Therapists in V3J
If you’re carrying deep grief, anxiety, or trauma—maybe from a suicide, medical assistance in dying, or a painful relationship. If you’re trying to support someone with a substance use disorder, or you’re ready to break free from a toxic dynamic. If you want peace, clarity, and a path forward. I a safe environment to help you heal, set boundaries, and feel like yourself again.
If you’re carrying deep grief, anxiety, or trauma—maybe from a suicide, medical assistance in dying, or a painful relationship. If you’re trying to support someone with a substance use disorder, or you’re ready to break free from a toxic dynamic. If you want peace, clarity, and a path forward. I a safe environment to help you heal, set boundaries, and feel like yourself again.
As a Registered Clinical Counsellor, I value rapport building as part of my work with clients from a wide variety of backgrounds, understanding that each person has a unique journey and desired destination.
I utilize knowledge and insight from my academic, professional and lived experiences, in relation to managing stress, anxiety, depression, and the psychological effects of living with chronic pain, among other mental health issues.
As a Registered Clinical Counsellor, I value rapport building as part of my work with clients from a wide variety of backgrounds, understanding that each person has a unique journey and desired destination.
I utilize knowledge and insight from my academic, professional and lived experiences, in relation to managing stress, anxiety, depression, and the psychological effects of living with chronic pain, among other mental health issues.
I think every person has issues from time to time in their life that may benefit from the support of a non-judgemental and non-biased opinion. I believe that I can help you work through your difficulties by helping you find solutions to those problems. It is my goal to offer you with the tools and techniques needed to attain your entire personal well-being. My approach is laid-back and simple that is often comfortable for clients. I offer individual counseling for anxiety, depression and relationship issues. Also for couple/marital relationship conflict. My life/work experience is what I can offer to my clients.
I think every person has issues from time to time in their life that may benefit from the support of a non-judgemental and non-biased opinion. I believe that I can help you work through your difficulties by helping you find solutions to those problems. It is my goal to offer you with the tools and techniques needed to attain your entire personal well-being. My approach is laid-back and simple that is often comfortable for clients. I offer individual counseling for anxiety, depression and relationship issues. Also for couple/marital relationship conflict. My life/work experience is what I can offer to my clients.
Are you experiencing strain in your relationships, or is ‘stuff’ from past affecting your life today? Not understanding why you’re reacting or feeling the way you are? This can lead to feeling defeated, powerless, or without intimacy and connection, creating anxiety, anger, or sadness. I get it! The pain, frustration, and the sense of isolation you are feeling is real, and you are not alone. I offer a sacred and safe place to explore these and other issues that you might be experiencing. Together we can clarify, understand and heal these past wounds so you can experience all the vitality you desire!
Are you experiencing strain in your relationships, or is ‘stuff’ from past affecting your life today? Not understanding why you’re reacting or feeling the way you are? This can lead to feeling defeated, powerless, or without intimacy and connection, creating anxiety, anger, or sadness. I get it! The pain, frustration, and the sense of isolation you are feeling is real, and you are not alone. I offer a sacred and safe place to explore these and other issues that you might be experiencing. Together we can clarify, understand and heal these past wounds so you can experience all the vitality you desire!
I believe we all thrive when we have healthy connections. I believe this also to be the foundation of effective therapy. As such, building a healthy relationship is always my first goal when working with a new client. Just as we thrive with healthy connections, in my experience, challenging or confusing times tend to feel lonely and isolated. By providing a non-judgmental ear to listen, I am confident that we can alleviate that isolating feeling together. We can work through your life's stressors, determine the best ways to meet your individual needs, tap into your strengths, and fulfill your potential for joy, peace, and purpose.
I believe we all thrive when we have healthy connections. I believe this also to be the foundation of effective therapy. As such, building a healthy relationship is always my first goal when working with a new client. Just as we thrive with healthy connections, in my experience, challenging or confusing times tend to feel lonely and isolated. By providing a non-judgmental ear to listen, I am confident that we can alleviate that isolating feeling together. We can work through your life's stressors, determine the best ways to meet your individual needs, tap into your strengths, and fulfill your potential for joy, peace, and purpose.
Life's challenges can often feel overwhelming, leaving us seeking answers and solutions. I believe in tailoring therapy to each individual's unique needs, fostering a collaborative and empathetic environment where you can explore your thoughts, feelings, and concerns. My therapeutic toolbox includes evidence-based techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), the Jungian approach, and existential therapy. By integrating these approaches, we can work together to identify patterns, untangle complexities, and nurture lasting positive change.
Life's challenges can often feel overwhelming, leaving us seeking answers and solutions. I believe in tailoring therapy to each individual's unique needs, fostering a collaborative and empathetic environment where you can explore your thoughts, feelings, and concerns. My therapeutic toolbox includes evidence-based techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), the Jungian approach, and existential therapy. By integrating these approaches, we can work together to identify patterns, untangle complexities, and nurture lasting positive change.
Welcome. I’m glad you found your way here. I’m Ness (he/him), a registered therapeutic counsellor offering online support for individuals. My work is trauma-transformative, queer-affirming, and culturally responsive. I specialise in 2LGBTQIA+ community support and work with people navigating intersectional realities, marginalisation, and the layered impacts of complex trauma. Many clients come to me feeling stuck in patterns that are hard to shift or in connections that don’t feel safe. Together, we explore these places with care and curiosity, opening space for awareness and grounded possibilities to emerge.
Welcome. I’m glad you found your way here. I’m Ness (he/him), a registered therapeutic counsellor offering online support for individuals. My work is trauma-transformative, queer-affirming, and culturally responsive. I specialise in 2LGBTQIA+ community support and work with people navigating intersectional realities, marginalisation, and the layered impacts of complex trauma. Many clients come to me feeling stuck in patterns that are hard to shift or in connections that don’t feel safe. Together, we explore these places with care and curiosity, opening space for awareness and grounded possibilities to emerge.
When life feels overwhelming, isolating, and unfair, it can be difficult to find someone you can trust to safely process challenging emotions and develop effective coping strategies. I provide a non-judgmental, trauma-informed, and collaborative approach that is strengths-based and person-centered. My work integrates EMDR, DBT, and Narrative Therapy, and I am always open to tailoring the approach to your preferences. I'm trained in EMDR and have seen incredible results with this approach. I love helping my clients identify their strengths while building momentum and confidence in reaching both small and larger goals along the way.
When life feels overwhelming, isolating, and unfair, it can be difficult to find someone you can trust to safely process challenging emotions and develop effective coping strategies. I provide a non-judgmental, trauma-informed, and collaborative approach that is strengths-based and person-centered. My work integrates EMDR, DBT, and Narrative Therapy, and I am always open to tailoring the approach to your preferences. I'm trained in EMDR and have seen incredible results with this approach. I love helping my clients identify their strengths while building momentum and confidence in reaching both small and larger goals along the way.
Stella helps her clients make sense of overwhelming emotions that are getting in the way of life, navigate difficult relationships, think in ways that are more fruitful, heal and move forward from hurts, and grow in self awareness and resilience. She has helped clients struggling with depression, anxiety, anger, grief, loss of relationships, low self-esteem, family conflicts, parenting issues, marital/dating issues, work place issues, insomnia, career transition and Christian faith issues. She has years of experience helping people from various cultures, and is fluent in English and Cantonese.
Stella helps her clients make sense of overwhelming emotions that are getting in the way of life, navigate difficult relationships, think in ways that are more fruitful, heal and move forward from hurts, and grow in self awareness and resilience. She has helped clients struggling with depression, anxiety, anger, grief, loss of relationships, low self-esteem, family conflicts, parenting issues, marital/dating issues, work place issues, insomnia, career transition and Christian faith issues. She has years of experience helping people from various cultures, and is fluent in English and Cantonese.
Is your child struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, or autism that is affecting their behaviour, causing challenges at school, or impacting their motivation? As a parent, this can feel feel overwhelming. Whether your child has been dealing with these issues for sometime or they are recently diagnosed, I am here to help your child work through their feelings and emotions and develop new strategies on how to manage those feelings. By working together with you, the parent, I will offer strategies that you will be able to take home to help your child make the changes we work on in our sessions.
Is your child struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, or autism that is affecting their behaviour, causing challenges at school, or impacting their motivation? As a parent, this can feel feel overwhelming. Whether your child has been dealing with these issues for sometime or they are recently diagnosed, I am here to help your child work through their feelings and emotions and develop new strategies on how to manage those feelings. By working together with you, the parent, I will offer strategies that you will be able to take home to help your child make the changes we work on in our sessions.
I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor and Psychotherapist, with 17 years experience, for individuals and couples who want to heal from depression, social anxiety, trauma and abuse and relationship difficulties in a safe and non-judgmental environment. With a warm, nurturing and effective relational approach, I can help you recover your self-worth, heal early trauma wounds, find your centre of calm, build confidence in relationships and find joy and vitality that might be painfully missing in your life. I tailor my methods to your individual needs and goals to bring about the changes you are wanting to see.
I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor and Psychotherapist, with 17 years experience, for individuals and couples who want to heal from depression, social anxiety, trauma and abuse and relationship difficulties in a safe and non-judgmental environment. With a warm, nurturing and effective relational approach, I can help you recover your self-worth, heal early trauma wounds, find your centre of calm, build confidence in relationships and find joy and vitality that might be painfully missing in your life. I tailor my methods to your individual needs and goals to bring about the changes you are wanting to see.
If you want to change your life, therapy is a great way to start. I help people develop coping skills to manage complicated thoughts and emotions. With 24 years of experience, I provide a supportive setting to help you manage your emotions, make positive changes, and overcome difficulties. But, the first step is actually reaching out for help.. I provide therapy for clients who struggle anxiety, depression, life transitions, PTSD/trauma, borderline personality disorder (BPD), panic attacks, mood swings, and relationship problems. I also work with couples who are struggling with communication, stress, infidelity and intimacy issues
If you want to change your life, therapy is a great way to start. I help people develop coping skills to manage complicated thoughts and emotions. With 24 years of experience, I provide a supportive setting to help you manage your emotions, make positive changes, and overcome difficulties. But, the first step is actually reaching out for help.. I provide therapy for clients who struggle anxiety, depression, life transitions, PTSD/trauma, borderline personality disorder (BPD), panic attacks, mood swings, and relationship problems. I also work with couples who are struggling with communication, stress, infidelity and intimacy issues
My focus is working with individuals who may be experiencing various stresses like anxiety, low mood; or perhaps difficulties managing emotions, and feeling reactive in interpersonal circumstances. With a background working with moderate to severe concerns of children & youth, I can support parents in identifying the concerns of their child, and support them in learning how to connect and attune to their children's needs. I also work with couples who are looking to strengthen their relationship and prepare for transitions like parenthood. Lastly, I enjoy integrating my Christian faith background into the practice as clients see fit.
My focus is working with individuals who may be experiencing various stresses like anxiety, low mood; or perhaps difficulties managing emotions, and feeling reactive in interpersonal circumstances. With a background working with moderate to severe concerns of children & youth, I can support parents in identifying the concerns of their child, and support them in learning how to connect and attune to their children's needs. I also work with couples who are looking to strengthen their relationship and prepare for transitions like parenthood. Lastly, I enjoy integrating my Christian faith background into the practice as clients see fit.
Please be advised that I am accepting new clients for September 2025.
Welcome! I am a Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC) and my goal is to support clients reach their goals and expand their potential in areas they want to experience growth. I work with adult clients (age 19+) from various backgrounds navigate issues related to mental health, personal concerns (ex. self-esteem, motivation, life transitions, school/work stress) as well as interpersonal concerns (ex. friendships and relationships). My hope is that we build a steady therapeutic relationship where you can find comfort in being vulnerable.
Please be advised that I am accepting new clients for September 2025.
Welcome! I am a Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC) and my goal is to support clients reach their goals and expand their potential in areas they want to experience growth. I work with adult clients (age 19+) from various backgrounds navigate issues related to mental health, personal concerns (ex. self-esteem, motivation, life transitions, school/work stress) as well as interpersonal concerns (ex. friendships and relationships). My hope is that we build a steady therapeutic relationship where you can find comfort in being vulnerable.
Now accepting clients across British Columbia. I offer counselling that is grounded in connection, centred on you as a person, and attentive to your emotional world. I believe that meaningful change begins when people feel genuinely seen, heard, and met without judgement. My work is guided by curiosity, collaboration, and respect for each person’s inner wisdom, including the parts that may feel conflicted, protective, or hard to trust. Counselling in this space is about creating room for deeper understanding, compassion, self-connection, and empowerment.
Now accepting clients across British Columbia. I offer counselling that is grounded in connection, centred on you as a person, and attentive to your emotional world. I believe that meaningful change begins when people feel genuinely seen, heard, and met without judgement. My work is guided by curiosity, collaboration, and respect for each person’s inner wisdom, including the parts that may feel conflicted, protective, or hard to trust. Counselling in this space is about creating room for deeper understanding, compassion, self-connection, and empowerment.
Sometimes, we all need someone to talk to.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, unsure of who you are, or struggling to manage the weight of life’s pressures, it can be challenging to move forward on your own. If past pain still lingers and quietly affects your daily life, it may be time to seek support, and you don’t have to face it alone.
Sometimes, we all need someone to talk to.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, unsure of who you are, or struggling to manage the weight of life’s pressures, it can be challenging to move forward on your own. If past pain still lingers and quietly affects your daily life, it may be time to seek support, and you don’t have to face it alone.
Min Chi Violet Chen - Emdr - Icbc Coverage - Complex Grief
Counsellor, RCC, MCP-AT
2 Endorsed
Online Only
Dear clients, I am sending you my warmest greetings as you take this incredible step of showing up for yourself here. Life could be unbearable and confusing at times. I believe that the complexity of life is sometimes beyond words, but never beyond love and the desire to connect with ourselves. It is my hope to meet you and honor your life stories with compassion, love, and a true desire to listen. I look forward to going on this amazing journey with you, one in which we explore the peace, love, and light within you through developing practical ways of healing that suit you the most.
Dear clients, I am sending you my warmest greetings as you take this incredible step of showing up for yourself here. Life could be unbearable and confusing at times. I believe that the complexity of life is sometimes beyond words, but never beyond love and the desire to connect with ourselves. It is my hope to meet you and honor your life stories with compassion, love, and a true desire to listen. I look forward to going on this amazing journey with you, one in which we explore the peace, love, and light within you through developing practical ways of healing that suit you the most.
Many people who struggle with infertility, miscarriage, birth trauma, or postpartum depression and anxiety report feeling alone and that no one understands them. These challenges can trigger complex emotions such as feeling lost, helpless, angry, numb, or hopeless about the future. For many individuals, when they feel lost or hopeless, they just want to feel validated and understood. When they're feeling stuck, they want to know that it won't be like this forever and they may want help finding their way forward. Working with a therapist who understands these struggles can help a person feel seen and allow them to find their way.
Many people who struggle with infertility, miscarriage, birth trauma, or postpartum depression and anxiety report feeling alone and that no one understands them. These challenges can trigger complex emotions such as feeling lost, helpless, angry, numb, or hopeless about the future. For many individuals, when they feel lost or hopeless, they just want to feel validated and understood. When they're feeling stuck, they want to know that it won't be like this forever and they may want help finding their way forward. Working with a therapist who understands these struggles can help a person feel seen and allow them to find their way.
Having to cope with the stress of everyday life can be a real challenge. Sometimes you feel like you just can't handle it all and you find yourself stuck in a cycle of negative self-talk and an inability to follow-through with what you said you would do. Feeling overwhelmed and anxious can become a real problem. Maybe you find yourself worrying a lot about a specific situation or maybe you're not sure what the problem is. In any case, you're finding it difficult to get through the day, your productivity is slipping and you notice that it's taking a toll on your overall health and well-being.
Having to cope with the stress of everyday life can be a real challenge. Sometimes you feel like you just can't handle it all and you find yourself stuck in a cycle of negative self-talk and an inability to follow-through with what you said you would do. Feeling overwhelmed and anxious can become a real problem. Maybe you find yourself worrying a lot about a specific situation or maybe you're not sure what the problem is. In any case, you're finding it difficult to get through the day, your productivity is slipping and you notice that it's taking a toll on your overall health and well-being.
She is a dedicated and compassionate counsellor with a passion for helping individuals navigate life’s challenges. With a unique integrative approach, Samantha combines the principles of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and a person centered perspective to empower clients on their journey towards personal growth and mental well-being. With the integration of DBT, Samantha helps her clients build skills in mindfulness, emotional regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, and distress tolerance. Clients develop the tools and confidence to cope with challenging emotions and improve overall wellbeing
She is a dedicated and compassionate counsellor with a passion for helping individuals navigate life’s challenges. With a unique integrative approach, Samantha combines the principles of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and a person centered perspective to empower clients on their journey towards personal growth and mental well-being. With the integration of DBT, Samantha helps her clients build skills in mindfulness, emotional regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, and distress tolerance. Clients develop the tools and confidence to cope with challenging emotions and improve overall wellbeing
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Number of Counsellors in V3J
200+
Average cost per session
$155
Counsellors in V3J who prioritize treating:
| 95% | Anxiety |
| 90% | Depression |
| 84% | Self Esteem |
| 84% | Stress |
| 81% | Relationship Issues |
| 79% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 73% | Life Transitions |
Average years in practice
7 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 61% | Pacific Blue Cross |
| 61% | SunLife |
| 52% | Manulife |
How Counsellors in V3J see their clients
| 76% | In Person and Online | |
| 24% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 78% | Female | |
| 20% | Male | |
| 2% | Non-Binary |