Therapists in V5L
I specialize in treating Type-C Personalities (Conscientious/Competent/Self-Controlled). These tend to be people who are dedicated hard-workers, concerned about the welfare of others, and wanting to ensure that they are doing “the right thing”. Driven by strong internal values and principles, they often get hard on themselves, believing that they can “always do more”. This can complicate things for them--at work, at home, and in relationships--as while they take pride for being dependable/reliable individuals, they struggle to open up to others. This can lead to burnout, a felt sense of loneliness and isolation, and chronic pain.
I specialize in treating Type-C Personalities (Conscientious/Competent/Self-Controlled). These tend to be people who are dedicated hard-workers, concerned about the welfare of others, and wanting to ensure that they are doing “the right thing”. Driven by strong internal values and principles, they often get hard on themselves, believing that they can “always do more”. This can complicate things for them--at work, at home, and in relationships--as while they take pride for being dependable/reliable individuals, they struggle to open up to others. This can lead to burnout, a felt sense of loneliness and isolation, and chronic pain.
I approach each session with the goal of creating a safe and inclusive space for all individuals. I believe in the importance of understanding and embracing diversity in all its forms, including but not limited to race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, and ability. I am particularly passionate about working with the queer community, women, and those in traditional and non-traditional relationship arrangements. I am also motivated by helping clients achieve the right balance between work and life. I am committed to providing a non-judgmental and understanding space for clients to explore their identities and experiences.
I approach each session with the goal of creating a safe and inclusive space for all individuals. I believe in the importance of understanding and embracing diversity in all its forms, including but not limited to race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, and ability. I am particularly passionate about working with the queer community, women, and those in traditional and non-traditional relationship arrangements. I am also motivated by helping clients achieve the right balance between work and life. I am committed to providing a non-judgmental and understanding space for clients to explore their identities and experiences.
BestQuest Wellness
Pre-Licensed Professional, RCC, MACP, BSc
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Vancouver, BC V5L
I'm an Registered Clinical Counsellor/wellness consultant/integrative psychotherapist specializing in relationships (of all shapes and sizes), life changes, and troublesome issues like addiction, low motivation, anxiety, and procrastination. Broadly, I help people increase their quality of life and live in harmony with the world around them. I'm a proud gay man so naturally I work with a lot of men and LGBTQ+ people. I offer in-person sessions on Sundays and online/phone sessions during the week at various times of day.
I'm an Registered Clinical Counsellor/wellness consultant/integrative psychotherapist specializing in relationships (of all shapes and sizes), life changes, and troublesome issues like addiction, low motivation, anxiety, and procrastination. Broadly, I help people increase their quality of life and live in harmony with the world around them. I'm a proud gay man so naturally I work with a lot of men and LGBTQ+ people. I offer in-person sessions on Sundays and online/phone sessions during the week at various times of day.
Whether you are looking to acknowledge areas of yourself that you have avoided in the past, or to better understand your moods, relationships, and current challenges, together we will create a space to explore these parts of you. I believe that we were not meant to carry things alone, and that healing and growth look different for everyone. Together, we can make space to process what it is that needs your attention, so you can feel more aligned with the version of you that you've been disconnected from.
Whether you are looking to acknowledge areas of yourself that you have avoided in the past, or to better understand your moods, relationships, and current challenges, together we will create a space to explore these parts of you. I believe that we were not meant to carry things alone, and that healing and growth look different for everyone. Together, we can make space to process what it is that needs your attention, so you can feel more aligned with the version of you that you've been disconnected from.
Relationships can be complex and navigating them can feel daunting, to say the least. When a relationship has been in a state of disconnection for a period of time, it can feel impossible to even know where to begin. It could be that you seem to have the same argument over and over again, your sex life has fizzled out, infidelity, general life changes that have impacted your ability to connect. Or maybe you just feel bored and unsatisfied. I work with people of all genders who are interested in improving their relationships and/or sex life, no matter where they are at. Single, coupled and everywhere in between.
Relationships can be complex and navigating them can feel daunting, to say the least. When a relationship has been in a state of disconnection for a period of time, it can feel impossible to even know where to begin. It could be that you seem to have the same argument over and over again, your sex life has fizzled out, infidelity, general life changes that have impacted your ability to connect. Or maybe you just feel bored and unsatisfied. I work with people of all genders who are interested in improving their relationships and/or sex life, no matter where they are at. Single, coupled and everywhere in between.
Welcome, and so glad you are here! Hopefully sharing a little bit about me and how I work can help in determining whether my approach might be a good fit for you. I am a queer and neurodivergent Ontario Registered Social Worker, and have experience in providing counselling support in a variety of community-based settings. I use an anti-oppressive and intersectional feminist lens in my work and strive to create affirming spaces that acknowledge the impacts of structural inequities and social injustice. I take an eclectic approach in blending a variety of evidence-based modalities to figure out what most aligns with you.
Welcome, and so glad you are here! Hopefully sharing a little bit about me and how I work can help in determining whether my approach might be a good fit for you. I am a queer and neurodivergent Ontario Registered Social Worker, and have experience in providing counselling support in a variety of community-based settings. I use an anti-oppressive and intersectional feminist lens in my work and strive to create affirming spaces that acknowledge the impacts of structural inequities and social injustice. I take an eclectic approach in blending a variety of evidence-based modalities to figure out what most aligns with you.
Laura Baracaldo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, RCC, RSW, MSW, MPH
Verified Verified
Vancouver, BC V5L
Waitlist for new clients
My practice is tailored to work with individuals that have experienced and continue to experience trauma in their lives and want to have a safe place to process it and heal from it. My practice focuses on supporting individuals that are survivors of trauma, complex trauma, intergenerational trauma, and somatic responses to trauma—which can include anxiety and low mood. We will explore together how your body, your mind, and your spirit have adapted to cope with past and present traumas and challenges, and how these coping mechanisms have helped you survive. We will also learn new healthy ways to cope and create safety around you.
My practice is tailored to work with individuals that have experienced and continue to experience trauma in their lives and want to have a safe place to process it and heal from it. My practice focuses on supporting individuals that are survivors of trauma, complex trauma, intergenerational trauma, and somatic responses to trauma—which can include anxiety and low mood. We will explore together how your body, your mind, and your spirit have adapted to cope with past and present traumas and challenges, and how these coping mechanisms have helped you survive. We will also learn new healthy ways to cope and create safety around you.
Ashley Shankar Counselling & Consulting
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Vancouver, BC V5L
Whether you are seeking support as a result of a sudden transition in your life or a longstanding issue that has just become too heavy to carry, I believe therapy can offer a unique space for healing and growth. I have extensive experience working with adults experiencing anxiety, sadness, stress, chronic pain, and trauma in both private practice and in treatment settings.
Whether you are seeking support as a result of a sudden transition in your life or a longstanding issue that has just become too heavy to carry, I believe therapy can offer a unique space for healing and growth. I have extensive experience working with adults experiencing anxiety, sadness, stress, chronic pain, and trauma in both private practice and in treatment settings.
You might have come to this profile because you are in some kind of distress. I want you to know that challenges are to be expected in this life and I am so glad that you are choosing to take the steps towards a healthier, more peaceful existence. Perhaps your distress is a result of physical, emotional and psychological injuries. Whether they are acute or longer-term, those injuries can often keep us from coming back to a safe place, both internally and within relationships. Together we can explore those points of injury and healing to build an empowered, safe, content, present sense of self that is not ruled by past experiences.
You might have come to this profile because you are in some kind of distress. I want you to know that challenges are to be expected in this life and I am so glad that you are choosing to take the steps towards a healthier, more peaceful existence. Perhaps your distress is a result of physical, emotional and psychological injuries. Whether they are acute or longer-term, those injuries can often keep us from coming back to a safe place, both internally and within relationships. Together we can explore those points of injury and healing to build an empowered, safe, content, present sense of self that is not ruled by past experiences.
Finding a balance between our own needs and the expectations of others can be a difficult task. Factors like trauma, anxiety, depression, or relationship issues can make it even more challenging to stay true to ourselves. If you're experiencing doubts, low self-esteem, shame, or simply looking to understand yourself better and live more authentically, I'm here for you. Together, we can work towards finding a renewed sense of understanding, connection, and direction in your life.
Finding a balance between our own needs and the expectations of others can be a difficult task. Factors like trauma, anxiety, depression, or relationship issues can make it even more challenging to stay true to ourselves. If you're experiencing doubts, low self-esteem, shame, or simply looking to understand yourself better and live more authentically, I'm here for you. Together, we can work towards finding a renewed sense of understanding, connection, and direction in your life.
I work with people who are seeking healing, growth, and joy in their relationships with themselves, their community, their culture and the world around them. My approach is relational and responsive to your needs, and I recognize that who you are matters in this work. I am committed to holding space for your whole and authentic self, and I often see clients with intersectional identities of culture, race, Indigeneity, class, gender, disability, neurodiversity, age, sexuality, and spirituality.
I work with people who are seeking healing, growth, and joy in their relationships with themselves, their community, their culture and the world around them. My approach is relational and responsive to your needs, and I recognize that who you are matters in this work. I am committed to holding space for your whole and authentic self, and I often see clients with intersectional identities of culture, race, Indigeneity, class, gender, disability, neurodiversity, age, sexuality, and spirituality.
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I work from the deep belief that you have everything you need to heal and thrive. My role is to create a context (eg. therapeutic approaches, ND-affirming, gender-affirming, anti-oppressive, decolonial, anti-imperial) in which you can connect with all that you are. This may involve figuring out "internal" conflict, development of trust and skills in yourself and others, and/or turning trauma into wisdom. Please check out my website for more!
I work from the deep belief that you have everything you need to heal and thrive. My role is to create a context (eg. therapeutic approaches, ND-affirming, gender-affirming, anti-oppressive, decolonial, anti-imperial) in which you can connect with all that you are. This may involve figuring out "internal" conflict, development of trust and skills in yourself and others, and/or turning trauma into wisdom. Please check out my website for more!
You don't have to figure out life's challenges alone - you deserve to have your pain witnessed. Together we’ll build a strong relationship and untangle the parts of you that feel stuck, so that you can make the best choices and changes for your life. It is my goal for you feel truly heard, supported, and empowered to grow in the ways that matter most to you. Whatever uncertainty, change, pain, or opportunity you are experiencing - I am prepared to listen deeply with compassion, curiosity, and care. My approach is trauma-informed - bringing together mind and body based therapy to best support your unique situation.
You don't have to figure out life's challenges alone - you deserve to have your pain witnessed. Together we’ll build a strong relationship and untangle the parts of you that feel stuck, so that you can make the best choices and changes for your life. It is my goal for you feel truly heard, supported, and empowered to grow in the ways that matter most to you. Whatever uncertainty, change, pain, or opportunity you are experiencing - I am prepared to listen deeply with compassion, curiosity, and care. My approach is trauma-informed - bringing together mind and body based therapy to best support your unique situation.
Offering sliding-scale services online ($90 - $120). In-person ($130). My name is Michael Vaclavik and I work in private practice in Vancouver. With decades of experience in mindfulness and body awareness, as well as training in Existential Analysis, my style of counseling provides deep and embodied support to help clients address the core of their life experiences. As a trauma-informed counselor, I prioritize safety and validation in my work. I work with individuals in the late-teens to adult range.
Offering sliding-scale services online ($90 - $120). In-person ($130). My name is Michael Vaclavik and I work in private practice in Vancouver. With decades of experience in mindfulness and body awareness, as well as training in Existential Analysis, my style of counseling provides deep and embodied support to help clients address the core of their life experiences. As a trauma-informed counselor, I prioritize safety and validation in my work. I work with individuals in the late-teens to adult range.
I specialize in working with adult individuals, especially LGBTQIA+ folks who lead busy and often stressful lives and feel committed to improving their mental health. Maybe you're an allied health professional feeling burnout or a chronic people pleaser who wants to learn to feel more confident saying no. Perhaps you're a deep feeler who wants to make sense of your valuable sensitivity. While my clients may appear to have it together on the outside, internally, they often feel stuck, confused, or disconnected from their authentic selves. When you engage a counsellor, you establish a support team to navigate life's challenges.
I specialize in working with adult individuals, especially LGBTQIA+ folks who lead busy and often stressful lives and feel committed to improving their mental health. Maybe you're an allied health professional feeling burnout or a chronic people pleaser who wants to learn to feel more confident saying no. Perhaps you're a deep feeler who wants to make sense of your valuable sensitivity. While my clients may appear to have it together on the outside, internally, they often feel stuck, confused, or disconnected from their authentic selves. When you engage a counsellor, you establish a support team to navigate life's challenges.
Whether you're dealing with anxiety, depression, grief, stress or relationship challenges, we can find tools that fit into your life. Let's work together to help you live the life you want to live. I bring a solution-focused, strengths-based approach to counselling that gives you the power to make change in your life. I also offer Walk and Talk therapy if you would prefer to get outside my office for a walk during our sessions. I welcome folks of all backgrounds and identities.
Whether you're dealing with anxiety, depression, grief, stress or relationship challenges, we can find tools that fit into your life. Let's work together to help you live the life you want to live. I bring a solution-focused, strengths-based approach to counselling that gives you the power to make change in your life. I also offer Walk and Talk therapy if you would prefer to get outside my office for a walk during our sessions. I welcome folks of all backgrounds and identities.
Deep wounds need "Depth" work to heal! In psychoanalytic therapy we look at the immediate issues, but also the deeper issues to make a deeper change since the aim is for you to find yourself, gain insight, and explore the upsetting recurrent patterns that impact your emotional life and mental health. Psychoanalytic therapy is a journey we undertake together! But it is not a walk in the park and I have the experience of it.
Deep wounds need "Depth" work to heal! In psychoanalytic therapy we look at the immediate issues, but also the deeper issues to make a deeper change since the aim is for you to find yourself, gain insight, and explore the upsetting recurrent patterns that impact your emotional life and mental health. Psychoanalytic therapy is a journey we undertake together! But it is not a walk in the park and I have the experience of it.
Many of my clients are navigating challenges such as anxiety, depression, recovery, or exploring their identity within the 2SLGBTQ+ community. They seek to deepen their self-understanding, build resilience, and foster a deeper relationship with themselves. Their goal is to find a supportive space to explore their mental health and personal growth.
Many of my clients are navigating challenges such as anxiety, depression, recovery, or exploring their identity within the 2SLGBTQ+ community. They seek to deepen their self-understanding, build resilience, and foster a deeper relationship with themselves. Their goal is to find a supportive space to explore their mental health and personal growth.
People seek counseling when life feels overwhelming, uncertain or isolating. You might feel undervalued in relationships, or weighed down by stress and anxiety- your own or your child’s. Perhaps you’re facing a recent ADHD/ASD diagnosis in yourself or a loved one. Life may have thrown you a big decision, or you’re struggling to balance work, family, or cope with grief. It’s easy to feel exhausted, unsure how to ask for help, or worried about burdening others. These are normal feelings, but when they become part of your daily life, it’s time to reach out for support. Counseling can provide a safe space to find balance and relief.
People seek counseling when life feels overwhelming, uncertain or isolating. You might feel undervalued in relationships, or weighed down by stress and anxiety- your own or your child’s. Perhaps you’re facing a recent ADHD/ASD diagnosis in yourself or a loved one. Life may have thrown you a big decision, or you’re struggling to balance work, family, or cope with grief. It’s easy to feel exhausted, unsure how to ask for help, or worried about burdening others. These are normal feelings, but when they become part of your daily life, it’s time to reach out for support. Counseling can provide a safe space to find balance and relief.
Hello! If you're here, you might be struggling with repeating patterns of behaviour, past traumas, a diminished sense of self, difficult relationships, or painful emotions. Despite the pain of feeling stuck or hopeless, change is possible, especially with the right support. Together we can establish safety and harness your inherent capacity to heal and grow. I love my work and am a true therapy nerd. I have worked in many settings including substance use, homelessness, acute care, and LGBTQ+ resources, so your story will be safe with me. I take an active role in session, guiding you to have new and healing experiences.
Hello! If you're here, you might be struggling with repeating patterns of behaviour, past traumas, a diminished sense of self, difficult relationships, or painful emotions. Despite the pain of feeling stuck or hopeless, change is possible, especially with the right support. Together we can establish safety and harness your inherent capacity to heal and grow. I love my work and am a true therapy nerd. I have worked in many settings including substance use, homelessness, acute care, and LGBTQ+ resources, so your story will be safe with me. I take an active role in session, guiding you to have new and healing experiences.
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Number of Counsellors in V5L
100+
Average cost per session
$150
Counsellors in V5L who prioritize treating:
| 91% | Anxiety |
| 83% | Depression |
| 82% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 78% | Relationship Issues |
| 77% | Self Esteem |
| 75% | Stress |
| 73% | Life Transitions |
Average years in practice
7 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 57% | SunLife |
| 48% | Pacific Blue Cross |
| 43% | Manulife |
How Counsellors in V5L see their clients
| 70% | In Person and Online | |
| 30% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 77% | Female | |
| 18% | Male | |
| 5% | Non-Binary |