Emotion Wise Counselling
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, RCC
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
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Emotion Wise was started out of a passion to create a practice that offers compassionate and skilled care for clients who have experienced trauma and mental health issues. We work strategically to build tools for emotional regulation (DBT), increasing your feelings of safety and self-understanding and heal underlying trauma (EMDR). It is our hope that you will experience renewed growth in your life by working with our team of highly trained and experienced counsellors.
Our team of masters level therapists have been hand-picked to join the Emotion Wise team because of their extensive experience and skill and specialized training in working with clients with trauma, anxiety, and emotion regulation issues. We use a variety of evidence-based approaches including approaches EMDR, DBT, ACT, CBT, AEDP, and Narrative therapy.
We are committed to working together to find the best path forward for your healing. We offer in-person and virtual appointments with evenings and weekend sessions for your convenience. We are currently offering low-cost EMDR therapy! Contact us to find the counsellor that fits your unique needs- currently no waiting list for new clients!
Call or Email Emotion Wise Counselling now for a free 15 minute consultation - (587) 805-0303
Let's Connect (587) 805-0303
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $150
- Couple Sessions $200
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
American Express, Cash, Cheque, Mastercard, Paypal, VisaInsurance
- Alberta Blue Cross
- Any/Out-of-network Insurance
- Beneva | SSQ
- Canada Life | Great-West Life
- Chambers Plan
- CINUP
- CVAP | Crime Victim
- Desjardins
- Equitable Life of Canada
- First Canadian Health
- First Nations Health Authority
- Green Shield Canada
- Insurance Corporation of British Columbia
- Johnson
- Johnston Group
- Manulife
- Maximum Benefit
- Medavie Blue Cross
- Pacific Blue Cross
- Royal Canadian Mounted Police
- SunLife
- TELUS Health
- UBC AMS/GSS
- Veterans Affairs Canada
Emotion Wise Counselling
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, RCC
Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (587) 805-0303
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by Province of British Columbia / BCCSW 10813 April Griffin
- In Practice for 14 years
- Attended University of British Columbia, MSW, Graduated 2012
- Membership with BC Association of Clinical Counsellors 21776 / 2024
Registered Social Worker: April Griffin
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Emotion Wise Counselling
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, RCC
Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (587) 805-0303
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Trauma and PTSD
- Borderline Personality (BPD)
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
Expertise
- Addiction
- ADHD
- Adoption
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Bipolar Disorder
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Domestic Violence
- Emotional Disturbance
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Men's Issues
- Mood Disorders
- Parenting
- Personality Disorders
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sexual Abuse
- Substance Use
- Women's Issues
Emotion Wise Counselling
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, RCC
Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (587) 805-0303
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Group
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Indigenous Peoples
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Group
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Indigenous Peoples
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- AEDP
- Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
- Cognitive Processing (CPT)
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- EMDR
- Emotionally Focused
- Existential
- Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Narrative
- Prolonged Exposure Therapy
- Somatic
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Emotion Wise Counselling
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, RCC
Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (587) 805-0303
Groups
Trauma-Informed DBT Group- Next Group Feb.. 2026
A 20 Week virtual DBT-informed group for those who have experienced trauma. This group teaches the DBT skills of Mindfulness, Interpersonal Effectiveness, Distress Tolerance and Emotion Regulation. We incorporate information on trauma responses and added resources and skills drawn from trauma therapies. The cost is $80/session and $1600 for the whole group. Email now to secure a spot. FNHA eligibility.
Expertise
Borderline Personality (BPD)
Sexual Abuse
Trauma and PTSD
Types of Therapy
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
Age
Adults
Session Cost
$70-$80
Group Meets
Every Tue, Wed 5:30 P.M. - 7 P.M.
Location
Emotion Wise Counselling
119 West Pender Street
Vancouver, BC V6B
Email April Griffin about this group or call - (587) 805-0303
Location
Emotion Wise Counselling
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, RCC
Call for a free consultation now - (587) 805-0303