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Maya Brstilo, Somatic Counsellor

Registered Professional Counsellor - Provisional, MPCC-P (she, her)

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1985 Commercial Drive, Suite 5, Vancouver, BC V5N
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Available both in-person and online
1985 Commercial Drive Suite 5 Vancouver, BC V5N
Let's Connect (819) 581-3262
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As a Master Practitioner of Clinical Counselling (MPCC-P) and somatic therapist, I hold deep respect for the resilience it takes to carry so much for so long. When you’re often the steady, capable and reliable one, it can begin to take a toll. Not only mentally, but physically. And it can feel exhausting. There’s a tension that lingers, even when you’ve done all the right things. Even with insight and good practices, you find yourself quietly bracing. You don’t want to keep working so hard just to feel okay. You want calm that feels natural and to feel at ease in your own body.
Through somatic therapy, we gently notice how stress and past experiences have taken shape in your body, through your breath, posture, muscle tension and in the subtle ways you brace. We move slowly and with care, treating the body as an ally rather than something to fix. As we do, there is often a natural softening that occurs.
I acknowledge reaching out can feel vulnerable, especially when you’re used to carrying so much on your own. I offer a steady, supportive space and it would be a pleasure to have you to reach out when you feel ready.
Call or Maya Brstilo, Somatic Counsellor now for a free 15 minute consultation - (819) 581-3262

Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Grounded Within Counselling

1985 Commercial Drive

Suite 5

Vancouver, BC V5N map

(819) 581-3262

Local Health Integrative Clinic

2285 Clark Drive,

Vancouver, BC V6K map

Website
I offer in-person therapy at my home office, as well as individual and group therapy at Local Health Integrative clinic.
I specialize in Stress, Anxiety and Women's Issues 
$155 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals and groups  
Grounded Within Counselling is about coming home to your body, settling the mind and healing in a more embodied way.
Maya Brstilo, Somatic Counsellor
Let's Connect (819) 581-3262
Photo of Maya Brstilo - Maya Brstilo, Somatic Counsellor, Registered Professional Counsellor - Provisional, MPCC-P

Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Grounded Within Counselling

1985 Commercial Drive

Suite 5

Vancouver, BC V5N map

(819) 581-3262

Local Health Integrative Clinic

2285 Clark Drive,

Vancouver, BC V6K map

Website
I offer in-person therapy at my home office, as well as individual and group therapy at Local Health Integrative clinic.
I specialize in Stress, Anxiety and Women's Issues 
$155 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals and groups  
Grounded Within Counselling is about coming home to your body, settling the mind and healing in a more embodied way.
Maya Brstilo, Somatic Counsellor

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $155
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

Cash, e-Transfer, Visa

Insurance

  • Alberta Blue Cross
  • Aspiria
  • Chamber of Commerce
  • ComPsych
  • Empire Life
  • Green Shield
  • Homewood Health
  • Pacific Blue Cross
  • Pacific Life
  • Sentara Health Plans
  • SunLife
  • TELUS Health
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I aim to make therapy as accessible as possible. Please know we can discuss payment options prior to your first session. I offer direct billing for some insurance plans and for others will provide you with a receipt for reimbursement.
Photo of Maya Brstilo - Maya Brstilo, Somatic Counsellor, Registered Professional Counsellor - Provisional, MPCC-P
Maya Brstilo, Somatic Counsellor
Registered Professional Counsellor - Provisional, MPCC-P
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (819) 581-3262
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I aim to make therapy as accessible as possible. Please know we can discuss payment options prior to your first session. I offer direct billing for some insurance plans and for others will provide you with a receipt for reimbursement.
Photo of Maya Brstilo - Maya Brstilo, Somatic Counsellor, Registered Professional Counsellor - Provisional, MPCC-P
Maya Brstilo, Somatic Counsellor
Registered Professional Counsellor - Provisional, MPCC-P
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (819) 581-3262

Qualifications

    Registered Professional Counsellor - Provisional: Maya Brstilo

  • Verified by Psychology Today Prelicense by Province of British Columbia / 4871 Supervised by Rebecca Denham (British Columbia / 3761) Maya Brstilo
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 1 year
  • Attended Rhodes Wellness College, Professional Counselling Diploma, Graduated 2025
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I am a Master Practitioner in Clinical Counselling (MPCC-P) and registered member of the CPCA. I completed a 1,725-hour Diploma in Professional Counselling through Rhodes Wellness College and specialize in specialize in somatic, body-based therapy.
Photo of Maya Brstilo - Maya Brstilo, Somatic Counsellor, Registered Professional Counsellor - Provisional, MPCC-P
Maya Brstilo, Somatic Counsellor
Registered Professional Counsellor - Provisional, MPCC-P
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (819) 581-3262
"
I am a Master Practitioner in Clinical Counselling (MPCC-P) and registered member of the CPCA. I completed a 1,725-hour Diploma in Professional Counselling through Rhodes Wellness College and specialize in specialize in somatic, body-based therapy.
Photo of Maya Brstilo - Maya Brstilo, Somatic Counsellor, Registered Professional Counsellor - Provisional, MPCC-P
Maya Brstilo, Somatic Counsellor
Registered Professional Counsellor - Provisional, MPCC-P
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (819) 581-3262

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Stress
  • Anxiety
  • Women's Issues

Expertise

  • Boundaries
  • Chronic Pain
  • Life Transitions
  • Over-Functioning
  • Relationship Issues
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I work with women who are insightful and capable, yet quietly carry stress, anxiety, or emotional fatigue. In our sessions, we move beyond insight alone and include the body in the healing process. We may incorporate gentle movement, guided somatic exploration, therapeutic touch and verbal and emotional processing. Clients often describe the work as steady, relieving and deeply grounding.
Photo of Maya Brstilo - Maya Brstilo, Somatic Counsellor, Registered Professional Counsellor - Provisional, MPCC-P
Maya Brstilo, Somatic Counsellor
Registered Professional Counsellor - Provisional, MPCC-P
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (819) 581-3262
"
I work with women who are insightful and capable, yet quietly carry stress, anxiety, or emotional fatigue. In our sessions, we move beyond insight alone and include the body in the healing process. We may incorporate gentle movement, guided somatic exploration, therapeutic touch and verbal and emotional processing. Clients often describe the work as steady, relieving and deeply grounding.
Photo of Maya Brstilo - Maya Brstilo, Somatic Counsellor, Registered Professional Counsellor - Provisional, MPCC-P
Maya Brstilo, Somatic Counsellor
Registered Professional Counsellor - Provisional, MPCC-P
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (819) 581-3262

3 Endorsements

Brooklyn Rushworth
Brooklyn Rushworth
CounsellorRPC
Mayas warm love, heart & passion for this work brings a presence that feels beyond a job but a true calling. She brings a wealth of experience to her work whether it be feeling more comfortable & confident in our bodies or having more peace of mind.
Charlotte Anne Elizabeth Doering
Charlotte Anne Elizabeth Doering
CounsellorMPCC-P
I wholeheartedly recommend Maya. Her gentle, grounded presence and somatic expertise create a warm, safe space where clients feel truly supported. She holds space with exceptional care, kindness, and focus.
Nikki Niknam
Nikki Niknam
Pre-Licensed ProfessionalMPCC-P
Maya has a rare gift for making people feel genuinely seen and understood. Her warmth and authenticity naturally inspire trust, creating a sense of comfort and connection from the very first conversation. Any one would be lucky to work with her.

Client Focus

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals
Group

I also speak

Croatian

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals
Group

I also speak

Croatian

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Experiential Therapy
  • Person-Centered
  • Somatic
  • Therapeutic Touch
  • Trauma Focused
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I practice from a somatic and relational lens. In our first session, we begin noticing how stress and tension live in your body and how you brace, tighten or hold. Over time, we may explore parts work and gently map where emotions are felt. The goal is to build a deeper relationship with your body and learn to work alongside it, not against it.
Photo of Maya Brstilo - Maya Brstilo, Somatic Counsellor, Registered Professional Counsellor - Provisional, MPCC-P
Maya Brstilo, Somatic Counsellor
Registered Professional Counsellor - Provisional, MPCC-P
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (819) 581-3262
"
I practice from a somatic and relational lens. In our first session, we begin noticing how stress and tension live in your body and how you brace, tighten or hold. Over time, we may explore parts work and gently map where emotions are felt. The goal is to build a deeper relationship with your body and learn to work alongside it, not against it.
Photo of Maya Brstilo - Maya Brstilo, Somatic Counsellor, Registered Professional Counsellor - Provisional, MPCC-P
Maya Brstilo, Somatic Counsellor
Registered Professional Counsellor - Provisional, MPCC-P
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (819) 581-3262

Groups


Location

Primary Location

Grounded Within Counselling

1985 Commercial Drive

Suite 5

Vancouver, BC V5N

(819) 581-3262

Additional Location

Local Health Integrative Clinic

2285 Clark Drive,

Vancouver, BC V6K

(819) 581-3262

Nearby Areas

Towns/Cities

Postal Codes

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I offer in-person therapy at my home office, as well as individual and group therapy at Local Health Integrative clinic.
Photo of Maya Brstilo - Maya Brstilo, Somatic Counsellor, Registered Professional Counsellor - Provisional, MPCC-P
Maya Brstilo, Somatic Counsellor
Registered Professional Counsellor - Provisional, MPCC-P
Call for a free consultation now - (819) 581-3262
"
I offer in-person therapy at my home office, as well as individual and group therapy at Local Health Integrative clinic.
Photo of Maya Brstilo - Maya Brstilo, Somatic Counsellor, Registered Professional Counsellor - Provisional, MPCC-P
Maya Brstilo, Somatic Counsellor
Registered Professional Counsellor - Provisional, MPCC-P
Call for a free consultation now - (819) 581-3262