Therapists in V5A

I work with adults with stress and anxiety related work, relationships or life in general. I help clients in developing their careers and work with clients who are struggling with mental health due to motor vehicle accidents.

Currently accepting new clients. Life is full of discouraging problems and it's easy to get overwhelmed, ignore the situation, pretend we don't need to change, or quit in frustration. We might hide who we are from others thinking we are unlovable or push others away so they can't see who we are. Counselling focuses on examining our self, our ways of navigating the world and situations, and trying to make changes that let us live happier, more authentically, and more free.

Have you recently been experiencing anxiety or depression and need some support around that? I love working with my clients around exploring their boundaries and learning to establish, maintain, and reinforce their boundaries while respecting those of others. Have you given birth or expanded your family and are struggling to navigate all the new feelings, thoughts and experiences? Are you in or leaving an abusive relationship and need somewhere safe to share and explore? Perhaps you are experiencing grief or loss in your life currently and are needing some help navigating the complexity of emotions.

I believe that each person has the ability to improve their life; to become closer to who they want to be. No problem is too difficult to face with the right kind of support. Many people are suffering on their own or feeling stuck in patterns that keep them from having the life they want. Counselling can change this.

“Life is suffering”, the Buddha famously said, and now, more than ever, this seems to be true. But it doesn’t have to be this way, at least not all of the time. While I may never know the full extent of your situation, I can be sure of two things – you have suffered and a part of you believes it is possible for things to be better. I am here to assist you on your journey to better, however that may look for you.

Sometimes we can name it clearly. Other times we know what happened wasn't okay, but we don't know how to name it, or feel some doubt or confusion due to messages we've been told about abuse and violence. Abuse from a recent or past partner, and other forms of gender-based violence including dating violence sexual assault, are experiences that many of us have faced. Dominant discourses and the impacts of violence can make it challenging to share our stories and get the support we deserve. When our experiences are also influenced by other experiences of oppression we face greater challenges feeling heard, understood, and supported.

Life is a journey in which we all encounter unexpected twists and turns, detours and obstacles... The journey can also be full of possibility, discovery and joy. Counselling can provide support and strategies to help you navigate the challenges with greater ease, and enhance the positive experiences with a sense of meaning and purpose. My goal in counselling is to foster an environment in which you may achieve greater understanding and compassion for yourself, find ways to ease distress, and create more clarity, peace and stability in your life.

These are unique and challenging times. We are faced with very real stressors that can trigger lots of anxiety. What is happening right now can also activate past trauma. Financial concerns, health concerns, worrying about loved ones, having to adjust to living with each other...it can bring out the best and the worst of us. If you have already been struggling with disconnect, unresolved conflict and hurt, or unhealthy ways of coping, now is the time to reach out. I have a very compassionate yet practical approach and focus on providing you with tools that will enable you to make positive life and love changes

Welcome and Thank you for visiting my profile! My name is Paula Fernandez and I’m originally from Spain. I provide therapy in English and Spanish. I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor with the BCACC and hold a Master’s Degree in Psychology with a specialization in Clinical and Health Psychology from the UIB (Spain). I have broad experience working with children, youth, and adults providing individual, family, and couples therapy. I believe that creating a warm and trusting space where you can feel seen, heard, and validated is an essential component to help you explore your inner world and embrace your strengths and resilience.

When you have suffered a lot of disappointment, heartache and other challenging life experiences, it is normal to feel lonely, disconnected, misunderstood, and empty. You may frequently find yourself in toxic relationships, feel like you are not good enough, are unsure who you are as a person, and/or have an intense longing for something more in your life. You want to feel more at peace with yourself, feel confident in your ability to handle and move on from challenging situations, have happy relationships, and feel more content with yourself and your life. I can help you with these issues in our counselling sessions together.

My clients come from diverse backgrounds. People who have gone through a major life transition (trauma, loss, career change, breakup, migration, health diagnosis) may need professional support. There may be concerns around career/family and how to show up for life while feeling anxious, burnt out or feeling chronic low mood. Some clients see me for relationship struggles, or find it hard to trust their partner and/or feel insecure in relationships. Clients also see me for perfectionism, sleep issues, chronic fatigue, anxiety, depression, sports performance, enhanced self confidence, body image, self worth and self esteem.

Do you hear your inner critic telling you that you’re not good enough? Does it warn you of all the ways you’ll screw up, fail, or let people down? Does it hold you back in life or make you feel ashamed, guilty, anxious, depressed, or alone? Does it sound like a familiar voice, maybe someone from your past? If your answer is yes, let’s connect. I work to form an empathic relationship with clients and understand what hurts through their eyes. I specialize in helping people get out of stuck emotions, quiet inner critics, and heal the hurt that no one sees.

Do you struggle with anxiety or low mood, have difficulty creating new habits, experience high stress or pressure, or have problems in relationships? My approach to individual therapy combines CBT with concepts including mindfulness, attachment, meaning-making/purpose, and often an exploration of values and beliefs to address mood and create a more fulfilling life. I work with individuals (8+), couples, and families. Read more on my website where I go into detail. You want to thrive. I can help.

I welcome adolescents (12+) and adults from diverse cultures, genders, sexual orientations, and abilities. My passion lies in helping you connect to your authentic self and to embrace your vulnerability and inner strength to live authentic lives free from the constraints of societal or cultural expectations and self-judgment. This process can include helping you explore your own wants and needs and helping you communicate these wants and needs in a way that feels authentic to you. I am your advocate and am dedicated to helping you become aware of your voice, get connected to it, and express it freely and powerfully.

My name is Kali. My approach to counselling is collaborative, empowerment-based, and non-judgmental. I believe that you are the expert in your own life and that you are in control of where your journey will take you next. I am here to support you and to help you get to where you want to be.

Are you feeling stuck in old patterns and unable to move forward? Do your struggles seem overwhelming and neverending? My commitment is to help empower you, so that you can start creating the changes you want to see in your life. I am a Registered Psychologist serving clients in the Greater Vancouver Area. I assist clients with a variety of issues, including depression, anxiety, trauma, stress management, relationships, self-esteem, loneliness/social anxiety, sexuality, spirituality, separation/divorce, cross-cultural issues, life transitions, and personal growth.

Supporting individuals navigate life's challenges is why I became a counsellor. Life can be overwhelming and we all need support. Through evidence based practices, such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Interpersonal Therapy, I help those struggling with depression, anxiety, panic, OCD, bipolar disorder, anger, low self esteem and PMDD. I also support those impacted by loss, grief and infertility.

The focus of my work is with clients seeking therapy for anxiety (PTSD, OCD, driving anxiety etc...) and depressive disorders (depression, Bipolar, adjustment with depression) as well as individuals with ADD/ADHD I use a mindfulness based therapy called ACT for treating emotional issues and biofeedback and neurofeedback technology for working with clients who have ADD and ADHD. The rate I charge for therapy is $180.00 per hour, the rate recommended by the BC Psychological Association.