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Olha Herasymenko

Counsellor, DVATI, RTC (she, her)

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Richmond, BC V6X
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Richmond, BC V6X
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You may be moving through a time when the ground feels uncertain, when old meanings or parts of your identity have fallen away, and the new ones are not yet clear. After loss, shame, or struggle, it’s natural to feel stuck, weighed down, or alone. At the same time, a quiet part of you may be longing for clarity, connection, and the gentle strength to begin again. Your story matters. Even if right now you feel it doesn’t. Even if life feels heavy and uncertain. I believe in every person’s potential to grow and to create new possibilities.
My approach is grounded in clarity, openness, unconditional acceptance, and support. I welcome you as you are, beyond labels of skin color, orientation, or faith. I see you as a beautiful human being, and my role in therapy is to walk alongside you, helping you uncover and move through what stands in the way of a more fulfilling life.
Here, you’ll find a safe and creative online space to explore your feelings through art, stories, and symbols. No art experience needed. We may also draw on existential, narrative, and other approaches, shaping the process to your needs and gently opening space for new, more supportive chapters.
Call or Olha Herasymenko now for a free 15 minute consultation - (579) 798-8433

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Richmond, BC V6X

(579) 798-8433
I offer online sessions by video or audio, with flexible weekday and evening times. Email me to check availability.
I specialize in Anxiety, Life Transitions and Trauma and PTSD 
$140 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, families and groups  
Let's Connect (579) 798-8433
Photo of Olha Herasymenko, Counsellor, DVATI, RTC

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Richmond, BC V6X

(579) 798-8433
I offer online sessions by video or audio, with flexible weekday and evening times. Email me to check availability.
I specialize in Anxiety, Life Transitions and Trauma and PTSD 
$140 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, families and groups  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $140
  • Couple Sessions $180
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

e-Transfer

Insurance

  • Alberta School Employee
  • Canada Life | Great-West Life
  • Equitable Life of Canada
  • Green Shield Canada
  • iA Financial Group
  • Pacific Blue Cross
  • SunLife
  • Victor Insurance
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I aim to make therapy as accessible as possible. I provide receipts for reimbursement, but I do not offer direct billing. Please check with your insurance provider to confirm whether your plan covers counselling with an RTC (Registered Therapeutic Counsellor, ACCT).
Photo of Olha Herasymenko, Counsellor, DVATI, RTC
Olha Herasymenko
Counsellor, DVATI, RTC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (579) 798-8433
"
I aim to make therapy as accessible as possible. I provide receipts for reimbursement, but I do not offer direct billing. Please check with your insurance provider to confirm whether your plan covers counselling with an RTC (Registered Therapeutic Counsellor, ACCT).
Photo of Olha Herasymenko, Counsellor, DVATI, RTC
Olha Herasymenko
Counsellor, DVATI, RTC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (579) 798-8433

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by Province of British Columbia / 4001 Olha Herasymenko
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 11 years
  • Attended Vancouver Art Therapy Institute, Diploma in Art Therapy, Graduated 2025
  • Additional Credentials

  • Membership with Association of Cooperative Counselling Therapists of Canada 4001 / 2025
  • Membership with Canadian Art Therapy Assocation 87800183 / 2025
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Olha Herasymenko
Counsellor, DVATI, RTC
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (579) 798-8433
Photo of Olha Herasymenko, Counsellor, DVATI, RTC
Olha Herasymenko
Counsellor, DVATI, RTC
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (579) 798-8433

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Anxiety
  • Life Transitions
  • Trauma and PTSD

Expertise

  • ADHD
  • Autism
  • Behavioural Issues
  • Career Guidance
  • Coping Skills
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Life Coaching
  • Parenting
  • Peer Relationships
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Sleep or Insomnia
  • Spirituality
  • Women's Issues
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Olha Herasymenko
Counsellor, DVATI, RTC
Do these issues align with your needs? or (579) 798-8433
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Olha Herasymenko
Counsellor, DVATI, RTC
Do these issues align with your needs? or (579) 798-8433

Endorsement

Anna Maliatski
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CounsellorMARTCExATIFS
Olha's calm, creative presence immediately puts people at ease. With warmth, authenticity, and care, she creates a safe space for healing and discovery, weaving art and compassion in ways that support and inspire her clients. A truly outstanding therapist!

Client Focus

Age

Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Family
Group

I also speak

Russian
Ukrainian

Age

Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Family
Group

I also speak

Russian
Ukrainian

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Art Therapy
  • Christian Counselling
  • Coaching
  • Compassion Focused
  • Eclectic
  • Existential
  • Family Systems
  • Feminist
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Narrative
  • Person-Centered
  • Relational
  • Structural Family Therapy
  • Trauma Focused
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Olha Herasymenko
Counsellor, DVATI, RTC
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (579) 798-8433
Photo of Olha Herasymenko, Counsellor, DVATI, RTC
Olha Herasymenko
Counsellor, DVATI, RTC
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (579) 798-8433

Location

Primary Location

Richmond, BC V6X

(579) 798-8433

Nearby Areas

Towns/Cities

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I offer online sessions by video or audio, with flexible weekday and evening times. Email me to check availability.
Photo of Olha Herasymenko, Counsellor, DVATI, RTC
Olha Herasymenko
Counsellor, DVATI, RTC
Call for a free consultation now - (579) 798-8433
"
I offer online sessions by video or audio, with flexible weekday and evening times. Email me to check availability.
Photo of Olha Herasymenko, Counsellor, DVATI, RTC
Olha Herasymenko
Counsellor, DVATI, RTC
Call for a free consultation now - (579) 798-8433