Psychosis Therapists in Vancouver, BC
Feeling stuck? Anxiety, stress, or self-doubt can make it difficult to move forward. Negative thoughts and emotional struggles may affect your sleep, relationships, work, and daily life. Whether you are facing a life transition, relationship difficulties, addiction concerns, or mental health challenges, you do not have to face them alone. Counselling can offer a safe and supportive space to understand what you are going through, develop practical coping skills, and begin moving toward greater clarity and emotional stability.
Feeling stuck? Anxiety, stress, or self-doubt can make it difficult to move forward. Negative thoughts and emotional struggles may affect your sleep, relationships, work, and daily life. Whether you are facing a life transition, relationship difficulties, addiction concerns, or mental health challenges, you do not have to face them alone. Counselling can offer a safe and supportive space to understand what you are going through, develop practical coping skills, and begin moving toward greater clarity and emotional stability.
I am a Registered Social Worker in BC, Alberta, and Ontario with 20 years of experience specializing in bipolar disorder counselling, psychosis, schizophrenia spectrum illnesses, depression and anxiety.
My career spans diverse settings, including community hospitals, psychiatric hospitals, and mental health teams in Canada and the UK. I’ve supported individuals, families and loved ones navigating complex issues like bipolar and psychosis therapy, and schizophrenia spectrum illnesses. I’ve also supervised over 15 Master’s students in mental health settings.
I am a Registered Social Worker in BC, Alberta, and Ontario with 20 years of experience specializing in bipolar disorder counselling, psychosis, schizophrenia spectrum illnesses, depression and anxiety.
My career spans diverse settings, including community hospitals, psychiatric hospitals, and mental health teams in Canada and the UK. I’ve supported individuals, families and loved ones navigating complex issues like bipolar and psychosis therapy, and schizophrenia spectrum illnesses. I’ve also supervised over 15 Master’s students in mental health settings.
My second area of expertise is in the area of psychosis.
I specialize in supporting adults who struggle with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and other anxiety concerns. If you are troubled by intrusive thoughts about contamination, accidents, violence, sex, identity, morality, religion, ‘just right’ feelings, or other themes, along with excessive checking, reviewing, avoiding, reassurance-seeking, or other mental or behavioural rituals, I'm here to help. My approach is grounded in cognitive-behaviour therapy (CBT), including exposure and response prevention (ERP), as well as acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) and compassion-focused therapy.
My second area of expertise is in the area of psychosis.
I specialize in supporting adults who struggle with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and other anxiety concerns. If you are troubled by intrusive thoughts about contamination, accidents, violence, sex, identity, morality, religion, ‘just right’ feelings, or other themes, along with excessive checking, reviewing, avoiding, reassurance-seeking, or other mental or behavioural rituals, I'm here to help. My approach is grounded in cognitive-behaviour therapy (CBT), including exposure and response prevention (ERP), as well as acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) and compassion-focused therapy.
Whether I am holding space for an adult, child, or teen, I aim to understand you and your unique experience of the world – what’s working, and what feels stuck! Let’s make sense of your experiences, create safety around the thoughts, feelings, and physical sensations that get in the way, and find ways to move toward what really matters to you.
Therapy with me is about identifying and connecting with your values in order to commit to meaningful change. This might look like reflective conversation, creative expression through art making, or mindfulness-based exploration, or expressive art and play therapy.
Whether I am holding space for an adult, child, or teen, I aim to understand you and your unique experience of the world – what’s working, and what feels stuck! Let’s make sense of your experiences, create safety around the thoughts, feelings, and physical sensations that get in the way, and find ways to move toward what really matters to you.
Therapy with me is about identifying and connecting with your values in order to commit to meaningful change. This might look like reflective conversation, creative expression through art making, or mindfulness-based exploration, or expressive art and play therapy.
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.
Areas of Focus:
• Substance Use, Addiction & Concurrent Disorders
• Anxiety, Depression & Self-Esteem
• Family Dynamics
• Psychosis & Bipolar Disorder
• Chronic Illness & MAID Support
• Grief & Loss
• Life & Career Transitions
• Fertility & Adoption Journeys.
Taking the first step toward counselling can feel daunting. I strive to create a safe, inclusive, and culturally sensitive space where individuals and families feel heard, supported, and empowered. My approach is strengths-based, trauma-informed, and rooted in respect for your story and lived experience.
I’m a Registered Social Worker with a Master’s degree and over 15 years of experience in the mental health field. Whether you’re navigating complex challenges like concurrent mental health and substance use concerns or facing mild anxiety or depression, I’m here to help you move forward with care and compassion.
Areas of Focus:
• Substance Use, Addiction & Concurrent Disorders
• Anxiety, Depression & Self-Esteem
• Family Dynamics
• Psychosis & Bipolar Disorder
• Chronic Illness & MAID Support
• Grief & Loss
• Life & Career Transitions
• Fertility & Adoption Journeys.
Taking the first step toward counselling can feel daunting. I strive to create a safe, inclusive, and culturally sensitive space where individuals and families feel heard, supported, and empowered. My approach is strengths-based, trauma-informed, and rooted in respect for your story and lived experience.
I’m a Registered Social Worker with a Master’s degree and over 15 years of experience in the mental health field. Whether you’re navigating complex challenges like concurrent mental health and substance use concerns or facing mild anxiety or depression, I’m here to help you move forward with care and compassion.
Dr. Lior Ben- Avraham Counselling & Supervision
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, DSW, RCSW
1 Endorsed
Vancouver, BC V6Z
Waitlist for new clients
You may feel weighed down by anxiety, depression, or trauma; feel disconnected in your relationships; or face identity questions, life transitions, or burnout. Many of my clients are navigating the stress of being “different”- as LGBTQ+, immigrants, professionals under pressure, or simply people carrying invisible burdens. You want relief from shame, confusion, or isolation, and a space where you can be understood without judgment. You may long for clarity about who you really are, healthier connections, or the ability to live more authentically. My role is to support you in rediscovering resilience, meaning, and self-confidence.
You may feel weighed down by anxiety, depression, or trauma; feel disconnected in your relationships; or face identity questions, life transitions, or burnout. Many of my clients are navigating the stress of being “different”- as LGBTQ+, immigrants, professionals under pressure, or simply people carrying invisible burdens. You want relief from shame, confusion, or isolation, and a space where you can be understood without judgment. You may long for clarity about who you really are, healthier connections, or the ability to live more authentically. My role is to support you in rediscovering resilience, meaning, and self-confidence.
We are living in extremely challenging times - witnessing the rise of fascism, genocides, war, displacement, and climate change. For BIPOC, LGBTQIA2S+, women, people with mental health issues, and others of marginalized identities, it is exhausting to exist in this colonial & capitalist world. These systems were not built for us. They constantly extract from us and undermine our worth. It is important to know that you matter and deserve to be heard in a space that does not blame you for not doing or being enough. I support people of marginalized identities & allies to process their grief, honour their rage, and heal their wounds.
We are living in extremely challenging times - witnessing the rise of fascism, genocides, war, displacement, and climate change. For BIPOC, LGBTQIA2S+, women, people with mental health issues, and others of marginalized identities, it is exhausting to exist in this colonial & capitalist world. These systems were not built for us. They constantly extract from us and undermine our worth. It is important to know that you matter and deserve to be heard in a space that does not blame you for not doing or being enough. I support people of marginalized identities & allies to process their grief, honour their rage, and heal their wounds.
I am an RCC with over 16 years of experience in the field. I offer in person (Vancouver) & online therapy in Farsi & English. My areas of practice are trauma, anxiety, depression, self-esteem/self-image, perfectionism, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, sleep issues, burn out/stress management, life transitions and relationship issues. I have years of experience working with clients dealing with severe mental health issues, trained in suicide/crisis/self-harm behaviour assessment, intervention and treatment. I take a holistic approach to therapy, where we explore the emotional, mental, physical, societal & spiritual aspects together.
I am an RCC with over 16 years of experience in the field. I offer in person (Vancouver) & online therapy in Farsi & English. My areas of practice are trauma, anxiety, depression, self-esteem/self-image, perfectionism, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, sleep issues, burn out/stress management, life transitions and relationship issues. I have years of experience working with clients dealing with severe mental health issues, trained in suicide/crisis/self-harm behaviour assessment, intervention and treatment. I take a holistic approach to therapy, where we explore the emotional, mental, physical, societal & spiritual aspects together.
You don't have to figure out life's challenges alone - you deserve to have your pain witnessed. Together we’ll build a strong relationship and untangle the parts of you that feel stuck, so that you can make the best choices and changes for your life. It is my goal for you feel truly heard, supported, and empowered to grow in the ways that matter most to you. I am prepared to listen deeply with compassion, curiosity, and care. My approach is trauma-informed, and brings together mind and body based therapy to best support you and your unique circumstances.
You don't have to figure out life's challenges alone - you deserve to have your pain witnessed. Together we’ll build a strong relationship and untangle the parts of you that feel stuck, so that you can make the best choices and changes for your life. It is my goal for you feel truly heard, supported, and empowered to grow in the ways that matter most to you. I am prepared to listen deeply with compassion, curiosity, and care. My approach is trauma-informed, and brings together mind and body based therapy to best support you and your unique circumstances.
You do not need to have everything sorted out to start therapy. If you are carrying the weight of illness, anxiety, burnout, or uncertainty, my hope is to offer you a place where you can slow down, make sense of things, and find new ways forward that feel true to you.
You do not need to have everything sorted out to start therapy. If you are carrying the weight of illness, anxiety, burnout, or uncertainty, my hope is to offer you a place where you can slow down, make sense of things, and find new ways forward that feel true to you.
Do you feel STUCK? When we feel stuck we start to question our life’s purpose and often start to doubt past and future decisions. Feeling stuck can often lead to confusion, hopelessness, fear, paralysis and lack of motivation. These experiences can generally cause anxiety, panic, depression and generally a low quality of life. Although these feelings can be incredibly painful and may lead you to feel helpless, it’s important to remind yourself that with the right support, you can change your life.
Do you feel STUCK? When we feel stuck we start to question our life’s purpose and often start to doubt past and future decisions. Feeling stuck can often lead to confusion, hopelessness, fear, paralysis and lack of motivation. These experiences can generally cause anxiety, panic, depression and generally a low quality of life. Although these feelings can be incredibly painful and may lead you to feel helpless, it’s important to remind yourself that with the right support, you can change your life.
Welcome. As therapy helps to reduce feelings of isolation and aloneness, which often accompany personal struggle, it also helps individuals find strength, and clarity when life becomes seemingly overwhelming.
I am a registered psychologist with 20 years of expert experience, and I continue to feel privileged working in this profession. I work with clients assisting them with their psychological concerns, understanding their unique needs, and helping them achieve their goals.
I have been described as warm, open-minded, caring, and direct. Feel free to contact me for more information on how I can address your needs and concerns.
Welcome. As therapy helps to reduce feelings of isolation and aloneness, which often accompany personal struggle, it also helps individuals find strength, and clarity when life becomes seemingly overwhelming.
I am a registered psychologist with 20 years of expert experience, and I continue to feel privileged working in this profession. I work with clients assisting them with their psychological concerns, understanding their unique needs, and helping them achieve their goals.
I have been described as warm, open-minded, caring, and direct. Feel free to contact me for more information on how I can address your needs and concerns.
Exploring life’s complexities and challenges can be difficult to navigate alone. I believe in a collaborative therapeutic process, built on trust, and I hold myself accountable to bringing authenticity, curiosity, and empathy into each session. I aim to foster a space where you feel free to come as you are, without judgement. Together, we can work to identify and address your needs at a pace that feels comfortable for you. As a Registered Social Worker, I offer counselling virtually across BC.
Exploring life’s complexities and challenges can be difficult to navigate alone. I believe in a collaborative therapeutic process, built on trust, and I hold myself accountable to bringing authenticity, curiosity, and empathy into each session. I aim to foster a space where you feel free to come as you are, without judgement. Together, we can work to identify and address your needs at a pace that feels comfortable for you. As a Registered Social Worker, I offer counselling virtually across BC.
We are a team of dedicated clinicians with a variety of specializations, therapeutic modalities and various backgrounds, (both culturally and professionally) that we bring to each session. When you contact our clinic you will be greeted by our clinic coordinator Parmiss! Her priority and her passion is to connect you with the most appropriate team member, that fits not only with the treatment goals you have in mind but with your schedule as well.
We are a team of dedicated clinicians with a variety of specializations, therapeutic modalities and various backgrounds, (both culturally and professionally) that we bring to each session. When you contact our clinic you will be greeted by our clinic coordinator Parmiss! Her priority and her passion is to connect you with the most appropriate team member, that fits not only with the treatment goals you have in mind but with your schedule as well.
Hi I’m Dani and I’m a Registered Clinical Counsellor and Clinical Director at Skylark Counselling! I have worked in the counselling field for over a decade and have had the pleasure of gaining hands-on experience across a wide range of topics, such as ADHD, substance use, relationships, eating disorders, anxiety/depression, and various traumas. My clients in the past have described me as an open, genuine counsellor who is honest and to-the-point. I like to approach challenges from a variety of different perspectives to work collaboratively with my clients towards solutions-focused goals.
Hi I’m Dani and I’m a Registered Clinical Counsellor and Clinical Director at Skylark Counselling! I have worked in the counselling field for over a decade and have had the pleasure of gaining hands-on experience across a wide range of topics, such as ADHD, substance use, relationships, eating disorders, anxiety/depression, and various traumas. My clients in the past have described me as an open, genuine counsellor who is honest and to-the-point. I like to approach challenges from a variety of different perspectives to work collaboratively with my clients towards solutions-focused goals.
Maybe you've always felt like a lot. Too sensitive, too in your head, too aware of everything beneath the surface. Maybe you've spent years trying to take up less space or logic your way out of patterns you can't seem to break. And yet here you are, still feeling it all.
That's not a flaw. That's where the work gets interesting.
I'm a therapist and founder of Oddly Human Counselling. I work with thoughtful, complex, and often neurodivergent adults who are tired of managing their inner world and ready to actually understand it.
Maybe you've always felt like a lot. Too sensitive, too in your head, too aware of everything beneath the surface. Maybe you've spent years trying to take up less space or logic your way out of patterns you can't seem to break. And yet here you are, still feeling it all.
That's not a flaw. That's where the work gets interesting.
I'm a therapist and founder of Oddly Human Counselling. I work with thoughtful, complex, and often neurodivergent adults who are tired of managing their inner world and ready to actually understand it.
Therapy can be a transformative journey, one that holds the potential to foster feelings of radical acceptance and self-compassion, cultivate a sense of inner peace, and provide healing and care to each and every part of you. Developing awareness of yourself and your relationships can often be the first step toward creating change. Together, we'll identify your strengths, explore patterns that may be holding you back and give space to those deeper parts of you that have longed to be seen and understood. We will also work through any events or self-talk that may be creating distress or keeping you stuck.
Therapy can be a transformative journey, one that holds the potential to foster feelings of radical acceptance and self-compassion, cultivate a sense of inner peace, and provide healing and care to each and every part of you. Developing awareness of yourself and your relationships can often be the first step toward creating change. Together, we'll identify your strengths, explore patterns that may be holding you back and give space to those deeper parts of you that have longed to be seen and understood. We will also work through any events or self-talk that may be creating distress or keeping you stuck.
I love helping my clients through self-exploration and growth, navigation of personal, familial, social, or professional relationships, dealing with loss, change, decisions, and uncertainty, making sense of various life experiences, and planning for the future. If you find yourself: struggling with unhelpful thoughts, emotional regulation, low mood, or behavioural patterns; in damaging or breaking relationships; faced with grief, difficult life decisions, or loss of control; want to process past experiences; or searching for a path forward, I will be honoured to help you through these challenges and towards becoming your best self.
I love helping my clients through self-exploration and growth, navigation of personal, familial, social, or professional relationships, dealing with loss, change, decisions, and uncertainty, making sense of various life experiences, and planning for the future. If you find yourself: struggling with unhelpful thoughts, emotional regulation, low mood, or behavioural patterns; in damaging or breaking relationships; faced with grief, difficult life decisions, or loss of control; want to process past experiences; or searching for a path forward, I will be honoured to help you through these challenges and towards becoming your best self.
I'm Faiza Khalil (she/hers), a Registered Clinical Counsellor (19703) and Founder of Intrinsic Roots Therapy. I hold a Master of Arts degree in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University. I have nearly 13 years of experience in multiple roles where I've supported clients with mental health concerns, trauma, addiction, intimate partner violence, poverty, and complex health conditions. From these experiences, I'm incredibly passionate about the importance in helping you reconnect to your core self and heal from the root cause of your issues.
I'm Faiza Khalil (she/hers), a Registered Clinical Counsellor (19703) and Founder of Intrinsic Roots Therapy. I hold a Master of Arts degree in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University. I have nearly 13 years of experience in multiple roles where I've supported clients with mental health concerns, trauma, addiction, intimate partner violence, poverty, and complex health conditions. From these experiences, I'm incredibly passionate about the importance in helping you reconnect to your core self and heal from the root cause of your issues.
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Psychosis Counsellors
What’s the most effective treatment for psychosis?
The most effective treatment for psychosis is coordinated specialty care. In this model, a team of professionals works with a patient to address all aspects of the underlying disorder. This approach incorporates individual or group therapy, employment and education support, family support and education, medication management (which often involves low doses of antipsychotics), and case management to facilitate problem-solving as needed.
When should people seek treatment for psychosis?
People should seek immediate treatment at the earliest indication of psychosis. Symptoms include delusions, hallucinations, disorganized or blocked speech, and agitated body movements. Early signs that a person may be developing a disorder that will lead to psychosis include suspiciousness of others, memory problems and distractibility, an inability to think clearly, rapid or nonsensical speech, withdrawal from friends or family, aggression toward others, and sensitivity to bright lights or noises.
What if psychosis is left untreated?
Without treatment, psychosis can have significant repercussions, including injuries, job loss, homelessness, financial or legal trouble, ruptured relationships, and suffering for the person and their family. While early treatment for psychosis often yields the best results, there is no point past which it becomes useless to seek treatment. At any point, treatment can make a difference.
How do I get someone else to seek treatment for psychosis?
It’s extremely difficult to watch a loved one suffer from hallucinations, delusions, and other elements of psychosis—sometimes exacerbated by their fears of treatment. Have a conversation with them in a quiet space and maintain a calm, supportive tone. Share your concerns about behaviors you’ve observed, suggest treatment, and explain the potential benefits. Listen carefully to their responses. The person may not be ready after one conversation, but with time, they may come around.