Sleep or Insomnia Therapists in West Vancouver, BC
Extensive training and experience also allows me to support those with sleep disorders, body dysmorphic disorder, as well as skin-picking and hair pulling.
Do you feel like your thoughts have taken control of your life and you're left feeling overwhelmed without any breaks? My goal as your counsellor is to provide evidence based treatment to support you in meeting your goals so you're able to live the life you aspire to. I work with you to create meaningful and lasting change using a warm, collaborative, and client centered approach to ensure that treatment is tailored to your unique needs. I primarily utilize CBT in my counselling style, but will also pull from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, Exposure and Response Prevention and Mindfulness.
Extensive training and experience also allows me to support those with sleep disorders, body dysmorphic disorder, as well as skin-picking and hair pulling.
Do you feel like your thoughts have taken control of your life and you're left feeling overwhelmed without any breaks? My goal as your counsellor is to provide evidence based treatment to support you in meeting your goals so you're able to live the life you aspire to. I work with you to create meaningful and lasting change using a warm, collaborative, and client centered approach to ensure that treatment is tailored to your unique needs. I primarily utilize CBT in my counselling style, but will also pull from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, Exposure and Response Prevention and Mindfulness.
If you're feeling emotionally overwhelmed or stuck with insomnia, complex trauma, or the challenges of living with a neurodivergent brain, there's a good chance we could work well together.
For insomnia, my approach is grounded in Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) and psychoeducation, to give you a roadmap for recovery.. For trauma and neurodivergence, I work relationally and creatively, using somatic tools and parts work (TIST) to help you reconnect with safety, agency, and self-trust.
If you're feeling emotionally overwhelmed or stuck with insomnia, complex trauma, or the challenges of living with a neurodivergent brain, there's a good chance we could work well together.
For insomnia, my approach is grounded in Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) and psychoeducation, to give you a roadmap for recovery.. For trauma and neurodivergence, I work relationally and creatively, using somatic tools and parts work (TIST) to help you reconnect with safety, agency, and self-trust.
I specialize in therapeutic work related to trauma, sleep difficulties (e.g., insomnia, nightmares), and anxiety (e.g., chronic worry, panic attacks, stress).
Together, we can build a plan that works for you, empowering you to take control of your mental health and improve your overall well-being. I offer individual therapy plans tailored to their goals, will help you build applied skills for managing your concerns, and use outcome monitoring to assess how treatment is going and involve clients in this process.
I specialize in therapeutic work related to trauma, sleep difficulties (e.g., insomnia, nightmares), and anxiety (e.g., chronic worry, panic attacks, stress).
Together, we can build a plan that works for you, empowering you to take control of your mental health and improve your overall well-being. I offer individual therapy plans tailored to their goals, will help you build applied skills for managing your concerns, and use outcome monitoring to assess how treatment is going and involve clients in this process.
I work with adults facing relationship challenges, anxiety, self-esteem concerns and burnout. I also like supporting men specifically, addressing their career, confidence, relationships, and life transitions. My approach is relational and collaborative, and I aim to help clients feel at ease through humour and a down-to-earth therapeutic presence. My work with clients balances warmth with accountability, to support meaningful and sustainable change.
I work with adults facing relationship challenges, anxiety, self-esteem concerns and burnout. I also like supporting men specifically, addressing their career, confidence, relationships, and life transitions. My approach is relational and collaborative, and I aim to help clients feel at ease through humour and a down-to-earth therapeutic presence. My work with clients balances warmth with accountability, to support meaningful and sustainable change.
As a certified sleep consultant, I provide evidence-based guidance for newborn sleep routines and family dynamics.
Young Adult & Adolescent Support - Safe space for teens facing academic pressure, identity formation, anxiety, depression, and life transitions.
Sleep Consultation - Evidence-based guidance for newborn sleep routines and sleep hygiene.
Pre & Postpartum Counselling - Support through pregnancy, postpartum depression/anxiety.
Family Counselling - IEP Advocacy.
As a certified sleep consultant, I provide evidence-based guidance for newborn sleep routines and family dynamics.
Young Adult & Adolescent Support - Safe space for teens facing academic pressure, identity formation, anxiety, depression, and life transitions.
Sleep Consultation - Evidence-based guidance for newborn sleep routines and sleep hygiene.
Pre & Postpartum Counselling - Support through pregnancy, postpartum depression/anxiety.
Family Counselling - IEP Advocacy.
Psychodynamic/ Jungian/ Psychoanalytic /Object relations and Family systems theories inform my work. I have been involved in the study and practice of psychology since 1984. My M.A. is in Clinical Psychology and I have 3 years of additional study in Clinical Psychology with a focus in Depth Psychology. Clients will explore current circumstances as well as how generational influences and relationships have impacted their way of viewing the world. I encourage exploration of patterns as well as dream work to engage deeper unconscious processes.
Psychodynamic/ Jungian/ Psychoanalytic /Object relations and Family systems theories inform my work. I have been involved in the study and practice of psychology since 1984. My M.A. is in Clinical Psychology and I have 3 years of additional study in Clinical Psychology with a focus in Depth Psychology. Clients will explore current circumstances as well as how generational influences and relationships have impacted their way of viewing the world. I encourage exploration of patterns as well as dream work to engage deeper unconscious processes.
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.
Change is difficult but made more effective with caring and knowledgeable support. My goal is to support every client in understanding the underlying cause(s) of manifested symptoms (suffering) and create a therapeutic treatment plan to support clients' healing and growth. My clients experience meaningful life changes through our work, significantly increasing their ability to gain effective tools and gain a sense of overall well-being and life satisfaction.
Change is difficult but made more effective with caring and knowledgeable support. My goal is to support every client in understanding the underlying cause(s) of manifested symptoms (suffering) and create a therapeutic treatment plan to support clients' healing and growth. My clients experience meaningful life changes through our work, significantly increasing their ability to gain effective tools and gain a sense of overall well-being and life satisfaction.
What I hear most in my practise is that people want more meaning in their lives, in their work and in their loving relationships. According to current trends, anxiety and depression is on the rise. According to the Canadian Mood Disorders report 2008, 1 in 5 Canadians will have a mental illness over their lifetime. We may have become too focused on the results and lost sight of the process. The better we feel about ourselves because we are practising great lifestyle habits and relating meaningfully, soulfully, the more in the 'zone' we feel day to day.
What I hear most in my practise is that people want more meaning in their lives, in their work and in their loving relationships. According to current trends, anxiety and depression is on the rise. According to the Canadian Mood Disorders report 2008, 1 in 5 Canadians will have a mental illness over their lifetime. We may have become too focused on the results and lost sight of the process. The better we feel about ourselves because we are practising great lifestyle habits and relating meaningfully, soulfully, the more in the 'zone' we feel day to day.
Pegah believes in the unlimited potential and the power that we all share as a human being. I believe the major reason that individuals would encounter barriers and gridlocks in the process of accessing their potentials and internal resources is the primary context as well as their current one. Therefore, I provide my clients with my full presence and genuine support during their journey of self-discovery and actualization of their unique gift and potential that embedded in each of us since our birth.
Pegah believes in the unlimited potential and the power that we all share as a human being. I believe the major reason that individuals would encounter barriers and gridlocks in the process of accessing their potentials and internal resources is the primary context as well as their current one. Therefore, I provide my clients with my full presence and genuine support during their journey of self-discovery and actualization of their unique gift and potential that embedded in each of us since our birth.
Are you seeking counselling that is neurodivergence-affirming and trauma-informed?
As a neurodivergent myself, I’ll create a space where you’re heard, understood, accepted, and can safely explore your thoughts, feelings, memories, and sensations. We’ll collaboratively explore values that are important to you and what gets in the way of living them out.
Are you seeking counselling that is neurodivergence-affirming and trauma-informed?
As a neurodivergent myself, I’ll create a space where you’re heard, understood, accepted, and can safely explore your thoughts, feelings, memories, and sensations. We’ll collaboratively explore values that are important to you and what gets in the way of living them out.
Deb Chmelauskas Occupational Therapist BetterBrain
Occupational Therapist, BSc OT, BSc Bio, CDP
West Vancouver, BC V7T
For persons with age related changes or mild cognitive impairment, we can work together to develop self-management strategies including: cognitive skills, memory and organizational skills, stress management, sleep solutions, and personalized brain health programs.
For people with dementia, along with their spouses, adult children, and friends ('the care partners"), we can work together to enhance communication and connection to help reduce the impact of some of the challenges associated with dementia.
For persons with age related changes or mild cognitive impairment, we can work together to develop self-management strategies including: cognitive skills, memory and organizational skills, stress management, sleep solutions, and personalized brain health programs.
For people with dementia, along with their spouses, adult children, and friends ('the care partners"), we can work together to enhance communication and connection to help reduce the impact of some of the challenges associated with dementia.
So many struggle to navigate depression, anxiety, trauma, attachment issues, and relational struggles. Maybe you feel stuck in patterns that seem impossible to break. It makes sense to feel the weight of it all, to long for change but not know where to begin. If relationships feel strained or trauma lingers, making it hard to feel grounded, you are not alone.
Healing goes beyond coping—you deserve deep, lasting transformation. Together, we’ll gently uncover what’s holding you back, build resilience, and create space for ease. One step, one breath at a time.
So many struggle to navigate depression, anxiety, trauma, attachment issues, and relational struggles. Maybe you feel stuck in patterns that seem impossible to break. It makes sense to feel the weight of it all, to long for change but not know where to begin. If relationships feel strained or trauma lingers, making it hard to feel grounded, you are not alone.
Healing goes beyond coping—you deserve deep, lasting transformation. Together, we’ll gently uncover what’s holding you back, build resilience, and create space for ease. One step, one breath at a time.
I offer support to teens, adults and parents who maybe struggling with issues. Whatever the problem it helps to talk and express oneself. Most people feel the benefit of sharing their concerns and learning to gain strength and trying out new coping strategies or finding other supportive measures to assist personal growth. Therapy can be a positive workout for the mind - just like the gym is for our bodies. I look forward to meeting you.
I offer support to teens, adults and parents who maybe struggling with issues. Whatever the problem it helps to talk and express oneself. Most people feel the benefit of sharing their concerns and learning to gain strength and trying out new coping strategies or finding other supportive measures to assist personal growth. Therapy can be a positive workout for the mind - just like the gym is for our bodies. I look forward to meeting you.
You may look capable and high-achieving, yet feel anxious, overwhelmed, or never enough. You might struggle with perfectionism, burnout, relationship stress, trauma, or addictive coping patterns that once helped you survive but now feel stuck. You want more than symptom relief—you want to understand the roots of these patterns and create lasting change. I offer trauma-informed therapy using EMDR, parts work, somatic approaches, and Compassionate Inquiry to support regulation, self-trust, and meaningful healing.
You may look capable and high-achieving, yet feel anxious, overwhelmed, or never enough. You might struggle with perfectionism, burnout, relationship stress, trauma, or addictive coping patterns that once helped you survive but now feel stuck. You want more than symptom relief—you want to understand the roots of these patterns and create lasting change. I offer trauma-informed therapy using EMDR, parts work, somatic approaches, and Compassionate Inquiry to support regulation, self-trust, and meaningful healing.
Therapeutic change begins with feeling supported and heard. I support individuals through life’s major transitions with a compassionate, collaborative approach. My work includes perinatal and postpartum care, parenting challenges, and the unique needs of aging adults. Drawing on training in EFT, the Gottman Method, CBT, and systemic practice, I help clients explore patterns, strengthen relationships, and navigate change with clarity and confidence. My goal is to offer grounded, effective support at every stage of life
Therapeutic change begins with feeling supported and heard. I support individuals through life’s major transitions with a compassionate, collaborative approach. My work includes perinatal and postpartum care, parenting challenges, and the unique needs of aging adults. Drawing on training in EFT, the Gottman Method, CBT, and systemic practice, I help clients explore patterns, strengthen relationships, and navigate change with clarity and confidence. My goal is to offer grounded, effective support at every stage of life
She specializes in ADHD, anxiety, autism, concussion/mild traumatic brain injury, depression, memory loss, PTSD/trauma, and sleep problems in adults and children.
Services provided by Dr. Araujo include: 1) Neurofeedback: Full brain map QEEG assessments, neurofeedback training (focus on ADHD, Autism, Mood disorders, trauma/PTSD, Brain brightening), remote/at-home training; 2) Assessments: Psychoeducational, ADHD and Autism, mood; 3) Photobiomodulation consulting (cognitive enhancement, memory loss, brain fog).
She specializes in ADHD, anxiety, autism, concussion/mild traumatic brain injury, depression, memory loss, PTSD/trauma, and sleep problems in adults and children.
Services provided by Dr. Araujo include: 1) Neurofeedback: Full brain map QEEG assessments, neurofeedback training (focus on ADHD, Autism, Mood disorders, trauma/PTSD, Brain brightening), remote/at-home training; 2) Assessments: Psychoeducational, ADHD and Autism, mood; 3) Photobiomodulation consulting (cognitive enhancement, memory loss, brain fog).
I help people to heal from trauma, anxiety, and depression so they can live with more ease, clarity, and confidence. Using EMDR, CBT, and mindfulness-based approaches, I support clients in moving beyond painful patterns.
Together, we work to transform emotional wounds into resilience and self-trust. My goal is to help you feel safe, seen, and empowered on your path to lasting change.
I offer a compassionate and practical approach grounded in evidence-based methods. Whether you are struggling with disturbing past experiences, overwhelming emotions, or a sense of being stuck, I provide tools and insights to help you move forward.
I help people to heal from trauma, anxiety, and depression so they can live with more ease, clarity, and confidence. Using EMDR, CBT, and mindfulness-based approaches, I support clients in moving beyond painful patterns.
Together, we work to transform emotional wounds into resilience and self-trust. My goal is to help you feel safe, seen, and empowered on your path to lasting change.
I offer a compassionate and practical approach grounded in evidence-based methods. Whether you are struggling with disturbing past experiences, overwhelming emotions, or a sense of being stuck, I provide tools and insights to help you move forward.
Hi there! Anxiety and overwhelm are increasingly common for teens and young adults—and it makes sense. Many are navigating academic pressure, the transition to post-secondary education, relationships, the impact of technology, high expectations, and learning how to set healthy boundaries. I specialize in providing counselling for teens and young adults experiencing anxiety, stress, and emotional overwhelm. I offer a supportive, non-judgmental space where clients feel heard and understood while learning practical tools to build confidence, manage anxiety, and navigate daily life with greater ease.
Hi there! Anxiety and overwhelm are increasingly common for teens and young adults—and it makes sense. Many are navigating academic pressure, the transition to post-secondary education, relationships, the impact of technology, high expectations, and learning how to set healthy boundaries. I specialize in providing counselling for teens and young adults experiencing anxiety, stress, and emotional overwhelm. I offer a supportive, non-judgmental space where clients feel heard and understood while learning practical tools to build confidence, manage anxiety, and navigate daily life with greater ease.
If you’re reading this, you’ve probably already done the hard part — deciding to reach out.
I work with individuals and couples navigating relationship challenges, separation, divorce, life transitions, and those internal struggles that are harder to name.
If you’re reading this, you’ve probably already done the hard part — deciding to reach out.
I work with individuals and couples navigating relationship challenges, separation, divorce, life transitions, and those internal struggles that are harder to name.
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Sleep or Insomnia Counsellors
How effective is treatment for insomnia?
The most effective treatments for insomnia are behavioral techniques that reduce anxiety, including anxiety about falling asleep, and allow the body’s natural cycles to be recalibrated. The most common treatment is cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I), which researchers have found to be more useful than medication, with rates of success as high as 80 percent.
Are there specific medications for sleep problems?
There are many medications, both over-the-counter and prescription that treat sleep problems. Supplements such as melatonin are popular and may help, though there is little evidence that it is more effective than a placebo. Prescription medications such as zolpidem are sometimes prescribed.
Are there natural treatments for sleep problems?
There are many natural treatments for everyday sleep problems. Reducing blue-light emitting screens, setting a regular bedtime, regular exercise, reducing caffeine and nicotine consumption, and keeping the bedroom dark and cool at night are all lifestyle changes that can help those who struggle with sleep but may not reach the level of an insomnia diagnosis.
What’s the difference between having trouble falling asleep and insomnia?
Life events, stress, and anxiety can lead to sleepless nights for everyone from time to time. To be diagnosed with insomnia, a patient must experience trouble falling asleep, trouble remaining asleep, waking up too early, or non-restorative sleep at least three nights per week for at least one month. Sleep problems affect one-third to one-half of the population, while chronic insomnia affects about 10 to 15 percent of people.