Therapists in British Columbia
Two Hands Consulting
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, CD, LMSW, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Fort St John, BC V1J (Online Only)
I have experience with clients who are grieving, life changes, mild to moderate depression and/or anxiety, couples, divorce, career changes, coping and anger management.
Are you feeling anxious or overwhelmed? Have feelings of depression got your down? Or are you just feeling "lost"? I have worked with a variety of clients, and as an anti-oppressive social worker, I have many 'tools' to help, including cognitive behavioural therapy, art therapy, mindfulness, narrative therapy and more. I firmly believe that the client is the expert and they know what they need to change; and my job is to help facilitate that.
I have experience with clients who are grieving, life changes, mild to moderate depression and/or anxiety, couples, divorce, career changes, coping and anger management.
Are you feeling anxious or overwhelmed? Have feelings of depression got your down? Or are you just feeling "lost"? I have worked with a variety of clients, and as an anti-oppressive social worker, I have many 'tools' to help, including cognitive behavioural therapy, art therapy, mindfulness, narrative therapy and more. I firmly believe that the client is the expert and they know what they need to change; and my job is to help facilitate that.
Yaletown Counselling
Counsellor, MA, RCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Vancouver, BC V6B
Jessica is a skilled and experienced counsellor committed to helping individuals, couples, and families create effective and lasting change. She is experienced with a variety of presenting issues. These issues include relationship struggles, separation and divorce, stress, anxiety and depression, life transitions, parenting, grief/loss, and personal growth.
Jessica is a skilled and experienced counsellor committed to helping individuals, couples, and families create effective and lasting change. She is experienced with a variety of presenting issues. These issues include relationship struggles, separation and divorce, stress, anxiety and depression, life transitions, parenting, grief/loss, and personal growth.
Shelley Lisa Behr
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Richmond, BC V6Y
As a divorce coach, I work with families to develop effective plans that put the children first, revise existing plans, improve communication , and help with co-parent decision making.
One of the most difficult things to do in life is to ask for help. I understand that making the first call is stressful, and I am open to hearing your concerns as soon as we connect. I encompass a non judgmental approach, based on strength and resilience. I work collaboratively with my clients to empower them to make important changes in their lives. As a counselor, I support each client's own experience of their story. I take a holistic approach to understand the many layers that surround life challenges, to create connections and promote change.
As a divorce coach, I work with families to develop effective plans that put the children first, revise existing plans, improve communication , and help with co-parent decision making.
One of the most difficult things to do in life is to ask for help. I understand that making the first call is stressful, and I am open to hearing your concerns as soon as we connect. I encompass a non judgmental approach, based on strength and resilience. I work collaboratively with my clients to empower them to make important changes in their lives. As a counselor, I support each client's own experience of their story. I take a holistic approach to understand the many layers that surround life challenges, to create connections and promote change.
Zinat Sajadi
Registered Social Worker, MA, MSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Burnaby, BC V5H
Going through separation and divorce is a rough process. The yelling, the tears or the fights that happen in the house is keeping you up at night and/or make you worry about your future. It is already difficult to discuss what belongs to who at this point, not to mention there are children involved. You want your children to be ok, but not sure how. Things that your partner said or did in the past seem to be stuck in your head and make you angry or sad. You want peace, you want no conflict and a way out of this emotional disaster. Talk to me, I am here to listen.
Going through separation and divorce is a rough process. The yelling, the tears or the fights that happen in the house is keeping you up at night and/or make you worry about your future. It is already difficult to discuss what belongs to who at this point, not to mention there are children involved. You want your children to be ok, but not sure how. Things that your partner said or did in the past seem to be stuck in your head and make you angry or sad. You want peace, you want no conflict and a way out of this emotional disaster. Talk to me, I am here to listen.
Lesley Holm
Art Therapist, BCATR
Verified Verified
Vancouver, BC V5Y
Some challenges Lesley provides support for include: anxiety, depression, separation and divorce, parenting, child-parent relationships, gifted children and youth, anger and frustration, life transitions, communication skills, self-harm, adolescent and family discord, childhood emotional and behavioural problems and sleep issues.
Lesley Holm is a Registered Art Therapist at the Vancouver Psychology Centre. Over the past twenty years she has provided counselling and art therapy in schools, counselling centres and private practice for individuals, groups, children, youth and adults. Her clinical focus is in working with children and youth with anxiety and their families and providing therapy for children and families impacted by divorce and separation.
Some challenges Lesley provides support for include: anxiety, depression, separation and divorce, parenting, child-parent relationships, gifted children and youth, anger and frustration, life transitions, communication skills, self-harm, adolescent and family discord, childhood emotional and behavioural problems and sleep issues.
Lesley Holm is a Registered Art Therapist at the Vancouver Psychology Centre. Over the past twenty years she has provided counselling and art therapy in schools, counselling centres and private practice for individuals, groups, children, youth and adults. Her clinical focus is in working with children and youth with anxiety and their families and providing therapy for children and families impacted by divorce and separation.
Faith Christine Bergevin
Counsellor, MA, RCC
Verified Verified
Victoria, BC V8R
I like to help clients with these issues: depression, anxiety, relationships, divorce, dating, loneliness, talking about childhood, and purpose.
You are wondering about getting counselling. You may feel anxious or depressed. It could feel like low mood, longing or sadness, or no feeling at all. You may struggle with an inner critic, which makes you feel on edge. However you describe it, something doesn’t feel quite right and it’s affecting your work or relationships. Or maybe some moments from the past are influencing you now, or are still fresh in your mind, stopping you from having the life you want to have.
I like to help clients with these issues: depression, anxiety, relationships, divorce, dating, loneliness, talking about childhood, and purpose.
You are wondering about getting counselling. You may feel anxious or depressed. It could feel like low mood, longing or sadness, or no feeling at all. You may struggle with an inner critic, which makes you feel on edge. However you describe it, something doesn’t feel quite right and it’s affecting your work or relationships. Or maybe some moments from the past are influencing you now, or are still fresh in your mind, stopping you from having the life you want to have.
Candice Birch
Counsellor, MEd, RCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
North Vancouver, BC V7P
Waitlist for new clients
Although I enjoy working with a wide range of presenting issues, my area of focus is children and adolescents of divorce and/or separation.
I believe in the importance of a supportive and trusting therapeutic relationship. I have been an elementary school teacher for over ten years and have taught, coached, and counselled children of all ages. As a teacher, I enjoyed creating opportunities for learning and growth that also supported the emotional and psychological growth of my students. My passion for helping children in this capacity inspired a move from teaching to counselling. I counsel children, adolescents, and young adults from a client centered approach.
Although I enjoy working with a wide range of presenting issues, my area of focus is children and adolescents of divorce and/or separation.
I believe in the importance of a supportive and trusting therapeutic relationship. I have been an elementary school teacher for over ten years and have taught, coached, and counselled children of all ages. As a teacher, I enjoyed creating opportunities for learning and growth that also supported the emotional and psychological growth of my students. My passion for helping children in this capacity inspired a move from teaching to counselling. I counsel children, adolescents, and young adults from a client centered approach.
Mark Smith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Richmond, BC V7E (Online Only)
Do you sometimes feel stuck in your personal life? Do you get anxious or depressed? Are you concerned or struggling in your marriage or relationship? Do you find communication isn't what it could be or should be? Perhaps your intimacy, emotionally or sexually has waned a bit? How one thinks about these situations plays an important part in how you get change happening. Having a place to think it through and create new ways of approaching these life situations is a valuable thing. I create a safe place to explore these issues in a non-judgmental atmosphere, whether personal issues, relationship issues or divorce issues.
Do you sometimes feel stuck in your personal life? Do you get anxious or depressed? Are you concerned or struggling in your marriage or relationship? Do you find communication isn't what it could be or should be? Perhaps your intimacy, emotionally or sexually has waned a bit? How one thinks about these situations plays an important part in how you get change happening. Having a place to think it through and create new ways of approaching these life situations is a valuable thing. I create a safe place to explore these issues in a non-judgmental atmosphere, whether personal issues, relationship issues or divorce issues.
Marianne Cottingham
MA, CCC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Langley, BC V3A
If you are going through a challenging time, it can feel like your life is unraveling. Our mission at Crossroads Collective is to help you navigate the challenges you are facing. Many of us are struggling with family conflict, separation/divorce, blended families, resentments from the past, substance misuse, life transitions, anxiety, among others. No matter what your current struggle is, it is important that you have support.
If you are going through a challenging time, it can feel like your life is unraveling. Our mission at Crossroads Collective is to help you navigate the challenges you are facing. Many of us are struggling with family conflict, separation/divorce, blended families, resentments from the past, substance misuse, life transitions, anxiety, among others. No matter what your current struggle is, it is important that you have support.
Viviane Wingerak
Counsellor, BSc, MEd, RCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kamloops, BC V2C
Viviane has also worked towards addressing the gap in services available to families undergoing separation and divorce.
Viviane has a Masters Degree in Counselling Psychology and has been involved in the counselling field since 2000. She works with both children and adults dealing with a wide range of emotional difficulties including depression, anxiety, personal and work-related stress, parenting and relationship challenges.
Viviane has also worked towards addressing the gap in services available to families undergoing separation and divorce.
Viviane has a Masters Degree in Counselling Psychology and has been involved in the counselling field since 2000. She works with both children and adults dealing with a wide range of emotional difficulties including depression, anxiety, personal and work-related stress, parenting and relationship challenges.
Lisa Low
Counsellor, RCC, MEd
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Langley, BC V3A
I specialize in the areas of family conflict, parenting, and high conflict separation and divorce.
Life can be challenging and although we are often able to cope with the difficulties that come our way, there are times when we can become overwhelmed with our thoughts and emotions. An issue may arise that feels too difficult to manage on our own. I provide a safe, supportive, non-judgmental space for you to explore whatever issues have brought you to seek support. I will help you move forward with clarity, confidence, and self-acceptance. It is perfectly normal to reach out for help. We will work together to meet your goals and find solutions that work for you. As a trauma informed therapist, I offer EMDR therapy.
I specialize in the areas of family conflict, parenting, and high conflict separation and divorce.
Life can be challenging and although we are often able to cope with the difficulties that come our way, there are times when we can become overwhelmed with our thoughts and emotions. An issue may arise that feels too difficult to manage on our own. I provide a safe, supportive, non-judgmental space for you to explore whatever issues have brought you to seek support. I will help you move forward with clarity, confidence, and self-acceptance. It is perfectly normal to reach out for help. We will work together to meet your goals and find solutions that work for you. As a trauma informed therapist, I offer EMDR therapy.
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Dr. Lisa Ferrari
Psychologist, RPsych
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Vancouver, BC V5Y
She offers expertise in child and adolescent mental health, family therapy, individual counselling, art/play therapy, separation and divorce, collaborative divorce, and psychological/diagnostic assessment.
Dr. Lisa Ferrari is a registered clinical psychologist who has been providing psychological services and counselling for over 18 years. In addition to her private practice, she has worked in clinical settings such as child and youth mental health, and child and family counselling centres. Dr. Ferrari has also held positions as an Adjunct Faculty member position at the Adler School for Professional Psychology and Clinical Supervisor for community child and family trauma counselling programs. She has also consulted with school personnel, on supporting children and youth with various behavioural, and emotional difficulties.
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Dr. Lisa Ferrari is a registered clinical psychologist who has been providing psychological services and counselling for over 18 years. In addition to her private practice, she has worked in clinical settings such as child and youth mental health, and child and family counselling centres. Dr. Ferrari has also held positions as an Adjunct Faculty member position at the Adler School for Professional Psychology and Clinical Supervisor for community child and family trauma counselling programs. She has also consulted with school personnel, on supporting children and youth with various behavioural, and emotional difficulties.
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Counsellor, MA, RCC, ACS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Coquitlam, BC V3B
In cases of separation and divorce, our Clinical Director is trained to provide co-parenting counselling and divorce coaching.
Parenting is not an easy task! You love your children, only want the best for them, and have probably tried a whole variety of strategies to help them. Still, your children and your whole family might be dealing with difficult emotions and challenging behaviour. Maybe, as parents, you are also re-shaping: adding new members, responding to new challenges and in need of new arrangements.
In cases of separation and divorce, our Clinical Director is trained to provide co-parenting counselling and divorce coaching.
Parenting is not an easy task! You love your children, only want the best for them, and have probably tried a whole variety of strategies to help them. Still, your children and your whole family might be dealing with difficult emotions and challenging behaviour. Maybe, as parents, you are also re-shaping: adding new members, responding to new challenges and in need of new arrangements.
Ava Razavi
Counsellor, MA, RCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Victoria, BC V9B
I specialize in grief/loss, anxiety, depression, divorce, trauma and postpartum mental health.
Hello, my name is Ava and I provide counselling support for children, youth and women. I have had the privilege of working with clients who grapple with emotional difficulties rooted in familial dynamics and postpartum depression. I have a deep conviction in the power of transformation and that we all can overcome our issues with guidance, and self-love. The initial step of asking for support can be a challenging one, especially when experiencing depression, and anxiety. I, therefore, extend a warm ‘Hello’ to all those struggling to take that first step. I look forward to embarking on a healing journey with you.
I specialize in grief/loss, anxiety, depression, divorce, trauma and postpartum mental health.
Hello, my name is Ava and I provide counselling support for children, youth and women. I have had the privilege of working with clients who grapple with emotional difficulties rooted in familial dynamics and postpartum depression. I have a deep conviction in the power of transformation and that we all can overcome our issues with guidance, and self-love. The initial step of asking for support can be a challenging one, especially when experiencing depression, and anxiety. I, therefore, extend a warm ‘Hello’ to all those struggling to take that first step. I look forward to embarking on a healing journey with you.
Karen Reilly
Counsellor, EdD, MSc, RCC
Verified Verified
White Rock, BC V4B
I specialize in working with clients who struggle with stress, anxiety, depression, life transitions, grief, parenting, women's issues, divorce and relationship issues.
Dr. Karen Reilly is a Registered Clinical Counsellor who brings warmth, empathy and over 25 years of experience to help you improve your relationships, reduce anxiety or depression, cope with loss, and manage major life transitions. Counselling is a place to build on your strengths and find solutions to the many challenges you face every day. It is also a place to be truly heard in a compassionate and nonjudgmental environment. People come for so many reasons, but often the most pressing is an overwhelming sense of unhappiness with the life they are living. I can help you find a way to live the life you truly want to live.
I specialize in working with clients who struggle with stress, anxiety, depression, life transitions, grief, parenting, women's issues, divorce and relationship issues.
Dr. Karen Reilly is a Registered Clinical Counsellor who brings warmth, empathy and over 25 years of experience to help you improve your relationships, reduce anxiety or depression, cope with loss, and manage major life transitions. Counselling is a place to build on your strengths and find solutions to the many challenges you face every day. It is also a place to be truly heard in a compassionate and nonjudgmental environment. People come for so many reasons, but often the most pressing is an overwhelming sense of unhappiness with the life they are living. I can help you find a way to live the life you truly want to live.
Kirsten Reid
Counsellor, BComm, MA, RCC
Verified Verified
North Vancouver, BC V7M
Transitions through separation and divorce, sexual and intimacy concerns, anxiety, and depression are areas of specialty.
Currently accepting new clients. Would you like help to find relief and an overall sense of lightness? Whether you believe your life challenges to be major or minor ones, including a specific event or a reoccurring thought pattern(s) that you want help with to enable change, we can work together on your journey to reach a state of optimal functioning. I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) and bring with me a current perspective of today's counselling approaches, along with a passion for helping others move beyond feeling stuck while staying true to their core values and goals.
Transitions through separation and divorce, sexual and intimacy concerns, anxiety, and depression are areas of specialty.
Currently accepting new clients. Would you like help to find relief and an overall sense of lightness? Whether you believe your life challenges to be major or minor ones, including a specific event or a reoccurring thought pattern(s) that you want help with to enable change, we can work together on your journey to reach a state of optimal functioning. I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) and bring with me a current perspective of today's counselling approaches, along with a passion for helping others move beyond feeling stuck while staying true to their core values and goals.
Shahin Sanaei
Counsellor, RTC
Verified Verified
Vancouver, BC V6C
I can support you in areas related to trauma, anxiety, depression, immigration and the challenges of adaptation, loneliness, divorce and break ups, personal growth, career transitions, boundary setting, improving relationships and dating, effective communication, emotional regulation, grief and loss.
Hi! My name is Shahin, and I am a Registered Counsellor in Vancouver, B.C. and a Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.) in clinical psychology candidate. My practice is trauma-informed, compassionate, and client-centred. My passion is to support my clients by getting in touch with their inner wisdom and restoring their connection with themselves. I provide a non-judgemental and safe place for my clients to reflect, feel their emotions, and share their stories and challenges. I am trained in Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural, Psychodynamic, and Gottman Couple’s Therapy.
I can support you in areas related to trauma, anxiety, depression, immigration and the challenges of adaptation, loneliness, divorce and break ups, personal growth, career transitions, boundary setting, improving relationships and dating, effective communication, emotional regulation, grief and loss.
Hi! My name is Shahin, and I am a Registered Counsellor in Vancouver, B.C. and a Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.) in clinical psychology candidate. My practice is trauma-informed, compassionate, and client-centred. My passion is to support my clients by getting in touch with their inner wisdom and restoring their connection with themselves. I provide a non-judgemental and safe place for my clients to reflect, feel their emotions, and share their stories and challenges. I am trained in Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural, Psychodynamic, and Gottman Couple’s Therapy.
Marie Muljiani
Counsellor, MC, RCC
Verified Verified
West Vancouver, BC V7V
In addition to my formal education, I have had years of diverse and intensive clinical experience in areas of trauma, domestic violence, anger management, parent coaching, separation and divorce, and executive coaching.
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.
In addition to my formal education, I have had years of diverse and intensive clinical experience in areas of trauma, domestic violence, anger management, parent coaching, separation and divorce, and executive coaching.
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.
Viktoria Ivanova
Counsellor, MEd, BSc, RCC
Verified Verified
Vancouver, BC V6B (Online Only)
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.
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.
Franya Jedwab
Counsellor, MA, RCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Duncan, BC V9L
I specialize in: trauma and domestic violence; parenting; childhood anxiety and attachment; separation and divorce; co-parenting; child and teen counselling; LGBTQ+; relationship and Gottman therapy; response-based approaches, anti-violence work; anxiety and depression; mental health; grief and loss; suicidal ideation and self-harm.
I am a warmhearted and respectful professional with over 18 years of counselling experience. I offer individual, child, teen, parent & family counselling with a safe, therapeutic, and non-judgmental lens. I use a variety of counselling approaches, such as CBT, Trauma-informed and Psychodynamic Therapy to suit your circumstances, experiences, and preferences to create a respectful and empowering approach to the work together. I hold a Masters Degree in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University. I am a Registered Counsellor Provider with the BC Crime Victim Assistance Program, First Nations Health Authority and Humanacare EAP.
I specialize in: trauma and domestic violence; parenting; childhood anxiety and attachment; separation and divorce; co-parenting; child and teen counselling; LGBTQ+; relationship and Gottman therapy; response-based approaches, anti-violence work; anxiety and depression; mental health; grief and loss; suicidal ideation and self-harm.
I am a warmhearted and respectful professional with over 18 years of counselling experience. I offer individual, child, teen, parent & family counselling with a safe, therapeutic, and non-judgmental lens. I use a variety of counselling approaches, such as CBT, Trauma-informed and Psychodynamic Therapy to suit your circumstances, experiences, and preferences to create a respectful and empowering approach to the work together. I hold a Masters Degree in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University. I am a Registered Counsellor Provider with the BC Crime Victim Assistance Program, First Nations Health Authority and Humanacare EAP.
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Divorce Counsellors
How does therapy for people affected by a divorce work?
Individuals may feel a number of emotions following a divorce, such as shock, guilt, grief, anger, and fear. Therapists offer a non-judgmental space for individuals to talk about what they’ve experienced and process their emotions. Therapists will help clients develop coping strategies. They can also help a client rebuild their sense of self and self-worth and talk about what a happier future might look like.
What’s the most common type of therapy following a divorce?
There are several types of therapy that may be useful for divorce, including cognitive behavioural, acceptance and commitment, solution-focused brief, and mindfulness-based therapies. Many therapy types are talk-therapy based, which is typically the most popular option for individuals dealing with divorce. Cognitive behavioural therapy is a widely-used talk therapy, however, there’s no specific therapy type that’s designed to help people with divorce, and different types will work depending on the person.
When should an individual seek help due to a divorce?
When the feelings of a divorced individual, or an individual going through the process of divorce, begin to disrupt healthy daily functioning, it may be a good time to look into therapy. If a person finds that they are not performing at work due to problems with anxiety or motivation, if they’re no longer seeing friends due to feelings of shame, or if they’re not properly taking care of themselves as a result of depression, speaking to a professional could help.
How do you encourage someone to go to therapy due to a divorce?
It’s helpful to express concern and love for the individual while framing therapy as a tool for improving their life. Sharing how the individual appears to be suffering, and what effects it has on them or on their children, should be done with compassion and empathy. It may be useful to devise a game plan—breaking the process down into parts, such as finding a therapist, making appointments, and looking into insurance coverage.