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Louis Lin
Counsellor, MEd, RCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Vancouver, BC V6C
Have you ever rushed out the door only to realize you forgot something or spilled coffee all over yourself? Have you ever said to yourself, “I'm tired of feeling this way/ I shouldn’t be feeling like this,” yet the feelings persist and sometimes come back stronger? These may seem like two distinct, unrelated instances I am raising, but I parallel them with how we often approach our problems: we tend to want to rush through them or judge ourselves for having the emotions and reactions to the difficulties life tosses at us. I’m here to propose an alternative: your feelings are valid, no matter what you’re seeking help for.
Have you ever rushed out the door only to realize you forgot something or spilled coffee all over yourself? Have you ever said to yourself, “I'm tired of feeling this way/ I shouldn’t be feeling like this,” yet the feelings persist and sometimes come back stronger? These may seem like two distinct, unrelated instances I am raising, but I parallel them with how we often approach our problems: we tend to want to rush through them or judge ourselves for having the emotions and reactions to the difficulties life tosses at us. I’m here to propose an alternative: your feelings are valid, no matter what you’re seeking help for.
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Providence Therapy & Neurofeedback
Counsellor, MA, MCP, RCC, RPsych, LCSW
Verified Verified
Vancouver, BC V6C
As a leading mental health therapy provider in Vancouver, Providence Therapy is committed to providing a comprehensive and integrative approach to mental health care. We understand that seeking help for mental health can be a difficult and vulnerable experience. That's why we strive to create a warm and welcoming environment where our clients feel safe and supported. Our philosophy is centered around the belief that mental health care should be personalized, relational, collaborative, and relevant to the 21st century. We understand that each client holds a unique experience and story, so we aim to tailor our approach accordingly.
As a leading mental health therapy provider in Vancouver, Providence Therapy is committed to providing a comprehensive and integrative approach to mental health care. We understand that seeking help for mental health can be a difficult and vulnerable experience. That's why we strive to create a warm and welcoming environment where our clients feel safe and supported. Our philosophy is centered around the belief that mental health care should be personalized, relational, collaborative, and relevant to the 21st century. We understand that each client holds a unique experience and story, so we aim to tailor our approach accordingly.
(604) 330-9742 View (604) 330-9742
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MyPsychology BC
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Vancouver, BC V6C
Mickey Stein Ph.D. is a registered clinical psychologist in Vancouver, B.C. My mission in private practice is to provide individual and group psychotherapy, as well as psychological assessments aimed at treating children, adolescents, and adults. It is my sincere hope that whether you are seeking help for yourself or your child/teenager, you would reach out.
Mickey Stein Ph.D. is a registered clinical psychologist in Vancouver, B.C. My mission in private practice is to provide individual and group psychotherapy, as well as psychological assessments aimed at treating children, adolescents, and adults. It is my sincere hope that whether you are seeking help for yourself or your child/teenager, you would reach out.
(604) 774-5501 View (604) 774-5501
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Kim M. U-Ming
ECPC, HTCP, CST
Verified Verified
Vancouver, BC V6C
My style of coaching is client-led, active, adventurous, collaborative, and compassionately challenging. Using specialised, bottom-up and top-down approaches to leverage brain design, functionality, and neuroplasticity, sessions go above and beyond the standard formulaic coaching model to engage the subconscious mind, deepen transformation, foster rapid results, and facilitate positive long-term change in neural architecture.
My style of coaching is client-led, active, adventurous, collaborative, and compassionately challenging. Using specialised, bottom-up and top-down approaches to leverage brain design, functionality, and neuroplasticity, sessions go above and beyond the standard formulaic coaching model to engage the subconscious mind, deepen transformation, foster rapid results, and facilitate positive long-term change in neural architecture.
(604) 227-2761 View (604) 227-2761
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Estairia Hong
Counsellor, RTC
Verified Verified
Vancouver, BC V6C
In the constant battle to match societal norms you may find yourself sticking out like a sore thumb. You might find that no matter how well you adapt to your environment you have an inner desire to just be yourself and to stop caring what other people think. But the pressures to perform, be productive and be useful overpower that voice within, limiting its expression. I help guide you to find ways to express and live a life that is aligned for you through inner child and shadow work by working with your body, mind and soul.
In the constant battle to match societal norms you may find yourself sticking out like a sore thumb. You might find that no matter how well you adapt to your environment you have an inner desire to just be yourself and to stop caring what other people think. But the pressures to perform, be productive and be useful overpower that voice within, limiting its expression. I help guide you to find ways to express and live a life that is aligned for you through inner child and shadow work by working with your body, mind and soul.
(581) 481-4930 View (581) 481-4930
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Turning Point Therapy
Counsellor, MA, RCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Vancouver, BC V6C
We are a group of psychotherapists who are committed to providing you with a safe and accepting space where together we can find what matters to you, to find your energy for life and connection to self. We work together to increase your strength and resilience to deal with life's uncertainty, frustrations and disappointments. Painful experiences will at times be in our lives and when we can tolerate and move through them the easier life is. Our job is to create a safe space to explore your thoughts, emotions, and behaviour. Experience has shown us that human connection and understanding are the conditions for change.
We are a group of psychotherapists who are committed to providing you with a safe and accepting space where together we can find what matters to you, to find your energy for life and connection to self. We work together to increase your strength and resilience to deal with life's uncertainty, frustrations and disappointments. Painful experiences will at times be in our lives and when we can tolerate and move through them the easier life is. Our job is to create a safe space to explore your thoughts, emotions, and behaviour. Experience has shown us that human connection and understanding are the conditions for change.
(855) 912-7733 View (855) 912-7733
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Nikki Hollinson
Counsellor, MCP, RCC
Verified Verified
Vancouver, BC V6C
Sometimes we feel lost without a sense of who we are and where we are going, we feel stuck and pulled in different directions; on one hand we may feel moments of presence and clarity about what we want or who we are, and on the other hand we feel a mixture of afraid, critical, moody, distrusting, disconnected, confused, lacking confidence, and reacting on autopilot. When you get to know your inner world and have a better relationship with it, you will feel a greater sense of peace, confidence, and capability to handle the pitfalls of life, make decisions, and connect with others.
Sometimes we feel lost without a sense of who we are and where we are going, we feel stuck and pulled in different directions; on one hand we may feel moments of presence and clarity about what we want or who we are, and on the other hand we feel a mixture of afraid, critical, moody, distrusting, disconnected, confused, lacking confidence, and reacting on autopilot. When you get to know your inner world and have a better relationship with it, you will feel a greater sense of peace, confidence, and capability to handle the pitfalls of life, make decisions, and connect with others.
(506) 308-1783 View (506) 308-1783
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Maryam Khademian
Counsellor, RPC
Verified Verified
Vancouver, BC V6C
It has been for too long that we have not given ourselves permission to fully grieve our losses. Whether it is a fear that allowing the grief to be experienced will be too much to bear, or the belief that we don't have as bad a situation as others, there are many reasons that we don't allow ourselves to grieve fully after our losses. This unprocessed grief will affect us, mentally, emotionally, physically, and spiritually. Together, we will explore resources around and within you to honor your grief and move through it. Village Grief Counselling is an oasis for individuals experiencing loss.
It has been for too long that we have not given ourselves permission to fully grieve our losses. Whether it is a fear that allowing the grief to be experienced will be too much to bear, or the belief that we don't have as bad a situation as others, there are many reasons that we don't allow ourselves to grieve fully after our losses. This unprocessed grief will affect us, mentally, emotionally, physically, and spiritually. Together, we will explore resources around and within you to honor your grief and move through it. Village Grief Counselling is an oasis for individuals experiencing loss.
(604) 961-5864 View (604) 961-5864
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Christen McCallum
Counsellor, MA, MCP, RCC
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Vancouver, BC V6C
Are you struggling with Anxiety, Stress, Trust, Self Esteem, Internal Conflict, Relational Instability, and a sense the world around you is not always a safe or predictable place? Do you feel disconnected from your physical body and the emotional resources it holds, or has your body felt like a battleground of unpredictable symptoms? Have past experiences left you feeling stuck in emotional and behavioral patterns that are no longer serving you? If this fits for you, and other therapies just haven't seemed to get to the root of your concerns, I invite you to explore a different, experiential neuroscience-focused approach, to healing
Are you struggling with Anxiety, Stress, Trust, Self Esteem, Internal Conflict, Relational Instability, and a sense the world around you is not always a safe or predictable place? Do you feel disconnected from your physical body and the emotional resources it holds, or has your body felt like a battleground of unpredictable symptoms? Have past experiences left you feeling stuck in emotional and behavioral patterns that are no longer serving you? If this fits for you, and other therapies just haven't seemed to get to the root of your concerns, I invite you to explore a different, experiential neuroscience-focused approach, to healing
(604) 265-7098 View (604) 265-7098
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Colter Long
Counsellor, MEd, RCC
Verified Verified
Vancouver, BC V6C
Anxiety, worry, depression, or stress can prevent us from enjoying the life we desire. What we think and feel can shape our reality, how we navigate the world, and also influence how others respond to us. This is because our thoughts, emotions, and behaviours are all connected and are constantly creating feedback loops – both positive and negative. Sometimes life throws unexpected curveballs that trigger a downward spiral that (at the time) can feel impossible to recover from. Although difficult events can be destabilizing, confusing, and painful they can also offer us the greatest opportunity for growth.
Anxiety, worry, depression, or stress can prevent us from enjoying the life we desire. What we think and feel can shape our reality, how we navigate the world, and also influence how others respond to us. This is because our thoughts, emotions, and behaviours are all connected and are constantly creating feedback loops – both positive and negative. Sometimes life throws unexpected curveballs that trigger a downward spiral that (at the time) can feel impossible to recover from. Although difficult events can be destabilizing, confusing, and painful they can also offer us the greatest opportunity for growth.
(506) 714-5405 View (506) 714-5405
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Nicole Lam
Counsellor
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Vancouver, BC V6C
Hi there! My name is Nicole and it is an honour be part of your healing journey as a Registered Clinical Counsellor (20723). My counselling approach is centred around attachment theory, family of origin, mindfulness, solutions-focused, somatic and internal family systems (IFS) interventions to support self discovery. I work collaboratively with my clients to help them face the different parts of them to uncover opportunities for inner growth, expansion, and healing. A few areas of specialize in include relationship anxiety, family dynamics, burnout, life transitions, self esteem/confidence.
Hi there! My name is Nicole and it is an honour be part of your healing journey as a Registered Clinical Counsellor (20723). My counselling approach is centred around attachment theory, family of origin, mindfulness, solutions-focused, somatic and internal family systems (IFS) interventions to support self discovery. I work collaboratively with my clients to help them face the different parts of them to uncover opportunities for inner growth, expansion, and healing. A few areas of specialize in include relationship anxiety, family dynamics, burnout, life transitions, self esteem/confidence.
(365) 601-6782 View (365) 601-6782
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Monique Silverman Counselling & Consulting
Counsellor, MA, RCC, CCC
Verified Verified
Vancouver, BC V6C
I understand that looking for support and assistance to deal with your personal challenges is a big step. Let me assure you: it is a positive move in the right direction. I provide effective and meaningful therapy to individuals, couples (gay or straight), groups and their allies. By offering safety, respect and expertise, I can help you transform your life for the better.
I understand that looking for support and assistance to deal with your personal challenges is a big step. Let me assure you: it is a positive move in the right direction. I provide effective and meaningful therapy to individuals, couples (gay or straight), groups and their allies. By offering safety, respect and expertise, I can help you transform your life for the better.
(855) 598-3335 View (855) 598-3335
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Otherside Health
Counsellor, MEd, RCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Vancouver, BC V6C  (Online Only)
My work is relational, emotion-focused, and experiential. Relational means establishing a unique and real connection with people — i.e. not being a “blank slate” therapist. Emotion-focused means helping people pay attention to old emotional patterns that may no longer be serving them. Experiential means going beyond just talking about patterns. It means offering actual in-session experiences of doing things a different way — working together to form new and preferred patterns that are conducive to one’s therapy goal(s).
My work is relational, emotion-focused, and experiential. Relational means establishing a unique and real connection with people — i.e. not being a “blank slate” therapist. Emotion-focused means helping people pay attention to old emotional patterns that may no longer be serving them. Experiential means going beyond just talking about patterns. It means offering actual in-session experiences of doing things a different way — working together to form new and preferred patterns that are conducive to one’s therapy goal(s).
(604) 243-5163 View (604) 243-5163
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Emily Petersen (True Potential Counselling)
Counsellor, BA, RPC, RTC
Verified Verified
Vancouver, BC V6C
Whether you want more out of life, love, your relationship, or all of the above, it is possible! If you're trying to find a better connection, want more intimacy, a better sexual relationship, to heal from an affair, to work out some new relationship agreements with your partner, or generally to find more wellness, presence or fulfilment in your life and relationships, you've come to the right place. Whatever your unique story, if you're looking for guidance through a challenging situation or you're ready to move with intention in a new direction, I'm here to help and to celebrate your progress throughout!
Whether you want more out of life, love, your relationship, or all of the above, it is possible! If you're trying to find a better connection, want more intimacy, a better sexual relationship, to heal from an affair, to work out some new relationship agreements with your partner, or generally to find more wellness, presence or fulfilment in your life and relationships, you've come to the right place. Whatever your unique story, if you're looking for guidance through a challenging situation or you're ready to move with intention in a new direction, I'm here to help and to celebrate your progress throughout!
(604) 229-6926 View (604) 229-6926
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Andy Bhatti Interventions & Addiction Services
Drug & Alcohol Counsellor, CCAC
Verified Verified
Vancouver, BC V6C
Andy Bhatti is a Vancouver drug and alcohol interventionists. Andy works with families that have loved ones stuck in alcoholism or addiction. Andy has facilitated drug and alcohol interventions all over Vancouver, Surrey and Langley. Andy provides addiction treatment referrals for clients seeking alcohol or drug treatment. Andy works with public and private drug and alcohol treatment centres in Vancouver, Surrey , Langley and British Columbia. Andy Bhatti interventions out patient addiction treatment program allows clients to complete written exercises, stay clean and still be able to work. Call today for your free consultation.
Andy Bhatti is a Vancouver drug and alcohol interventionists. Andy works with families that have loved ones stuck in alcoholism or addiction. Andy has facilitated drug and alcohol interventions all over Vancouver, Surrey and Langley. Andy provides addiction treatment referrals for clients seeking alcohol or drug treatment. Andy works with public and private drug and alcohol treatment centres in Vancouver, Surrey , Langley and British Columbia. Andy Bhatti interventions out patient addiction treatment program allows clients to complete written exercises, stay clean and still be able to work. Call today for your free consultation.
(604) 670-7936 View (604) 670-7936
Photo of Sara Ahmadian, Counsellor in V6C, BC
Sara Ahmadian
Counsellor, MEd, RCC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Vancouver, BC V6C
Are you tired of feeling trapped in a cycle of pain and exhaustion? Do you long for a sense of relief and hope in your life? If so, I'm here to extend a guiding hand on your journey toward healing and well-being. I am Sara Ahmadian, a compassionate BIPOC counsellor specializing in depression, anxiety, and chronic illness. I'm dedicated to helping you break free from the burdens that weigh you down. In our sessions, I provide a safe and nurturing space for you to slow down, process your emotions, and make sense of your experiences. Together, let's pave the way for a brighter and more fulfilling life.
Are you tired of feeling trapped in a cycle of pain and exhaustion? Do you long for a sense of relief and hope in your life? If so, I'm here to extend a guiding hand on your journey toward healing and well-being. I am Sara Ahmadian, a compassionate BIPOC counsellor specializing in depression, anxiety, and chronic illness. I'm dedicated to helping you break free from the burdens that weigh you down. In our sessions, I provide a safe and nurturing space for you to slow down, process your emotions, and make sense of your experiences. Together, let's pave the way for a brighter and more fulfilling life.
(506) 405-2680 View (506) 405-2680
Photo of Sean Heaslip Counselling, Counsellor in V6C, BC
Sean Heaslip Counselling
Counsellor, MA, RCC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Vancouver, BC V6C  (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor holding a Master's degree in Counselling psychology, and a current PhD candidate in Counselling Psychology at UBC completing my pre-doctoral internship year. My PhD education has increased to my clinical effectiveness, and will lead to registration as a psychologist after graduation. Much of my clinical experience has been trauma focused, providing individual/group counselling to survivors of sexual abuse as well as clients experiencing issues with depression, anxiety, gender identity, grief and loss, disability, emotional regulation, identity, relationship, communication and family.
I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor holding a Master's degree in Counselling psychology, and a current PhD candidate in Counselling Psychology at UBC completing my pre-doctoral internship year. My PhD education has increased to my clinical effectiveness, and will lead to registration as a psychologist after graduation. Much of my clinical experience has been trauma focused, providing individual/group counselling to survivors of sexual abuse as well as clients experiencing issues with depression, anxiety, gender identity, grief and loss, disability, emotional regulation, identity, relationship, communication and family.
(604) 332-1421 View (604) 332-1421

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How does experiential therapy work?

Experiential therapy works by allowing an individual to use their creativity to re-imagine themselves and their lives in an effort to process their emotions. Experiential therapy may take many forms, including engaging clients through art, re-enactments, role-playing, music, or forms of physical recreation. By focusing on these activities, experiential therapists help individuals identify the emotions they associate with previous experiences and work together to cope with negative reactions, like fear, anger, or shame.

Is experiential therapy evidence-based?

Experiential therapy incorporates many therapy modalities, some of which have been more closely researched than others. Music therapy, for example, has been shown to help with sleep problems. Some studies find that art therapy can be beneficial for those with eating disorders or personality disorders, while other research suggests that such approaches have little impact.

How long does experiential therapy last?

The duration of experiential therapy will depend on the type of therapy used as well as the severity of the challenges an individual faces. Play therapy sessions may last for 30 to 45 minutes, and usually occur weekly for about 20 sessions. Art therapy may comprise 10 to 15 weekly sessions. Music therapy sessions generally last between 30 and 50 minutes and can be scheduled weekly or on an as-needed basis. For each therapy type, clients should periodically discuss their goals with their therapist to make sure the two are aligned on process and progress.

Does experiential therapy help with trauma?

Trauma is one area where experiential therapy may be useful. Traumatic experiences such as combat or childhood abuse can be so painful that articulating them can be too scary or painful; creating visual art allows people to express themselves without words, and tell their story in a different way. Listening to music can be relaxing, while making music as part of a group provides plenty of opportunities to connect with other people. Play therapy is often of value to children who have experienced a loss or distressing family experience, or who have been physically or emotionally abused.