Psychoanalytic Therapists in Vancouver, BC
My psychoanalytic approach promotes insight into your unique experiences, fostering growth, creativity, and emotional well-being.
Are you grappling with challenges such as patterns in relationships, feelings of shame, or struggling to express your authentic self? My typical clients are young adults, middle-aged adults, leaders, healthcare professionals, students, and anyone seeking to develop greater insight into their lives. Many come to my practice to explore emotions, overcome blocks to personal growth, or heal from difficult experiences. Together, we take a thoughtful, client-centered approach that emphasizes understanding your unique individuality without imposing one-size-fits-all solutions, fostering lasting change and deeper self-awareness.
My psychoanalytic approach promotes insight into your unique experiences, fostering growth, creativity, and emotional well-being.
Are you grappling with challenges such as patterns in relationships, feelings of shame, or struggling to express your authentic self? My typical clients are young adults, middle-aged adults, leaders, healthcare professionals, students, and anyone seeking to develop greater insight into their lives. Many come to my practice to explore emotions, overcome blocks to personal growth, or heal from difficult experiences. Together, we take a thoughtful, client-centered approach that emphasizes understanding your unique individuality without imposing one-size-fits-all solutions, fostering lasting change and deeper self-awareness.
Hello, I'm Sarah, a registered art therapist - welcome! Art therapy is a versatile and connective approach that allows clients to gain mastery over their issues through expression and creation. Art therapy can meet the needs of those in search of more than a typical therapy session. It is uniquely suited to engage with inner creativity as well as make room for the things words can not always express. Traditional counselling techniques and approaches are incorporated with the art making process to create a well-rounded healing approach.
Hello, I'm Sarah, a registered art therapist - welcome! Art therapy is a versatile and connective approach that allows clients to gain mastery over their issues through expression and creation. Art therapy can meet the needs of those in search of more than a typical therapy session. It is uniquely suited to engage with inner creativity as well as make room for the things words can not always express. Traditional counselling techniques and approaches are incorporated with the art making process to create a well-rounded healing approach.
15 years in full time practice, & 6 years as a peer counselling volunteer. A combined 21 years of experience. Since beginning in practice I have logged over 14000+ direct client hours. In that time I have helped a number of individuals, and couples overcome obstacles to their health and well-being. I offer a collaborative, psycho-educational, research based treatment strategy to clients whom are challenged in multiple areas of functioning. Therapeutic progress, change readiness are seem as dependant on a number of variables, and in my experience are extremely qualitative (individually dependant); so no 1 size fits all!
15 years in full time practice, & 6 years as a peer counselling volunteer. A combined 21 years of experience. Since beginning in practice I have logged over 14000+ direct client hours. In that time I have helped a number of individuals, and couples overcome obstacles to their health and well-being. I offer a collaborative, psycho-educational, research based treatment strategy to clients whom are challenged in multiple areas of functioning. Therapeutic progress, change readiness are seem as dependant on a number of variables, and in my experience are extremely qualitative (individually dependant); so no 1 size fits all!
I work with children aged 7 and up, youth, and adults/parents. All persons and conversations are unique. Therefore the way I work mostly depends on what you might ask for help with. I always want treatment to be effective, so I aim to integrate a variety of evidence-based techniques into a plan that is uniquely suited to each client.
I work with children aged 7 and up, youth, and adults/parents. All persons and conversations are unique. Therefore the way I work mostly depends on what you might ask for help with. I always want treatment to be effective, so I aim to integrate a variety of evidence-based techniques into a plan that is uniquely suited to each client.
I work with adults in BC who feel caught in anxiety, lack of confidence or repeating relationship patterns — and want to understand why, not just cope. My approach is depth-oriented, attachment-based, and relational. I offer therapy in both English and Farsi.
You may be someone who functions well on the outside but feels quietly exhausted, disconnected, or stuck in the same cycles. Perhaps anxiety has become your default setting, or you find yourself in relationships that feel familiar but painful. You are self-aware and ready to go deeper.
I work with adults in BC who feel caught in anxiety, lack of confidence or repeating relationship patterns — and want to understand why, not just cope. My approach is depth-oriented, attachment-based, and relational. I offer therapy in both English and Farsi.
You may be someone who functions well on the outside but feels quietly exhausted, disconnected, or stuck in the same cycles. Perhaps anxiety has become your default setting, or you find yourself in relationships that feel familiar but painful. You are self-aware and ready to go deeper.
With over ten years of experience creating meaningful therapeutic relationships that lead to lasting changes, I take a trauma-informed approach, integrating psychodynamic, psychoanalytic, somatic, and existential theories to increase self-awareness, healing, and growth.
I work well with folks who have long-standing issues, trauma, and/or interpersonal challenges. Some ways this may present are you may have difficulties with being kind to yourself, struggles sustaining meaningful relationships, and/or having confusion about who you are. You may have a diagnosis of depression, anxiety, PTSD or a personality disorder. An integral part of how I approach therapy is the development of a safe and trusting relationship between you and I, where you can feel comfortable to show up as yourself. Together we will explore how you face reality, your intrapsychic world and the experiences that have shaped it.
With over ten years of experience creating meaningful therapeutic relationships that lead to lasting changes, I take a trauma-informed approach, integrating psychodynamic, psychoanalytic, somatic, and existential theories to increase self-awareness, healing, and growth.
I work well with folks who have long-standing issues, trauma, and/or interpersonal challenges. Some ways this may present are you may have difficulties with being kind to yourself, struggles sustaining meaningful relationships, and/or having confusion about who you are. You may have a diagnosis of depression, anxiety, PTSD or a personality disorder. An integral part of how I approach therapy is the development of a safe and trusting relationship between you and I, where you can feel comfortable to show up as yourself. Together we will explore how you face reality, your intrapsychic world and the experiences that have shaped it.
My approach to counselling is a psychodynamic, person-centred, and trauma-informed approach. The psychodynamic approach can help us gain new insights into our lives, and by integrating art into the session, it can become a powerful mind-body-oriented resource for individuals to look into themselves, and at their concerns, from a different angle.
My approach to counselling is a psychodynamic, person-centred, and trauma-informed approach. The psychodynamic approach can help us gain new insights into our lives, and by integrating art into the session, it can become a powerful mind-body-oriented resource for individuals to look into themselves, and at their concerns, from a different angle.
The Centre for Psychodynamic Insights is a virtual clinic specializing in psychodynamic psychotherapy. This approach explores the root causes of symptoms by uncovering and understanding underlying emotions through evidence-based treatment. Through collaborative dialogue, we examine unconscious thoughts and emotions shaped from childhood to the present. We work to relieve symptoms by understanding how these patterns affect current experiences, and create targeted strategies for meaningful change long-term.
The Centre for Psychodynamic Insights is a virtual clinic specializing in psychodynamic psychotherapy. This approach explores the root causes of symptoms by uncovering and understanding underlying emotions through evidence-based treatment. Through collaborative dialogue, we examine unconscious thoughts and emotions shaped from childhood to the present. We work to relieve symptoms by understanding how these patterns affect current experiences, and create targeted strategies for meaningful change long-term.
My expertise is in working with difficulties related to relational dynamics, especially those found in Asian/Asian North American contexts and families. In addition to having lived in Hong Kong, I've worked diverse clients in Los Angeles and Vancouver and I enjoy working with people who are hoping to make better sense of themselves and others from multiple perspectives. Former clients of mine regularly feel as though they are more aware of their "blind spots", are more free to make good life choices, and are prepared to have more fulfilling relationships overall.
My expertise is in working with difficulties related to relational dynamics, especially those found in Asian/Asian North American contexts and families. In addition to having lived in Hong Kong, I've worked diverse clients in Los Angeles and Vancouver and I enjoy working with people who are hoping to make better sense of themselves and others from multiple perspectives. Former clients of mine regularly feel as though they are more aware of their "blind spots", are more free to make good life choices, and are prepared to have more fulfilling relationships overall.
Relational & Psychodynamic Therapy / Background in Medicine / Individuals, Couples & Mindfulness-Based Programs / /
People often come to therapy because something in their inner life no longer feels workable. Patterns repeat, symptoms persist, or there is a sense of being stuck despite effort and understanding. I view emotional distress—and at times even physical symptoms—as meaningful expressions of how a person has learned to adapt in order to stay connected, safe, or intact.
Relational & Psychodynamic Therapy / Background in Medicine / Individuals, Couples & Mindfulness-Based Programs / /
People often come to therapy because something in their inner life no longer feels workable. Patterns repeat, symptoms persist, or there is a sense of being stuck despite effort and understanding. I view emotional distress—and at times even physical symptoms—as meaningful expressions of how a person has learned to adapt in order to stay connected, safe, or intact.
I have specialized clinical training in Psychodynamic/ Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy, which aims to understand and address the roots of your concerns.
Whether you are struggling with deep seated patterns of anxiety, depression, relationship issues, the lingering impact of trauma, or difficulty understanding where you are headed, Beyond the Pines Therapy is here for you.
My name is Kenton Klassen, I am a Psychodynamic Psychotherapist and Registered Clinical Counsellor offering compassionate and relational therapy to adults and teenagers. My approach is non-directive, collaborative, and highly exploratory.
I have specialized clinical training in Psychodynamic/ Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy, which aims to understand and address the roots of your concerns.
Whether you are struggling with deep seated patterns of anxiety, depression, relationship issues, the lingering impact of trauma, or difficulty understanding where you are headed, Beyond the Pines Therapy is here for you.
My name is Kenton Klassen, I am a Psychodynamic Psychotherapist and Registered Clinical Counsellor offering compassionate and relational therapy to adults and teenagers. My approach is non-directive, collaborative, and highly exploratory.
You find yourself stuck with thoughts, feelings, or behaviours that weigh you down and isolate you from loved ones. Maybe you're in the midst of crisis and you need someone to listen and support you. I'm convinced (based on good evidence) that it's possible to change how we live and relate to the world around us. We can ask new questions, think new thoughts, embrace our emotions, challenge our beliefs, and heal from trauma. I can help you identify where you're at, what you need, and then work with you to achieve your goals through an approach that is relational, creative, and collaborative.
You find yourself stuck with thoughts, feelings, or behaviours that weigh you down and isolate you from loved ones. Maybe you're in the midst of crisis and you need someone to listen and support you. I'm convinced (based on good evidence) that it's possible to change how we live and relate to the world around us. We can ask new questions, think new thoughts, embrace our emotions, challenge our beliefs, and heal from trauma. I can help you identify where you're at, what you need, and then work with you to achieve your goals through an approach that is relational, creative, and collaborative.
As a doctor of clinical psychology and a licensed psychologist, I specialize in treating depression, relationship difficulties, childhood trauma, family conflict, grief, and gender identity concerns. I also work with adult children of emotionally unavailable or narcissistic parents, women caught in overfunctioning-underfunctioning relationship dynamics, and individuals working through childhood neglect or abuse. Despite outward success, you may feel emotionally exhausted, disconnected, or stuck in painful patterns. Therapy can help foster insight, resilience, and more fulfilling ways of relating to yourself and others.
As a doctor of clinical psychology and a licensed psychologist, I specialize in treating depression, relationship difficulties, childhood trauma, family conflict, grief, and gender identity concerns. I also work with adult children of emotionally unavailable or narcissistic parents, women caught in overfunctioning-underfunctioning relationship dynamics, and individuals working through childhood neglect or abuse. Despite outward success, you may feel emotionally exhausted, disconnected, or stuck in painful patterns. Therapy can help foster insight, resilience, and more fulfilling ways of relating to yourself and others.
Are you struggling with sleepless nights, racing thoughts, loss or sadness? Are issues from the past returning, causing you distress and feelings of hopelessness? Is substance use causing problems?
You may have experienced an increase in your struggles, leading to higher levels of anxiety, depression or a re-emergence of past traumas. Anxiety, depression and trauma affect your physical health, emotional balance, and mental clarity.
Understanding your experiences, learning to manage them, and cultivating health during uncertain times is crucial! Let’s meet to discuss how you can start making changes to improve your life.
Are you struggling with sleepless nights, racing thoughts, loss or sadness? Are issues from the past returning, causing you distress and feelings of hopelessness? Is substance use causing problems?
You may have experienced an increase in your struggles, leading to higher levels of anxiety, depression or a re-emergence of past traumas. Anxiety, depression and trauma affect your physical health, emotional balance, and mental clarity.
Understanding your experiences, learning to manage them, and cultivating health during uncertain times is crucial! Let’s meet to discuss how you can start making changes to improve your life.
Shelley Ugyan, RRC, is an acclaimed author, speaker and has over 25 years experience in mental and holistic health. Her evidence based tools including Cognitive Behavioural reconditioning as well as psychodynamic, relational and hypnosis approaches set you on a path to direct healing, starting immediately in the first 80 minute session. Her approach is genuine, empowering and powerful. Healing is probable, and happens as a result of conscious daily actions and unconscious dynamics that shift as a result of this process. Shelley is known for her groundbreaking therapeutic work in anxiety (adults/children), and couples counselling.
Shelley Ugyan, RRC, is an acclaimed author, speaker and has over 25 years experience in mental and holistic health. Her evidence based tools including Cognitive Behavioural reconditioning as well as psychodynamic, relational and hypnosis approaches set you on a path to direct healing, starting immediately in the first 80 minute session. Her approach is genuine, empowering and powerful. Healing is probable, and happens as a result of conscious daily actions and unconscious dynamics that shift as a result of this process. Shelley is known for her groundbreaking therapeutic work in anxiety (adults/children), and couples counselling.
Zoë (she/her) understands that healing happens in relationship—within the safety of being truly seen, heard, and understood without judgment. Her practice is built on the foundation that when we feel genuinely witnessed, our nervous system can shift into a state that promotes deep healing, allowing us to reconnect with our inherent wisdom and resilience.
Drawing from a rich toolkit of evidence-based modalities—including AEDP, ISTP, ACT, IFS, EFT, somatic therapy, and couples work—Zoë’s approach remains fundamentally client-centred. She meets each person exactly where they are, fostering a collaborative therapeutic relationship.
Zoë (she/her) understands that healing happens in relationship—within the safety of being truly seen, heard, and understood without judgment. Her practice is built on the foundation that when we feel genuinely witnessed, our nervous system can shift into a state that promotes deep healing, allowing us to reconnect with our inherent wisdom and resilience.
Drawing from a rich toolkit of evidence-based modalities—including AEDP, ISTP, ACT, IFS, EFT, somatic therapy, and couples work—Zoë’s approach remains fundamentally client-centred. She meets each person exactly where they are, fostering a collaborative therapeutic relationship.
Constantly thinking to yourself, “What is wrong with me?” is exhausting. Maybe it shows up as anxiety, anger, loneliness, relationship struggles, difficulty getting things done, or the way you respond when life feels like too much. Maybe things look okay from the outside, but internally you feel confused by your reactions, your relationships, or the patterns you keep finding yourself in. Whatever it looks like, we can work together to understand what is getting in the way of living the life you want to live.
Constantly thinking to yourself, “What is wrong with me?” is exhausting. Maybe it shows up as anxiety, anger, loneliness, relationship struggles, difficulty getting things done, or the way you respond when life feels like too much. Maybe things look okay from the outside, but internally you feel confused by your reactions, your relationships, or the patterns you keep finding yourself in. Whatever it looks like, we can work together to understand what is getting in the way of living the life you want to live.
Hello, I’m James.
I offer companionship in inquiry. Come as you are. Whatever is real for you right now is welcome with me. I am reliable, dependable, and have no expectations for you to be other than you are.
I will encourage you to get curious about your situation, and to replace judgement with curiosity. Together, we could explore how you live, relate, and make sense of your experience. I can keep you company as we map the territory where you may have lost your way, step into the unknown, and explore what emerges next.
No blueprints, no predetermined outcomes. Let’s work together to co-create our own rules of engagement.
Hello, I’m James.
I offer companionship in inquiry. Come as you are. Whatever is real for you right now is welcome with me. I am reliable, dependable, and have no expectations for you to be other than you are.
I will encourage you to get curious about your situation, and to replace judgement with curiosity. Together, we could explore how you live, relate, and make sense of your experience. I can keep you company as we map the territory where you may have lost your way, step into the unknown, and explore what emerges next.
No blueprints, no predetermined outcomes. Let’s work together to co-create our own rules of engagement.
I’m honoured to provide support to teens, young adults, and fellow grownups as you explore and grapple with your inner well-being and relationships in this complex world we inhabit. I have a polyvagal informed approach to mind-body connection and I also work with mindful self-compassion. I support gifted and twice exceptional individuals (identified or not yet) with a neurodiverse affirming approach. As a respectful ally I strive to be affirming of gender, sexuality, and sexual identity. I also acknowledge my settler status and cultural privilege. I am always learning and hope this can be a shared and collaborative process.
I’m honoured to provide support to teens, young adults, and fellow grownups as you explore and grapple with your inner well-being and relationships in this complex world we inhabit. I have a polyvagal informed approach to mind-body connection and I also work with mindful self-compassion. I support gifted and twice exceptional individuals (identified or not yet) with a neurodiverse affirming approach. As a respectful ally I strive to be affirming of gender, sexuality, and sexual identity. I also acknowledge my settler status and cultural privilege. I am always learning and hope this can be a shared and collaborative process.
As a Master Therapeutic Counsellor with 17 years of experience, I understand how overwhelming it can feel to be stuck in self-doubt, emotional pain, or relationship struggles. My clients seek clarity, confidence, and deeper connections, and I provide a safe, non-judgmental space to explore what’s holding them back. With warmth and compassion, I help uncover unhelpful communication patterns, build self-compassion, and create lasting, meaningful change—so you can move forward with greater ease and fulfillment.
As a Master Therapeutic Counsellor with 17 years of experience, I understand how overwhelming it can feel to be stuck in self-doubt, emotional pain, or relationship struggles. My clients seek clarity, confidence, and deeper connections, and I provide a safe, non-judgmental space to explore what’s holding them back. With warmth and compassion, I help uncover unhelpful communication patterns, build self-compassion, and create lasting, meaningful change—so you can move forward with greater ease and fulfillment.
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Psychoanalytic Counsellors
Does psychoanalytic therapy work?
Psychoanalytic therapy derives from the work of Sigmund Freud. In this type of therapy, discovering buried thoughts and emotions from the unconscious will help a person work through their difficulties and negative behaviours. Research shows that psychoanalytic therapy can be highly effective, with patients reporting improvement in mood, quality of life, and overall well-being.
How long are people typically in psychoanalytic therapy?
Traditional psychoanalysis is in-depth and is conducted in five sessions every week. Today, modern psychoanalytic therapy is less intense and normally incorporates as few as one or two sessions a week. In some cases, positive change can occur quickly. However, if the condition, difficulty, or behaviour is deep-seated, improvement may require many months or years of therapy.
Is psychoanalytic therapy suitable for young people?
Children and adolescents can benefit from this type of therapy. Many kids and teens are often unable to form and communicate their thoughts and emotions. Psychoanalytic therapy uses specific techniques such as dream analysis, symbolism, and free association or word association; all of which can be useful tools for less-communicative young people. Through this therapy, a patient will hopefully make connections between what they feel inside and how the world works outside.
Can psychoanalytic therapy be done online?
Modern-day psychoanalytic therapy is very different from traditional psychoanalysis. While an individual can sit face-to-face with the psychoanalyst for multiple sessions a week, they do not have to. Today, psychoanalytic therapy can be effectively conducted online or by phone. The key is that the individual confronts what is repressed and avoided, and this can be done whether in person or over online video.