Therapists in Vancouver, BC
Have you ever felt that internal tug-of-war? That part of you seeking connection while another feels fear? Life's complexities can bring about challenges, from unresolved traumas to internal conflicts. You might be seeking a safe space to explore and understand these aspects of your story. I'm delighted to connect with you on your journey towards healing and self-discovery. In our sessions, I prioritize creating an environment where your experiences take center stage. Together, we will navigate your emotions, thoughts, and challenges, allowing you to explore, understand, and transform. Relationships are at the heart of healing.
Have you ever felt that internal tug-of-war? That part of you seeking connection while another feels fear? Life's complexities can bring about challenges, from unresolved traumas to internal conflicts. You might be seeking a safe space to explore and understand these aspects of your story. I'm delighted to connect with you on your journey towards healing and self-discovery. In our sessions, I prioritize creating an environment where your experiences take center stage. Together, we will navigate your emotions, thoughts, and challenges, allowing you to explore, understand, and transform. Relationships are at the heart of healing.
As a queer and trans therapist, my experience allows me to attend to many ways of being that are not always understood. I am ideally suited to those who walk along one or more of these paths, including queerness, transness, neurodivergence, ethical non-monogamy, kink- and power exchange-based relationships, and parenting in structures outside of the hetero nuclear family.
As a queer and trans therapist, my experience allows me to attend to many ways of being that are not always understood. I am ideally suited to those who walk along one or more of these paths, including queerness, transness, neurodivergence, ethical non-monogamy, kink- and power exchange-based relationships, and parenting in structures outside of the hetero nuclear family.
Maya Tannis Jakob
Counsellor, MACP, RCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Vancouver, BC V6B (Online Only)
I specialize in helping to heal the impacts of Toxic Relationships, Narcissistic Abuse, Betrayal, and Traumatic Relationships/Endings. Whether you have left or are in the process of leaving a hurtful relationship, our work together will start with mapping out a specialized plan that heals the hurt and empowers you to create and maintain healthy and supportive relationships in your life. Let's start your journey out of painful relationships and into the peace and calm that exists when you connect to safe and healthy people. My strength is guiding clients as the tune in, trust and live out their truth in all areas of their life.
I specialize in helping to heal the impacts of Toxic Relationships, Narcissistic Abuse, Betrayal, and Traumatic Relationships/Endings. Whether you have left or are in the process of leaving a hurtful relationship, our work together will start with mapping out a specialized plan that heals the hurt and empowers you to create and maintain healthy and supportive relationships in your life. Let's start your journey out of painful relationships and into the peace and calm that exists when you connect to safe and healthy people. My strength is guiding clients as the tune in, trust and live out their truth in all areas of their life.
My name is Vineeta Prasad (she/her) and I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor. As a woman of colour and a child of immigrants, I am familiar with societal and cultural pressures that leave you feeling never good enough. I experienced anxiety throughout my life, believing that I didn't belong in a fast-paced world. I longed for a world that valued kindness and care over productivity. So, I am now offering my services as a counsellor. My therapeutic approach comes from Person-Centered, Cognitive Behavioural, and Mindfulness theories. I use somatic-based and cognitive behavioural therapy techniques to help you declutter your mind.
My name is Vineeta Prasad (she/her) and I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor. As a woman of colour and a child of immigrants, I am familiar with societal and cultural pressures that leave you feeling never good enough. I experienced anxiety throughout my life, believing that I didn't belong in a fast-paced world. I longed for a world that valued kindness and care over productivity. So, I am now offering my services as a counsellor. My therapeutic approach comes from Person-Centered, Cognitive Behavioural, and Mindfulness theories. I use somatic-based and cognitive behavioural therapy techniques to help you declutter your mind.
I am a Queer neuro-divergent counsellor working on the unceded territories of the Musqueam, Squamish and TsleiI-Waututh peoples. I endeavour to work collaboratively, inter-sectionally and conscious of my clients lived experience and world view. I believe learning to become an authentic person is the ongoing journey we all undergo and with counselling, it can be a bit easier. I believe strongly in meeting an individual where they are presently and working alongside their own desires for change and growth.
I am a Queer neuro-divergent counsellor working on the unceded territories of the Musqueam, Squamish and TsleiI-Waututh peoples. I endeavour to work collaboratively, inter-sectionally and conscious of my clients lived experience and world view. I believe learning to become an authentic person is the ongoing journey we all undergo and with counselling, it can be a bit easier. I believe strongly in meeting an individual where they are presently and working alongside their own desires for change and growth.
Are you new to therapy, or frustrated with not making progress? I specialize in taking clients deeper than they have gone before to really heal and gain insight into why you stay stuck. Symptoms are of the same variety for all people, anxiety, depression, self criticism, relationship conflict, difficulty with mood or emotional regulation, obsession etc. However, underlying your symptoms are habits and patterns of thinking and the way you use defences to avoid experiencing pain and fear. I will help you navigate the labyrinth of how and why you think and behave in the ways you do to open up new pathways for living more fully.
Are you new to therapy, or frustrated with not making progress? I specialize in taking clients deeper than they have gone before to really heal and gain insight into why you stay stuck. Symptoms are of the same variety for all people, anxiety, depression, self criticism, relationship conflict, difficulty with mood or emotional regulation, obsession etc. However, underlying your symptoms are habits and patterns of thinking and the way you use defences to avoid experiencing pain and fear. I will help you navigate the labyrinth of how and why you think and behave in the ways you do to open up new pathways for living more fully.
Soul View Counselling
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RP(q), RCC, RTC, BSocSc
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Vancouver, BC V6J (Online Only)
Accepting new clients - Call today! We get stuck sometimes, whether, through habit or circumstances, emotional, mental, and physical. Sometimes these thoughts become patterns and we need to work through what's going on. I think a person needs to release these thoughts in our heads. We store them up and other times we listen to things in our heads over and over again and don't speak out what is really going on. We are busy at work and get stuck on personal issues that don't get resolved as we can get so immersed in maintaining deadlines and work ethos and expectations. It can impact our personal relationships and family lives.
Accepting new clients - Call today! We get stuck sometimes, whether, through habit or circumstances, emotional, mental, and physical. Sometimes these thoughts become patterns and we need to work through what's going on. I think a person needs to release these thoughts in our heads. We store them up and other times we listen to things in our heads over and over again and don't speak out what is really going on. We are busy at work and get stuck on personal issues that don't get resolved as we can get so immersed in maintaining deadlines and work ethos and expectations. It can impact our personal relationships and family lives.
Stefani Kolochuk
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, BA, BSW, MSW, PhD(c), RSW
Verified Verified
Vancouver, BC V5K (Online Only)
I believe we heal through safe connections and relationships. Relationship to self, community, and the land. This perspective is how I approach my therapeutic practice; together we create a sacred space to explore your challenges, successes and concerns. I specialize in working with people living with mental health challenges, grief and loss, traumatic death, spirituality, life transitions, stress and burnout, substance use and those who wish to explore alternative forms of wellness. Other common issues are PTSD/Complex trauma, emotional regulation, managing HIV/AIDS and other chronic illness. I see adults and youth ages 14+.
I believe we heal through safe connections and relationships. Relationship to self, community, and the land. This perspective is how I approach my therapeutic practice; together we create a sacred space to explore your challenges, successes and concerns. I specialize in working with people living with mental health challenges, grief and loss, traumatic death, spirituality, life transitions, stress and burnout, substance use and those who wish to explore alternative forms of wellness. Other common issues are PTSD/Complex trauma, emotional regulation, managing HIV/AIDS and other chronic illness. I see adults and youth ages 14+.
Lisa Yeates
Counsellor, MEd, RCC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Vancouver, BC V5Z
Waitlist for new clients
Do you feel hooked by painful thoughts, emotions, and behaviours that pull you away from the person you want to be? Work with me to explore how to live life with meaning, to move on from the past and build skills to cope with today.
Do you feel hooked by painful thoughts, emotions, and behaviours that pull you away from the person you want to be? Work with me to explore how to live life with meaning, to move on from the past and build skills to cope with today.
First of all, I wanted to say thank you. Looking for a therapist, for yourself or for someone close to you, requires energy and courage. Whether you are experiencing a particularly difficult or different situation recently or for a long time, whether you are in a deeper and more latent reflection, therapy is an answer to those aches and thoughts that fill and overwhelm you. Respecting yourself by offering you the possibility to feel better is, to my opinion, the most important step you are going to take for you. I propose therapy in English and French.
First of all, I wanted to say thank you. Looking for a therapist, for yourself or for someone close to you, requires energy and courage. Whether you are experiencing a particularly difficult or different situation recently or for a long time, whether you are in a deeper and more latent reflection, therapy is an answer to those aches and thoughts that fill and overwhelm you. Respecting yourself by offering you the possibility to feel better is, to my opinion, the most important step you are going to take for you. I propose therapy in English and French.
Welcome! With a non-judgemental and trauma-informed framework, I strive to provide a safe, welcoming and compassionate space for clients. Whether you are looking to explore and heal the impact of the past, manage the present or envision the future therapy may be the next step on your journey. I am an RCC with a Masters in Counselling Psychology from UBC. I work with adults, youth, people in intimate relationships and families experiencing a range of challenges including trauma, grief & loss, domestic violence, anxiety, depression, struggles in work or personal relationships, and transitions across the life span.
Welcome! With a non-judgemental and trauma-informed framework, I strive to provide a safe, welcoming and compassionate space for clients. Whether you are looking to explore and heal the impact of the past, manage the present or envision the future therapy may be the next step on your journey. I am an RCC with a Masters in Counselling Psychology from UBC. I work with adults, youth, people in intimate relationships and families experiencing a range of challenges including trauma, grief & loss, domestic violence, anxiety, depression, struggles in work or personal relationships, and transitions across the life span.
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Counsellor, MACP, RCC
Verified Verified
Vancouver, BC V6Z (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Although you’re surrounded by familiar faces, there’s an underlying feeling of loneliness and isolation that seems to follow you wherever you go. You long for deeper connection in your relationships, but you just can’t seem to find the right people or circles where you feel at ease. As someone who has many sides to their self, it constantly feels like you have to sacrifice parts of your identity to fit in. You’re finding it harder to enjoy the activities you once did and you’re overcome with exhaustion or restlessness as you try to get through your day. No matter how hard you try, it feels like there’s something missing.
Although you’re surrounded by familiar faces, there’s an underlying feeling of loneliness and isolation that seems to follow you wherever you go. You long for deeper connection in your relationships, but you just can’t seem to find the right people or circles where you feel at ease. As someone who has many sides to their self, it constantly feels like you have to sacrifice parts of your identity to fit in. You’re finding it harder to enjoy the activities you once did and you’re overcome with exhaustion or restlessness as you try to get through your day. No matter how hard you try, it feels like there’s something missing.
Kristen Hydes Counselling
Registered Social Worker
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Vancouver, BC V5T (Online Only)
I'm so glad you are here, and I hope to share a little about how I work and a little about myself along the way as well. I truly believe that fit is one of the most important parts about therapy & getting started can be often be one of the toughest parts. I am Registered Social Worker (RSW in both BC & ON) & Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC) and have been working in various counselling roles over the past 10 years. I work from an intersectional feminist lens and notice the impact of gender, ableism, class, sexual orientation, race & socioeconomic status can have on mental health. I truly believe that 'feminism is for everybody'.
I'm so glad you are here, and I hope to share a little about how I work and a little about myself along the way as well. I truly believe that fit is one of the most important parts about therapy & getting started can be often be one of the toughest parts. I am Registered Social Worker (RSW in both BC & ON) & Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC) and have been working in various counselling roles over the past 10 years. I work from an intersectional feminist lens and notice the impact of gender, ableism, class, sexual orientation, race & socioeconomic status can have on mental health. I truly believe that 'feminism is for everybody'.
I am a member of the LGBTQ+ community and a Registered Clinical Counsellor licensed in British Columbia. Working with me you’ll begin to discover your unique sense of self that will help you navigate life's challenges with grounded confidence. I combine evidence-based interventions to help you build a personal 'tool kit' to approach your mental health needs on a regular basis. Overall, my clients notice an increase in psychological resiliency; an increase in confidence and self-direction; and a decreased desire to please others in a way that they lose themselves in the process.
I am a member of the LGBTQ+ community and a Registered Clinical Counsellor licensed in British Columbia. Working with me you’ll begin to discover your unique sense of self that will help you navigate life's challenges with grounded confidence. I combine evidence-based interventions to help you build a personal 'tool kit' to approach your mental health needs on a regular basis. Overall, my clients notice an increase in psychological resiliency; an increase in confidence and self-direction; and a decreased desire to please others in a way that they lose themselves in the process.
Zakary Zarichney
Registered Social Worker, RCC, RSW, EMDR, MSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Vancouver, BC V6B (Online Only)
Accepting NEW Clients - Tired of scrolling? Feeling stuck or curious about next steps? Looking for someone with a passion for the work? Let's clear the path together and find your way forward. Ready to tackle anxiety, stress, or low mood head-on with effective coping strategies? Curious about EMDR and how it can help you process trauma, reshape your life, and improve your connections with others? Or, maybe you're a couple navigating issues like infidelity or sexuality, or simply seeking better communication skills, I'm here to guide you towards positive change. Reclaim your happiness and well-being - let's start with a free call.
Accepting NEW Clients - Tired of scrolling? Feeling stuck or curious about next steps? Looking for someone with a passion for the work? Let's clear the path together and find your way forward. Ready to tackle anxiety, stress, or low mood head-on with effective coping strategies? Curious about EMDR and how it can help you process trauma, reshape your life, and improve your connections with others? Or, maybe you're a couple navigating issues like infidelity or sexuality, or simply seeking better communication skills, I'm here to guide you towards positive change. Reclaim your happiness and well-being - let's start with a free call.
I'm passionate about stories. In my practice, I recognize that our experience of the world isn't limited to us as individuals and that the many intersections of our identities inform the way we are treated by society. My goal is to help clients challenge the stigmatizing, restrictive, and painful stories they have been told or have come to tell about themselves in order to survive. I am a member of the LGBTQ+ community and welcome all clients under its umbrella. My practice is trauma-informed and inclusive.
I'm passionate about stories. In my practice, I recognize that our experience of the world isn't limited to us as individuals and that the many intersections of our identities inform the way we are treated by society. My goal is to help clients challenge the stigmatizing, restrictive, and painful stories they have been told or have come to tell about themselves in order to survive. I am a member of the LGBTQ+ community and welcome all clients under its umbrella. My practice is trauma-informed and inclusive.
I believe everyone deserves the space to explore what it means to be unapologetically you. Imagine, just for once, giving your own thoughts the same consideration that you give to the perspective of others. No cross referencing what the popular opinion is, or constraining yourself to keep others comfortable. No more dismissing your feelings or classifying them as “too much”, “not normal”, or “nonsensical.” No more relying on what you were told to believe. It’s time to really figure out things for yourself. It’s time to scribble outside of the lines to discover the real picture.
I believe everyone deserves the space to explore what it means to be unapologetically you. Imagine, just for once, giving your own thoughts the same consideration that you give to the perspective of others. No cross referencing what the popular opinion is, or constraining yourself to keep others comfortable. No more dismissing your feelings or classifying them as “too much”, “not normal”, or “nonsensical.” No more relying on what you were told to believe. It’s time to really figure out things for yourself. It’s time to scribble outside of the lines to discover the real picture.
Sexuality is not just about feelings, thoughts, desires, and behaviour. It is influenced by cultural, biological, psychological and religious components. While sexuality can be liberating, it is also one of the hardest parts of life to navigate. I acknowledge all the different ways an individual and/or community can be affected. I provide counselling to all individuals, with experience working with the 2SLGBTQI+, poly, sex work and neurodivergent communities.
Sexuality is not just about feelings, thoughts, desires, and behaviour. It is influenced by cultural, biological, psychological and religious components. While sexuality can be liberating, it is also one of the hardest parts of life to navigate. I acknowledge all the different ways an individual and/or community can be affected. I provide counselling to all individuals, with experience working with the 2SLGBTQI+, poly, sex work and neurodivergent communities.
Souz (she/her) is a licensed CCC counsellor. As a neurodivergent person and first-generation immigrant, she approaches therapy from a multicultural, trauma-informed lens. You can expect a safe space that promotes curiosity, authenticity, and empowerment. Together you will build tangible tools and practices to better manage life's challenges while unpacking the traumatic, emotional and existential burdens that can weigh us down. Souz works with couples, families and youth 13+, with a focus on navigating neurodivergence, queer, and intercultural challenges in relationships.
Souz (she/her) is a licensed CCC counsellor. As a neurodivergent person and first-generation immigrant, she approaches therapy from a multicultural, trauma-informed lens. You can expect a safe space that promotes curiosity, authenticity, and empowerment. Together you will build tangible tools and practices to better manage life's challenges while unpacking the traumatic, emotional and existential burdens that can weigh us down. Souz works with couples, families and youth 13+, with a focus on navigating neurodivergence, queer, and intercultural challenges in relationships.
As a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC), I offer online counselling to individuals and couples facing issues such as anxiety, trauma, and relationship concerns. I help people understand how past experiences may have shaped their patterns and beliefs, and support learning new ways of relating to self and others that may increase connection, intimacy, and authenticity. I help clients learn things such as effective communication skills, how to set boundaries, how to manage stress and anxiety, and how to regulate their nervous systems so that they can navigate their daily lives with more ease and joy.
As a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC), I offer online counselling to individuals and couples facing issues such as anxiety, trauma, and relationship concerns. I help people understand how past experiences may have shaped their patterns and beliefs, and support learning new ways of relating to self and others that may increase connection, intimacy, and authenticity. I help clients learn things such as effective communication skills, how to set boundaries, how to manage stress and anxiety, and how to regulate their nervous systems so that they can navigate their daily lives with more ease and joy.
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Number of Counsellors in Vancouver, BC
2,000+
Average cost per session
$150
Counsellors in Vancouver, BC who prioritize treating:
| 91% | Anxiety |
| 83% | Depression |
| 80% | Relationship Issues |
| 80% | Self Esteem |
| 77% | Stress |
| 71% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 70% | Life Transitions |
Average years in practice
8 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 56% | SunLife |
| 49% | Pacific Blue Cross |
| 47% | Green Shield Canada |
How Counsellors in Vancouver, BC see their clients
| 68% | In Person and Online | |
| 32% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 78% | Female | |
| 20% | Male | |
| 2% | Non-Binary |