Therapists in V1Y
Life can be hard; each season comes with its own set of challenges. I am here as a counsellor to come alongside you, & work together with you, in those areas you feel you could use some support. Maybe you just feel "stuck". Or you sense something isn't quite right. Or you're struggling in a tough season or relationship in your life. I can help you unlock these areas, so you can move towards the life & relationships you're really longing for. We have one life to live...let's work together so you can live it free!
Life can be hard; each season comes with its own set of challenges. I am here as a counsellor to come alongside you, & work together with you, in those areas you feel you could use some support. Maybe you just feel "stuck". Or you sense something isn't quite right. Or you're struggling in a tough season or relationship in your life. I can help you unlock these areas, so you can move towards the life & relationships you're really longing for. We have one life to live...let's work together so you can live it free!
Grief changes everything. It can feel like the world has kept moving while you’re stuck in place, overwhelmed, disconnected, and unsure how to carry the weight of what you’ve lost. Whether your loss was sudden or expected, life after isn’t what you thought it would be. You might find yourself avoiding memories, feeling numb when you expect to feel sadness, or wondering why everyone else seems to be moving forward while you’re barely holding it together. Some days the grief feels unbearable, and other days you feel nothing at all. It’s exhausting to pretend you are okay when you aren’t, and isolating when no one quite understands.
Grief changes everything. It can feel like the world has kept moving while you’re stuck in place, overwhelmed, disconnected, and unsure how to carry the weight of what you’ve lost. Whether your loss was sudden or expected, life after isn’t what you thought it would be. You might find yourself avoiding memories, feeling numb when you expect to feel sadness, or wondering why everyone else seems to be moving forward while you’re barely holding it together. Some days the grief feels unbearable, and other days you feel nothing at all. It’s exhausting to pretend you are okay when you aren’t, and isolating when no one quite understands.
Although not all of the last 35+ years of Sandy's professional career has been spent exclusively practicing therapy, Sandy has passionately helped children, families, couples and corporations through her work as an educator, therapist, consultant and ardent volunteer in the area of Mental Health. Sandy develops a therapeutic relationship with her clients that is respectful, and collaborative. She helps clients focus on creating solutions while intensely listening and understanding the individuals thoughts and behaviours within the context of their culture and unique story.
Although not all of the last 35+ years of Sandy's professional career has been spent exclusively practicing therapy, Sandy has passionately helped children, families, couples and corporations through her work as an educator, therapist, consultant and ardent volunteer in the area of Mental Health. Sandy develops a therapeutic relationship with her clients that is respectful, and collaborative. She helps clients focus on creating solutions while intensely listening and understanding the individuals thoughts and behaviours within the context of their culture and unique story.
Hello, thank you for viewing my profile. As a Registered Clinical Counsellor, my goal is to provide a safe, genuine, empathetic therapeutic environment where clients are honored and empowered to explore their emotional world. I work collaboratively with clients to determine therapy goals and implement strategies to promote positive effective change. I work with individuals, couples, and families using an integrative approach drawing from a number of therapeutic modalities tailored to fit client needs. I have extensive knowledge in the field of trauma (attachment, physical, emotional, sexual) and related conditions such as: depression, anxiety, self-harm, low self-esteem and relational challenges.
Hello, thank you for viewing my profile. As a Registered Clinical Counsellor, my goal is to provide a safe, genuine, empathetic therapeutic environment where clients are honored and empowered to explore their emotional world. I work collaboratively with clients to determine therapy goals and implement strategies to promote positive effective change. I work with individuals, couples, and families using an integrative approach drawing from a number of therapeutic modalities tailored to fit client needs. I have extensive knowledge in the field of trauma (attachment, physical, emotional, sexual) and related conditions such as: depression, anxiety, self-harm, low self-esteem and relational challenges.
Are you feeling depressed, anxious or stuck? Disconnected from family, friends or even yourself? Experiencing unfamiliar and uncomfortable feelings after an event or life transition? Feeling unfulfilled in life? If so, you are not alone. We often find ourselves engaging in the same repetitive behaviours and relationships that prevent us from achieving our goals and commitments in life. However, with the support and guidance of a counsellor, you can begin to make changes that will generate momentum in your life.
Are you feeling depressed, anxious or stuck? Disconnected from family, friends or even yourself? Experiencing unfamiliar and uncomfortable feelings after an event or life transition? Feeling unfulfilled in life? If so, you are not alone. We often find ourselves engaging in the same repetitive behaviours and relationships that prevent us from achieving our goals and commitments in life. However, with the support and guidance of a counsellor, you can begin to make changes that will generate momentum in your life.
Thank you for being here. I offer a warm, compassionate space for people navigating challenging life experiences and looking for meaningful, practical support. With a background in education and community mental health, I bring a decade of experience supporting others through various parts of life. I aim to create a grounded, empathic space where you can feel heard, supported, and understood as we explore your story and the direction you would like it to take.
I support the navigating complex relational and personal experiences, including family dynamics, betrayal, recovery from abuse, and understanding needs within relationships.
Thank you for being here. I offer a warm, compassionate space for people navigating challenging life experiences and looking for meaningful, practical support. With a background in education and community mental health, I bring a decade of experience supporting others through various parts of life. I aim to create a grounded, empathic space where you can feel heard, supported, and understood as we explore your story and the direction you would like it to take.
I support the navigating complex relational and personal experiences, including family dynamics, betrayal, recovery from abuse, and understanding needs within relationships.
Let’s start a relationship based on trust, healing, growth, and fulfillment. Do you feel stuck, lacking motivation, overwhelmed, or unsure of what to do next? My role is to walk alongside you as we delve into your emotions. I want to provide you with tools, communication, emotional awareness, and fulfillment as we navigate your struggles, successes, and transitions so you live a fulfilling life that highlights your true self.
Let’s start a relationship based on trust, healing, growth, and fulfillment. Do you feel stuck, lacking motivation, overwhelmed, or unsure of what to do next? My role is to walk alongside you as we delve into your emotions. I want to provide you with tools, communication, emotional awareness, and fulfillment as we navigate your struggles, successes, and transitions so you live a fulfilling life that highlights your true self.
Hello and welcome, I am Carl Malmsten: Life can sometimes feel overwhelming for young people and their parents both. My role is to provide a safe, supportive space where youth/teens and families can feel heard and understood. I work with youth to build coping skills, confidence, and resilience, while supporting parents with tools to improve communication, set boundaries, and strengthen family connections. With 20+ years of experience, I use practical, evidence-based strategies to help families navigate challenges and grow stronger together.
Hello and welcome, I am Carl Malmsten: Life can sometimes feel overwhelming for young people and their parents both. My role is to provide a safe, supportive space where youth/teens and families can feel heard and understood. I work with youth to build coping skills, confidence, and resilience, while supporting parents with tools to improve communication, set boundaries, and strengthen family connections. With 20+ years of experience, I use practical, evidence-based strategies to help families navigate challenges and grow stronger together.
Sometimes life can feel overwhelming and we can feel stuck and unheard. Having a place where you can feel and be heard can be an important part of healing and engaging in well-being. I have specialized training and over 10 years of combined mental health services and counselling experience. I specialize in assisting individuals and couples with concerns related to trauma, grief, depression, anxiety, neurodivergence, relationships, finding meaning, and life transitions. Together we can find paths to healing and well-being within yourself and the community. Sessions with me are compassionate, non-judgemental, and offer a space to heal
Sometimes life can feel overwhelming and we can feel stuck and unheard. Having a place where you can feel and be heard can be an important part of healing and engaging in well-being. I have specialized training and over 10 years of combined mental health services and counselling experience. I specialize in assisting individuals and couples with concerns related to trauma, grief, depression, anxiety, neurodivergence, relationships, finding meaning, and life transitions. Together we can find paths to healing and well-being within yourself and the community. Sessions with me are compassionate, non-judgemental, and offer a space to heal
Life’s journey may not always be easy, but every stage offers a chance for growth and discovery. Whether you are navigating anxiety, depression, relationship issues, or personal growth, I am committed to walking alongside you as we uncover your strengths and work towards your goals. My therapeutic style is integrative, drawing from various modalities to tailor our sessions to your individual needs.
Life’s journey may not always be easy, but every stage offers a chance for growth and discovery. Whether you are navigating anxiety, depression, relationship issues, or personal growth, I am committed to walking alongside you as we uncover your strengths and work towards your goals. My therapeutic style is integrative, drawing from various modalities to tailor our sessions to your individual needs.
Fiona emigrated from the UK with her family to the Okanagan in 2007, where she is a grateful settler on the lands of the Okanagan Syilx people and enjoys spending time engaging in the emerging vibrant cultural scene in the area, including the many festivals and music events, markets, culinary experiences, and local theatre productions. Fiona takes a systemic approach to her clinical work, focusing on promoting connection and strengthening bonds with the belief that this fosters physical and emotional wellbeing and cultivates resiliency. For over 20 years she has worked with individuals and families in various mental health settings.
Fiona emigrated from the UK with her family to the Okanagan in 2007, where she is a grateful settler on the lands of the Okanagan Syilx people and enjoys spending time engaging in the emerging vibrant cultural scene in the area, including the many festivals and music events, markets, culinary experiences, and local theatre productions. Fiona takes a systemic approach to her clinical work, focusing on promoting connection and strengthening bonds with the belief that this fosters physical and emotional wellbeing and cultivates resiliency. For over 20 years she has worked with individuals and families in various mental health settings.
Hi there, my name is Laura Belland. I specialize in CBT, self-compassion therapy, and solution-focused therapy. I believe we can often be our own worst enemies and harshest critics, and I hope to help you grow and get past any negative thinking to become your most alive and thriving self; through CBT, compassionate self-care, and mindfulness amongst other strategies. I am passionate about working with clients experiencing anxiety, social anxiety, stress, perfectionism, and depression. I have experience helping those with limiting beliefs about themselves, negative body image, and disordered eating.
Hi there, my name is Laura Belland. I specialize in CBT, self-compassion therapy, and solution-focused therapy. I believe we can often be our own worst enemies and harshest critics, and I hope to help you grow and get past any negative thinking to become your most alive and thriving self; through CBT, compassionate self-care, and mindfulness amongst other strategies. I am passionate about working with clients experiencing anxiety, social anxiety, stress, perfectionism, and depression. I have experience helping those with limiting beliefs about themselves, negative body image, and disordered eating.
My expertise is working with people-pleasing tendencies, boundary-setting, and assertiveness. I specialize primarily in anxiety and depression. I prefer a holistic, humanistic, and existential approach to therapy. I have earned a Bachelor’s degree in psychology from UBC and a Master of Counselling from City University of Seattle. I have over seven years of experience as a Mental Health Worker for various non-profit organizations and continue to participate in ongoing training and workshops. My style is direct, warm, and client-centred. Please reach out for a free 15-minute consult if you have further questions.
My expertise is working with people-pleasing tendencies, boundary-setting, and assertiveness. I specialize primarily in anxiety and depression. I prefer a holistic, humanistic, and existential approach to therapy. I have earned a Bachelor’s degree in psychology from UBC and a Master of Counselling from City University of Seattle. I have over seven years of experience as a Mental Health Worker for various non-profit organizations and continue to participate in ongoing training and workshops. My style is direct, warm, and client-centred. Please reach out for a free 15-minute consult if you have further questions.
How are you navigating these challenging times? Are you ready to gently shift through depression, anxiety, trauma, and relational difficulty? Are you motivated to become more regulated, connected, and centered? My approach is to hold a healing space that is compassionate, safe, experiential, and collaborative. My focus is to gently guide my clients towards a renewed sense of aliveness and to restore clarity, wholeness, and hope. I also help couples and individuals work to improve their communication, boundaries, and resilience. I also support those dealing with the intense feelings of betrayal trauma, separation and divorce.
How are you navigating these challenging times? Are you ready to gently shift through depression, anxiety, trauma, and relational difficulty? Are you motivated to become more regulated, connected, and centered? My approach is to hold a healing space that is compassionate, safe, experiential, and collaborative. My focus is to gently guide my clients towards a renewed sense of aliveness and to restore clarity, wholeness, and hope. I also help couples and individuals work to improve their communication, boundaries, and resilience. I also support those dealing with the intense feelings of betrayal trauma, separation and divorce.
As a Registered Clinical Counsellor with an M.D, I offer my clients more than just remarkable qualifications and a warm, welcoming environment - I provide effective strategies and perceptive insights developed from over 25 years of experience. It is the journey from hopelessness to hope, and then finally to the joy of a changed reality that makes my job truly rewarding. As a therapist, I don't guarantee an easy fix to the challenges you face, but I can promise it will be easier if we share the load and it carry it towards a solution together.
As a Registered Clinical Counsellor with an M.D, I offer my clients more than just remarkable qualifications and a warm, welcoming environment - I provide effective strategies and perceptive insights developed from over 25 years of experience. It is the journey from hopelessness to hope, and then finally to the joy of a changed reality that makes my job truly rewarding. As a therapist, I don't guarantee an easy fix to the challenges you face, but I can promise it will be easier if we share the load and it carry it towards a solution together.
My clinical therapy practice is grounded in the mind–body connection, supporting a whole-person approach that honors the integration of physical, mental, and social well-being. Together, we explore how emotions, stress, and trauma live in the body—and how movement, rest, breath, and daily rhythms influence mood, resilience, and nervous system flexibility. The goal is to build awareness, safety, and sustainable tools that support healing in everyday life.
My clinical therapy practice is grounded in the mind–body connection, supporting a whole-person approach that honors the integration of physical, mental, and social well-being. Together, we explore how emotions, stress, and trauma live in the body—and how movement, rest, breath, and daily rhythms influence mood, resilience, and nervous system flexibility. The goal is to build awareness, safety, and sustainable tools that support healing in everyday life.
Counselling provides a space where you can feel supported and cared for. Life is full of unexpected challenges, tough moments, and overwhelming emotions. I am here to walk alongside you during those times, offering a trauma-informed, safe space where you can feel truly seen, heard, and supported.
Counselling provides a space where you can feel supported and cared for. Life is full of unexpected challenges, tough moments, and overwhelming emotions. I am here to walk alongside you during those times, offering a trauma-informed, safe space where you can feel truly seen, heard, and supported.
I am currently accepting new clients! I am a warm, empathetic, supportive, and open-minded counsellor, who provides a safe and welcoming environment. I work collaboratively with my clients and provide therapy, support, and psychoeducation throughout counselling. My aim is to give you the coping tools to help you help yourself. I offer in-person, virtual, and telephone appointments, and have a flexible schedule to accommodate your busy life. I am a registered provider of First Nations Health Authority, ICBC, CVAP, EAP, and Autism Funding.
I am currently accepting new clients! I am a warm, empathetic, supportive, and open-minded counsellor, who provides a safe and welcoming environment. I work collaboratively with my clients and provide therapy, support, and psychoeducation throughout counselling. My aim is to give you the coping tools to help you help yourself. I offer in-person, virtual, and telephone appointments, and have a flexible schedule to accommodate your busy life. I am a registered provider of First Nations Health Authority, ICBC, CVAP, EAP, and Autism Funding.
Welcome! Have you been having a hard time processing an impactful event or events you experienced recently or even in the past? Maybe you just want to understand why you have such big reactions in some situations, or around certain people. You may be searching for some practical day to day tools or may be looking to get to the root of your dysregulation. While my practice focuses on treatment of trauma, what you have experienced in your life may not feel like "trauma". Instead you may be experiencing anxiety, emotional over-reactions, constant feeling of watching your environment for safety concerns, or other unsettling feelings
Welcome! Have you been having a hard time processing an impactful event or events you experienced recently or even in the past? Maybe you just want to understand why you have such big reactions in some situations, or around certain people. You may be searching for some practical day to day tools or may be looking to get to the root of your dysregulation. While my practice focuses on treatment of trauma, what you have experienced in your life may not feel like "trauma". Instead you may be experiencing anxiety, emotional over-reactions, constant feeling of watching your environment for safety concerns, or other unsettling feelings
I help young adults and adults and couples who are feeling limited by past experiences, shame, self criticism, unhealthy coping habits, anxiety and/or depression, or burnout. Whether you are looking for short term counselling (emotional support and some help to get back on your feet), more in depth therapy (changing longer existing patterns of how you behave and relate to yourself and others), or workplace relationship coaching I can help. My clients are from very varied backgrounds and ages, however I do specialize in working with health care professionals and young adults.
I help young adults and adults and couples who are feeling limited by past experiences, shame, self criticism, unhealthy coping habits, anxiety and/or depression, or burnout. Whether you are looking for short term counselling (emotional support and some help to get back on your feet), more in depth therapy (changing longer existing patterns of how you behave and relate to yourself and others), or workplace relationship coaching I can help. My clients are from very varied backgrounds and ages, however I do specialize in working with health care professionals and young adults.
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Number of Counsellors in V1Y
300+
Average cost per session
$152
Counsellors in V1Y who prioritize treating:
| 93% | Anxiety |
| 83% | Depression |
| 80% | Relationship Issues |
| 77% | Self Esteem |
| 76% | Stress |
| 70% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 67% | Grief |
Average years in practice
8 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 62% | Pacific Blue Cross |
| 59% | SunLife |
| 58% | Green Shield Canada |
How Counsellors in V1Y see their clients
| 82% | In Person and Online | |
| 18% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 85% | Female | |
| 14% | Male | |
| 1% | Non-Binary |