Pacific Blue Cross Therapists in Vancouver, BC
Nothing can take the place of 35 years of hands-on practical experience in working full time as a therapist and providing Direct Neurofeedback treatments to help reset your nervous system. I can quickly and effectively get to the underlying root of your issue which helps to fast-track your therapy process. I can explain difficult concepts and draw out unproductive cycles of interactions in ways that are simple, clear, that help save you time and shift patterns quickly.
See my website for my How to be Happy workshop series this fall. Workshops include Creating Healthy Relationships & Creating Healthy Boundaries.
Nothing can take the place of 35 years of hands-on practical experience in working full time as a therapist and providing Direct Neurofeedback treatments to help reset your nervous system. I can quickly and effectively get to the underlying root of your issue which helps to fast-track your therapy process. I can explain difficult concepts and draw out unproductive cycles of interactions in ways that are simple, clear, that help save you time and shift patterns quickly.
See my website for my How to be Happy workshop series this fall. Workshops include Creating Healthy Relationships & Creating Healthy Boundaries.
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.
At Stillwater Counselling, Megan Hughes provides the highest quality counselling and treatment for emotional and physical pain issues. She specializes in the use of EMDR, Clinical Hypnosis, cognitive-behavioural techniques, body-centred therapy, relaxation, and visualization to manage and help chronic pain, chronic illness, post-traumatic stress, emotional distress, and anxiety and to change unhealthy patterns in life. She strives to help clients manage their emotional and physical pain, and their approach to healing.
At Stillwater Counselling, Megan Hughes provides the highest quality counselling and treatment for emotional and physical pain issues. She specializes in the use of EMDR, Clinical Hypnosis, cognitive-behavioural techniques, body-centred therapy, relaxation, and visualization to manage and help chronic pain, chronic illness, post-traumatic stress, emotional distress, and anxiety and to change unhealthy patterns in life. She strives to help clients manage their emotional and physical pain, and their approach to healing.
Do you feel like you’ve reached your breaking point, yet aren’t breaking through to the next level? Maybe you fluctuate between feeling scattered or paralyzed when it comes down to keeping up with everything. You might feel stuck when it comes to improving your relationships, career, or self-care. From the outside it can look like you don’t care enough, lack motivation, or are just not trying. We know that isn’t true. You are self-aware, especially about the kind of life you want, and who you’d love to be.
Do you feel like you’ve reached your breaking point, yet aren’t breaking through to the next level? Maybe you fluctuate between feeling scattered or paralyzed when it comes down to keeping up with everything. You might feel stuck when it comes to improving your relationships, career, or self-care. From the outside it can look like you don’t care enough, lack motivation, or are just not trying. We know that isn’t true. You are self-aware, especially about the kind of life you want, and who you’d love to be.
Pursuing counselling may be a significant undertaking for some and therefore, it is imperative to establish an environment that is healing, safe and non-judgemental. I view counselling as a collaborative process, centred on an exploration of feelings and thoughts. My hope is that you recognize that your emotions and feelings are real and valid and that you do not have to go through this process alone. My responsibilities are to ensure that I stand alongside you, go through this journey with you and work towards producing a positive ripple effect, as we carefully rebuild each and every single facet of your life.
Pursuing counselling may be a significant undertaking for some and therefore, it is imperative to establish an environment that is healing, safe and non-judgemental. I view counselling as a collaborative process, centred on an exploration of feelings and thoughts. My hope is that you recognize that your emotions and feelings are real and valid and that you do not have to go through this process alone. My responsibilities are to ensure that I stand alongside you, go through this journey with you and work towards producing a positive ripple effect, as we carefully rebuild each and every single facet of your life.
Dr. Araujo is a registered psychologist in BC, and BCIA Board Certified in Neurofeedback. She provides psychological and QEEG assessments and neurotherapy services for her clients. Her goal is to identify strengths, areas of dysfunction and improve mental health using neurofeedback as a treatment modality. She specializes in ADHD, anxiety, autism, concussion/mild traumatic brain injury, depression, memory loss, PTSD/trauma, and sleep problems in adults and children. Neurofeedback and biofeedback can also be used to improve peak performance, meditation, heart rate variability, and lessen pain and inflammation in the brain.
Dr. Araujo is a registered psychologist in BC, and BCIA Board Certified in Neurofeedback. She provides psychological and QEEG assessments and neurotherapy services for her clients. Her goal is to identify strengths, areas of dysfunction and improve mental health using neurofeedback as a treatment modality. She specializes in ADHD, anxiety, autism, concussion/mild traumatic brain injury, depression, memory loss, PTSD/trauma, and sleep problems in adults and children. Neurofeedback and biofeedback can also be used to improve peak performance, meditation, heart rate variability, and lessen pain and inflammation in the brain.
We work with individuals who may appear high-functioning on the outside, yet feels disconnected, overwhelmed, or internally conflicted on the inside. They may be struggling with anxiety, depression, burnout, relational patterns, emotional reactivity or numbness, identity confusion, or the long-term effects of developmental or relational trauma.
Often, they’ve already tried to “think their way out” of their struggles. They understand themselves intellectually, but still feel stuck in their body, nervous system, or relationships. They may feel exhausted from holding it together, people-pleasing, or over-functioning.
We work with individuals who may appear high-functioning on the outside, yet feels disconnected, overwhelmed, or internally conflicted on the inside. They may be struggling with anxiety, depression, burnout, relational patterns, emotional reactivity or numbness, identity confusion, or the long-term effects of developmental or relational trauma.
Often, they’ve already tried to “think their way out” of their struggles. They understand themselves intellectually, but still feel stuck in their body, nervous system, or relationships. They may feel exhausted from holding it together, people-pleasing, or over-functioning.
Life can be like a river. At times, we may feel caught in the rapids—in chaos, overwhelmed, exhausted, and struggling to keep our heads above water. At other times, we can find ourselves in stagnant waters, where life feels flat, repetitive, and difficult to navigate, with little sense of hope or direction. Therapy can offer a space to find your way back into the flow—a place where life feels more manageable and connected.
Life can be like a river. At times, we may feel caught in the rapids—in chaos, overwhelmed, exhausted, and struggling to keep our heads above water. At other times, we can find ourselves in stagnant waters, where life feels flat, repetitive, and difficult to navigate, with little sense of hope or direction. Therapy can offer a space to find your way back into the flow—a place where life feels more manageable and connected.
Whether you find yourself facing challenging life transitions, navigating personal relationships, or seeking ways to manage anxiety, depression, OCD, or other challenges, know that you’re not alone. Therapy can be a safe space for exploration, healing and self-reflection. My focus is to collaborate to discover the approaches that resonate most deeply with you. In that process, I’m committed to creating a therapeutic space that is warm and empowering, enabling you to gain insight into how you engage with yourself and the world around you. Through a foundation of trust, we’ll embark on a journey of self-discovery.
Whether you find yourself facing challenging life transitions, navigating personal relationships, or seeking ways to manage anxiety, depression, OCD, or other challenges, know that you’re not alone. Therapy can be a safe space for exploration, healing and self-reflection. My focus is to collaborate to discover the approaches that resonate most deeply with you. In that process, I’m committed to creating a therapeutic space that is warm and empowering, enabling you to gain insight into how you engage with yourself and the world around you. Through a foundation of trust, we’ll embark on a journey of self-discovery.
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.
Come as you are. I am devoted to creating a safe and supportive atmosphere. Whether you come with overwhelming anxiety, depression, unworthiness, a history of abuse, trauma, disordered eating or want to work on improving unhealthy thought patterns - all is welcome. Expressive Arts Therapy is a non-invasive nourishment focused approach to therapy that uses direct experience through art making to tap into the senses in order to explore thoughts, patterns, and belief systems. No prior technical skill is necessary. I understand my immense responsibility not only as a space-holder but also as a witness to your vulnerability.
Come as you are. I am devoted to creating a safe and supportive atmosphere. Whether you come with overwhelming anxiety, depression, unworthiness, a history of abuse, trauma, disordered eating or want to work on improving unhealthy thought patterns - all is welcome. Expressive Arts Therapy is a non-invasive nourishment focused approach to therapy that uses direct experience through art making to tap into the senses in order to explore thoughts, patterns, and belief systems. No prior technical skill is necessary. I understand my immense responsibility not only as a space-holder but also as a witness to your vulnerability.
Relationship Therapist. Are you asking yourself ‘Is this struggle because I’m being difficult or because they are?’ and ‘Should I be able to handle this better than I am?’ Are your relationship interactions causing you to shut down or flare up? You may be holding on to unspoken doubts and resentments that feel unsolvable, but you haven’t given up on your relationship. Feeling frustrated and hopeless about how to create the connections you want is understandable. We enter relationships with idealistic expectations and promises that inevitably get broken, and we don’t have a roadmap to repair them. I help partners find that roadmap.
Relationship Therapist. Are you asking yourself ‘Is this struggle because I’m being difficult or because they are?’ and ‘Should I be able to handle this better than I am?’ Are your relationship interactions causing you to shut down or flare up? You may be holding on to unspoken doubts and resentments that feel unsolvable, but you haven’t given up on your relationship. Feeling frustrated and hopeless about how to create the connections you want is understandable. We enter relationships with idealistic expectations and promises that inevitably get broken, and we don’t have a roadmap to repair them. I help partners find that roadmap.
Welcome to Yaletown Counselling, where we provide compassionate support for individuals, couples, and families. Our dedicated team offers a safe and non-judgmental space to explore a variety of presenting problems. Whether you're facing challenges in your personal life, relationship issues, mental health, or family dynamics, we will help you navigate through difficult times to achieve positive change. With a client-centered approach, our Registered Clinical Counsellors tailor services to meet your unique needs, fostering growth, resilience, and well-being.
Welcome to Yaletown Counselling, where we provide compassionate support for individuals, couples, and families. Our dedicated team offers a safe and non-judgmental space to explore a variety of presenting problems. Whether you're facing challenges in your personal life, relationship issues, mental health, or family dynamics, we will help you navigate through difficult times to achieve positive change. With a client-centered approach, our Registered Clinical Counsellors tailor services to meet your unique needs, fostering growth, resilience, and well-being.
Do you feel stuck, overwhelmed, disconnected from yourself or others? Are you navigating anxiety, grief, burnout, ADHD, or a difficult relationship that’s affecting your ability to function, or feel like yourself? Many folks today are struggling with uncertainty, exhaustion, and a loss of direction, trying to heal from past relationships, make sense of major life changes, or simply find their footing again.
I’m Magalie (she/her), a Vancouver-based Registered Counsellor offering virtual counselling. I help people reconnect with themselves, gain emotional clarity, and move forward with greater hope, confidence, and self-trust.
Do you feel stuck, overwhelmed, disconnected from yourself or others? Are you navigating anxiety, grief, burnout, ADHD, or a difficult relationship that’s affecting your ability to function, or feel like yourself? Many folks today are struggling with uncertainty, exhaustion, and a loss of direction, trying to heal from past relationships, make sense of major life changes, or simply find their footing again.
I’m Magalie (she/her), a Vancouver-based Registered Counsellor offering virtual counselling. I help people reconnect with themselves, gain emotional clarity, and move forward with greater hope, confidence, and self-trust.
Janel Ball, MA, RCC is a Registered Clinical Counsellor and has been in private practice, Healing Solutions Professional Counselling Services, since 2004. If you are a man struggling with problems such as anxiety, depression, or low self-esteem, Janel may be the help you are looking for. Other issues that Janel can help with include addictions, relationships, and trauma (such as childhood abuse). Janel specializes in EMDR Therapy and has helped her clients improve their lives by increasing confidence levels, teaching strategies for managing emotional problems, developing healthier relationships, and healing past wounds.
Janel Ball, MA, RCC is a Registered Clinical Counsellor and has been in private practice, Healing Solutions Professional Counselling Services, since 2004. If you are a man struggling with problems such as anxiety, depression, or low self-esteem, Janel may be the help you are looking for. Other issues that Janel can help with include addictions, relationships, and trauma (such as childhood abuse). Janel specializes in EMDR Therapy and has helped her clients improve their lives by increasing confidence levels, teaching strategies for managing emotional problems, developing healthier relationships, and healing past wounds.
Additionally I provide direct billing for Pacific Blue Cross.
waitlist - You've spent so much of your life trying to "fit in" and be the person everyone else wants. Maybe you don't remember when the need for approval became constant self-criticism, or when you started to tear yourself apart every time you made a mistake. Maybe you find it hard how to say "no" to someone else, no matter how stressed-out it made you feel. Maybe you don't even remember a time you didn't feel like this.
Either way, one thing is for sure: you're ready to feel some relief, to put an end to your sense of overwhelm, guilt, and obligation. You want to stop doubting yourself and actually own your time and enjoy life.
Additionally I provide direct billing for Pacific Blue Cross.
waitlist - You've spent so much of your life trying to "fit in" and be the person everyone else wants. Maybe you don't remember when the need for approval became constant self-criticism, or when you started to tear yourself apart every time you made a mistake. Maybe you find it hard how to say "no" to someone else, no matter how stressed-out it made you feel. Maybe you don't even remember a time you didn't feel like this.
Either way, one thing is for sure: you're ready to feel some relief, to put an end to your sense of overwhelm, guilt, and obligation. You want to stop doubting yourself and actually own your time and enjoy life.
As a Registered Clinical Counsellor/Psychotherapist with 25 years of experience working with individuals, couples, and families, I use a client-centred, integrative approach to address the therapeutic goals of clients. No one should be defined by their diagnoses, and rather than placing emphasis on what is not working, I collaborate with clients to determine what actions can be taken to improve on their circumstances. All individuals exist along their own continuum of mental health, and with adequate supports and a focus on holistic well-being, every client can be nurtured towards growth and a healthier sense of self.
As a Registered Clinical Counsellor/Psychotherapist with 25 years of experience working with individuals, couples, and families, I use a client-centred, integrative approach to address the therapeutic goals of clients. No one should be defined by their diagnoses, and rather than placing emphasis on what is not working, I collaborate with clients to determine what actions can be taken to improve on their circumstances. All individuals exist along their own continuum of mental health, and with adequate supports and a focus on holistic well-being, every client can be nurtured towards growth and a healthier sense of self.
Find space to connect to your self and navigate relationships authentically. Find the support you need to meet challenge and change with compassion and courage. Explore what it feels like to slow down, get curious, and listen deeply. Your internal body wisdom shares more than the words and stories that describe events. The patterns that emerge to protect us from attachment injury persist long after the moment of betrayal has passed. Real change is possible when ALL of you feels safe enough to be seen and supported. In the relational space we build together, you will rediscover and reconnect with what you need to carry you through.
Find space to connect to your self and navigate relationships authentically. Find the support you need to meet challenge and change with compassion and courage. Explore what it feels like to slow down, get curious, and listen deeply. Your internal body wisdom shares more than the words and stories that describe events. The patterns that emerge to protect us from attachment injury persist long after the moment of betrayal has passed. Real change is possible when ALL of you feels safe enough to be seen and supported. In the relational space we build together, you will rediscover and reconnect with what you need to carry you through.
Are you tired of feeling the weight of all of those parenting tasks? Overwhelmed with conflict in your relationships? Are you struggling with a difficult decision, or in a new phase of your life that is causing you to redefine who you are and who you would like to become? You are not alone! I believe you are capable of not just surviving, but thriving. Together we can start to explore the reasons why and build your toolbox to ease some of those challenges.
Are you tired of feeling the weight of all of those parenting tasks? Overwhelmed with conflict in your relationships? Are you struggling with a difficult decision, or in a new phase of your life that is causing you to redefine who you are and who you would like to become? You are not alone! I believe you are capable of not just surviving, but thriving. Together we can start to explore the reasons why and build your toolbox to ease some of those challenges.
My purpose and my passion is to help you fully remember who and what you truly are! The beautiful, perfect soul you are, prior to all the programming and conditioning that's had you believing that you're just "not good enough". This "not good enough" nonsense, is nothing more than an indoctrinated/brainwashed belief. It is at the root cause of all pain and trauma. It underlies all of humanity's suffering. It is indeed, the real pandemic on this planet. It has infected entirely all of us. It is the greatest, most ridiculous most asinine lie that has ever been sold to humanity! My job and my joy is to help you heal from this insanity.
My purpose and my passion is to help you fully remember who and what you truly are! The beautiful, perfect soul you are, prior to all the programming and conditioning that's had you believing that you're just "not good enough". This "not good enough" nonsense, is nothing more than an indoctrinated/brainwashed belief. It is at the root cause of all pain and trauma. It underlies all of humanity's suffering. It is indeed, the real pandemic on this planet. It has infected entirely all of us. It is the greatest, most ridiculous most asinine lie that has ever been sold to humanity! My job and my joy is to help you heal from this insanity.
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