Therapists in V5C
Michael Mandrusiak
Psychologist, PsyD, RPsych
Verified Verified
Burnaby, BC V5C
Thanks for visiting my profile. Finding the right therapist and reaching out for help can be a challenging but important step in healing and reaching your life goals. I work with many people who are feeling stuck and struggling with the stress of life or career concerns or who may be dealing with relationship issues, anxiety, obsessions and compulsions, depression, loss or trauma. My primary aim is to help people to feel safe and welcome so that I can support them in working toward their goals.
Thanks for visiting my profile. Finding the right therapist and reaching out for help can be a challenging but important step in healing and reaching your life goals. I work with many people who are feeling stuck and struggling with the stress of life or career concerns or who may be dealing with relationship issues, anxiety, obsessions and compulsions, depression, loss or trauma. My primary aim is to help people to feel safe and welcome so that I can support them in working toward their goals.
Gloria Lee
Psychologist, PsyD, RPsych
Verified Verified
Burnaby, BC V5C
Waitlist for new clients
For over 26 years, I've built my reputation on successfully helping thousands of couples like you, find effective and lasting solutions for your relationship problems. This is for you if you're stuck in a painful and repetitive cycle of fights, where both people get triggered, react, and escalate. You will discover the root causes of your problems, understand why you fight in circles, and learn step-by-step principles and practices to de-escalate and resolve problems in a deep and meaningful way, to create a happy and healthy bond.
For over 26 years, I've built my reputation on successfully helping thousands of couples like you, find effective and lasting solutions for your relationship problems. This is for you if you're stuck in a painful and repetitive cycle of fights, where both people get triggered, react, and escalate. You will discover the root causes of your problems, understand why you fight in circles, and learn step-by-step principles and practices to de-escalate and resolve problems in a deep and meaningful way, to create a happy and healthy bond.
Ishtar Beck
Counsellor, MA, RCC, CCC
Verified Verified
Burnaby, BC V5C
Welcome! My specialty is holistic individual and relationship counselling. I believe that healing is possible and is just a message or phone call away. Within our first session, I aim to offer a conversation that may bring about a sense of immediate relief with whatever is troubling you right now. As you dive into the depths, I will witness and encourage your journey. Monogamous and non-monogamous (open, polyamorous) relationships are welcome, as are parents, stepfamilies, and individuals seeking to heal, grow, and foster well-being. Now is the time to start exploring and making it better.
Welcome! My specialty is holistic individual and relationship counselling. I believe that healing is possible and is just a message or phone call away. Within our first session, I aim to offer a conversation that may bring about a sense of immediate relief with whatever is troubling you right now. As you dive into the depths, I will witness and encourage your journey. Monogamous and non-monogamous (open, polyamorous) relationships are welcome, as are parents, stepfamilies, and individuals seeking to heal, grow, and foster well-being. Now is the time to start exploring and making it better.
Tranquility Counselling
Counsellor, BA, MC, RCC, RYT, Reiki M
Verified Verified
Burnaby, BC V5C
I am a cis woman, POC, immigrant and single mother. My family immigrated to Malaysia, Singapore and the UK from my ancestral homeland of India. I was born in London and emigrated from the UK to Vancouver, Canada as a child. My personal belief system is rooted in Buddhist philosophy and the teachings of the Bhagavad Gita. Since 2016, I have been supporting clients in person and virtually as a Holistic Therapist.
I am a cis woman, POC, immigrant and single mother. My family immigrated to Malaysia, Singapore and the UK from my ancestral homeland of India. I was born in London and emigrated from the UK to Vancouver, Canada as a child. My personal belief system is rooted in Buddhist philosophy and the teachings of the Bhagavad Gita. Since 2016, I have been supporting clients in person and virtually as a Holistic Therapist.
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Spirituality Counsellors
What should I expect from therapy that incorporates a focus on spirituality?
Spirituality can mean different things to different individuals, depending on their experiences, beliefs, and life histories. Some individuals focus on strengthening their belief system, while others experience spirituality in secular ways, such as through meditation, yoga, or by spending time in nature. Clients can expect a therapist to help guide and grow their spirituality through any of these techniques, encouraging the individual to cope with the challenges they face and develop strategies to build resilience and purpose to improve their outlook in life.
What are the most common treatments that include spirituality?
There are several treatments that incorporate spirituality. Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) helps a person examine and reframe their negative thoughts and behaviours. Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) focuses on emotional acceptance and psychological flexibility. Existential therapy is most often used to address anxiety, depression, grief, loneliness, apathy, despair, questions of identity, and feelings of purposelessness and existential dread. Transpersonal therapy focuses on a client’s spirituality and meaning in life and may incorporate techniques including meditation, visualisation, hypnotherapy, dream analysis, and or breathwork.
Can therapy incorporating spirituality help atheistic or agnostic individuals?
Yes. For non-believers, spirituality can offer benefits including a greater sense of connection to others and to the natural world. An interest in spirituality may also spur individuals to pursue mindfulness practices, or to contemplate their purpose in life and how to achieve it.
How effective is spirituality as a therapeutic remedy?
Research suggests spirituality is generally beneficial for individuals. It is correlated with better health habits, such as less substance use, and an improved capacity to cope with stress and other mental health challenges. Increased spirituality can lead individuals to become more empathic and less materialistic, as well.