Therapists in British Columbia

I work with a range of concerns varying from anxiety, trauma, relationship concerns, abuse, life transitions, culture, identity exploration, self-esteem and more.

Are you finding your relationships to be a source of struggle? Are you facing challenges such as low mood, a lack of motivation, or intensifying feelings of anxiety and panic? Is your inner dialogue consistently critical, leaving you feeling inadequate? If you're a parent, maybe your child's behavior is causing concern and seems uncontrollable no matter how hard you try. Many clients come to me with challenges such as relationship issues, anxiety and low moods, life transitions, and career changes.

Hello! I'm Lisa (she/they), a registered clinical counsellor. I strive to connect with you in a caring and supportive way, recognizing and reflecting on your strengths. Through our work together, my aim is to create an environment where you feel truly held on your journey of healing and self-discovery. Together, we will create space for all the parts of you that are longing to be felt and heard. With compassion and curiosity, we will meet these tender parts and attune to their needs.

Natascha Lawrence (she/her/hers pronouns) is a Registered Clinical Counsellor, BC Registered Play Therapist, and Certified Synergetic Play Therapist Supervisor. Natascha is a multiracial POC and first generation Canadian. Natascha specializes in working with children, youth, and adults with neurodiversity such as FASD, ASD, and ADHD. Natascha also specializes in supporting folx who have experiences complex trauma. With over 15 years of experience, Natascha has experience working with folx across different modalities. More importantly, Natascha is a caregiver to an amazing child diagnosed with FASD.

Hello there, my name is Jocelyn, and I'm here to support kids, teens and young adults/students on their journey. My approach is all about kindness, compassion, and respect, tailored to help young individuals navigate through life's twists and turns! Whether it's change, trauma, anxiety, depression, or adjusting to new cultures and experiences.

Some people seek my help to deal with current life struggles, a significant loss, or a change or life transition. For some, past childhood and/or adult abuse have had long-lasting effects on who they are and how they feel in the world. Often, people are looking for help to manage better and flourish more in life. I offer individual adult therapy for these issues. As a professional with over 20 years of experience, I also offer consultation to other therapists; I welcome questions about this aspect of my practice.

Student counselling, procrastination, anxiety, depression, ADHD, obsessive compulsive disorder treatment, mental health crisis advocacy and consultation, mood disorders, suicidal ideation, psychosis, grief and loss, sexual assault trauma, domestic abuse, intergenerational trauma, ICBC claims assessments, mental health assessments and recommendations, co-parent counselling, child therapy, couples counselling, hear the child reports.

What if you could emerge from this time of crisis feeling calmer, more comfortable in your body and more confident in your ability to cope with change? Change can trigger painful emotions that negatively impact all aspects of our lives making it difficult for us to see a way forward. Even change you are excited about can feel tougher than you expected. These crucial life transitions are the essential doorways that lead us to creative opportunities for turning suffering into life changing transformation. I am committed to helping you transform through these challenges. You will manage change effectively and discover inner wisdom.

Throughout your life, it is normal to have ups and downs. ​ Whether you are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, or struggling with relationships or life changes - there is always a path forward to grow and heal. Therapy can help you work through anything you are dealing with in life and help you build the tools to manage and heal from whatever you are going through. Having a safe space to express how you're feeling can help when you're feeling isolated and alone. I provide an inclusive and safe space for teens and adults to learn how to build better relationships with others and with yourself

We strive to create a welcoming & inclusive space for healing. We work from a trauma-informed & cultural understanding perspective taking into account the diversity of humans and our experiences. We all experience pains in our lifetime, & for some of us the pain started in childhood. It takes strength and courage to reach out for support. We enter therapy hoping for deeper insight and healing by telling our story. We prepare to be vulnerable in a safe space to heal our wounds. At Solidarity Therapy we are registered clinical counsellors specializing in trauma-informed interventions. Check out our team below!

Are you stressed at work and can’t sleep at night? Feeling worried, stuck and overwhelmed? I understand that these experiences can lead to feelings of loss – loss of control, loss of freedom, and loss of passion for your life. You might have been trying different strategies on your own, trying to power through the problem, relying on will power alone. Truth is - it’s not that you need to “work harder”. What you need is someone with the right knowledge and skills to guide you through the process and point you in the right direction. You are in the right place and you have options.

Shalene Takara is a Registered Clinical Counsellor - Approved Clinical Supervisor (RCC-ACS) and owner of Safe Space Counselling Services in Vancouver, BC, Canada. She holds a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology and has been working in the field of mental health since 2009. Since 2012, she has been providing individual, couples and family therapy in nonprofit, agency and private-practice settings. She specializes in helping individuals, couples, parents and families overcome trauma, strengthen relationships, heal from family-of-origin issues, and support social and emotional well-being and development.

I believe therapy is a collaborative and supportive space between you and I, in which we can work together to identify and achieve your goals. The therapy room is a space for you to feel safe and comfortable. By creating that, we can then work together to peel back the layers of who you are, explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences, and work on making positive changes in your life. I take a holistic approach to therapy, as this allows me to consider many factors that can impact your mental health and well-being. By considering your past experiences, childhood, environment, intersectionality and identity.

On the surface you put on a brave face, but you’re exhausted and can’t ignore the pressure of your built-up emotions. You’re tired of falling back into your old patterns of behaviour and you’re looking for ways to reconnect with yourself, identity and values.

Are you struggling with emotional issues or feeling purposeless? Wanting to improve your relationship with your partner/family but not knowing how? Needing some support as you live your life abroad? When you look at the core of many life challenges, the need and absence of love, belonging, recognition--are what lies beneath. This holds true even for my clients from different cultures. So let's see how we can work together to bring them into your life. This is a safe place where you can show up as your real self without judgement.

I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor with British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors. I have experience working with individuals struggling with addiction/substance abuse, depression, anxiety, self-esteem, life transitions as well as interpersonal issues. For more information, please visit www.diksharainacounselling.ca

Welcome, I am so glad you are here. Finding a therapist you connect with can feel daunting; that's why I will prioritize your comfort and safety every step of the way to foster the healing power of our therapeutic relationship. I am committed to using a trauma-informed and anti-oppressive approach to help you heal, grow, explore who you are, and make the changes you seek in your life. Whether you are experiencing overwhelming emotions, relationship issues, mental health challenges, or the impact of trauma, I will offer tools to help you connect to your inner wisdom, strengths, resilience, and re-alignment with your values.

Do you feel angry, tired, confused, overwhelmed? Are you dealing with loss or struggling with relationships? As a wellness practitioner of 10 yrs, immigrant, parent, person of color, I know how hard it is to navigate life's challenges alone. As EFT trained couples therapist and certified trauma specialist, I help my clients build safe and healthy relationships and heal from traumatic life experience. I support in processing trauma, setting boundaries, understanding patterns/emotions and dealing with anxiety/ depression. I have lived struggles and clinical training to deal with C-ptsd/ADHD/OCD, family conflict and parenting.

Hiu is experienced in working from an Intersectionality-focused lens with predominantly people of the Global Majority with different neurotypes who identify as queer and have ongoing relationships with grief. Trained in Somatic Attachment and Feminist Narrative Therapy, Hiu privileges a person’s survival story and relationships to their agency, emotions, boundaries, and people. Hiu takes on a co-researcher role in therapy sessions with deconstructive conversations, insightful and possibly challenging questions, curiosity, and a commitment to naming the oppressive systems and dominant narratives at work.