Culturally Sensitive Therapists in V6A

Lauren offers online/in person counselling in Gastown, Vancouver BC in a playful and creative space. If you're a youth, young adult or working professional who is struggling with big transitions and big feelings, you're in the right place. Lauren combines art therapy and counselling psychology to support those with struggling with anxiety, depression, perfectionism, trauma, cultural identity, and spiritual challenges. She also specializes in working with teens and adults diagnosed with ADHD. She strives to allow you to feel seen and heard while helping you process difficult emotions and overcome blocks one step at a time.

Personal growth is yours to do but you don’t have to do it alone. Our clients want to be free from negative thought patterns, are tired of feeling stuck, crave fulfilling relationships and are ready to heal an unresolved or difficult past. At Present Health we specialize in Mind Clearing, Therapeutic Counseling, and Wellness Coaching for individuals who want to do life better. Combining ancient awareness practices and modern therapies you are gently guided in the realm of transformation while experiencing safe, inclusive space for your deep inner work.

Do you feel like you are having trouble moving past a specific event or feel like you are engaging in destructive thinking patterns or behaviours? Therapy is a safe and confidential place where you can share your innermost thoughts and feelings without fear of being judged. My practice aims to highlight your strengths while finding solutions for unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours, helping you to move forward and thrive in the areas of your life which are most important to you.

Take the first step toward healing. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, relationships, self-esteem, identity, grief, loss or trauma, I am here to help. My practice is rooted in the desire to support, empower, and educate clients. I believe my clients are capable and resilient, and that together we can develop skills to create change. I am passionate about issues of social justice and I use anti-oppressive, feminist and multicultural approaches in my work.

Do you ever feel overwhelmed by the amount of possessions in your home? Do you struggle with letting go of things that you own? Do you sometimes experience conflict with people in your life about keeping too many things? Are you at times fearful or mistrustful of helpers, as you worry that they may force you to discard things that are important to you? I work extensively with what is clinically known as “hoarding disorder”. Some people find the label helpful, while others believe it to be harmful and stigmatizing – understandably so.

Hello! I am committed to meeting you with gentle curiosity, openness, and gratitude. All parts of you are welcome here. Together, I hope we can co-create an empowering space to explore, rest, grow, and heal.

At Nirivia Counselling our goal is to help people develop a greater understanding of their issues and increase positive supports to create change. We have a deep respect for our clients and the therapeutic relationship, we work collaboratively through both talk and arts-based creative techniques to create insight and promote healing.

Imagine what it would be like to be open & present to each moment. As a trauma-informed therapeutic counsellor & mindfulness educator with experience in a variety of modalities such as Mindfulness-based skills and Somatic Experiencing®, our work together can be from a holistic perspective to help you embody the qualities and values you wish to embody. In your sessions we will work collaboratively as you explore your inner world and interpersonal dynamics to help you connect with you!

Are you a woman longing for deeper self-love and more meaningful relationships? Whether you're healing from a difficult breakup or grappling with feelings of being "too much," know that you're not alone. If anxious thoughts of self-doubt and unworthiness are holding you back from authentic connections, I'm here to support you on your journey. My clients learn to cultivate a profound sense of self-acceptance and confidence that attracts and nurtures relationships aligned with their core values. You deserve love and connections that honor your highest self. Ready to take the next step towards a more fulfilling life?

Our Clinical Director offers free matching sessions to support you to choose a counsellor based on your individual concerns, preferences, schedule and more. One of the greatest predictors of a meaningful counselling experience is the fit between you and your counsellor. Let us help you find the right fit. We have a team of therapists who bring diverse life experience, education, training, and counselling methods to our practice. We offer counselling services to children (5-12), teenagers (13-19), adults, seniors (65+), families, and couples of all ethnicities, religions, genders, sexual orientations, and relationship structures.

Currently accepting new clients for online/in-person sessions in Gastown, Downtown Vancouver in a therapeutic space known as Heartspace! If you are feeling blocked from joy or authenticity whether by stress, anxiety, negative cycles or Inner Critic, I warmly welcome you to work with me to reconnect with yourself in meaningful and creative ways. I work with children (aged 3+) and adults with anxiety, stress/burnout, trauma, and interpersonal/family issues; and empower BIPOC, women, university students and working individuals in their 20s to 30s explore personal growth, self-esteem, perfectionism, inner critic and imposter syndrome.

Kathryn believes that counselling is a collaborative process between the client and their counsellor, and treats the relationship as a partnership. She uses a strengths-based and solution-focused approach to help her clients move toward their goals. She helps clients learn and practice techniques to change unhelpful thought patterns, regulate their emotions, and cope more effectively with challenges. Kathryn also assists clients to improve their communication, boundary setting, and conflict resolution skills.

I work from the deep belief that you have everything you need to heal and thrive. My role is to create a context (eg. ND-affirming, gender-affirming, anti-oppressive, decolonial, anti-imperial) in which you can connect with all that you are. This may involve figuring out "internal" conflict, development of trust and skills in yourself and others, and/or turning trauma into wisdom. Please check out my website for more!

Truth is, many of us are either trying to remove ourselves further away from pain or to get ourselves closer to pleasure. I will help you get to the root of the issue(s) you are facing and help to change your relationship with the issue(s) that are holding you back.

I believe that we are all resilient beings, in the process of healing and growing; we have the capacity to explore new ways of living, being and connecting. I’d love to help you break through feeling stuck or overwhelmed in your life, to reignite a deeper sense of worthiness and confidence, feel anchored in your strengths, and more present with yourself and in your relationships. I specialize in helping people who struggle with anxiety, low mood, family and relational issues, trauma, life transitions, stress/burnout, and grief & loss. Through life's turbulent times, I can help you feel empowered to heal, grow, and reach your goals.