Therapists in V5C

Do you want to put your past in the past? I can help you. I’m Sarah, EMDR therapist and registered social worker with the BCCSW (13850). I specialise in the following issues that may bring you to find a therapist: traumatic experiences, stress, anxiety, phobias, abuse, violence, and burnout.

I graciously meet you as an uninvited guest on the ancestral and unceded territory of the hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓ and Sḵwx̱wú7mesh speaking people. As an ally, it is my commitment to walk alongside you, in a good way. I approach my practice from a decolonized, relational, and anti-oppressive framework. I believe that you are the expert of your story and know your needs best. I am a cisgender woman with she/her pronouns and have Irish, Scottish, Welsh and French ancestry. I am grateful to share space and time with you on this territory.

My clients come from diverse backgrounds. People who have gone through a major life transition (trauma, loss, career change, breakup, migration, health diagnosis) may need professional support. There may be concerns around career/family and how to show up for life while feeling anxious, burnt out or feeling chronic low mood. Some clients see me for relationship struggles, or find it hard to trust their partner and/or feel insecure in relationships. Clients also see me for perfectionism, sleep issues, chronic fatigue, anxiety, depression, sports performance, enhanced self confidence, body image, self worth and self esteem.

Do you feel overwhelmed, alone, debilitated, or without meaning or purpose? Sometimes the adversities we face in our lives become too challenging and hinder us from living the life we desire. My integrative approach is tailored to each unique individual, given, we all have a fundamental need to feel validated, heard and connected. I offer an empathetic and non-judgemental, safe therapeutic climate that focusses on genuineness, empowerment, and collaborative work. I strive to support individuals overcome the complexities of their lives and cultivate growth through evidence-based modalities - bringing the unconscious to the conscious.

I am a good listener who will encourage you to reflect on what works for you, and which strategies you have tried in the past that have both worked well, or were unsuccessful. I will challenge you in good ways while delivering unconditional acceptance of your preferences and coping strategies. I will encourage you to grow, adapt, and face life’s challenges, losses, and life transitions. I work with many diverse issues relating to mental health and wellness. I also have experience with a vast range of clients from ages 4-76 years and multicultural backgrounds. I am a holistic counsellor and I use a strength based approach to psychotherapy and counselling. I am skilled cognitive therapist, and I enjoy talk therapy using client centred approaches to psychotherapy. I will hold a solution-focused, results based approach with you. There is no problem too big - or, that can’t be better managed. I work with children, teens, and adults. My (very) well behaved and highly trained dog, may be present at sessions. I now have room for new clients. I can also be reached at: Sandralee.macdonald63@gmail.com Looking forward to meeting you. I am ethical, experienced, confidential, and trustworthy.

Krishna Sharma is a Registered Clinical Counsellor with the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors (BCACC). She holds a second Masters in Educational Leadership and a certified teacher with specializations in Montessori, Special Education and Restorative Justice. She has worked as a Youth and Family therapist with the RCMP and currently works as a scKrishna uses CBT, Narrative and play therapy in her work and is accepting online clients. She has extensive training in trauma, anxiety, depression, ADHD, Autism, Behaviour support, Social Emotional Learning, suicide assessments and mindfulness. Services available in English and Punjabi

Staying awake in the middle of the night because you are feeling detached and desperate in an intimate relationship ? Highly anxious about lack of career satisfaction ? At your wits' end dealing with your children's behaviour ? Or maybe feeling lost and adrift in life wondering what your real calling and purpose is ? I am here to help you navigate through difficult circumstances and transitions ..... ..... so you can be more resilient, find new energy, and discover new steps toward a more content, purpose-driven life.

It is my goal to help, heal and empower clients through the challenges and uncertainties of life within a safe empathetic, culturally responsive, open, therapeutic alliance. My tailored approach is premised on making clients feel comfortable, validated, and understood and to help make sense of and resolve the anxieties and issues clients face so they can achieve their goals and live a peaceful and content life. My specialties include Anxiety, Depression, Self Esteem, Stress Management, Life Coaching, Mindfulness-Based Techniques, Health and Wellness, Couples, Separation/Divorce, Trauma, Eating Issues & Emotional Empowerment.

I work with individuals experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, and interpersonal conflicts, or those who have difficulty focusing, achieving, relaxing, and finding joy in daily life. I assist those who feel confused or stuck in their professional and personal lives. Existentially, I support individuals navigating significant life and career transitions or those who have faced profound losses, both physically and spiritually. I work with parents to enhance parenting principles, strategies and use effective skills.

As a Registered Clinical Counsellor/Psychotherapist with 25 years of experience working with individuals, couples, and families, I use a client-centred, integrative approach to address the therapeutic goals of clients. No one should be defined by their diagnoses, and rather than placing emphasis on what is not working, I collaborate with clients to determine what actions can be taken to improve on their circumstances. All individuals exist along their own continuum of mental health, and with adequate supports and a focus on holistic well-being, every client can be nurtured towards growth and a healthier sense of self.

If you are looking for that "safe place" to share without judgment or criticism, look no further. I know first-hand how difficult it can be to open up to someone about life's most private issues and challenges - as well as how much relief and peace can come after doing so. Whether you desire to quickly resolve a current issue or obstacle, or hope to identify and overcome some deeper, longer-standing issues that are preventing a full and satisfying life, together we can help you get there with YOU as expert of your own life!

I am a Registered Psychologist, Registered Marriage and Family Therapist and an Approved Supervisor of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy. I work with individuals, couples and families who wish to address issues of past trauma, grief, loss, depression and anxiety, strengthen their relationship, increase intimacy and trust, or augment parenting skills. I practice from a systemic, strength based perspective and hold a holistic, hopeful view of human nature. In in order to promote well being and help you accomplish personal goals, I will collaborate with you, relying on your own incredible resiliency and capacity to heal.

We might be a good fit if; you want to heal old wounds, address past traumatic experiences, or are not satisfied with your relationships. If you are struggling to manage emotions (including feeling numb), or want to better understand yourself, I can help. I will bring gentle curiosity, guidance, and will accompany you on your specific healing journey. I have worked with a wide range of issues, including depression, anxiety, grief, addiction, relationship and attachment issues, trauma & PTSD, and families impacted by dementia. I also have experience with law enforcement and individuals who have been incarcerated.

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.

Counselling offers an opportunity for insight, growth and change. It can be a source of support and hope in times of difficulty or crisis. I believe in having a client- centered and strength based approach as well. I work with families, children, individuals and couples. My specializations include: suicide prevention and assessment, depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship concerns, parenting, grief, and ADHD. As each client is different and unique, I use an approach that works best for you. In my practice, I integrates techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy, narrative therapy, emotion focused therapy and solution focused therapy.