Therapists in V4B
John Zak
Counsellor, MAMFT, RCC
Verified
1 Endorsed
White Rock, BC V4B
Let me guess, there's a part of you that wants to try out counselling and another that is skeptical of whether it will work. Perhaps you tried it before and it seemed like a waste of time and money. As a skeptic myself, I'm amazed at the inner healing I've experienced after finding the right counsellor! As a trained trauma therapist, my aim is to connect with you on a deep level so you can feel safe, seen and secure in each session. I'm drawn to work with individuals and couples who are struggling with PTSD, attachment trauma, grief and loss, anxiety, depression, and intimacy/communication issues.
Let me guess, there's a part of you that wants to try out counselling and another that is skeptical of whether it will work. Perhaps you tried it before and it seemed like a waste of time and money. As a skeptic myself, I'm amazed at the inner healing I've experienced after finding the right counsellor! As a trained trauma therapist, my aim is to connect with you on a deep level so you can feel safe, seen and secure in each session. I'm drawn to work with individuals and couples who are struggling with PTSD, attachment trauma, grief and loss, anxiety, depression, and intimacy/communication issues.
Heather Vido, MA, RCC
Counsellor, MA, RCC
Verified
White Rock, BC V4B (Online Only)
Experienced Remote (Video/Tele) Counsellor providing services anywhere in BC. Technology has now made great clinical care accessible for anyone at anytime. I have over 25 years of diverse experience in clinical counselling working with adults and youth. Currently specializing in trauma and post trauma for first responders and all workplace traumas. I know the challenges feel overwhelming but there are solutions. Whether you are struggling with parenting challenges, family dynamic changes, trauma, anxiety, depression, self esteem or social concerns, it is all valid and can certainly be better than it is today with some help.
Experienced Remote (Video/Tele) Counsellor providing services anywhere in BC. Technology has now made great clinical care accessible for anyone at anytime. I have over 25 years of diverse experience in clinical counselling working with adults and youth. Currently specializing in trauma and post trauma for first responders and all workplace traumas. I know the challenges feel overwhelming but there are solutions. Whether you are struggling with parenting challenges, family dynamic changes, trauma, anxiety, depression, self esteem or social concerns, it is all valid and can certainly be better than it is today with some help.
Tajinder (Tj) Rai
Counsellor, MC, RCC
Verified
Surrey, BC V4B
Are you or your child feeling Stuck? Depressed? Anxious? Frustrated? Overwhelmed? Do you want things to change or be different? You are not alone. Many people have faced situations that have challenged them to the point where they feel that they cannot move forward. It may be difficult to even understand what is truly happening. Everyone has the capacity for change, even you! Together we can work through your concerns and issues and help you reach your ultimate goal of moving forward in your life.
Are you or your child feeling Stuck? Depressed? Anxious? Frustrated? Overwhelmed? Do you want things to change or be different? You are not alone. Many people have faced situations that have challenged them to the point where they feel that they cannot move forward. It may be difficult to even understand what is truly happening. Everyone has the capacity for change, even you! Together we can work through your concerns and issues and help you reach your ultimate goal of moving forward in your life.
Hartsen Counselling
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
White Rock, BC V4B
Do you value relationships and feel you would like to be more confident in yourself? Our challenges can be our greatest teachers but they may feel overwhelming when we try to face them alone, especially if we have suffered through trauma. If you have emotional injuries in need of healing or a relationship you wish to bring closer, by exploring these issues we may uncover hidden resources and new possibilities. We may work through unconscious beliefs or hidden traumas along the way. By supporting ourselves in new ways, we can free ourselves from old fears and become more of who we truly are.
Do you value relationships and feel you would like to be more confident in yourself? Our challenges can be our greatest teachers but they may feel overwhelming when we try to face them alone, especially if we have suffered through trauma. If you have emotional injuries in need of healing or a relationship you wish to bring closer, by exploring these issues we may uncover hidden resources and new possibilities. We may work through unconscious beliefs or hidden traumas along the way. By supporting ourselves in new ways, we can free ourselves from old fears and become more of who we truly are.
Luna Therapy and Wellness
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, CCC
Verified
White Rock, BC V4B (Online Only)
Hi, I am Chrisoula but most people call me Soula. As a psychotherapist, writer and speaker in psychology I have dedicated my career to helping people untangle problems and break through mental blocks that hold them back from living their best life. I feel it is a privilege to be invited to work alongside my clients as they encounter various challenges and transitions. I am passionate about providing a safe, non-judgmental, and compassionate space where you can feel supported and understood.
Hi, I am Chrisoula but most people call me Soula. As a psychotherapist, writer and speaker in psychology I have dedicated my career to helping people untangle problems and break through mental blocks that hold them back from living their best life. I feel it is a privilege to be invited to work alongside my clients as they encounter various challenges and transitions. I am passionate about providing a safe, non-judgmental, and compassionate space where you can feel supported and understood.
Spencer McLean
Counsellor, MA, RCC
Verified
2 Endorsed
White Rock, BC V4B (Online Only)
Anyone who has fallen down and wants to stand up again... Anyone who hurts and wants to heal... Anyone who yearns to find a way to a better self and a brighter tomorrow... I value all clients, but especially those who do me the honor of walking with them while, together, we find ways of converting failure into success, anxiety into contentment, depression into passion, and trauma into resilience. Everyone deserves to have someone to talk to, someone with fresh eyes on a problem, someone who'll be in their corner. I want to be that for you.
Anyone who has fallen down and wants to stand up again... Anyone who hurts and wants to heal... Anyone who yearns to find a way to a better self and a brighter tomorrow... I value all clients, but especially those who do me the honor of walking with them while, together, we find ways of converting failure into success, anxiety into contentment, depression into passion, and trauma into resilience. Everyone deserves to have someone to talk to, someone with fresh eyes on a problem, someone who'll be in their corner. I want to be that for you.
Simon Funnell
Counsellor, MACP, RCC
Verified
2 Endorsed
White Rock, BC V4B
Caring for our mental well-being is important. Many of us mask our true selves to navigate the day-to-day, shielding our inner pain from family and friends. Inside, we struggle with a flood of emotions – confusion, anger, anxiety, and sadness. Sometimes, the mask begins to crack, with loved ones noticing a shift in our attitude. We try to heal relationships, but our best efforts fall short. It's not uncommon to hear people say, "I could manage if it were just one issue, but it's the number of troubles that weigh me down." But at the end of the day, we're left overwhelmed, not knowing where to start, so we live just to get by.
Caring for our mental well-being is important. Many of us mask our true selves to navigate the day-to-day, shielding our inner pain from family and friends. Inside, we struggle with a flood of emotions – confusion, anger, anxiety, and sadness. Sometimes, the mask begins to crack, with loved ones noticing a shift in our attitude. We try to heal relationships, but our best efforts fall short. It's not uncommon to hear people say, "I could manage if it were just one issue, but it's the number of troubles that weigh me down." But at the end of the day, we're left overwhelmed, not knowing where to start, so we live just to get by.
Akeiko Rawn
Counsellor, MNTCW, RCC
Verified
2 Endorsed
White Rock, BC V4B
Waitlist for new clients
Our identities are always in a process of becoming and our circumstances changing. We are here to listen deeply and respectfully cultivate a rich and purposeful way forward with you. We are committed to having an inclusive space founded upon therapeutically ethical relationships that embrace the unique knowledge necessary to co-construct alternative stories. Through genuine concern, commitment to equality, acknowledgment, and appreciation of differences we will honour your unique situation. "Imagining future possibilities, Creating possible futures."
Our identities are always in a process of becoming and our circumstances changing. We are here to listen deeply and respectfully cultivate a rich and purposeful way forward with you. We are committed to having an inclusive space founded upon therapeutically ethical relationships that embrace the unique knowledge necessary to co-construct alternative stories. Through genuine concern, commitment to equality, acknowledgment, and appreciation of differences we will honour your unique situation. "Imagining future possibilities, Creating possible futures."
Y. Bonnie Chi
Counsellor, MA, RCC, CCC
Verified
4 Endorsed
White Rock, BC V4B (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
I am a Queer Taiwanese-Canadian who currently resides on the unceded territories of the Musqueam, Squamish, & Tsleil-Waututh nations - also known as the Vancouver Lower Mainland. My mission is to guide, advocate, and to help people who need support by empowering them to make informed decisions in their community. Growing up as someone who became the bridge between two cultures, I understand what it can be like to grapple with the challenges that come with integrating different values & boundaries. Communicating itself is difficult, nevermind the anxieties, shame, & guilt that may come up when there are language & cultural barriers.
I am a Queer Taiwanese-Canadian who currently resides on the unceded territories of the Musqueam, Squamish, & Tsleil-Waututh nations - also known as the Vancouver Lower Mainland. My mission is to guide, advocate, and to help people who need support by empowering them to make informed decisions in their community. Growing up as someone who became the bridge between two cultures, I understand what it can be like to grapple with the challenges that come with integrating different values & boundaries. Communicating itself is difficult, nevermind the anxieties, shame, & guilt that may come up when there are language & cultural barriers.
Gagan Hayer
Counsellor, MA, RCC
Verified
1 Endorsed
White Rock, BC V4B
I am a Sikh-Canadian cis-woman who is honoured and grateful to live, learn and play on the unceded lands of the Coast Salish Peoples.Being a person of colour, understanding culture, identity and the integration of values is an evolving process. Having worked with families over the past decade, I work from an empowerment lens, helping you understand how mental health, shame, guilt, anxiety and trauma have played a role in your life. Sessions are focused on understanding your values, beliefs and identity challenges as we create a plan to overcome them, building resiliency within the process.
I am a Sikh-Canadian cis-woman who is honoured and grateful to live, learn and play on the unceded lands of the Coast Salish Peoples.Being a person of colour, understanding culture, identity and the integration of values is an evolving process. Having worked with families over the past decade, I work from an empowerment lens, helping you understand how mental health, shame, guilt, anxiety and trauma have played a role in your life. Sessions are focused on understanding your values, beliefs and identity challenges as we create a plan to overcome them, building resiliency within the process.
Shauntal Padda
Pre-Licensed Professional, BA, MCP
Verified
1 Endorsed
White Rock, BC V4B
I strive to collaboratively cultivate connection within yourself and community through a sense of belonging from a safe, authentic, non-judgemental and culturally responsive approach. The goal is to ensure you feel safe to move through the motions of your emotions as we gather pieces of your whole self, rather than isolated parts.
I strive to collaboratively cultivate connection within yourself and community through a sense of belonging from a safe, authentic, non-judgemental and culturally responsive approach. The goal is to ensure you feel safe to move through the motions of your emotions as we gather pieces of your whole self, rather than isolated parts.
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Verified
White Rock, BC V4B
I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor in good standing with the BCACC. I am currently completing a PhD in Industrial-Organizational Psychology, and have acquired a Masters Degree in Clinical Psychology. Official 2023 Honouree CREA Global Awards in recognition of my contribution to mental health. Throughout my career I have had the opportunity to work with a wide range of clients. I utilize an integrated holistic approach to counselling with a primary focus on a mind-body relational perspective. I work collaboratively with my clients and offer empathetic listening, compassion, acceptance, and support.
I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor in good standing with the BCACC. I am currently completing a PhD in Industrial-Organizational Psychology, and have acquired a Masters Degree in Clinical Psychology. Official 2023 Honouree CREA Global Awards in recognition of my contribution to mental health. Throughout my career I have had the opportunity to work with a wide range of clients. I utilize an integrated holistic approach to counselling with a primary focus on a mind-body relational perspective. I work collaboratively with my clients and offer empathetic listening, compassion, acceptance, and support.
Sandra Knight
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, RSW
Verified
White Rock, BC V4B
Not accepting new clients
If you're looking for extra support and guidance through a challenging situation or you're just ready to move in a new direction in your life, I look forward to working with you to achieve your goals. I have 30 years experience and have enjoyed success and deep satisfaction in helping people reach their goals of healing, intimacy, connection, growth, depth and meaning.To know and understand yourself is essential, significant and worthwhile. While at the same time learning specific wellness skills enables you to wisely guide yourself which is empowering.
If you're looking for extra support and guidance through a challenging situation or you're just ready to move in a new direction in your life, I look forward to working with you to achieve your goals. I have 30 years experience and have enjoyed success and deep satisfaction in helping people reach their goals of healing, intimacy, connection, growth, depth and meaning.To know and understand yourself is essential, significant and worthwhile. While at the same time learning specific wellness skills enables you to wisely guide yourself which is empowering.
Carmen Ho
Counsellor, MCP: AT, RCC
Verified
White Rock, BC V4B
Not accepting new clients
It takes courage to reach out for support. You have taken the first step to establishing change in your life, and I hope I can help you to continue on this path to wellness. Being an art therapist, as well as traditional counsellor, I can provide you with the space to experiment with a variety of modes of expression to explore different feelings and emotions that may be otherwise be difficult to bring up, solely through verbal discussion.
It takes courage to reach out for support. You have taken the first step to establishing change in your life, and I hope I can help you to continue on this path to wellness. Being an art therapist, as well as traditional counsellor, I can provide you with the space to experiment with a variety of modes of expression to explore different feelings and emotions that may be otherwise be difficult to bring up, solely through verbal discussion.
Soulutions Counselling
Counsellor, MPCC, RCC
Verified
White Rock, BC V4B
This moment, though imperfect, serves as the gateway to all that you desire. Yet, during challenging times, it's easy to forget the potential it holds for healing and fulfillment. Counseling invites you to embrace your current life fully because that's the path to achieving the life you aspire to. Therapy can equip you with the tools needed to break free from habits that sustain discomfort and unhappiness, allowing you to turn adversity into opportunities for creativity, healing, wisdom, and satisfaction.
This moment, though imperfect, serves as the gateway to all that you desire. Yet, during challenging times, it's easy to forget the potential it holds for healing and fulfillment. Counseling invites you to embrace your current life fully because that's the path to achieving the life you aspire to. Therapy can equip you with the tools needed to break free from habits that sustain discomfort and unhappiness, allowing you to turn adversity into opportunities for creativity, healing, wisdom, and satisfaction.
Claudia Healey
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified
1 Endorsed
White Rock, BC V4B
Life can challenge each of us in various ways and it can be difficult to imagine a clear path forward. I work with youth and adults to help them create a more joyful, balanced life where their needs and desires can be met. If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, a recent diagnosis, low self-esteem, stress, relationships, or life transitions, I am here to walk by your side on this journey of self-discovery and growth.
Life can challenge each of us in various ways and it can be difficult to imagine a clear path forward. I work with youth and adults to help them create a more joyful, balanced life where their needs and desires can be met. If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, a recent diagnosis, low self-esteem, stress, relationships, or life transitions, I am here to walk by your side on this journey of self-discovery and growth.
Debi Shannon Counselling & Consulting
Counsellor, MCP, RCC
Verified
White Rock, BC V4B
We all have a fundamental need to connect and to be heard. I believe sharing our struggles and pain is often the first step towards healing. I provide a compassionate and safe space to support clients as they navigate life transitions, immediate and ongoing concerns, and personal growth. You don't have to do it alone. Together we will explore ways to harness your courage for change and work collaboratively, using your strengths, insights and life experiences to fulfill your goals. I am an optimist and believe change is possible at any stage of life. I'm here to help.
We all have a fundamental need to connect and to be heard. I believe sharing our struggles and pain is often the first step towards healing. I provide a compassionate and safe space to support clients as they navigate life transitions, immediate and ongoing concerns, and personal growth. You don't have to do it alone. Together we will explore ways to harness your courage for change and work collaboratively, using your strengths, insights and life experiences to fulfill your goals. I am an optimist and believe change is possible at any stage of life. I'm here to help.
Maha Sarraf
Counsellor, MA, MEd, RPC-C, RTC
Verified
1 Endorsed
White Rock, BC V4B
Maha has a gentle, nurturing and collaborative approach in her work. She is skilled at holding a safe space for her clients—ensuring she meets them where they are. Maha strives to create real and deep relationships built on trust and safety. She does that by helping clients understand and become aware of their patterns. Maha helps clients gently dig into the layers of the past, shedding light, acceptance and understanding of self. Maha works with individuals and couples to improve the relationships in their life.
Maha has a gentle, nurturing and collaborative approach in her work. She is skilled at holding a safe space for her clients—ensuring she meets them where they are. Maha strives to create real and deep relationships built on trust and safety. She does that by helping clients understand and become aware of their patterns. Maha helps clients gently dig into the layers of the past, shedding light, acceptance and understanding of self. Maha works with individuals and couples to improve the relationships in their life.
Heidi Kubin
Pre-Licensed Professional, MC, MEd
Verified
1 Endorsed
White Rock, BC V4B
I am passionate about partnering with my clients to help equip them with the tools necessary to create a healthy, fulfilling life. Often, we don’t know how to navigate the challenges in front of us. My goal is to work with my clients to create a safe, authentic, and non-judgmental space where we can explore and create strategies to form more satisfying relationships with themselves and others.
I am passionate about partnering with my clients to help equip them with the tools necessary to create a healthy, fulfilling life. Often, we don’t know how to navigate the challenges in front of us. My goal is to work with my clients to create a safe, authentic, and non-judgmental space where we can explore and create strategies to form more satisfying relationships with themselves and others.
Lorraine Hall
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
White Rock, BC V4B
Whatever hardship, trauma or pain has happened in your life, your journey has brought you to this point along your life path. I believe all of us have an “inner healer” somewhere inside that is always endeavoring to heal itself which is why you are now seeking help. All of your highs and lows, twists and turns and acting out behaviours have been trying to fix something inside that feels broken. I will encourage you to extend the most generous possible interpretations to your words, intentions and actions. My approach is designed to provide the healing environment that is needed for the next steps on your journey. www.lorrainehall.ca
Whatever hardship, trauma or pain has happened in your life, your journey has brought you to this point along your life path. I believe all of us have an “inner healer” somewhere inside that is always endeavoring to heal itself which is why you are now seeking help. All of your highs and lows, twists and turns and acting out behaviours have been trying to fix something inside that feels broken. I will encourage you to extend the most generous possible interpretations to your words, intentions and actions. My approach is designed to provide the healing environment that is needed for the next steps on your journey. www.lorrainehall.ca
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Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online or over the phone can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your postcode.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counselor?
Therapists, psychologists, and counselors are all licensed mental health professionals. In Canada, psychologists have earned a doctoral degree. The terms “therapist” and “counselor” are used somewhat interchangeably, but generally therapists offer longer-term, mental health care, while counselors offer shorter-term care that may focus on one domain, such as marriage, career, or academic challenges.
What type of therapist is right for me?
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
The Psychology Today directory lists providers who offer legitimate mental health services to the public, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and counselors. Many have been licensed by the country or province where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.
How much does therapy cost?
Some forms of mental health treatment (for example, seeing a psychiatrist, or seeing a psychologist in a government-funded hospital) are free under provincial health plans. Canadians who seek private counseling can typically expect to pay an average of $150 per session, although the actual price generally ranges between $100 and $3200 per session, depending on their location and the type of provider they select. Workplace benefits or private insurance plans often provide an annual counselling allowance, and some therapists offer sliding scale fees to clients who cannot pay full price.