Somatic Therapists in Vancouver, BC

I am passionate about walking with other humans as they navigate the full spectrum of their experience. As a trauma informed, holistic counsellor, I support clients with embodiment. I specialize in grief and loss, body image, disordered eating and LGBTQ+ topics. My approach is informed by Existentialism, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Somatic Therapy, Yoga (200HR), Mindfulness/Meditation, and the natural world. I aim for thoughtful and creative connection, drawing on my formal education and the depth of my personal healing journey to facilitate conversations that honour mind, body, and soul.

I work with adults and youth (16 and up) around trauma, sexuality, identity, and relationships. I provide queer and trans affirming individual and relationship counselling services for folks in various relationship structures, including hormone readiness assessments. I specialize in sexualized violence and also work more expansively looking at reclamation of self and identity after trauma of displacement and/or collective and intergenerational trauma, as well as institutional trauma. I believe that healing is expansive and I strive to honour and integrate into our work whatever ways of healing you have already been using.

I specialize in sexual struggles and am training to be a sex therapist. I work with adults and adolescents on topics ranging from sex, sex work, sexuality, sexual dysfunctions, sex/porn "addiction", queer-identity, polyamory, life transitions, childhood trauma, medical trauma, panic/anxiety. I also work with couples and families drawing from Sue Johnson’s Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT). Which features attachment based interventions grounded within finding empathy, compassion, and care for both yourself and your partner while creating new patterns of interacting.

I come to this profession by way of lived experience, having spent decades in deep emotional pain, always feeling I was never “enough.” Consistently engaging in counselling, as well as tools and psycho-education for trauma resolution, has led me to find safety in body I had once disowned. I now have a sense of worthiness and peace that I never imagined possible. Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, self-criticism, relationship issues, or symptoms of trauma, we will co-create a compassionate container for exploration and healing.

Are you feeling frustrated, empty, or alone? Obtaining empathetic care and support can help you dealing with what you are going through right now. Also, building tools for dealing with life’s challenges and gaining new insights through creativity and self-actualization will bring fulfillment to your life. I can offer you personalized, compassionate and respectful support. I specialize in: (1) stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, or low self-esteem. (2) emotional support and changing undesirable behaviours. (3) self-growth, empowerment, and wellbeing. (4) autism and other developmental differences. (5) clinical supervision.

My practice focuses on the therapeutic power of the arts using self-exploration, creative expression and play. I work with individuals and groups who are experiencing life transitions, challenges, creative blocks or interested in alternatives to talk therapy. I support children and adolescents facing behavioural issues or having difficulty relating to their peers and family. In groups of two or more we explore the richness and challenges of coexistence using alternative and wider forms of dialogue and exploration. I integrate Somatic Experiencing® techniques into my practice.

You want to live your best life but it's hard when your relationship is wreaking havoc. Or perhaps you are grieving and need expert support process this pain. Have you been struggling with body image, self-esteem or even an eating disorder? You need support to get through this and I am here to create a safe space to heal from anxiety, depression, and trauma. You are looking for therapy that works, right?

Are you struggling with your mental health? Are issues related to depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, or addictive behavior causing you to feel stuck in patterns of thinking and doing that may no longer be serving you? Are you in search of a respectful, affirming, and empathic space for you to safely explore your emotions, beliefs, experiences, relationships, and the issues that are presenting challenges in your life?

Sometimes, life can feel very heavy, and I believe that being hard on ourselves is the first thing we tend to do, while it might be the last thing we actually need. Is there uncertainty in the direction of your life? Do you feel stressed and anxious? Learning to be kind and compassionate towards yourself is where everything begins. I offer a non-judgemental space where you feel heard, and we can collaborate together. Sharing your life challenges with someone you feel comfortable with can be the first step towards healing.

We all know the classic image of therapy: sitting in a dimly lit room, across from a stranger with a notepad, telling them your secrets. It can feel scary! But so can feeling lost and out of control of your life. Sometimes, for reasons we know and for reasons we don’t, our emotions run the show. I facilitate a space of trust, compassion, and humor, to guide you in regaining control. I am familiar working with all ages, and most commonly young adults, to learn to manage stressful times, regulate overwhelming feelings such as anxiety and depression, navigate relationships, develop a strong sense of identity, and improve self-esteem.

Hi there! My name is Ana, I'm a Registered Counsellor, and my life's purpose is to help people heal and grow. Do you struggle with anxiety, grief, a challenging relationship, low self-worth, that affects your day-to-day life and relationships? Do you feel overwhelmed, frustrated, angry or flooded with emotions, by just getting through the day, and feeling stuck on autopilot? Do you hope that your life, relationships with others and yourself could be better? Now more than ever, people are feeling anxious and uncertain about not knowing who they are, overcoming a breakup, working through a loss, or finding their place in life.

Whether it is burnout, anxiety, depression, substance use, trauma, loss, or relationship conflict; regardless of the source of stress, one thing is certain: it is overwhelming your capacity to cope. Loneliness, social isolation, social injuries and injustices can also contribute to the suffering. Despite the overarching influence the problems are having on your life, there is a wise, compassionate presence in you right now trying to reach out for support.

Are you tired of feeling invisible and powerless? Are you tired of hurting, feeling depressed, and hopeless and that you don't matter? Do you long to feel safe and connected? As a result of healing my own childhood trauma from sexual abuse, I now specialise in supporting people, in a trauma informed way, as they navigate the confusion of living with adversities, and trauma. I am passionate about guiding people to a place of living instead of merely surviving. The truth is that our adversities actually become windows to learning how to live magnificently. We are not what was done to us!

By cultivating a sense of togetherness, our team works with individuals living with chronic illnesses, and those experiencing anxiety, depression, grief & loss, burnout, trauma, and life transitions.

Andrea provides a safe and compassionate space for people to process through thoughts and emotions, gain insights about life patterns, and move towards a place of healing and freedom. She specializes in collaborating with individuals to find their unique path of transformation and self-discovery, while working towards their therapeutic goals. Andrea is committed to walking with people through the challenges, pain, trauma, and transitions that arise in life.

I appreciate you showing the interest and courage to find a counsellor. Finding someone with whom you can be seen, heard, and accepted for all of who you are can be challenging. In truth, life can be challenging and leaves many of us looking for support in dealing with transitions, relationships, our sense of identity, as well as discovering what matters most to us. I believe that every person has incredible value, and despite challenges and pain, has the potential for healing, growth, and 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.

Being a human comes with all kinds of challenges; whether you've struggled with your relationship to food and your body, substance use, or disconnection from your day to day. Feeling overwhelmed, down on yourself, and isolated, can impact every aspect of our lives from our relationships, to our work, and to our physical health. Sometimes our struggles get bigger than us and feel too daunting to tackle on our own. Reaching for help can allow you to feel empowered and at ease within your life.

Welcome to our page! We work with clients who may be struggling with depression, anxiety, life changes, trauma, feeling overwhelmed by life in general, or just looking to improve themselves. We work from a client-centred approach, collaborating to help you delve deeper into your inner world and support you in connecting with your inner strengths. We believe that within you exists the inherent capacity to heal, and we aim to support you in fostering this healing process.