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Elena Shcherbakova
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Online Only
Maybe your relationship has started to feel more like work than a connection. Maybe you're in the middle of a life change you didn't plan for. Or maybe everything looks fine from the outside — but deep inside you know it isn't.
Maybe your relationship has started to feel more like work than a connection. Maybe you're in the middle of a life change you didn't plan for. Or maybe everything looks fine from the outside — but deep inside you know it isn't.
(587) 854-6811 View (587) 854-6811
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Ailee Gilron
Counsellor, BA, MA, RCC
7 Endorsed
Serves Area
I provide virtual therapy across BC for adults experiencing anxiety, burnout, relationship stress, low self-esteem, and major life transitions. Through goal-oriented counselling, I use evidence-based CBT, DBT, and Solution-Focused Therapy to help clients develop practical coping skills and make meaningful progress through brief therapy or longer-term support. I have a particular interest in men's mental health, helping men manage stress, improve relationships, navigate life transitions like preparing for parenthood, and create lasting change.
I provide virtual therapy across BC for adults experiencing anxiety, burnout, relationship stress, low self-esteem, and major life transitions. Through goal-oriented counselling, I use evidence-based CBT, DBT, and Solution-Focused Therapy to help clients develop practical coping skills and make meaningful progress through brief therapy or longer-term support. I have a particular interest in men's mental health, helping men manage stress, improve relationships, navigate life transitions like preparing for parenthood, and create lasting change.
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Stanley Park Counselling
Counsellor, MA, RCC
4 Endorsed
Serves Area
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.
(236) 201-4907 View (236) 201-4907
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Stephen 'skip' Olshefsky
Counsellor, MSc, RCC
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
Life can bring uncertainty, stress, and disconnection — from ourselves, our work, or those closest to us. As a Registered Clinical Counsellor, I offer a safe, supportive space to explore challenges, gain clarity, and make meaningful change. My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and practical, helping adults and couples navigate anxiety, communication, relationships, identity, and life transitions. Together, we work toward resilience, growth, and a stronger sense of balance and connection. LGBTQ+ affirming. Welcoming individuals and couples aged 16 and older.
Life can bring uncertainty, stress, and disconnection — from ourselves, our work, or those closest to us. As a Registered Clinical Counsellor, I offer a safe, supportive space to explore challenges, gain clarity, and make meaningful change. My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and practical, helping adults and couples navigate anxiety, communication, relationships, identity, and life transitions. Together, we work toward resilience, growth, and a stronger sense of balance and connection. LGBTQ+ affirming. Welcoming individuals and couples aged 16 and older.
(639) 307-4134 View (639) 307-4134
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Nazanin Zarei
Counsellor, MCP, AT, RCC
3 Endorsed
Serves Area
You long for deeper connection with yourself, your partner, or the people you love, but find yourself caught in patterns that leave you feeling alone, misunderstood, or emotionally overwhelmed. Perhaps you're struggling with trauma, anxiety, shame, grief, relationship challenges, or the lasting impact of painful experiences. Together, we explore the emotions, needs, and patterns beneath your struggles, helping you make sense of your experiences, reconnect with your strengths, and create more fulfilling relationships with yourself and others.
You long for deeper connection with yourself, your partner, or the people you love, but find yourself caught in patterns that leave you feeling alone, misunderstood, or emotionally overwhelmed. Perhaps you're struggling with trauma, anxiety, shame, grief, relationship challenges, or the lasting impact of painful experiences. Together, we explore the emotions, needs, and patterns beneath your struggles, helping you make sense of your experiences, reconnect with your strengths, and create more fulfilling relationships with yourself and others.
(365) 364-1893 View (365) 364-1893
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Mica Avery
Counsellor, MTC
Online Only
Whether you're dealing with past trauma, difficult family dynamics, or are stuck in frustrating patterns, feelings of disconnection and anxiety can easily become your day-to-day. In a world that can be challenging to navigate at the best of times, the struggles we face can sometimes feel insurmountable. It is my belief that we all need support and connection in order to process our experiences and to feel safe and secure in our own skin. With the tools somatic therapy brings we can support the body to complete it’s natural healing processes, helping us find the freedom to live our lives to the fullest.
Whether you're dealing with past trauma, difficult family dynamics, or are stuck in frustrating patterns, feelings of disconnection and anxiety can easily become your day-to-day. In a world that can be challenging to navigate at the best of times, the struggles we face can sometimes feel insurmountable. It is my belief that we all need support and connection in order to process our experiences and to feel safe and secure in our own skin. With the tools somatic therapy brings we can support the body to complete it’s natural healing processes, helping us find the freedom to live our lives to the fullest.
(672) 202-5936 View (672) 202-5936
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Red Pill Spiritual Psychology
Counsellor, RTC
Online Only
My purpose and my passion is to help you fully remember who and what you truly are! The beautiful, perfect soul you are, prior to all the programming and conditioning that's had you believing that you're just "not good enough". This "not good enough" nonsense, is nothing more than an indoctrinated/brainwashed belief. It is at the root cause of all pain and trauma. It underlies all of humanity's suffering. It is indeed, the real pandemic on this planet. It has infected entirely all of us. It is the greatest, most ridiculous most asinine lie that has ever been sold to humanity! My job and my joy is to help you heal from this insanity.
My purpose and my passion is to help you fully remember who and what you truly are! The beautiful, perfect soul you are, prior to all the programming and conditioning that's had you believing that you're just "not good enough". This "not good enough" nonsense, is nothing more than an indoctrinated/brainwashed belief. It is at the root cause of all pain and trauma. It underlies all of humanity's suffering. It is indeed, the real pandemic on this planet. It has infected entirely all of us. It is the greatest, most ridiculous most asinine lie that has ever been sold to humanity! My job and my joy is to help you heal from this insanity.
(450) 235-4283 View (450) 235-4283
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Nadia Campitelli
Counsellor, MTC, MAT, SEP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Come as you are. I am devoted to creating a safe and supportive atmosphere. Whether you come with overwhelming anxiety, depression, unworthiness, a history of abuse, trauma, disordered eating or want to work on improving unhealthy thought patterns - all is welcome. Expressive Arts Therapy is a non-invasive nourishment focused approach to therapy that uses direct experience through art making to tap into the senses in order to explore thoughts, patterns, and belief systems. No prior technical skill is necessary. I understand my immense responsibility not only as a space-holder but also as a witness to your vulnerability.
Come as you are. I am devoted to creating a safe and supportive atmosphere. Whether you come with overwhelming anxiety, depression, unworthiness, a history of abuse, trauma, disordered eating or want to work on improving unhealthy thought patterns - all is welcome. Expressive Arts Therapy is a non-invasive nourishment focused approach to therapy that uses direct experience through art making to tap into the senses in order to explore thoughts, patterns, and belief systems. No prior technical skill is necessary. I understand my immense responsibility not only as a space-holder but also as a witness to your vulnerability.
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Jue Wang
Counsellor, MCP, RCC, CCC
Serves Area
Thank you for stopping by my page. Regardless of what brought you here, I congratulate you on making one step toward seeking wellness. Deciding to start therapy is hard; being vulnerable with a stranger takes enormous courage. I am privileged to have witnessed countless transformations that people were going through, either inside or outside my office. As an Asian-origin female therapist, I work with my clients to navigate life through their unique perspectives. Our intersectionalities can be our strength and resilience. No matter what you are struggling with, there is a way of healing, and love is the cure.
Thank you for stopping by my page. Regardless of what brought you here, I congratulate you on making one step toward seeking wellness. Deciding to start therapy is hard; being vulnerable with a stranger takes enormous courage. I am privileged to have witnessed countless transformations that people were going through, either inside or outside my office. As an Asian-origin female therapist, I work with my clients to navigate life through their unique perspectives. Our intersectionalities can be our strength and resilience. No matter what you are struggling with, there is a way of healing, and love is the cure.
(236) 868-2227 View (236) 868-2227

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Carissa Stocco
Counsellor, BA, MACP, RCC
3 Endorsed
Langley, BC V3A
Feeling heard and unconditionally accepted can help us feel safe while exploring the most vulnerable parts of ourselves. This is what I strive to provide you with as I help you summon your inner resources to build self-acceptance, empowerment, and inner peace. It is easy to believe that we do not deserve these things when feelings of guilt and shame prevent us from loving and forgiving ourselves. This can lead us to feel stuck in the past, making it hard to move forward. However, I believe that we are all capable of growing and achieving internal peace, hence why it is my honour and privilege to help you find yours.
Feeling heard and unconditionally accepted can help us feel safe while exploring the most vulnerable parts of ourselves. This is what I strive to provide you with as I help you summon your inner resources to build self-acceptance, empowerment, and inner peace. It is easy to believe that we do not deserve these things when feelings of guilt and shame prevent us from loving and forgiving ourselves. This can lead us to feel stuck in the past, making it hard to move forward. However, I believe that we are all capable of growing and achieving internal peace, hence why it is my honour and privilege to help you find yours.
(604) 532-5340 View (604) 532-5340
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Salma Faragalla
Pre-Licensed Professional
8 Endorsed
Online Only
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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Rachel Clark
Counsellor, RTC
3 Endorsed
Online Only
Overwhelm & Anxiety Support. Rachel Clark is a Resilience & Calm Specialist Do you struggle with anxiety that affects how you turn up for yourself in your day to day relationships? Are you finding it hard to see a way forward, wondering when things will feel lighter again? Do you feel stuck in your head, anxious and overwhelmed? Do you wonder when it will change, or how it will get better? You are not alone. Now more than ever, people are feeling overwhelmed and unsure how they can manage their anxiety to get through the day. Ignoring all the nudges to take care of yourself and the deeper needs of their Mind, Body and Spirit.
Overwhelm & Anxiety Support. Rachel Clark is a Resilience & Calm Specialist Do you struggle with anxiety that affects how you turn up for yourself in your day to day relationships? Are you finding it hard to see a way forward, wondering when things will feel lighter again? Do you feel stuck in your head, anxious and overwhelmed? Do you wonder when it will change, or how it will get better? You are not alone. Now more than ever, people are feeling overwhelmed and unsure how they can manage their anxiety to get through the day. Ignoring all the nudges to take care of yourself and the deeper needs of their Mind, Body and Spirit.
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Sandra Stephanson
Counsellor, RTC
3 Endorsed
Vancouver, BC V6C
Therapy could be the key to open your compassionate process of accepting yourself and expanding your mental and heartfelt capacities. Moving at your pace and preference, we explore and identify your emotional, mental and relationship patterns that may seem bewildering or intense now, but with an open and patient perspective, I give you the space to validate, reframe and shift those patterns that no longer serve you. Ultimately, your willingness to meet any challenge or aspiration is a profound act of self-reflection rooted in courage that ripples out into how you live, relate and create in the world.
Therapy could be the key to open your compassionate process of accepting yourself and expanding your mental and heartfelt capacities. Moving at your pace and preference, we explore and identify your emotional, mental and relationship patterns that may seem bewildering or intense now, but with an open and patient perspective, I give you the space to validate, reframe and shift those patterns that no longer serve you. Ultimately, your willingness to meet any challenge or aspiration is a profound act of self-reflection rooted in courage that ripples out into how you live, relate and create in the world.
(782) 828-7104 View (782) 828-7104
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Frazer Bucholtz
Counsellor, MEd, RCC
6 Endorsed
Online Only
Welcome! I’m Frazer, a warm and collaborative counsellor dedicated to supporting individuals through life’s challenges. I use an integrated approach to individual therapy, and specialize in helping teens, young adults, and adults. Whether you’re experiencing anxiety, struggling with self-esteem, going through a major life transition, facing dating challenges, academic or career pressure, or seeking greater self-acceptance, I’m here to provide a safe, non-judgmental space where you can feel truly heard and supported.
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(236) 704-6989 View (236) 704-6989
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Peak Resilience
Counsellor, MA, MSW, MEd, MCP, RCC, RSW
1 Endorsed
Vancouver, BC V6Z
We are a leading counselling practice in Vancouver, BC specializing in empowering individuals to live authentic, meaningful lives. Our goal is to equip you with the tools and self-knowledge to manage emotions, overcome anxiety and depression, achieve your goals and see the world in a new perspective. We work with you to inspire confidence, peace of mind and, ultimately, lifelong resilience.
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(778) 765-1093 View (778) 765-1093
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Monique Verhoef
Counsellor, RTC, MTC
3 Endorsed
Vancouver, BC V6J
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Husain Vahanvaty
Counsellor, MA, RCC
1 Endorsed
Coquitlam, BC V3B
My name is Husain and I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor. Clients who work with me describe themselves as feeling stuck or depleted; others have described it as "treading water" or, "suffering in silence". Here are a few reasons to work with me: Depression or mood related disorders; Chronic anxiety/stress; Unmanaged Anger, Grief, Shame or other emotional pain; Self-harm; Trauma experiences (current or historical); Suicidal thoughts + Relationship concerns. I have special skills to work with Brain + Spinal Cord injury populations & First-Responder groups like: EMTs, Nurses and Police. I am registered to work with ICBC and CVAP.
My name is Husain and I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor. Clients who work with me describe themselves as feeling stuck or depleted; others have described it as "treading water" or, "suffering in silence". Here are a few reasons to work with me: Depression or mood related disorders; Chronic anxiety/stress; Unmanaged Anger, Grief, Shame or other emotional pain; Self-harm; Trauma experiences (current or historical); Suicidal thoughts + Relationship concerns. I have special skills to work with Brain + Spinal Cord injury populations & First-Responder groups like: EMTs, Nurses and Police. I am registered to work with ICBC and CVAP.
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Jessica Roberts
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Online Only
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You know something needs to change — but you don't know how. Maybe what you've built no longer fits, maybe you're quietly asking "is this all there is?". Maybe the ground beneath your identity has shifted and you're doubting yourself in ways you never used to. This is the in-between — it can feel unsettling, when the old life isn't working, but the new one isn't visible yet. This is where I come in. Hi, I'm Jessica, a Registered Therapist and Professional Coach. I work with driven, self-aware individuals who are in a transitional period and looking for clarity.
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Elysia Bronson
Counsellor, MACP, RCC
4 Endorsed
Online Only
Most of my clients come to me after years of being bounced around — poked, prodded, dismissed, told their symptoms are stress or in their head. They live with chronic pain, chronic illness, ME/CFS, fibromyalgia, Long COVID, POTS, or medical trauma, and they're done pushing through flares and pretending to be fine. What they want is someone who actually gets it. I do — I live in a chronic-illness body myself. We work on nervous system regulation, pacing, and everything you're carrying alongside the illness, using Pain Reprocessing Therapy, SSP, CBT, DBT, and somatic work. Online across BC, AB, MB, SK, NL, YT, NT, and NU.
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(249) 506-0037 View (249) 506-0037
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Psychotherapy Room - Paula Coutinho
Counsellor, PhD, MA, RCC-ACS
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Whether you’re navigating relationships or existential challenges, facing mental health symptoms, or feeling stuck in unhelpful patterns, individual, couples, or family therapy provides a safe and supportive space for self-actualization. With respectful and compassionate guidance tailored to your unique needs, and practical tools grounded in evidence-based approaches, you can learn and develop increased capacity for resilience and fulfillment.
Whether you’re navigating relationships or existential challenges, facing mental health symptoms, or feeling stuck in unhelpful patterns, individual, couples, or family therapy provides a safe and supportive space for self-actualization. With respectful and compassionate guidance tailored to your unique needs, and practical tools grounded in evidence-based approaches, you can learn and develop increased capacity for resilience and fulfillment.
(778) 822-1213 View (778) 822-1213

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