Therapists in Vancouver, BC
Most people don't come to counselling on a good day. They come carrying something that's gotten heavy. Anxiety, depression, OCD, substance use, or some tangled combination that doesn't fit one category. Sometimes it's acute, sometimes it's been building for years. Either way, it deserves honest and open attention. True meaningful growth doesn't always feel like growth. The process is iterative. Sometimes it requires stepping back to compose ourselves before getting out there again. No therapist holds all the answers, but direction gets clearer when we allow ourselves time to understand, accept, and respond to how we're struggling.
Most people don't come to counselling on a good day. They come carrying something that's gotten heavy. Anxiety, depression, OCD, substance use, or some tangled combination that doesn't fit one category. Sometimes it's acute, sometimes it's been building for years. Either way, it deserves honest and open attention. True meaningful growth doesn't always feel like growth. The process is iterative. Sometimes it requires stepping back to compose ourselves before getting out there again. No therapist holds all the answers, but direction gets clearer when we allow ourselves time to understand, accept, and respond to how we're struggling.
My intention is to help create a very safe space for my clients to explore their authentic selves and allow for genuine discovery and growth. It is important to me to build trust and rapport with my clients, and connect with them using my skills, intuition and wisdom. Each session is unique and customized according to the client’s needs and current state. I have witnessed the growth capacity and resilience that people possess to resolve their issues. My role is to help support and provide guidance as you discover your purpose, liberation, and empowerment.
My intention is to help create a very safe space for my clients to explore their authentic selves and allow for genuine discovery and growth. It is important to me to build trust and rapport with my clients, and connect with them using my skills, intuition and wisdom. Each session is unique and customized according to the client’s needs and current state. I have witnessed the growth capacity and resilience that people possess to resolve their issues. My role is to help support and provide guidance as you discover your purpose, liberation, and empowerment.
You may be navigating life between cultures, carrying family expectations that feel misaligned, or quietly questioning your identity, relationships, or sense of belonging. My clients often arrive at a crossroads — something feels off, but it's hard to name. They may be processing immigration or cultural transition, untangling intergenerational family patterns, or exploring their sexuality or neurodivergent experience for the first time. Together, we slow down, make space for what's been hard to carry, and gently work toward clarity, connection, and a more grounded sense of self.
You may be navigating life between cultures, carrying family expectations that feel misaligned, or quietly questioning your identity, relationships, or sense of belonging. My clients often arrive at a crossroads — something feels off, but it's hard to name. They may be processing immigration or cultural transition, untangling intergenerational family patterns, or exploring their sexuality or neurodivergent experience for the first time. Together, we slow down, make space for what's been hard to carry, and gently work toward clarity, connection, and a more grounded sense of self.
Feeling drained, anxious, or under constant pressure at work or in your relationships? You’re not alone. I help high-functioning individuals, managers, and couples navigate burnout, workplace stress, and relational tension with partners, colleagues, friends, and family. Drawing on my HR, recruitment, legal, and EAP experience, as well as life coaching with managers and leaders, I understand workplace pressures and dynamics. I also support those on emotionally exhausting leaves or returning to work, providing a calm, thoughtful space online or by phone across Vancouver and BC.
Feeling drained, anxious, or under constant pressure at work or in your relationships? You’re not alone. I help high-functioning individuals, managers, and couples navigate burnout, workplace stress, and relational tension with partners, colleagues, friends, and family. Drawing on my HR, recruitment, legal, and EAP experience, as well as life coaching with managers and leaders, I understand workplace pressures and dynamics. I also support those on emotionally exhausting leaves or returning to work, providing a calm, thoughtful space online or by phone across Vancouver and BC.
If you’re feeling stuck in painful patterns, weighed down by anxiety, grief, or past trauma, or struggling to connect in your relationships, you’re not broken—you’re human. Many of the people we work with at Lotus Therapy & Counselling Centre feel like they’re carrying emotions too big to hold alone. They’ve spent years trying to push through, make sense of it all, or just "be strong," only to find themselves exhausted, disconnected, or unsure of how to move forward.
We go beyond traditional talk therapy to tackle the root causes of your struggles, not just the symptoms.
If you’re feeling stuck in painful patterns, weighed down by anxiety, grief, or past trauma, or struggling to connect in your relationships, you’re not broken—you’re human. Many of the people we work with at Lotus Therapy & Counselling Centre feel like they’re carrying emotions too big to hold alone. They’ve spent years trying to push through, make sense of it all, or just "be strong," only to find themselves exhausted, disconnected, or unsure of how to move forward.
We go beyond traditional talk therapy to tackle the root causes of your struggles, not just the symptoms.
Hello! My name is Susan. I am a Canadian Certified Counsellor offering therapy in BC and across Canada. I specialize in helping adults address trauma, challenging relationships, substance use, depression, and anxiety. My approach is characterized by warmth, compassion, non-judgment, and collaboration. I am trained in a variety of approaches, including CPT: a proven, evidence-based therapy that can help you recover from trauma in as few as 10 sessions. With many years of experience in clinical therapy within diverse mental health and substance use settings, you can feel comfortable discussing any concern with me.
Hello! My name is Susan. I am a Canadian Certified Counsellor offering therapy in BC and across Canada. I specialize in helping adults address trauma, challenging relationships, substance use, depression, and anxiety. My approach is characterized by warmth, compassion, non-judgment, and collaboration. I am trained in a variety of approaches, including CPT: a proven, evidence-based therapy that can help you recover from trauma in as few as 10 sessions. With many years of experience in clinical therapy within diverse mental health and substance use settings, you can feel comfortable discussing any concern with me.
Taking the first step toward healing can feel overwhelming, especially when trauma, anxiety, depression, or disconnection have left you feeling stuck or alone. I support people in healing from the impacts of trauma using trauma-informed approaches, including EMDR, to facilitate processing difficult experiences, reconnecting with themselves, and creating lasting change. Together, we’ll explore the impact of past experiences, build safety and self-understanding, and support your growth. My approach honours your unique story while helping you reconnect with yourself and create meaningful change in your life.
Taking the first step toward healing can feel overwhelming, especially when trauma, anxiety, depression, or disconnection have left you feeling stuck or alone. I support people in healing from the impacts of trauma using trauma-informed approaches, including EMDR, to facilitate processing difficult experiences, reconnecting with themselves, and creating lasting change. Together, we’ll explore the impact of past experiences, build safety and self-understanding, and support your growth. My approach honours your unique story while helping you reconnect with yourself and create meaningful change in your life.
Virginia is a compassionate and skilful guide on the path to inner healing, peace, and self-discovery. She works closely with folks seeking relief from anxiety and depression, past and present trauma, relationship and attachment struggles, parenting and postpartum issues, and those simply yearning for greater emotional and spiritual growth.
Virginia is a compassionate and skilful guide on the path to inner healing, peace, and self-discovery. She works closely with folks seeking relief from anxiety and depression, past and present trauma, relationship and attachment struggles, parenting and postpartum issues, and those simply yearning for greater emotional and spiritual growth.
Are you feeling stuck in the same unhelpful patterns? Is it getting more and more difficult to live through anxiety, depression, addiction, challenging relationships or escalated emotions? Reaching out can be hard, but it's the first step towards living a more intentional, fulfilling and joyful life. Conducting in-person therapy in Vancouver, or virtual counselling throughout BC, my approach to therapy is to meet you where you're at with a non-judgemental, curious and empathetic stance. Using concrete tools, I work with clients to build self-acceptance and resilience, while nurturing the belief that meaningful change is possible.
Are you feeling stuck in the same unhelpful patterns? Is it getting more and more difficult to live through anxiety, depression, addiction, challenging relationships or escalated emotions? Reaching out can be hard, but it's the first step towards living a more intentional, fulfilling and joyful life. Conducting in-person therapy in Vancouver, or virtual counselling throughout BC, my approach to therapy is to meet you where you're at with a non-judgemental, curious and empathetic stance. Using concrete tools, I work with clients to build self-acceptance and resilience, while nurturing the belief that meaningful change is possible.
I work with many organizers, activists, community leaders, artists, and people who are struggling with living in a world that doesn't support their identities, experiences, and well-being. I draw from a number of different approaches including somatics, creativity, narrative therapy, solution-focused therapy, and parts work depending on the client's needs and preferences.
I work with many organizers, activists, community leaders, artists, and people who are struggling with living in a world that doesn't support their identities, experiences, and well-being. I draw from a number of different approaches including somatics, creativity, narrative therapy, solution-focused therapy, and parts work depending on the client's needs and preferences.
Do you feel distressed but don't understand why? Have you tried different methods and it only helped a little but never get ahead? Have you ever wondered what the core issue is? Working with me might find you those answers. A lot of people ask who gets counselling, I believe that anyone who experiences stress could get a therapist; however, many have amazing family and friends that allow them to bounce ideas, inspire motivation, and provides insight so counselling really isn't needed. Most people wait till they are in crisis to get help which would mean a rough journey to baseline. Let's be preventative rather than reactionary.
Do you feel distressed but don't understand why? Have you tried different methods and it only helped a little but never get ahead? Have you ever wondered what the core issue is? Working with me might find you those answers. A lot of people ask who gets counselling, I believe that anyone who experiences stress could get a therapist; however, many have amazing family and friends that allow them to bounce ideas, inspire motivation, and provides insight so counselling really isn't needed. Most people wait till they are in crisis to get help which would mean a rough journey to baseline. Let's be preventative rather than reactionary.
Many things in life are outside our control, and the pain, loss, and struggles we carry can feel heavy and overwhelming. Many of us carry our hurts, traumas, and struggles without knowing how to set them down. In counselling, I offer a space where your story—both the wounds and the resilience—can be held with care and you don’t have to hold them alone. Together, we will explore how past experiences shape your present, and how compassion, awareness, and connection can bring clarity and healing to your relationship with yourself and others.
Many things in life are outside our control, and the pain, loss, and struggles we carry can feel heavy and overwhelming. Many of us carry our hurts, traumas, and struggles without knowing how to set them down. In counselling, I offer a space where your story—both the wounds and the resilience—can be held with care and you don’t have to hold them alone. Together, we will explore how past experiences shape your present, and how compassion, awareness, and connection can bring clarity and healing to your relationship with yourself and others.
Hi! I work with a diverse range of people, including those experiencing eating disorders and disordered eating, anxiety, depression, familial conflict, trauma, cPTSD, and cultural issues.
Any of these issues can likely be taking up too much space in your life. They could be affecting your mood, your health and well-being, or your sense of self-worth. No matter where you are on this spectrum, your struggle is real and valid, and you don't have to face it alone.
Hi! I work with a diverse range of people, including those experiencing eating disorders and disordered eating, anxiety, depression, familial conflict, trauma, cPTSD, and cultural issues.
Any of these issues can likely be taking up too much space in your life. They could be affecting your mood, your health and well-being, or your sense of self-worth. No matter where you are on this spectrum, your struggle is real and valid, and you don't have to face it alone.
Most of my clients are wired a little differently, and the work fits the wiring. I see neurodivergent adults and youth: the ADHD engineer who can build anything except a morning routine, the creative whose best ideas arrive at 2am while the paperwork never arrives at all, the parent trying to decode a kid who doesn't run on the standard operating system. Therapy with me is practical. We figure out how your particular brain actually works, then build strategies around it instead of forcing it into shapes that never fit. The goal: less overwhelm, more traction, and a daily life that feels like yours.
Most of my clients are wired a little differently, and the work fits the wiring. I see neurodivergent adults and youth: the ADHD engineer who can build anything except a morning routine, the creative whose best ideas arrive at 2am while the paperwork never arrives at all, the parent trying to decode a kid who doesn't run on the standard operating system. Therapy with me is practical. We figure out how your particular brain actually works, then build strategies around it instead of forcing it into shapes that never fit. The goal: less overwhelm, more traction, and a daily life that feels like yours.
Hi there! I'm Nicole and my counselling approach is centred around attachment theory, family of origin, EMDR, LENS Neurofeedback, emotion regulation, solution-focused strategies, somatic and internal family systems (IFS) interventions to support self discovery. I work collaboratively with my clients to help them uncover opportunities for inner growth & healing. I specialize in relationship anxiety, family issues, advocacy, work related stress, conflict resolution, break ups, communication, career changes, setting boundaries, self esteem/confidence/identity. I believe in empathy matched with concrete strategies to move forward.
Hi there! I'm Nicole and my counselling approach is centred around attachment theory, family of origin, EMDR, LENS Neurofeedback, emotion regulation, solution-focused strategies, somatic and internal family systems (IFS) interventions to support self discovery. I work collaboratively with my clients to help them uncover opportunities for inner growth & healing. I specialize in relationship anxiety, family issues, advocacy, work related stress, conflict resolution, break ups, communication, career changes, setting boundaries, self esteem/confidence/identity. I believe in empathy matched with concrete strategies to move forward.
Are you a gay man who feels anxious, stressed, disconnected or unsure how to move forward—either in your life or your relationship? Maybe you overthink everything, struggle to relax during sex or feel distant from your partner. You might feel pressure to keep it all together while quietly suffering inside. You want more ease, more connection and to feel like yourself again—whether that means quieting your anxiety, deepening intimacy or both. I know reaching out can be hard when you don't know what to expect. I offer a warm, non-judgemental and shame-free space where you can feel safe, supported and truly seen.
Are you a gay man who feels anxious, stressed, disconnected or unsure how to move forward—either in your life or your relationship? Maybe you overthink everything, struggle to relax during sex or feel distant from your partner. You might feel pressure to keep it all together while quietly suffering inside. You want more ease, more connection and to feel like yourself again—whether that means quieting your anxiety, deepening intimacy or both. I know reaching out can be hard when you don't know what to expect. I offer a warm, non-judgemental and shame-free space where you can feel safe, supported and truly seen.
My ideal clients are adults, immigrants, and people navigating profound life transitions, cultural adaptation, or grief. Many feel disconnected or "stuck" in unhelpful behavioural patterns, seeking a culturally sensitive space to process career, life or relationship challenges.
Rooted in psychoanalysis, I offer an empathetic space to explore unconscious dynamics shaping your reality. I also integrate CBT, narrative, and creative tools. We work collaboratively at your pace to build resilience, bridging past and present to foster deep self-awareness and belonging.
My ideal clients are adults, immigrants, and people navigating profound life transitions, cultural adaptation, or grief. Many feel disconnected or "stuck" in unhelpful behavioural patterns, seeking a culturally sensitive space to process career, life or relationship challenges.
Rooted in psychoanalysis, I offer an empathetic space to explore unconscious dynamics shaping your reality. I also integrate CBT, narrative, and creative tools. We work collaboratively at your pace to build resilience, bridging past and present to foster deep self-awareness and belonging.
Are you someone who feels deeply and finds yourself carrying more than you show? Many of the people I support come to therapy when life feels overwhelming and they need a gentle space to slow down, reflect, and feel heard. You may be navigating stress, anxiety, low mood, relationship difficulties, grief, burnout, trauma, life transitions, identity questions, family conflict, work-life balance concerns, low self-worth, or other emotional challenges. If you are hoping to feel lighter, gain clarity, build resilience, strengthen boundaries, or reconnect with yourself, you are not alone — and you don’t have to cope alone.
Are you someone who feels deeply and finds yourself carrying more than you show? Many of the people I support come to therapy when life feels overwhelming and they need a gentle space to slow down, reflect, and feel heard. You may be navigating stress, anxiety, low mood, relationship difficulties, grief, burnout, trauma, life transitions, identity questions, family conflict, work-life balance concerns, low self-worth, or other emotional challenges. If you are hoping to feel lighter, gain clarity, build resilience, strengthen boundaries, or reconnect with yourself, you are not alone — and you don’t have to cope alone.
In my practice, I strive to create a space that honours the uniqueness and individuality of each of my client’s experience with warmth and compassion. I value the true courage it takes to look within oneself, understand what is hindering us, and work to overcome our adversities and I consider it a true honour to support you in your healing journey. To me, each client is the expert in their experience and I value a collaborative approach in which each client is provided the freedom and non-judgmental space to explore their goals and how they wish to accomplish them freely and openly.
In my practice, I strive to create a space that honours the uniqueness and individuality of each of my client’s experience with warmth and compassion. I value the true courage it takes to look within oneself, understand what is hindering us, and work to overcome our adversities and I consider it a true honour to support you in your healing journey. To me, each client is the expert in their experience and I value a collaborative approach in which each client is provided the freedom and non-judgmental space to explore their goals and how they wish to accomplish them freely and openly.
You are a naturally curious free spirit, yet you feel confined by societal, cultural, or familial expectations that prevent you from being your true self. It’s as if you’re stuck in a box, longing to break free but unsure how. You seek to impact the world positively by giving love, kindness, and understanding, yet you also crave to receive what you offer. Conflicting advice on how to live leaves you confused, and you're ready to break through these barriers to live in a way that is meaningful to you.
You are a naturally curious free spirit, yet you feel confined by societal, cultural, or familial expectations that prevent you from being your true self. It’s as if you’re stuck in a box, longing to break free but unsure how. You seek to impact the world positively by giving love, kindness, and understanding, yet you also crave to receive what you offer. Conflicting advice on how to live leaves you confused, and you're ready to break through these barriers to live in a way that is meaningful to you.
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Number of Counsellors in Vancouver, BC
2.000+
Average cost per session
$160
Counsellors in Vancouver, BC who prioritize treating:
| 91% | Anxiety |
| 91% | Social Anxiety |
| 91% | Health Anxiety |
| 91% | Driving Anxiety |
| 81% | Depression |
| 80% | Relationship Issues |
| 80% | Self Esteem |
Average years in practice
8 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 69% | SunLife |
| 61% | Pacific Blue Cross |
| 60% | Manulife |
How Counsellors in Vancouver, BC see their clients
| 68% | In Person and Online | |
| 32% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 77% | Female | |
| 20% | Male | |
| 3% | Non-Binary |