Therapists in Vancouver, BC

My approach to counselling is a psychodynamic, person-centred, and trauma-informed approach. The psychodynamic approach can help us gain new insights into our lives, and by integrating art into the session, it can become a powerful mind-body-oriented resource for individuals to look into themselves, and at their concerns, from a different angle.

Change is often challenging. There may be times when we feel that someone in our life should change, or certain aspects of ourselves need to be reassessed. Committing to making these differences is usually difficult. However, continuing to live with certain discomforts may become unbearable over time. If these discomforts are left unacknowledged, we might be left feeling overly fatigued, depressed, anxious, irritable, or resentful towards certain people who we are close with. Reassessing self-care strategies may be a step towards a more meaningful life. If any of this sounds relatable to you, then counseling might be able to help.

Parenting can sometimes be overwhelming. There is no such thing as a perfect parent. I’ll coach you to unlock Your unique potential into the parent you want to be. I combine a humanistic approach, positive parenting and the latest research on a child’s brain development. The recent discoveries of neuroscience help us to better understand children's behaviour - their thoughts, tantrums and emotions. I work on cognitive abilities such as impulse control, reason, problem-solving, working memory, and cognitive flexibility.

You can manage unwanted thoughts, emotions, and behaviours; feel less anxious and more able to relax; and gain control of your life. Take the next step toward feeling more calm and confident. Understand how adult ADHD or difficult experiences play a role in your life so you can set goals and practice tools that work best for you. Members of 2SLGBTQ+ and BIPOC communities welcome.

We specialize in working with those who are suffering from past and recent trauma, anxiety, depression, and other mental health challenges. We use modalities such as EMDR Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, and Experiential Therapies. Putting these powerful healing modalities to work towards your well being is our passion. Tap into our expertise and emerge into your potential!

Trauma impacts how we see the world, navigate through our experiences, and connect with others. Even though you are not the product of a single experience or relationship, one experience can feel so overwhelming that it overtakes over all others. Together, you can start to dream about what life will look like if this problem or memory wasn't an obstacle anymore. What would be different? And what strengths and resources do you already carry with you to start that process.

I use a relational approach to support you when facing life transitions, relationship concerns, general stress, sexual/identity exploration, trauma, grief, loss, anxiety, and depression. I am passionate about supporting self-identified women, youth, and couples who are looking to deepen their connection to themselves through virtual healing. I believe that we are born whole and our lived experiences play a role in shaping our perception of self, others, and the world around us. I am inspired by those who have the courage to look within and express their fears, desires, and goals – and find breakthroughs along the way.

Whether it is struggles with anxiety, perinatal mental health, parenting, relationships, mood, or past trauma, I support folks with identifying what they want to be different in their life and co-creating a plan for our work together. As a counsellor, it is a privilege to support clients in their journeys to find more joy, feel less overwhelmed by difficult emotions, improve relationships, and feel more compassion for themselves. I work collaboratively with clients to explore their values and how to foster these into a meaningful life.

I believe in your inner resources to heal and step onto a new path, in your own way, and offer my services in confidence, as a compassionate witness on your journey of healing. During our sessions, I will gently encourage you to be true to yourself and your own direction, especially as you explore unsettling or difficult issues. My training and experience includes both psychological and spiritual dimensions of human growth and potential. Psychology and spirit are deeply connected: I have witnessed my own and others' healing coming through the heart, the body and the spirit.

When dealing with overwhelming frustration and uncertainty, it can feel like you're in a quicksand all by yourself. As your therapist, I can provide a safe, respectful space in which we'd work together to better understand your struggles, hopes and fears. Through this process, you will gain emotional clarity that can help you get unstuck and move towards the life you envision. When we can see a way, a will can become much easier to find.

I exist to assist the Indigenous Peoples of Canada to achieve sovereignty through the development of coaching leadership skills. Substance use and lateral violence are mechanisms that continue to keep Indigenous Peoples oppressed. This is accomplished through gossip, backstabbing, shunning, and sabotage. We strive to build addiction recovery reliency to develop and enhance positive coping mechanisms to deal with life on life's terms.

Person centred counselling with a caring and competent counsellor who is passionate about helping others. With a Master of Counselling degree and years of experience working with those in need, Premila is dedicated to empathizing, listening carefully and providing non-judgemental assistance to all of her clients.

Do you feel stressed or anxious in your life or overwhelmed in your daily struggles; or feel stuck and depressed? It's known connecting well with a therapist is an important factor for success, so I spend more than one hour at first sessions, at reduced rate, or you can come for 15 minutes without charge. This creates good initial rapport and a better understanding of your problems. I'm well trained & experienced to help you deal with your problem. I work with individuals using cognitive therapy mixed with common sense from my life experience as a wife and mother.

Not good enough. Not lovable enough. Helpless. Hopeless. Do you feel bullied by thoughts like these day in and day out? The sad fact is negative thoughts can stay with you long after abuse and neglect have passed. And they can be even more powerful when they gang up on you with your body, so you feel depressed and anxious. This can leave you struggling with an altered sense of yourself and the world.

Allison offers counseling to individuals, families and couples while providing a safe space for therapeutic conversations to take place. She has extensive experience assisting people to move into solutions with the following presenting struggles: ​The effects of substance misuse; The impacts of problem gambling; Depression; Anxiety; Stress Management; Disordered Eating; Grief and Loss; Trauma; Anger; Relationship dilemmas; Couples work; ​Family work.

Welcome! I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor with a Masters in Counselling Psychology from UBC. I specialize in working with individuals experiencing a range of challenges including recent or past trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, attachment injuries, parenting and family relationships, and co-parenting after separation. Within a relational and trauma informed framework I strive to provide a safe and welcoming space to explore and heal the impact of the past, manage the present and envision the future. Together we will work to help you live your natural state of growth and thriving.

Children need to be mirrored. When they come to you, you want to be that clear mirror. So the most important work you do is with yourself. – Dr. Gabor Mate. The overwhelming challenges that you face as a parent are not meant to be felt alone. You deserve to be seen, understood, and supported in a way that recognizes the unique struggles of your family. There is courage in recognizing feeling exhausted, irritated, and disconnected from your family, that the way that you’re parenting isn’t reflective of who you envisioned yourself to be.

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.