Canada Life | Great-West Life Therapists in Downtown, Vancouver, BC

Hi there, please note that I offer individual counselling sessions that are highly effective and confidential. I invite you to engage in a therapeutic relationship with me to process and release unhealthy emotions, thoughts, defenses that are holding you back in your life. I am a seasoned therapist with over 28 years of counselling experience. The counselling relationship exists to provide you with a safe space to engage in meaningful shifts, and growth. Non- judgemental, holistic, and compassionate. Focus on self- compassion and mindfulness. Lots of coping skills to impart to you! Payment for session is through interac transfer.

I am a certified clinical counsellor working with individuals, couples, children and families. My practice encourages a holistic approach where I help clients to heal by providing tools for awareness and recognizing their entire human and life experience in an integrative approach to healing the mind. The therapeutic modalities used in session will depend on the client’s needs. However, I have a specialized focus on complex trauma, PTSD, anxiety and depression, abuse, stress, emotional overwhelm and work/life balance. The work I do is a person centred approach, following the needs of the client to where they want to go.

Welcome to my page. This is a first step in looking for the right professional who can help you and I hope I can make this process easy for you. You may feel like something is not right in your life; you may feel dissatisfied with yourself or may be experiencing unsettling changes. I help people when they feel stressed, anxious, and may have a sense of loneliness even though not necessarily alone.

Change. Do you have the feeling that something has to change… but you’re just not sure what it is? Or you have a good idea what and where you want to be… but just don’t know what changes to make to get there? Are you struggling with feelings of depression or anxiety? Or are obsessions and compulsions ruling your life? Are your relationships – intimate, family, work – suffering? And are you ready to take that first step… towards change?

I am a Registered Psychotherapist and Registered Counselling Supervisor. My practice is guided by extensive experience working with people coming from various socioeconomic backgrounds as well as many years of serving the most vulnerable communities in Vancouver’s DTES. While my approach is integrative of modern theories and techniques, it heavily relies on Psychodynamic theories and practice. Psychodynamic Psychotherapy is a highly individualized treatment whose goal is not only to alleviate the most obvious symptom. It relies on the fact that our personalities are uniquely shaped by several developmental stages.

If you are seeking to understand your relationships, what your deepest values are, and who you are, I provide a safe place for you to explore these questions. If you have suffered through the experience of needing to hide your authentic self, we can collaborate to discover the life you are meant to live. I would like to help you be the author of the next chapter of your life story. I am interested in hearing your experience of life and learning how you move through the path set out before you. Together, we’ll tap into inner resources to help you on your journey and explore core values that will illuminate the steps ahead.

At Allura, we know and understand that sexuality is one of the most fun but complicated parts of humanity, while also one of the hardest to find a safe and non-judgmental space to speak openly about. Do you feel overwhelmed when you think about your sexuality, sex life, or relationship? Do you wish for more connection and excitement with your partner? Do you sometimes feel stress or anxiety fill your life? We can help with that. Our clients are professionals, parents, sometimes monogamous and sometimes polyamorous, LGBTQ+ - but they all share one thing in common: they are struggling with their sexuality in some way.

Addiction is a lonely place to live. Whether you are struggling with your own addiction or the addiction of someone you love, you are likely in the grips of pain, frustration and fear. I help addicts and loved ones of addicts reclaim themselves from addiction and trauma. I work with multiple addictions, relationship issues, codependency, and intimacy issues. I also offer addiction assessment services and work with clients with regards to financial disorders including gambling, debting and compulsive spending. Clients comment that my approach warm, compassionate and honest.

Do you ever feel like you’re too sensitive? Or do you feel shy or overwhelmed around other people? Are you struggling with your health and not able to function day to day? Are any of these affecting your relationships? I work with many clients just like you. You deserve a safe space to talk about what you are experiencing and to freely express your feelings and beliefs. I offer a non-judgmental space for you to share anything you are struggling with right now. LGBTQIA2S+ friendly.

In the face of life’s unexpected challenges, you may be feeling overwhelmed and stuck. My role as your counsellor is to be your guide, meeting you in your present moment, and moving at your pace, giving you practical tools to cope and overcome. Together, we’ll navigate a compassionate, judgment-free space, focusing on regaining control and fostering a healthier, happier life. My goal is to aid you in achieving peace of mind and enhancing your overall quality of life.

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.

You deserve a soft landing where you can express the unexpressed and explore the things that make you human. My intention is to assist you with accessing your deeper truth and authentic self - helping you find your way back home to you. My approach is to care for the soul with loving compassion and create a safe and supportive environment where you can improve your relationship with self and others. I use a trauma-informed approach and work with folks holistically on varying issues (anxiety, self-esteem, relationships, trauma, grief, burnout) to bring healing, understanding, and hope.

Trying to get through your daily routines can be exhausting when you feel anxious, lost, and disconnected. If you are searching for meaning and fulfillment, I can help guide you on your journey. I work closely with individuals who are affected by depression, interpersonal relationship issues, anxiety, and existential/life crises. Though many people suffer from similar concerns, each person and situation is unique. I’m here to give you a space to share your personal experiences and worldview. From there, we will work together and move towards change that feels authentic to you.

Hello! My name is Kion and I offer in-person, video, and telephone appointment options to individuals and couples of all backgrounds from my accessible office in downtown Vancouver. My practice is a safe entry point for anyone new to counselling/therapy and an ethical and restorative service for those discouraged by past negative encounters with the 'healthcare system'. As a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) most extended health and benefit plans offer full or partial reimbursement for my services. Please confirm your coverage with your plan provider.

You are a deep thinker, a psychology nerd and a truth seeker. You are seeking what it means to be living a meaningful life. Finding your soul's purpose is one of your driving principles in life. Perhaps you identify with an anarchist spirit that is determined to design your life and the structure of your relationships for freedom. You are motivated by the fear of leaving this earth, not having lived your life to your fullest, completely governed by unconscious drives, or not having examined your suffering. Perhaps you can no longer bear not speaking your truth and living your most authentic expressions of self.

Are you going through break up? Separation? Divorce? Or perhaps you are not sure if you should stay or leave the relationship you are in? Relationship break down can bring turmoil and chaos to our whole lives, leaving us feeling disoriented, heartbroken, and shocked. We are quite often unprepared for these painful events and have no idea how to navigate these difficult emotions. It can feel like the whole world is spinning underneath your feet. Relationship Counselling is a place where you can catch your breath and begin to make sense of it all is so you can feel the ground under your feet once again.

My counselling aims to help you deal with and overcome issues that are causing emotional pain or making you feel uncomfortable. I provide a safe and regular space for you to talk and explore difficult feelings. By discussing your concerns with you, I can help you gain a better understanding of your feelings and thought processes, as well as identifying ways of finding your own solutions to problems. It can be a great relief to share your worries and fears with someone who acknowledges your feelings and is able to help you reach a positive solution.

NEW: Now waitlisting new clients for late Spring 2024, continuing to offer consultations. Welcome, I am so glad you are here! I am a Master's level Counsellor (M.C., CCC, RCC) passionate about helping clients through an integrative, body-mind approach that recognizes clients’ innate ability for change, growth, and healing.

We seek support when something doesn't feel right. It could be an obvious obstacle to your wellbeing, or maybe it's a vague feeling of unhappiness you can't quite put your finger on. Perhaps you are struggling in your relationships with loved ones and have identified patterns you'd like to change. You may need concrete tools or benefit from better understanding the subconscious motivators that cause reactions or choices. Together we can help you gain clarity so that you can move towards greater joy, authenticity and fulfilment.