Psychoanalytic Therapists in West Vancouver, BC
I enjoy helping people with a broad range of concerns including anxiety, depression, self-esteem, grief, loss, and relationship difficulties, and have a particular interest in working with clients dealing with the often overwhelming stresses of starting a new family. I employ a variety of approaches, but work primarily from a Relational Psychodynamic perspective. One of the distinguishing characteristics of this method is the way in which it uses the relationship between therapist and client as an opportunity for healing and growth.
I enjoy helping people with a broad range of concerns including anxiety, depression, self-esteem, grief, loss, and relationship difficulties, and have a particular interest in working with clients dealing with the often overwhelming stresses of starting a new family. I employ a variety of approaches, but work primarily from a Relational Psychodynamic perspective. One of the distinguishing characteristics of this method is the way in which it uses the relationship between therapist and client as an opportunity for healing and growth.
There are times when everything feels heavy and difficult. Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or emotionally drained? Do you find yourself stuck in painful patterns, struggling with identity, relationships, past trauma, or major life transitions? Emotional pain can feel isolating and confusing, but you don’t have to face it alone. I offer a safe, supportive space to explore your experiences, build resilience, and move toward lasting healing and growth.
There are times when everything feels heavy and difficult. Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or emotionally drained? Do you find yourself stuck in painful patterns, struggling with identity, relationships, past trauma, or major life transitions? Emotional pain can feel isolating and confusing, but you don’t have to face it alone. I offer a safe, supportive space to explore your experiences, build resilience, and move toward lasting healing and growth.
Psychodynamic/ Jungian/ Psychoanalytic /Object relations and Family systems theories inform my work.
I work with a broad range of individuals and issues : Depression, anxiety, trauma, grief/loss, and relational issues. New Motherhood/ Parenthood and post part depression , Retirement and life transition planning. I view symptoms and issues as messages and look toward deeper meaning including Dream work and attention to Mind/body expressions of symptoms.
Psychodynamic/ Jungian/ Psychoanalytic /Object relations and Family systems theories inform my work.
I work with a broad range of individuals and issues : Depression, anxiety, trauma, grief/loss, and relational issues. New Motherhood/ Parenthood and post part depression , Retirement and life transition planning. I view symptoms and issues as messages and look toward deeper meaning including Dream work and attention to Mind/body expressions of symptoms.
My name is Lori Ferguson, and I am a Certified Counsellor and licensed Naturopathic Physician with 15 years of clinical experience supporting people in achieving optimal wellbeing. I believe mental and emotional health forms the foundation for physical, spiritual, and social health. I counsel individuals of all ages - kids, teens, adults, couples, and families who are struggling with anxiety, depression, low self-worth, or relationship challenges, helping them build skills and overcome self-limiting beliefs.
My name is Lori Ferguson, and I am a Certified Counsellor and licensed Naturopathic Physician with 15 years of clinical experience supporting people in achieving optimal wellbeing. I believe mental and emotional health forms the foundation for physical, spiritual, and social health. I counsel individuals of all ages - kids, teens, adults, couples, and families who are struggling with anxiety, depression, low self-worth, or relationship challenges, helping them build skills and overcome self-limiting beliefs.
Life is complex, and emotional pain is unavoidable. As your therapist, I am here to support you in navigating these complexities. While occasional feelings of sadness or anxiety, and occasional conflicts, are normal, overwhelming or persistent emotional pain may signal deeper issues. Depression, anxiety, PTSD, anger management issues, ongoing relationship problems, and persistent loneliness can indicate that we might need to do more inner work to heal. Psychotherapy helps us uncover the underlying causes of our problems, offering insights into why we experience difficulties and providing guidance on resolving them effectively
Life is complex, and emotional pain is unavoidable. As your therapist, I am here to support you in navigating these complexities. While occasional feelings of sadness or anxiety, and occasional conflicts, are normal, overwhelming or persistent emotional pain may signal deeper issues. Depression, anxiety, PTSD, anger management issues, ongoing relationship problems, and persistent loneliness can indicate that we might need to do more inner work to heal. Psychotherapy helps us uncover the underlying causes of our problems, offering insights into why we experience difficulties and providing guidance on resolving them effectively
I work with deep feelers, over-thinkers, and creative hearts navigating personal struggles and high-stress demands. Whether you're facing a rift in your relationships, lost in your identity, or feeling numb at work – we'll explore those patterns keeping you stuck and safely collaborate to get your life back on script.
Additionally, I offer specialized support to the entertainment industry, by bringing a firsthand understanding to film and television workers who just need a therapist that truly "gets" it.
I work with deep feelers, over-thinkers, and creative hearts navigating personal struggles and high-stress demands. Whether you're facing a rift in your relationships, lost in your identity, or feeling numb at work – we'll explore those patterns keeping you stuck and safely collaborate to get your life back on script.
Additionally, I offer specialized support to the entertainment industry, by bringing a firsthand understanding to film and television workers who just need a therapist that truly "gets" it.
There are times in life when coping on your own is no longer enough. You might feel overwhelmed, emotionally fatigued, or not quite like yourself, even though you continue to meet the demands of daily life.
Or maybe you’re a parent, watching your teen pull away — overwhelmed, anxious, angry, or shutting down — and you’re not sure how to support them.
Hi I’m Yegi, a Registered Clinical Counsellor and founder of InnerPeace Counselling & Neurofeedback. I work with individuals, youth, families and first responders stuck in survival mode and are ready to understand themselves on a deeper level.
There are times in life when coping on your own is no longer enough. You might feel overwhelmed, emotionally fatigued, or not quite like yourself, even though you continue to meet the demands of daily life.
Or maybe you’re a parent, watching your teen pull away — overwhelmed, anxious, angry, or shutting down — and you’re not sure how to support them.
Hi I’m Yegi, a Registered Clinical Counsellor and founder of InnerPeace Counselling & Neurofeedback. I work with individuals, youth, families and first responders stuck in survival mode and are ready to understand themselves on a deeper level.
Are your usual ways of dealing with things no longer working? Is it time to look at something that has been troubling you for a while? Perhaps you could use some help looking into your life to develop a deeper understanding of your journey. Carl Jung said, “Only what is really oneself has the power to heal.” Your challenges will be seen 'guideposts' that help us understand your life in a meaningful way. As a registered psychotherapist, my orientation is based in depth psychology and I am dedicated to helping you fully see yourself with compassionate eyes so that symptom and suffering can be transformed into wholeness and healing.
Are your usual ways of dealing with things no longer working? Is it time to look at something that has been troubling you for a while? Perhaps you could use some help looking into your life to develop a deeper understanding of your journey. Carl Jung said, “Only what is really oneself has the power to heal.” Your challenges will be seen 'guideposts' that help us understand your life in a meaningful way. As a registered psychotherapist, my orientation is based in depth psychology and I am dedicated to helping you fully see yourself with compassionate eyes so that symptom and suffering can be transformed into wholeness and healing.
Hi, I’m Ally! I’m a trauma expert, somatic healer, and lover of all things inner child. I truly believe that when we use the wisdom of the body to move beyond simple talk therapy, we unlock lasting, deeply profound change. Change that impacts our whole life! If you’re craving therapy that truly goes the distance, this is what I specialize in.
Hi, I’m Ally! I’m a trauma expert, somatic healer, and lover of all things inner child. I truly believe that when we use the wisdom of the body to move beyond simple talk therapy, we unlock lasting, deeply profound change. Change that impacts our whole life! If you’re craving therapy that truly goes the distance, this is what I specialize in.
I integrate neuroscience-informed care with psychoanalytic and existential perspectives, plus intercultural sensitivity.
Many people come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected: living with anxiety, grief, trauma, identity/cultural stress, relationship strain, or a major transition. They often want relief, but also clarity: to understand what is happening, regulate emotions, and shift patterns that keep repeating. The goal is not perfection. It’s a more livable, steady life, with choices that feel more aligned and sustainable.
I integrate neuroscience-informed care with psychoanalytic and existential perspectives, plus intercultural sensitivity.
Many people come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected: living with anxiety, grief, trauma, identity/cultural stress, relationship strain, or a major transition. They often want relief, but also clarity: to understand what is happening, regulate emotions, and shift patterns that keep repeating. The goal is not perfection. It’s a more livable, steady life, with choices that feel more aligned and sustainable.
Making the decision to begin therapy can be quite daunting and finding a therapist with whom you can feel comfortable with more so. I can offer you a safe space from which to explore your difficulties, where you can express your feelings and thoughts freely. This can enable you to look forward to a better understanding so that you can cope with life. Some of the issues I can help with include: physical illness, trauma, depression, PTSD, anxiety, behavioural, learning, life-limiting conditions, neurological conditions and self-esteem.
Making the decision to begin therapy can be quite daunting and finding a therapist with whom you can feel comfortable with more so. I can offer you a safe space from which to explore your difficulties, where you can express your feelings and thoughts freely. This can enable you to look forward to a better understanding so that you can cope with life. Some of the issues I can help with include: physical illness, trauma, depression, PTSD, anxiety, behavioural, learning, life-limiting conditions, neurological conditions and self-esteem.
For over 25 years, Bach Counselling Group brings an expertise to working with those who wish to make a positive change in relationships, intimacy, depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, ADHD, parenting and eating disorders. We work with individuals and couples who are dealing with issues that may adversely affect their relationships. We strive to bring you to achieving your goals. Therapy is short term, cost effective and change oriented. Bach Counselling Group adheres to the ethics and standards set out by the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association.
For over 25 years, Bach Counselling Group brings an expertise to working with those who wish to make a positive change in relationships, intimacy, depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, ADHD, parenting and eating disorders. We work with individuals and couples who are dealing with issues that may adversely affect their relationships. We strive to bring you to achieving your goals. Therapy is short term, cost effective and change oriented. Bach Counselling Group adheres to the ethics and standards set out by the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association.
With advanced training in Clinical Hypnotherapy, trauma-informed care, somatic practices, and integrative psychotherapy models, Nikta Niazi offers a specialized approach centred on Farsi hypnotherapy in Vancouver—designed for Farsi-speaking clients seeking deeper, more precise healing.
Her focus includes:
Immigration and identity transitions
Women’s mental health and confidence
Relationship patterns and attachment wounds
Anxiety, emotional regulation, and trauma
Deep self-understanding and personal growth
Neeyaz was founded by Nikta Niazi, Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) and Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist
With advanced training in Clinical Hypnotherapy, trauma-informed care, somatic practices, and integrative psychotherapy models, Nikta Niazi offers a specialized approach centred on Farsi hypnotherapy in Vancouver—designed for Farsi-speaking clients seeking deeper, more precise healing.
Her focus includes:
Immigration and identity transitions
Women’s mental health and confidence
Relationship patterns and attachment wounds
Anxiety, emotional regulation, and trauma
Deep self-understanding and personal growth
Neeyaz was founded by Nikta Niazi, Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) and Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist
Welcome to Yaletown Counselling, where we provide compassionate support for individuals, couples, and families. Our dedicated team offers a safe and non-judgmental space to explore a variety of presenting problems. Whether you're facing challenges in your personal life, relationship issues, mental health, or family dynamics, we will help you navigate through difficult times to achieve positive change. With a client-centered approach, our Registered Clinical Counsellors tailor services to meet your unique needs, fostering growth, resilience, and well-being.
Welcome to Yaletown Counselling, where we provide compassionate support for individuals, couples, and families. Our dedicated team offers a safe and non-judgmental space to explore a variety of presenting problems. Whether you're facing challenges in your personal life, relationship issues, mental health, or family dynamics, we will help you navigate through difficult times to achieve positive change. With a client-centered approach, our Registered Clinical Counsellors tailor services to meet your unique needs, fostering growth, resilience, and well-being.
We are an online counselling agency so do not provide services in person. Strength Counselling Services has licensed, experienced therapists who use evidence-based practices, prioritize client needs, and maintain ethical standards. We offer culturally sensitive, affordable services in a supportive environment. We offer a comprehensive goals assessment, regularly assess progress, and collaborate with other professionals. We provide transparency in our fees and for thirteen years now have held a positive reputation of trust, and client success. Lastly, ensuring our clients' privacy and confidentiality are of utmost importance to us.
We are an online counselling agency so do not provide services in person. Strength Counselling Services has licensed, experienced therapists who use evidence-based practices, prioritize client needs, and maintain ethical standards. We offer culturally sensitive, affordable services in a supportive environment. We offer a comprehensive goals assessment, regularly assess progress, and collaborate with other professionals. We provide transparency in our fees and for thirteen years now have held a positive reputation of trust, and client success. Lastly, ensuring our clients' privacy and confidentiality are of utmost importance to us.
As a doctor of clinical psychology and a licensed psychologist, I specialize in treating depression, relationship difficulties, childhood trauma, family conflict, grief, and gender identity concerns. I also work with adult children of emotionally unavailable or narcissistic parents, women caught in overfunctioning-underfunctioning relationship dynamics, and individuals working through childhood neglect or abuse. Despite outward success, you may feel emotionally exhausted, disconnected, or stuck in painful patterns. Therapy can help foster insight, resilience, and more fulfilling ways of relating to yourself and others.
As a doctor of clinical psychology and a licensed psychologist, I specialize in treating depression, relationship difficulties, childhood trauma, family conflict, grief, and gender identity concerns. I also work with adult children of emotionally unavailable or narcissistic parents, women caught in overfunctioning-underfunctioning relationship dynamics, and individuals working through childhood neglect or abuse. Despite outward success, you may feel emotionally exhausted, disconnected, or stuck in painful patterns. Therapy can help foster insight, resilience, and more fulfilling ways of relating to yourself and others.
I specialize in working with individuals, couples and families to heal from the personal and interpersonal obstacles that are preventing them from actualizing their unique potentials and experiencing a fulfilling, dynamic life.
My areas of specialization include relationship and intimacy issues, anxiety, stress, loss and grief, depression, trauma, eating disorders, and addictions.
I work collaboratively, focusing on the unique needs of each client, to identify your personal goals for change. Insight, awareness, acceptance and strengths building are some of the approaches I use to help transform maladaptive thinking patterns, destructive behaviors, and move toward a more balanced and connected life.
I specialize in working with individuals, couples and families to heal from the personal and interpersonal obstacles that are preventing them from actualizing their unique potentials and experiencing a fulfilling, dynamic life.
My areas of specialization include relationship and intimacy issues, anxiety, stress, loss and grief, depression, trauma, eating disorders, and addictions.
I work collaboratively, focusing on the unique needs of each client, to identify your personal goals for change. Insight, awareness, acceptance and strengths building are some of the approaches I use to help transform maladaptive thinking patterns, destructive behaviors, and move toward a more balanced and connected life.
Overthinking, Stuck Patterns & Relationship Difficulties.
On the surface, things may appear to be working, but internally something feels unsettled or unresolved.
You may find yourself overthinking, caught in familiar patterns, or questioning why certain difficulties keep returning. stuck in recurring patterns, or feeling disconnected in relationships despite your best efforts to understand why.
I see therapy as a kind of daily bread for the inner life not just for moments of crisis, but as an ongoing way of understanding yourself more deeply.
Overthinking, Stuck Patterns & Relationship Difficulties.
On the surface, things may appear to be working, but internally something feels unsettled or unresolved.
You may find yourself overthinking, caught in familiar patterns, or questioning why certain difficulties keep returning. stuck in recurring patterns, or feeling disconnected in relationships despite your best efforts to understand why.
I see therapy as a kind of daily bread for the inner life not just for moments of crisis, but as an ongoing way of understanding yourself more deeply.
I am adaptive based on my client's needs, but typically prefer to practice on Narrative, Psychoanalytic, or Emotion-Focussed bases.
My specialty is Trauma therapy; however I serve diverse clients in a number of challenges ranging from depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, loss, relational stress, low self-esteem, chronic stress or pain, and wellness concerns. I have a background in Kinesiology and holistic wellness coaching, as well as coaching individuals with cognitive dis/abilities. My clinical style is based in Social Justice Narrative practice; psychoanalysis, and psychodynamics, including neuropsychoanalysis. My Masters was in treatment approaches to transgenerational trauma. My preference is to work weekly or twice weekly for a minimum of 6 months.
I am adaptive based on my client's needs, but typically prefer to practice on Narrative, Psychoanalytic, or Emotion-Focussed bases.
My specialty is Trauma therapy; however I serve diverse clients in a number of challenges ranging from depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, loss, relational stress, low self-esteem, chronic stress or pain, and wellness concerns. I have a background in Kinesiology and holistic wellness coaching, as well as coaching individuals with cognitive dis/abilities. My clinical style is based in Social Justice Narrative practice; psychoanalysis, and psychodynamics, including neuropsychoanalysis. My Masters was in treatment approaches to transgenerational trauma. My preference is to work weekly or twice weekly for a minimum of 6 months.
You may be coming to therapy feeling anxious, emotionally overwhelmed, low in mood, or uncertain about a relationship or life transition. Perhaps you are tired of holding everything together, unsure how to make sense of what you feel, or longing to be understood without having to explain yourself perfectly. You want relief, clarity, and a space where you can slow down and feel supported.
You may be coming to therapy feeling anxious, emotionally overwhelmed, low in mood, or uncertain about a relationship or life transition. Perhaps you are tired of holding everything together, unsure how to make sense of what you feel, or longing to be understood without having to explain yourself perfectly. You want relief, clarity, and a space where you can slow down and feel supported.
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Psychoanalytic Counsellors
Does psychoanalytic therapy work?
Psychoanalytic therapy derives from the work of Sigmund Freud. In this type of therapy, discovering buried thoughts and emotions from the unconscious will help a person work through their difficulties and negative behaviours. Research shows that psychoanalytic therapy can be highly effective, with patients reporting improvement in mood, quality of life, and overall well-being.
How long are people typically in psychoanalytic therapy?
Traditional psychoanalysis is in-depth and is conducted in five sessions every week. Today, modern psychoanalytic therapy is less intense and normally incorporates as few as one or two sessions a week. In some cases, positive change can occur quickly. However, if the condition, difficulty, or behaviour is deep-seated, improvement may require many months or years of therapy.
Is psychoanalytic therapy suitable for young people?
Children and adolescents can benefit from this type of therapy. Many kids and teens are often unable to form and communicate their thoughts and emotions. Psychoanalytic therapy uses specific techniques such as dream analysis, symbolism, and free association or word association; all of which can be useful tools for less-communicative young people. Through this therapy, a patient will hopefully make connections between what they feel inside and how the world works outside.
Can psychoanalytic therapy be done online?
Modern-day psychoanalytic therapy is very different from traditional psychoanalysis. While an individual can sit face-to-face with the psychoanalyst for multiple sessions a week, they do not have to. Today, psychoanalytic therapy can be effectively conducted online or by phone. The key is that the individual confronts what is repressed and avoided, and this can be done whether in person or over online video.