Weight Loss Therapists in Vancouver, BC
I work with clients using a person-centred, compassionate and collaborative approach grounded in empathy. I believe our work together is not only established in the therapeutic relationship we create but in a safe space that provides a culture of feedback.
I work with clients using a person-centred, compassionate and collaborative approach grounded in empathy. I believe our work together is not only established in the therapeutic relationship we create but in a safe space that provides a culture of feedback.
One of the most difficult things to do in life is to ask for help. I understand that making the first call is stressful, and I am open to hearing your concerns as soon as we connect. I encompass a non judgmental approach, based on strength and resilience. I work collaboratively with my clients to empower them to make important changes in their lives. As a counselor, I support each client's own experience of their story. I take a holistic approach to understand the many layers that surround life challenges, to create connections and promote change.
One of the most difficult things to do in life is to ask for help. I understand that making the first call is stressful, and I am open to hearing your concerns as soon as we connect. I encompass a non judgmental approach, based on strength and resilience. I work collaboratively with my clients to empower them to make important changes in their lives. As a counselor, I support each client's own experience of their story. I take a holistic approach to understand the many layers that surround life challenges, to create connections and promote change.
If you are in BC, Alberta or Ontario and are on a journey of healing, ready to shed old wounds and step into your true self, I can help. You may carry stress, trauma, anxiety, or deep sadness, feeling stuck in cycles that no longer serve you. With modalities like EMDR, somatic wisdom, and heart-centered guidance, you can open to releasing what’s trapped, tuning into your body’s wisdom. Seek to reclaim self-love, dissolve limiting beliefs, and flow with life’s rhythms. Healing is not about fixing—it's about remembering wholeness. When you say yes to the process, healing unfolds.
If you are in BC, Alberta or Ontario and are on a journey of healing, ready to shed old wounds and step into your true self, I can help. You may carry stress, trauma, anxiety, or deep sadness, feeling stuck in cycles that no longer serve you. With modalities like EMDR, somatic wisdom, and heart-centered guidance, you can open to releasing what’s trapped, tuning into your body’s wisdom. Seek to reclaim self-love, dissolve limiting beliefs, and flow with life’s rhythms. Healing is not about fixing—it's about remembering wholeness. When you say yes to the process, healing unfolds.
Marcela's lived experiences are part of her therapies and an intentional holistic approach to care. Her work focuses on inspiring/helping people towards a holistic relationship with self so they are empowered to see, accept and heal themselves and be the author of their own story. She has a warm, caring and collaborative approach in her work. Life events can be very impactful and Marcela is skilled in maintaining safety and connection with her integrative approach. Compassion, inclusion, warm & empowerment is what you experience as she believes in expression, reflection and movement and being your authentic self.
Marcela's lived experiences are part of her therapies and an intentional holistic approach to care. Her work focuses on inspiring/helping people towards a holistic relationship with self so they are empowered to see, accept and heal themselves and be the author of their own story. She has a warm, caring and collaborative approach in her work. Life events can be very impactful and Marcela is skilled in maintaining safety and connection with her integrative approach. Compassion, inclusion, warm & empowerment is what you experience as she believes in expression, reflection and movement and being your authentic self.
As a new clinician, you may be feeling overwhelmed and frustrated with finding qualified Canadian Clinical Supervisors who can not only help you obtain your supervision hours but also provide meaningful support towards your professional growth within a Canadian context. The problem is, too many new clinicians like you are reaching dead ends and road blocks towards locating and accessing a Supervisor…this is a devastating and pain-staking experience! This is a fundamental and necessary component to your professional development, and you don’t have time to waste. So it is vital you make the right match with a clinical supervisor
As a new clinician, you may be feeling overwhelmed and frustrated with finding qualified Canadian Clinical Supervisors who can not only help you obtain your supervision hours but also provide meaningful support towards your professional growth within a Canadian context. The problem is, too many new clinicians like you are reaching dead ends and road blocks towards locating and accessing a Supervisor…this is a devastating and pain-staking experience! This is a fundamental and necessary component to your professional development, and you don’t have time to waste. So it is vital you make the right match with a clinical supervisor
You may be someone who appears capable and put-together, yet feels internally stretched or disconnected. Perhaps you’re navigating demanding work, complex relationships, caregiving roles, or the aftereffects of difficult experiences. You might feel overwhelmed, emotionally distant, or unsure why things feel harder than they “should.” You’re thoughtful and reflective, wanting to understand yourself more deeply, ease persistent stress, and relate to others, and to your life - with greater clarity, steadiness, and meaning.
You may be someone who appears capable and put-together, yet feels internally stretched or disconnected. Perhaps you’re navigating demanding work, complex relationships, caregiving roles, or the aftereffects of difficult experiences. You might feel overwhelmed, emotionally distant, or unsure why things feel harder than they “should.” You’re thoughtful and reflective, wanting to understand yourself more deeply, ease persistent stress, and relate to others, and to your life - with greater clarity, steadiness, and meaning.
Are you seeking counselling that is neurodivergence-affirming and trauma-informed?
As a neurodivergent myself, I’ll create a space where you’re heard, understood, accepted, and can safely explore your thoughts, feelings, memories, and sensations. We’ll collaboratively explore values that are important to you and what gets in the way of living them out.
Are you seeking counselling that is neurodivergence-affirming and trauma-informed?
As a neurodivergent myself, I’ll create a space where you’re heard, understood, accepted, and can safely explore your thoughts, feelings, memories, and sensations. We’ll collaboratively explore values that are important to you and what gets in the way of living them out.
I work with individuals navigating weight loss and body satisfaction goals to break cycles of self-criticism and build consistency that actually holds over time.
My approach focuses on helping you understand the patterns that keep you stuck, and developing a more sustainable way of working toward your goals—one that is structured, realistic, and easier to maintain under real-life pressures.
I work with individuals navigating weight loss and body satisfaction goals to break cycles of self-criticism and build consistency that actually holds over time.
My approach focuses on helping you understand the patterns that keep you stuck, and developing a more sustainable way of working toward your goals—one that is structured, realistic, and easier to maintain under real-life pressures.
If you are living with grief, anxiety, trauma, or the effects of difficult or painful experiences, you don’t have to carry it alone. There is space here for what you’ve been through—at your pace, in your own way—where your story is met with care, curiosity, and compassion. Together, we can gently make sense of what feels overwhelming, reconnect with your inner steadiness, and begin to create a path forward that feels more grounded, supported,
I offer a calm, compassionate, and non-judgmental space where we move at your pace—supporting healing, strengthening boundaries, and finding clarity and a way forward that feels true to you.
If you are living with grief, anxiety, trauma, or the effects of difficult or painful experiences, you don’t have to carry it alone. There is space here for what you’ve been through—at your pace, in your own way—where your story is met with care, curiosity, and compassion. Together, we can gently make sense of what feels overwhelming, reconnect with your inner steadiness, and begin to create a path forward that feels more grounded, supported,
I offer a calm, compassionate, and non-judgmental space where we move at your pace—supporting healing, strengthening boundaries, and finding clarity and a way forward that feels true to you.
Emilie Kemlo, Psychologist is a dedicated specialist in emotionally based trauma release work for 36 years with all ages,nationalities, and income levels, using a sliding scale fee, low rates and immediate availability. She is registered with College of Psychologists of BC, worked at Counseling Center of Tokyo, Tokyo International University, and in Vancouver and Victoria, B.C. with a deep understanding of all psychological issues, both Western, First Nations and multicultural Asian issues in health, sex, work and relationships. She was a founding teacher of BC School of Art Therapy, Victoria, and uses Bioenergetic Analysis, visual language and various psychotherapeutic approaches.
Emilie Kemlo, Psychologist is a dedicated specialist in emotionally based trauma release work for 36 years with all ages,nationalities, and income levels, using a sliding scale fee, low rates and immediate availability. She is registered with College of Psychologists of BC, worked at Counseling Center of Tokyo, Tokyo International University, and in Vancouver and Victoria, B.C. with a deep understanding of all psychological issues, both Western, First Nations and multicultural Asian issues in health, sex, work and relationships. She was a founding teacher of BC School of Art Therapy, Victoria, and uses Bioenergetic Analysis, visual language and various psychotherapeutic approaches.
한국어 설명은 위 "한국어" 를 클릭하세요. From birth to death, we constantly move between the spectrum of stability and fragility. No one’s always firm, and no one’s always vulnerable. No one’s entirely powerless or one hundred percent stoic in the face of challenging circumstances. Counselling cannot immediately alter the external factors of your situation, but it can encourage a better response from you. I wish, through counselling, you will find opportunities for growth and change.
한국어 설명은 위 "한국어" 를 클릭하세요. From birth to death, we constantly move between the spectrum of stability and fragility. No one’s always firm, and no one’s always vulnerable. No one’s entirely powerless or one hundred percent stoic in the face of challenging circumstances. Counselling cannot immediately alter the external factors of your situation, but it can encourage a better response from you. I wish, through counselling, you will find opportunities for growth and change.
Many of my clients come to me after trying multiple forms of therapy, mindset work, health protocols and personal development, yet still feel stuck in the same patterns. What they discover is that their exhaustion, anxiety, or repeating cycles are not failures of willpower. They are signals that deeper subconscious and nervous system layers need to be addressed.
My work blends clinical hypnotherapy, mind–body regulation, emotional processing, and internal family systems work to help clients change patterns at the level where they were originally formed.
Many of my clients come to me after trying multiple forms of therapy, mindset work, health protocols and personal development, yet still feel stuck in the same patterns. What they discover is that their exhaustion, anxiety, or repeating cycles are not failures of willpower. They are signals that deeper subconscious and nervous system layers need to be addressed.
My work blends clinical hypnotherapy, mind–body regulation, emotional processing, and internal family systems work to help clients change patterns at the level where they were originally formed.
Many of the people I work with are thoughtful, sensitive, and deeply intuitive. They often feel overwhelmed, anxious, exhausted, or out of sync with the pace and expectations of the world around them. Some identify as neurodivergent, highly sensitive, or simply as someone who has always felt “different” or out of place. Others are just beginning to realize that their nervous system works differently — and that this might not be something to fix. I don’t believe there is anything fundamentally wrong with you. I see anxiety, depression, and other symptoms as signals — often pointing to unmet needs, misalignment, or a season of life.
Many of the people I work with are thoughtful, sensitive, and deeply intuitive. They often feel overwhelmed, anxious, exhausted, or out of sync with the pace and expectations of the world around them. Some identify as neurodivergent, highly sensitive, or simply as someone who has always felt “different” or out of place. Others are just beginning to realize that their nervous system works differently — and that this might not be something to fix. I don’t believe there is anything fundamentally wrong with you. I see anxiety, depression, and other symptoms as signals — often pointing to unmet needs, misalignment, or a season of life.
Hi! I'm Erica. I come to the virtual mental health space after working in healthcare as a sports chiropractor & kinesiologist, years of personal adversity, and
pursuing a Master's in Counselling Psychology.
My path has shown me the extraordinary capacity humans have to endure, adapt and rebuild. I adopt a holistic mind-body approach to therapy. I have created a warm, safe space for you here at Rising Minds Counselling & Psychotherapy to help you build resilience, improve your emotional well-being, and reconnect with what matters most.
I invite you to join our waitlist to be notified as soon as appointments become available.
Hi! I'm Erica. I come to the virtual mental health space after working in healthcare as a sports chiropractor & kinesiologist, years of personal adversity, and
pursuing a Master's in Counselling Psychology.
My path has shown me the extraordinary capacity humans have to endure, adapt and rebuild. I adopt a holistic mind-body approach to therapy. I have created a warm, safe space for you here at Rising Minds Counselling & Psychotherapy to help you build resilience, improve your emotional well-being, and reconnect with what matters most.
I invite you to join our waitlist to be notified as soon as appointments become available.
Gulin Aydin, EMDR Consultant, Depression, Anxiety
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, EMDR
4 Endorsed
Serves Area
Your traumas don’t define you… If you’ve tried different therapies with various therapists and still struggle with the same symptoms, it’s not your fault. You know the skills, the techniques, yet you’re still easily triggered, and stress feels unmanageable. That’s because your brain is holding onto past trauma, constantly reminding you of what happened, making you feel unsafe. Anxiety becomes your brain’s way of protecting you from these feelings.
Your traumas don’t define you… If you’ve tried different therapies with various therapists and still struggle with the same symptoms, it’s not your fault. You know the skills, the techniques, yet you’re still easily triggered, and stress feels unmanageable. That’s because your brain is holding onto past trauma, constantly reminding you of what happened, making you feel unsafe. Anxiety becomes your brain’s way of protecting you from these feelings.
I specialize in trauma, exercise prescription for mental health, human performance in business, academia, and sport while also supporting counsellors in clinical supervision. I have over 30 years working in exercise science, exercise psychology, health promotion and coaching and take a strength based and somatic approach to my work with clients. I welcome a wide variety of mental health challenges including anxiety, depression, chronic pain, food and body image challenges, and life transitions (retirement, divorce, finding purpose).
I also offer clinical supervision for mental health professionals throughout Canada.
I specialize in trauma, exercise prescription for mental health, human performance in business, academia, and sport while also supporting counsellors in clinical supervision. I have over 30 years working in exercise science, exercise psychology, health promotion and coaching and take a strength based and somatic approach to my work with clients. I welcome a wide variety of mental health challenges including anxiety, depression, chronic pain, food and body image challenges, and life transitions (retirement, divorce, finding purpose).
I also offer clinical supervision for mental health professionals throughout Canada.
I create a calming and safe environment where together, we can explore all avenues of growth and healing. My practice is rooted in therapeutic modalities designed to address behaviours, beliefs, feelings, relationship issues, and/or somatic responses (sensations in the body) that might be holding you back from feeling happy, confident, and fully engaged in your life. I provide private therapeutic counselling services for individuals who are committed to self-discovery.
I create a calming and safe environment where together, we can explore all avenues of growth and healing. My practice is rooted in therapeutic modalities designed to address behaviours, beliefs, feelings, relationship issues, and/or somatic responses (sensations in the body) that might be holding you back from feeling happy, confident, and fully engaged in your life. I provide private therapeutic counselling services for individuals who are committed to self-discovery.
Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, or simply feeling stuck in your life, Im here to help. I believe that everyone has the potential to live a fulfilling and meaningful life, and I am committed to helping my clients achieve that goal. Please contact me to schedule a consultation and take the first step towards a brighter future.
Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, or simply feeling stuck in your life, Im here to help. I believe that everyone has the potential to live a fulfilling and meaningful life, and I am committed to helping my clients achieve that goal. Please contact me to schedule a consultation and take the first step towards a brighter future.
I weave together my experiences in mental health care with Somatic Experiencing (with optional hands-on touch work), Internal Family Systems/parts work, nature-based therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, attachment theory, polyvagal theory and general fun facts about the nervous system. I offer a compassionate space to land, talk things out and feel heard, learn practical tools and skills, feel more regulated, empowered and connected to yourself and others, create new patterns in life, deepen self-awareness, and get unstuck. You can expect to feel attuned to, validated, and met with zero judgment and a whole lot of empathy.
I weave together my experiences in mental health care with Somatic Experiencing (with optional hands-on touch work), Internal Family Systems/parts work, nature-based therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, attachment theory, polyvagal theory and general fun facts about the nervous system. I offer a compassionate space to land, talk things out and feel heard, learn practical tools and skills, feel more regulated, empowered and connected to yourself and others, create new patterns in life, deepen self-awareness, and get unstuck. You can expect to feel attuned to, validated, and met with zero judgment and a whole lot of empathy.
Hello! As your therapist I'm here to help you manage your stress, work through your anxiety and tackle some of life's big questions. I was educated at the University of Victoria in British Columbia and Columbia University in New York State. I use an eclectic approach with an emphasis on empirically validated therapies. I am present focused and goal oriented. I hope to be working with you soon!
Hello! As your therapist I'm here to help you manage your stress, work through your anxiety and tackle some of life's big questions. I was educated at the University of Victoria in British Columbia and Columbia University in New York State. I use an eclectic approach with an emphasis on empirically validated therapies. I am present focused and goal oriented. I hope to be working with you soon!
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