e-Health possible; Medavie Blue Cross provider (RCMP, CAF, VA).
Welcome, I’m Cathrine. I believe that relationships to ourselves, one another, the land, and all living beings have the ability to inspire, heal, and transform us. Throughout my own healing journey, I have come to believe that experiences of deep connection, wholeness, and happiness are not only possible, but are our unique birthright as humans. If you are looking to explore, discover, or reconnect with your most authentic Self and live more fully from a place of integrity and self-compassion, my approach may be a good fit for you.
Welcome, I’m Cathrine. I believe that relationships to ourselves, one another, the land, and all living beings have the ability to inspire, heal, and transform us. Throughout my own healing journey, I have come to believe that experiences of deep connection, wholeness, and happiness are not only possible, but are our unique birthright as humans. If you are looking to explore, discover, or reconnect with your most authentic Self and live more fully from a place of integrity and self-compassion, my approach may be a good fit for you.
For over 20 years, I’ve worked with issues such as anxiety, depression, anger originating often from childhood that often seeps into today’s relationships and reality. Therapy is about creating the life we truly want to live. This can be especially difficult in today’s chaotic society. In childhood we absorb various message from family and society, and. develop coping strategies to protect us from criticism or judgment, but over time, they can turn into beliefs that end up limiting us.
Together, we’ll gently uncover and untangle these patterns, making space for new perspectives and healthier ways of being.
For over 20 years, I’ve worked with issues such as anxiety, depression, anger originating often from childhood that often seeps into today’s relationships and reality. Therapy is about creating the life we truly want to live. This can be especially difficult in today’s chaotic society. In childhood we absorb various message from family and society, and. develop coping strategies to protect us from criticism or judgment, but over time, they can turn into beliefs that end up limiting us.
Together, we’ll gently uncover and untangle these patterns, making space for new perspectives and healthier ways of being.
I specialize in helping adults overcome anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD, addictions, including gambling and alcohol, and BPD. Using evidence-based methods like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) within a trauma-informed, strengths-based framework, I help clients build insight, regulate emotions, and create sustainable change.
Whether you're navigating a life transition, recovering from loss, or feeling stuck in patterns that no longer serve you, therapy can offer clarity, process emotions, and build a more connected relationship with yourself and others.
I specialize in helping adults overcome anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD, addictions, including gambling and alcohol, and BPD. Using evidence-based methods like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) within a trauma-informed, strengths-based framework, I help clients build insight, regulate emotions, and create sustainable change.
Whether you're navigating a life transition, recovering from loss, or feeling stuck in patterns that no longer serve you, therapy can offer clarity, process emotions, and build a more connected relationship with yourself and others.
You’re caught in cycles that feel familiar but draining—overthinking, shutting down, or grappling with emotions that hit hard and fast. You strive for high standards, yet beneath it all, anxiety, self-doubt, or the weight of past trauma make it tough to feel in control. You’re not broken—you’re resilient, but you’re tired of just surviving. You’re ready to understand what drives these patterns and gain tools to live with confidence and connection.
You’re caught in cycles that feel familiar but draining—overthinking, shutting down, or grappling with emotions that hit hard and fast. You strive for high standards, yet beneath it all, anxiety, self-doubt, or the weight of past trauma make it tough to feel in control. You’re not broken—you’re resilient, but you’re tired of just surviving. You’re ready to understand what drives these patterns and gain tools to live with confidence and connection.
I offer direct billing to Pacific Blue Cross (PBC) and ICBC.
I work with people through many stages of change — from feeling stuck, disconnected, or simply trying to get through the day, to those wanting to better manage challenges or enhance performance. Many are living with chronic stress, pain, injury, anxiety, depression, or neurological conditions looking for support in navigating these challenges and life transitions. As a former high-performance athlete living with chronic pain, I bring both clinical and personal insight into how physical health impacts mental health and identity.
I offer direct billing to Pacific Blue Cross (PBC) and ICBC.
I work with people through many stages of change — from feeling stuck, disconnected, or simply trying to get through the day, to those wanting to better manage challenges or enhance performance. Many are living with chronic stress, pain, injury, anxiety, depression, or neurological conditions looking for support in navigating these challenges and life transitions. As a former high-performance athlete living with chronic pain, I bring both clinical and personal insight into how physical health impacts mental health and identity.
Services are available in both English and Korean, including support for ICBC clients.
Have you ever felt that you appear to be doing well on the outside while quietly struggling within? Anxiety that is hard to explain, repeated hurt in relationships, or a lingering sense of exhaustion can leave you feeling lost or disconnected. Therapy offers a calm, non-judgmental space to gently explore your inner experiences. It is not only about solving problems, but about reconnecting with yourself, understanding emotional patterns, and moving toward a more grounded and meaningful way of living.
Services are available in both English and Korean, including support for ICBC clients.
Have you ever felt that you appear to be doing well on the outside while quietly struggling within? Anxiety that is hard to explain, repeated hurt in relationships, or a lingering sense of exhaustion can leave you feeling lost or disconnected. Therapy offers a calm, non-judgmental space to gently explore your inner experiences. It is not only about solving problems, but about reconnecting with yourself, understanding emotional patterns, and moving toward a more grounded and meaningful way of living.
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