Vancouver
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Tamara Ukwu
Registered Social Worker, PhD, RSW, RCC
Photo of Tamara Ukwu, Registered Social Worker, PhD, RSW, RCC

Tamara Ukwu

Registered Social Worker, PhD, RSW, RCC (she, her)

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4 Endorsed
Vancouver, BC V5P
(587) 804-0560
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I have over 20 years of experience providing therapy to individuals from a wide spectrum of cultural, socio-economic, ethnic, educational and other diversified (multicultural, multiracial and multiethnic) backgrounds. I work with adults, youth and families, experiencing difficult life transitions, stress, anxiety, anger, substance use, trauma, emotional dysregulation and depression. I am EMDR and DBT trained and specialize in ADHD work with kids and teenagers and eating disorders. My practice is person-centered, trauma-informed, collaborative, anti-oppressive and strength-based. I am CVAP, ICBC, EAP and FNHA-approved counsellor.
I help clients to optimize strengths, build resilience and cultivate growth. I am committed to providing safe and non-judgmental environment and developing a therapeutic and trusting relationship. I work collaboratively with clients to help facilitate learning and understanding of self, to create positive change despite the circumstances that led to crisis.
I bring international experience, a specialization in primary addiction prevention, trauma-informed training, a social justice lens, and expertise with clients of diverse cultural backgrounds to my practice. I have had practices in the US, Canada and Bosnia and Herzegovina (Europe).
Call or Tamara Ukwu now for a free 15 minute consultation - (587) 804-0560

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Vancouver, BC V5P

(587) 804-0560
I look forward to be a part of your therapeutic journey and support you develop your coping skills, embrace strength and build resilience
I specialize in Personality Disorders, Eating Disorders and Trauma and PTSD 
$140 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  
Let's Connect (587) 804-0560
Photo of Tamara Ukwu, Registered Social Worker, PhD, RSW, RCC

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Vancouver, BC V5P

(587) 804-0560
I look forward to be a part of your therapeutic journey and support you develop your coping skills, embrace strength and build resilience
I specialize in Personality Disorders, Eating Disorders and Trauma and PTSD 
$140 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $140
  • Couple Sessions $170
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

American Express, Cash, e-Transfer, Mastercard, Paypal, Visa

Insurance

  • Canada Life | Great-West Life
  • CVAP | Crime Victim
  • First Nations Health Authority
  • Green Shield Canada
  • Pacific Blue Cross
  • SunLife
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Tamara Ukwu
Registered Social Worker, PhD, RSW, RCC
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. or (587) 804-0560
Photo of Tamara Ukwu, Registered Social Worker, PhD, RSW, RCC
Tamara Ukwu
Registered Social Worker, PhD, RSW, RCC
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. or (587) 804-0560

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by Province of British Columbia / 12882 Tamara Ukwu

    • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 23 years
  • Attended University of Minnesota, Duluth, USA, MSW, Graduated 2010

    • Additional Credentials

  • License: RCC - BCACC 18881 / 2023
  • Membership with CVAP, FNHA, EAP (Public Safety of Canada) 2020
Photo of Tamara Ukwu, Registered Social Worker, PhD, RSW, RCC
Tamara Ukwu
Registered Social Worker, PhD, RSW, RCC
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (587) 804-0560
Photo of Tamara Ukwu, Registered Social Worker, PhD, RSW, RCC
Tamara Ukwu
Registered Social Worker, PhD, RSW, RCC
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (587) 804-0560

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Personality Disorders
  • Eating Disorders
  • Trauma and PTSD

Expertise

  • Addiction
  • ADHD
  • Adjustment Disorders
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Borderline Personality (BPD)
  • Child
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Domestic Violence
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Mood Disorders
  • Narcissistic Personality (NPD)
  • Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
  • Parent - Child Relationship
  • Parenting
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Self-Harming
  • Stress
  • Suicidal Ideation
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Tamara Ukwu
Registered Social Worker, PhD, RSW, RCC
Do these issues align with your needs? or (587) 804-0560
Photo of Tamara Ukwu, Registered Social Worker, PhD, RSW, RCC
Tamara Ukwu
Registered Social Worker, PhD, RSW, RCC
Do these issues align with your needs? or (587) 804-0560

4 Endorsements

Fatima Eisha Gulamhusein
Fatima Eisha Gulamhusein
Counsellor, RCC, MACP
Tamara brings a culturally appropriate and trauma-informed perspective into her work. She is light-hearted, patient, and kind. Working with Tamara feels authentic and she brings in a wide range of experience and skills.
Alchemy Wellness (Claire Gunzel)
Alchemy Wellness (Claire Gunzel)
Registered Professional Counselor - Candidate, RPC, ACC, SSE
Tamara is a wonderful professor and a great guide along my journey to becoming a counsellor. Her encouragement, knowledge, and awareness stand out and helped show me how to meet my clients where they are at.
Sandra Daoust
Sandra Daoust
Counsellor, RTC, MPCC-P, RPC-C
It was a pleasure learning from Tamara. She is a wealth of knowledge with vast experiences both personally and professionally. Clients will enjoy her witty, kind, warm, and thoughtful presence with a tactful and gentle direction with unwavering dedication.
Emilia Henriques
Emilia Henriques
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, RYT
Tamara's presence is warm, personable, and inviting. Her skill level in navigating complex, sensitive situations is unparalleled. Working with Tamara, whether as a client or a colleague, is a memorable, perspective shifting experience.

Client Focus

Age

Toddler , 
Children (6 to 10) , 
Preteen , 
Teen , 
Adults , 
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals , 
Couples , 
Family

Communities

Queer Allied , 
Racial Justice Allied , 
Sex Worker Allied , 
Single Parent , 
Transgender Allied

I also speak

Bosnian , 
Croatian , 
Serbian

Age

Toddler , 
Children (6 to 10) , 
Preteen , 
Teen , 
Adults , 
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals , 
Couples , 
Family

Communities

Queer Allied , 
Racial Justice Allied , 
Sex Worker Allied , 
Single Parent , 
Transgender Allied

I also speak

Bosnian , 
Croatian , 
Serbian

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Attachment-based
  • Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • EMDR
  • Family / Marital
  • Feminist
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Multicultural
  • Person-Centered
  • Play Therapy
  • Reality Therapy
  • Sandplay
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Focused
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I often use EMDR, DBT and CBT modalities in my practice. In your first session, we'll explore what brought you to therapy and then decide the most appropriate ways to help you make progress. We will together look at how you process your thoughts, emotions and trauma-related memories. During treatment, I'll help you learn to regulate those and change your feelings and thoughts for the better.
Photo of Tamara Ukwu, Registered Social Worker, PhD, RSW, RCC
Tamara Ukwu
Registered Social Worker, PhD, RSW, RCC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (587) 804-0560
"
I often use EMDR, DBT and CBT modalities in my practice. In your first session, we'll explore what brought you to therapy and then decide the most appropriate ways to help you make progress. We will together look at how you process your thoughts, emotions and trauma-related memories. During treatment, I'll help you learn to regulate those and change your feelings and thoughts for the better.
Photo of Tamara Ukwu, Registered Social Worker, PhD, RSW, RCC
Tamara Ukwu
Registered Social Worker, PhD, RSW, RCC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (587) 804-0560

Location

Primary Location

Vancouver, BC V5P

(587) 804-0560

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I look forward to be a part of your therapeutic journey and support you develop your coping skills, embrace strength and build resilience
Photo of Tamara Ukwu, Registered Social Worker, PhD, RSW, RCC
Tamara Ukwu
Registered Social Worker, PhD, RSW, RCC
Call for a free consultation now - (587) 804-0560
"
I look forward to be a part of your therapeutic journey and support you develop your coping skills, embrace strength and build resilience
Photo of Tamara Ukwu, Registered Social Worker, PhD, RSW, RCC
Tamara Ukwu
Registered Social Worker, PhD, RSW, RCC
Call for a free consultation now - (587) 804-0560