Shadi Motiei

Counsellor, MCP-AT, RCAT, RCC, CCC

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Shadi Motiei

Counsellor, MCP-AT, RCAT, RCC, CCC (she, her)

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5 Endorsed

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207 West Hastings St Vancouver, BC V6B

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Welcome to the start of your therapeutic journey. It’s a brave thing to seek support, and I want to assure you that your comfort and safety will be my priority on each step of your therapeutic journey. Whether you are experiencing overwhelming emotions, relationship issues, mental health challenges, life transitions, or the impact of trauma, I will offer tools and guidance to help you connect to your inner wisdom, strengths, resilience, intuition, and re-alignment with your values and core sense of self. I work with HSP's, empaths, those living with chronic illness and/or neurodivergence, and folks in the QT-BIPOC community.

I am an art-psychotherapist offering somatic practices which offer us a safe way to process inner experiences when words alone are limiting. Art therapy allows us to access where trauma/stress is stored to help express, process, and resolve them. Somatic art therapy fosters the innate healing capacity of the body and offers long lasting impacts.

As part of an anti-oppressive practice, I believe in a collaborative approach that ensures your unique preferences and needs are prioritized. As a fellow traveler along on your healing journey, I will offer a space of encouragement, curiosity, and compassion. Life can be quite challenging at times, but you don’t have to navigate it alone. Come as you are:)

Call or Email Shadi Motiei now for a free 15 minute consultation - (249) 202-5319

My Practice at a Glance

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207 West Hastings St

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(249) 202-5319

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I offer sessions in-person and online on Monday's & Tuesday's 12pm - 7pm

I specialize in Anxiety, Stress and Highly Sensitive People (HSPs)

$167 Per Session, I accept insurance

Individual one-on-one therapy

Let's Connect (249) 202-5319

My Practice at a Glance

Waitlist. Contact to join the list for in-person and online therapy.

207 West Hastings St

Vancouver, BC V6B map

(249) 202-5319

My website

I offer sessions in-person and online on Monday's & Tuesday's 12pm - 7pm

I specialize in Anxiety, Stress and Highly Sensitive People (HSPs)

$167 Per Session, I accept insurance

Individual one-on-one therapy

Finances

Fees

Individual Sessions $167
Couple Sessions $210
Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

ACH Bank transfer, Cash, Wire

Insurance

Blue Cross
Pacific Blue Cross
SunLife

Invoices/Receipt's provided for you to submit to your insurance provider for reimbursement

Shadi Motiei

Counsellor, MCP-AT, RCAT, RCC, CCC

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (249) 202-5319

Invoices/Receipt's provided for you to submit to your insurance provider for reimbursement

Shadi Motiei

Counsellor, MCP-AT, RCAT, RCC, CCC

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (249) 202-5319

Qualifications

Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by Province of British Columbia / 19249 Shadi Motiei

Education and Years In Practice

In Practice for 5 years

Attended Adler University, Masters Counselling Psychology: Art Therapy, Graduated 2021

Additional Credentials

License: Canadian Art Therapy Association 448-R-25

License: Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association 11249521

I have over 5 years of combined experience in the helping professions supporting adults and teens with their mental health. I am registered with BCACC as a trauma-informed clinical counsellor and with CATA as a professional art therapist. I can't wait to meet you!

Shadi Motiei

Counsellor, MCP-AT, RCAT, RCC, CCC

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (249) 202-5319

Shadi Motiei

Counsellor, MCP-AT, RCAT, RCC, CCC

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (249) 202-5319

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

Anxiety
Stress
Highly Sensitive People (HSPs)

Expertise

ADHD
Body Image
Chronic Illness
Chronic Pain
Codependency
Coping Skills
Depression
Dual Diagnosis
Family Conflict
Grief
LGBTQ+
Life Transitions
Mood Disorders
Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
Peer Relationships
Racial Identity
Relationship Issues
School Issues
Self Esteem
Spirituality
Trauma and PTSD
Women's Issues

I work with clients who may be struggling with the impact of trauma related to their relationships. During our initial sessions, focus will be on establishing trust and safety in the therapeutic relationship, and co-create a plan to resolve issues often using nervous system regulation tools, psychoeducation, and titrated emotion processing. Therapy will always be at your own unique pace.

Shadi Motiei

Counsellor, MCP-AT, RCAT, RCC, CCC

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (249) 202-5319

Shadi Motiei

Counsellor, MCP-AT, RCAT, RCC, CCC

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (249) 202-5319

5 Endorsements

Nadia Campitelli

Counsellor, MTC, MAT, SEP

Shadi weaves her trauma informed anti-oppressive approach with arts therapy which provides client's a safe place to land and attune. She has an eloquent presence, a wealth of psycho-educational knowledge and is a deep patient listener.

Rayna Chatha

Counsellor, MCP-AT, RCC

Shadi combines deep kindness with strong clinical knowledge, offering thoughtful and powerful reflections that support clarity, self-awareness, and meaningful change. Her grounded presence helps clients feel safe, supported, and deeply understood.

Jaclyn Goetz

Counsellor, MCP-AT, MMus, RCC

Shadi's warmth, compassion, and kindness are contagious. She prioritizes a trauma-informed and culturally sensitive approach, and is attentive to the unique needs and circumstances of her clients. Sessions with Shadi feel safe and supportive.

Cair Sex Therapy

Counsellor, MCP, ABS, RCC

Shadi is very authentic and deeply attuned with her clients. She makes art therapy feel approachable and welcoming, and her genuine passion really shines through in the care and presence she brings to her sessions!

Irais Granados

Counsellor, RCC, MCP-AT

Shadi brings warmth, compassion, and authenticity to every session. Grounded in a trauma-informed and culturally sensitive approach, she creates a safe, supportive space where clients feel seen and understood.

Client Focus

Age

Teen ,

Adults ,

Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Bisexual Allied ,

Immuno-disorders ,

Lesbian Allied ,

Non-Binary Allied ,

Queer Allied ,

Racial Justice Allied ,

Transgender Allied

Age

Teen ,

Adults ,

Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Bisexual Allied ,

Immuno-disorders ,

Lesbian Allied ,

Non-Binary Allied ,

Queer Allied ,

Racial Justice Allied ,

Transgender Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Adlerian
Art Therapy
Attachment-based
Compassion Focused
Culturally Sensitive
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
Existential
Expressive Arts
Feminist
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Jungian
Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
Somatic
Strength-Based

You are wonderfully unique, therefore, the modalities I weave into therapy will be uniquely curated for your needs, preferences, and goals. Interventions used are always an invitation, and will always be trauma-informed and culturally sensitive.

Shadi Motiei

Counsellor, MCP-AT, RCAT, RCC, CCC