Online Counselling for British Columbia
With a background in teaching and school counselling, Sarah's approach to private practice rests in a strengths-based and person-centred approach. Their specialization is in the neurology of trauma and trauma healing, as well as working with marginalized groups, specifically those within the 2slgbtqia+ community. Neurodivergent themselves, Sarah's ND specializations are ADHD & Autism, in addition to anxiety, depression, emotional abuse, childhood trauma and C-PTSD. Sarah's work focuses on identifying practices and strategies that can be implemented to enhance neurodiversity and trans-affirming care for ND & TGNC youth & adults.
With a background in teaching and school counselling, Sarah's approach to private practice rests in a strengths-based and person-centred approach. Their specialization is in the neurology of trauma and trauma healing, as well as working with marginalized groups, specifically those within the 2slgbtqia+ community. Neurodivergent themselves, Sarah's ND specializations are ADHD & Autism, in addition to anxiety, depression, emotional abuse, childhood trauma and C-PTSD. Sarah's work focuses on identifying practices and strategies that can be implemented to enhance neurodiversity and trans-affirming care for ND & TGNC youth & adults.
My deepest privilege is to come alongside you, listen as you share your story, and begin to help understand what happened to you. Past experiences shape some of how you view and process life experiences today. Your past informs your present. I can help you explore those experiences, how they have affected you in the past and now in your current relationships, your emotions and reactions...even how you perceive yourself, your kids, or your partner. Being curious may open the door to understanding, self-compassion, and also bring meaning and healing to your life. You will begin to notice you feel more "you".
My deepest privilege is to come alongside you, listen as you share your story, and begin to help understand what happened to you. Past experiences shape some of how you view and process life experiences today. Your past informs your present. I can help you explore those experiences, how they have affected you in the past and now in your current relationships, your emotions and reactions...even how you perceive yourself, your kids, or your partner. Being curious may open the door to understanding, self-compassion, and also bring meaning and healing to your life. You will begin to notice you feel more "you".
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or anxious and not sure what to do next? Have you wanted to try counselling but don't know if it's for you or where to start? Well, then you're in the right place! I work with adult clients who are experiencing stress, feeling anxious, or dealing with life problems that seem overwhelming. We will work together collaboratively and at your pace to understand your biggest priority, what change you would like to see, and how to make progress toward that change. I also work with children and teenagers ages 10 - 18 and as an academic strategist with postsecondary students.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or anxious and not sure what to do next? Have you wanted to try counselling but don't know if it's for you or where to start? Well, then you're in the right place! I work with adult clients who are experiencing stress, feeling anxious, or dealing with life problems that seem overwhelming. We will work together collaboratively and at your pace to understand your biggest priority, what change you would like to see, and how to make progress toward that change. I also work with children and teenagers ages 10 - 18 and as an academic strategist with postsecondary students.
Sometimes we need support navigating the complexities of life. As individuals, we experience these complexities in unique ways, often feeling alone. You may be navigating grief, anxiety, anger, fear, trauma, relational concerns, transitions, self-worth or feeling overwhelmed. My goal is to cultivate a trusting, accepting relationship that holds space for your unique story, a space where you can feel seen, accepted, supported, and valued.
Sometimes we need support navigating the complexities of life. As individuals, we experience these complexities in unique ways, often feeling alone. You may be navigating grief, anxiety, anger, fear, trauma, relational concerns, transitions, self-worth or feeling overwhelmed. My goal is to cultivate a trusting, accepting relationship that holds space for your unique story, a space where you can feel seen, accepted, supported, and valued.
Is your life cloudy lately? Are you feeling uncomfortable or irritable? Is life losing the meaning it once had? Feeling like a stranger to yourself? In psychological counselling with me, you can turn losses into gains. I can help you get a clearer picture of the patterns which get you stuck - as a spouse, parent, worker, friend - on the course of your unique personal journey. I can teach you some keys to help you get unstuck. Once you've worked with me, you'll have a choice among coping strategies to shift your life in the direction you want, in your relationships, your work, or your personal healing.
Is your life cloudy lately? Are you feeling uncomfortable or irritable? Is life losing the meaning it once had? Feeling like a stranger to yourself? In psychological counselling with me, you can turn losses into gains. I can help you get a clearer picture of the patterns which get you stuck - as a spouse, parent, worker, friend - on the course of your unique personal journey. I can teach you some keys to help you get unstuck. Once you've worked with me, you'll have a choice among coping strategies to shift your life in the direction you want, in your relationships, your work, or your personal healing.
With over 38 years of experience as a counsellor and psychotherapist, I can support your journey to healing and wellness in a sensitive, attuned and skillful manner. Creating a safe, confidential and non-judgmental space for you to deal with life's challenges so you can become more free as a human being and become your most authentic self. Helping you create the life you want, the relationships you want and achieving the goals that inspire you is where I can serve you best. Experienced, quaified and competent.
With over 38 years of experience as a counsellor and psychotherapist, I can support your journey to healing and wellness in a sensitive, attuned and skillful manner. Creating a safe, confidential and non-judgmental space for you to deal with life's challenges so you can become more free as a human being and become your most authentic self. Helping you create the life you want, the relationships you want and achieving the goals that inspire you is where I can serve you best. Experienced, quaified and competent.
Hayley Winter - Clinical Counsellor
Counsellor, RPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
North Vancouver, BC V7M
Struggling with stress, anxiety, overwhelm, panic, or other life challenges? Take the first step towards healing. We will build personal growth and resilience for coping with life's challenges and stresses. Life can be tough when you're struggling with personal, relational, or work issues. We all need to be heard and understood by someone we can trust, and I can be a vital catalyst to help. The evidence-based therapies and modalities that I use provide a space to move from struggle to positive change and the ability to thrive. It is an opportunity for you to build coping skills, resilience and problem solving skills.
Struggling with stress, anxiety, overwhelm, panic, or other life challenges? Take the first step towards healing. We will build personal growth and resilience for coping with life's challenges and stresses. Life can be tough when you're struggling with personal, relational, or work issues. We all need to be heard and understood by someone we can trust, and I can be a vital catalyst to help. The evidence-based therapies and modalities that I use provide a space to move from struggle to positive change and the ability to thrive. It is an opportunity for you to build coping skills, resilience and problem solving skills.
Taran is a Self-Love/Worth Mentor & Registered Therapeutic Counsellor (RTC) living out her mission and purpose to support thousands of WOC (Women of Color) to release crippling self-doubt, increase their self-worth, and manifest their dream life.
Taran is a Self-Love/Worth Mentor & Registered Therapeutic Counsellor (RTC) living out her mission and purpose to support thousands of WOC (Women of Color) to release crippling self-doubt, increase their self-worth, and manifest their dream life.
Sarah Gibson
Counsellor, MA, RCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Summerland, BC V0H
Waitlist for new clients
Is your child or adolescent overly anxious as they struggle with low-self esteem and a lack of confidence? You may be observing them figuring out who they are and are exploring different facets of their identity, including questions around gender, sexuality, and how they express themselves in their clothing choices. During this process, they may be having difficulty making or maintaining positive relationships with those around them. At home or school, overwhelming feelings of worry and frustration are becoming harder to deal with and your child is in need of support. I can support your child to thrive through all of these changes.
Is your child or adolescent overly anxious as they struggle with low-self esteem and a lack of confidence? You may be observing them figuring out who they are and are exploring different facets of their identity, including questions around gender, sexuality, and how they express themselves in their clothing choices. During this process, they may be having difficulty making or maintaining positive relationships with those around them. At home or school, overwhelming feelings of worry and frustration are becoming harder to deal with and your child is in need of support. I can support your child to thrive through all of these changes.
Clover, with a Master's degree in Counselling Psychology, is a Registered Clinical Counsellor in BC. She has experience working with adults, teens, and children. She works with clients who are struggling with anxiety, depression, stress, anger management, and relationship and all kinds of life changing difficulties.
Clover, with a Master's degree in Counselling Psychology, is a Registered Clinical Counsellor in BC. She has experience working with adults, teens, and children. She works with clients who are struggling with anxiety, depression, stress, anger management, and relationship and all kinds of life changing difficulties.
My goal is to help clients understand what they need and to reduce the stress and anxiety in their lives so they can reach their potential and feel they can manage life in a way that brings them more happiness, awareness and self acceptance.
My goal is to help clients understand what they need and to reduce the stress and anxiety in their lives so they can reach their potential and feel they can manage life in a way that brings them more happiness, awareness and self acceptance.
I see people of all ages, struggling with compatibility, sexual issues and personal challenges. By combining counselling and hypnotherapy, I help my clients get to the root of their challenges so that they can move forward with greater self-awareness, compassion, respect and desire for change, for themselves and for their relationship. My 6-10 week program allows my clients to move quickly forward in life with a greater understanding of what is needed to feel more fulfilled and content, both individually and as a couple.
I see people of all ages, struggling with compatibility, sexual issues and personal challenges. By combining counselling and hypnotherapy, I help my clients get to the root of their challenges so that they can move forward with greater self-awareness, compassion, respect and desire for change, for themselves and for their relationship. My 6-10 week program allows my clients to move quickly forward in life with a greater understanding of what is needed to feel more fulfilled and content, both individually and as a couple.
Hurting people hurt people, but they also tend to hurt themselves in the long run. The need for an unbiased and non-judgemental person to talk to can serve to provide a sense of relief from the stress you may be facing in the moment. I believe that is what we may need in our lives, and I am able to serve you in this area. For whatever your needs may be, I will tailor the treatment plan accordingly and strive to find the best approach to meet them.
Hurting people hurt people, but they also tend to hurt themselves in the long run. The need for an unbiased and non-judgemental person to talk to can serve to provide a sense of relief from the stress you may be facing in the moment. I believe that is what we may need in our lives, and I am able to serve you in this area. For whatever your needs may be, I will tailor the treatment plan accordingly and strive to find the best approach to meet them.
Hearts Matter Counselling Leanne Clarkson
Counsellor, RPC, MPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Vancouver, BC V6K
Listed as one of Vancouver’s top 3 marriage counsellors in Vancouver by Three Best Rated, Leanne’s specialty IS couples counselling. Are you in a relationship but feel alone, sad, hurt, resentful? Are you arguing about the same issues over & over with no change? Do you have unresolved hurt? Leanne can help. Her clients are couples struggling to find connection & happiness in their relationships. As a certified couples therapist, Leanne has the skills, experience & ability to handle the most challenging of circumstances. Leanne offers a free 15 minute consultation to see if she is a fit for you.
Listed as one of Vancouver’s top 3 marriage counsellors in Vancouver by Three Best Rated, Leanne’s specialty IS couples counselling. Are you in a relationship but feel alone, sad, hurt, resentful? Are you arguing about the same issues over & over with no change? Do you have unresolved hurt? Leanne can help. Her clients are couples struggling to find connection & happiness in their relationships. As a certified couples therapist, Leanne has the skills, experience & ability to handle the most challenging of circumstances. Leanne offers a free 15 minute consultation to see if she is a fit for you.
Now accepting new clients! I specialize in supporting folks to improve their relationships, whether with themselves or others. I help individuals dealing with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, emotional reactivity, negative thoughts, and emotional wounds from the past. With couples, we work on emotional regulation, understanding destructive and unhelpful behaviour, and improving communication and intimacy. I specialize in helping clients understand themselves better, heal emotional wounds, experience more calm, confidence & self-acceptance, gain more control of their emotions, and feel more connected to themselves and others.
Now accepting new clients! I specialize in supporting folks to improve their relationships, whether with themselves or others. I help individuals dealing with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, emotional reactivity, negative thoughts, and emotional wounds from the past. With couples, we work on emotional regulation, understanding destructive and unhelpful behaviour, and improving communication and intimacy. I specialize in helping clients understand themselves better, heal emotional wounds, experience more calm, confidence & self-acceptance, gain more control of their emotions, and feel more connected to themselves and others.
My purpose is to assist you in facing and processing traumatic / adverse life experiences that could have resulted in anxiety, depression, PTSD, addictions, anger issues, etc. Together, we will explore and unravel the nature and roots of what prevents you from living a happier life. Despite the possible challenges that may arise on this way, please know that you have a huge potential to live your life based on what is right with you. As a clinician, I am committed to do to the best of my abilities for facilitating this process and helping you reach your goals.
My purpose is to assist you in facing and processing traumatic / adverse life experiences that could have resulted in anxiety, depression, PTSD, addictions, anger issues, etc. Together, we will explore and unravel the nature and roots of what prevents you from living a happier life. Despite the possible challenges that may arise on this way, please know that you have a huge potential to live your life based on what is right with you. As a clinician, I am committed to do to the best of my abilities for facilitating this process and helping you reach your goals.
I believe life’s most difficult moments are an opportunity and gift - guiding our way to the life and experiences we’ve ultimately been looking for. With a linear, logical, yet creative mind, crossed with a deeply open and compassionate heart, I hold space for you to align with your deepest truth. Together, there is room to look at all areas of life - increasing intimacy and connection in your relationships, working through business or career challenges, reducing anxiety, healthy expression of anger, sadness and other emotions, and learning to move more smoothly through resistance, fear, and life transitions.
I believe life’s most difficult moments are an opportunity and gift - guiding our way to the life and experiences we’ve ultimately been looking for. With a linear, logical, yet creative mind, crossed with a deeply open and compassionate heart, I hold space for you to align with your deepest truth. Together, there is room to look at all areas of life - increasing intimacy and connection in your relationships, working through business or career challenges, reducing anxiety, healthy expression of anger, sadness and other emotions, and learning to move more smoothly through resistance, fear, and life transitions.
Are you a highly sensitive person or empath struggling with anxiety, overwhelm or unexplained sadness as you navigate your days? Do you feel that so much is going right in your life that it's confusing why you feel so badly inside? It is possible to find calm and confidence within the storm. I can help you find space within yourself so that you can listen to and understand all of you and figure out what you are needing. When the parts of you that have suffered are seen, heard and understood and when you cultivate your own self energy, you will transform and change.
Are you a highly sensitive person or empath struggling with anxiety, overwhelm or unexplained sadness as you navigate your days? Do you feel that so much is going right in your life that it's confusing why you feel so badly inside? It is possible to find calm and confidence within the storm. I can help you find space within yourself so that you can listen to and understand all of you and figure out what you are needing. When the parts of you that have suffered are seen, heard and understood and when you cultivate your own self energy, you will transform and change.
Accepting new Clients. People seek counselling for reasons as varied as shifting tidal sands. Some want to ease stress and/or anxiety while others want help regarding past and present mistreatment of visible minorities. Others with visible and/or invisible disabilities may deal with issues regarding accessibility or navigating social interactions. Others yet are dealing with evolving sexual and/or gender identities, seeking help with their new understandings about themselves. Whether changing perspectives or navigating new territory, Inclusions Counselling can help.
Accepting new Clients. People seek counselling for reasons as varied as shifting tidal sands. Some want to ease stress and/or anxiety while others want help regarding past and present mistreatment of visible minorities. Others with visible and/or invisible disabilities may deal with issues regarding accessibility or navigating social interactions. Others yet are dealing with evolving sexual and/or gender identities, seeking help with their new understandings about themselves. Whether changing perspectives or navigating new territory, Inclusions Counselling can help.
I have been in private counselling practice for 15 years, and in wellness, personal development and the media for 25 years. My practice draws self-referring, high-functioning adults/couples with addiction, phobia, anxiety, depression and attachment disorders affecting their lives beyond their historical, current or perceived ability of self-control. In couples, I usually begin individually to create safety and self-awareness, then back together towards clear self-advocacy, expression and to build trustful communication. EMDR in the couple context can clear a lot of old trauma and wounded pattern-associations that mire us in destructive relational dynamics.
I have been in private counselling practice for 15 years, and in wellness, personal development and the media for 25 years. My practice draws self-referring, high-functioning adults/couples with addiction, phobia, anxiety, depression and attachment disorders affecting their lives beyond their historical, current or perceived ability of self-control. In couples, I usually begin individually to create safety and self-awareness, then back together towards clear self-advocacy, expression and to build trustful communication. EMDR in the couple context can clear a lot of old trauma and wounded pattern-associations that mire us in destructive relational dynamics.
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Online Counsellors
Is online therapy as effective as in-person?
Numerous studies suggest that online therapy can be as effective as in-person therapy. However, further research is needed to determine if online therapy provides the same benefits across all client populations. Individuals with severe mental illnesses, such as schizophrenia or bipolar disorder, or those who may benefit from in-person check-ins, like those with eating disorders, may not experience the same level of benefit from online therapy. Nonetheless, the success of online therapy, much like in-person therapy, often hinges on the quality of the therapeutic relationship between the therapist and the client rather than the specific modality of therapy used.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of therapy conducted online?
One of the main advantages of online therapy is its convenience for both clients and therapists. It also allows clients who require specialised therapy to access a wider range of professionals than they could with only in-person sessions. Additionally, online therapy may be a more affordable option in some cases and often offers the same insurance benefits as in-person therapy. However, online therapy may not be suitable for everyone, especially those who value face-to-face interaction with a therapist. Therapists may find it more challenging to assess clients accurately in an online setting due to reduced nonverbal cues on camera. There is also the increased risk that disruptions caused by external factors, such as technology malfunctions, can hinder the therapy session. For these reasons, many therapists offer a "hybrid" therapeutic approach, alternating between seeing clients in-person and online.
Is online therapy suitable for children and adolescents?
Just like with adults, the accessibility and convenience of online therapy can greatly benefit children and adolescents. In fact, children and adolescents may be more accustomed to navigating online platforms than older adults, making online sessions feel more natural for them. Teens might also be interested in using additional online tools, such as therapist-recommended apps, as an adjunct to online therapy sessions. Apps for developing CBT skills, practicing mindfulness exercises, or tracking thoughts and moods can be helpful for teens receiving therapy. However, it's important to note that not all therapeutic modalities are well-suited to online therapy, especially those used with younger children. For example, play therapy, which helps younger children express their emotions, often requires in-person sessions to be fully effective.
Can I receive prescriptions and medication management with online therapy?
The ability for psychiatrists to prescribe medications through online therapy varies based on the medication and the states where the medical professional and client are located. While many prescribing regulations were relaxed during the COVID-19 pandemic, some states still enforce rules, especially concerning controlled substances, which may mandate an in-person visit before prescribing. Generally, however, medical professionals can prescribe non-controlled substances through online therapy sessions just as they do during in-person sessions.