Therapists in V5L
You don’t have to struggle with what you’re going through alone. Whether you want to heal or push yourself to grow, I want to build a strong relationship with you so that we can better understand your challenges and set you on a path to feeling better. When you feel heard and supported you can find more resilience. Together we will build on the strengths, resources, and wisdom that lies within you so you may feel relief from your struggles and the future becomes brighter.
You don’t have to struggle with what you’re going through alone. Whether you want to heal or push yourself to grow, I want to build a strong relationship with you so that we can better understand your challenges and set you on a path to feeling better. When you feel heard and supported you can find more resilience. Together we will build on the strengths, resources, and wisdom that lies within you so you may feel relief from your struggles and the future becomes brighter.
Therapy can be many things. It can be dealing with grief, trauma or feelings of abandonment. It can be about healing wounds that have caused you pain for many years. Equally, it can be about figuring out a path forward and changing old patterns. It can also be about laughter and joy. Whatever your reasons for seeking counselling, I am here to help you tap into your inner strengths. Everyone deserves to feel more at peace. I work with people of all different backgrounds, identities and challenges. My strength as a counsellor is to be able to attune to your unique frequency and help you find clarity, self acceptance and relief.
Therapy can be many things. It can be dealing with grief, trauma or feelings of abandonment. It can be about healing wounds that have caused you pain for many years. Equally, it can be about figuring out a path forward and changing old patterns. It can also be about laughter and joy. Whatever your reasons for seeking counselling, I am here to help you tap into your inner strengths. Everyone deserves to feel more at peace. I work with people of all different backgrounds, identities and challenges. My strength as a counsellor is to be able to attune to your unique frequency and help you find clarity, self acceptance and relief.
Hi! I'm Kim, a Canadian trained therapist that started my career in the humanitarian sector, working alongside INGOs in the realm of post-conflict mental health.
Hi! I'm Kim, a Canadian trained therapist that started my career in the humanitarian sector, working alongside INGOs in the realm of post-conflict mental health.
Ryan Santin Counselling and Consulting Services
Counsellor, RCC, MEd, CYC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Vancouver, BC V5L
My personal and my professional experiences have guided me to my practice to support individuals and their loved ones who are experiencing challenges related to ADHD, anxiety, learning disabilities and conduct/behaviour related problems. I provide counselling, consultation and coaching to individuals and their loved ones. The doctor who has inspired my practice most significantly is Dr. Seuss. He wrote "If you judge a fish on how well it climbs a tree, it lives its life thinking its stupid".
My personal and my professional experiences have guided me to my practice to support individuals and their loved ones who are experiencing challenges related to ADHD, anxiety, learning disabilities and conduct/behaviour related problems. I provide counselling, consultation and coaching to individuals and their loved ones. The doctor who has inspired my practice most significantly is Dr. Seuss. He wrote "If you judge a fish on how well it climbs a tree, it lives its life thinking its stupid".
A large part of the change that takes place due to therapeutic work is the relationship between client and counsellor. I strive to make that relationship a meaningful one based on respect and compassion. I bring with me a wide range of knowledge, skills and education and am happy to continue learning both from and for my clients.
A large part of the change that takes place due to therapeutic work is the relationship between client and counsellor. I strive to make that relationship a meaningful one based on respect and compassion. I bring with me a wide range of knowledge, skills and education and am happy to continue learning both from and for my clients.
Johanna Suttor-Doerksen Expressive Arts Therapist
Art Therapist, BA, RTC, EXAT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Vancouver, BC V5L
I use an intuitive client centred approach following the clients emotional, cognitive, and somatic cues. I will join you wherever you are in your journey and provide a safe judgement free space for you to explore and share who you are. I work with individuals that experience a disconnect with themselves or others. Maybe the way that this disconnect shows up for you is through stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, feeling stuck, anger, fear, shame or maybe you need support in giving attention to grief, life transitions or trauma recovery.
I use an intuitive client centred approach following the clients emotional, cognitive, and somatic cues. I will join you wherever you are in your journey and provide a safe judgement free space for you to explore and share who you are. I work with individuals that experience a disconnect with themselves or others. Maybe the way that this disconnect shows up for you is through stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, feeling stuck, anger, fear, shame or maybe you need support in giving attention to grief, life transitions or trauma recovery.
I'm a registered clinical counsellor with over 20 years of experience in the helping profession. I'm passionate about supporting clients to heal the relationship they have with themselves and others. If you are seeking meaningful change in your life, and long to feel more at home and fulfilled in yourself and your relationships I want to help. Whether you’re recovering from heartbreak, struggling to assert yourself in your most important relationships, having difficulty making decisions, or are overwhelmed by anxious thoughts and feelings, we'll work together towards your healing and growth.
I'm a registered clinical counsellor with over 20 years of experience in the helping profession. I'm passionate about supporting clients to heal the relationship they have with themselves and others. If you are seeking meaningful change in your life, and long to feel more at home and fulfilled in yourself and your relationships I want to help. Whether you’re recovering from heartbreak, struggling to assert yourself in your most important relationships, having difficulty making decisions, or are overwhelmed by anxious thoughts and feelings, we'll work together towards your healing and growth.
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.
People seek counseling when life feels overwhelming, uncertain or isolating. You might feel undervalued in relationships, or weighed down by stress and anxiety. 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. 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.
I understand first-hand what it's like to feel anxious, depressed, lost, confused & even stuck. To wonder what the point of it all is. To feel like you're moving backwards or to simply feel nothing at all. If you are feeling like you don't know how to move past this place, just know you don't have to do this alone, I can support you here. I approach healing & growth holistically, combining numerous approaches: Such as, emotion-centred talk therapy with experiential techniques, including mindfulness & body practices. Together we can explore your emotional landscape, looking at your past & present, as well as your family system.
I understand first-hand what it's like to feel anxious, depressed, lost, confused & even stuck. To wonder what the point of it all is. To feel like you're moving backwards or to simply feel nothing at all. If you are feeling like you don't know how to move past this place, just know you don't have to do this alone, I can support you here. I approach healing & growth holistically, combining numerous approaches: Such as, emotion-centred talk therapy with experiential techniques, including mindfulness & body practices. Together we can explore your emotional landscape, looking at your past & present, as well as your family system.
You could be here for many reason. You are overwhelmed trying to juggle different roles and expectations. Perhaps, you want to parent differently, or you or your loved one might be facing a health crisis or mental health struggle. Life can bring on challenges that are difficult to work through without support and it can be difficult to reach out for help.
You could be here for many reason. You are overwhelmed trying to juggle different roles and expectations. Perhaps, you want to parent differently, or you or your loved one might be facing a health crisis or mental health struggle. Life can bring on challenges that are difficult to work through without support and it can be difficult to reach out for help.
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I work with adults who are struggling with life transitions (including career and education planning) anxiety, stress management, relationships, parenting issues, and grief. My areas of interest and experience include supporting parents and caregivers whose child(ren) or youth are neurodivergent, have special needs and/or a life changing diagnosis, as well parents whose children are struggling with mental health issues, behavioral challenges, and learning disabilities. In my therapeutic practice I strive to provide a safe, non-judgmental counselling relationship that offers acceptance, warmth, and compassion.
I work with adults who are struggling with life transitions (including career and education planning) anxiety, stress management, relationships, parenting issues, and grief. My areas of interest and experience include supporting parents and caregivers whose child(ren) or youth are neurodivergent, have special needs and/or a life changing diagnosis, as well parents whose children are struggling with mental health issues, behavioral challenges, and learning disabilities. In my therapeutic practice I strive to provide a safe, non-judgmental counselling relationship that offers acceptance, warmth, and compassion.
All of my professional work has been rooted in advocating for others, community building, and supporting healing and growth. I have fifteen years of experience working in violence prevention, trauma counselling and restorative justice. My work with survivors offers me a trauma-informed analysis and approach that is open and non-judgmental. I provide care within an anti-oppressive, feminist, queer, and sex-positive framework. I welcome people whose lives and identities are not often recognized or valued in the mainstream. I welcome you.
All of my professional work has been rooted in advocating for others, community building, and supporting healing and growth. I have fifteen years of experience working in violence prevention, trauma counselling and restorative justice. My work with survivors offers me a trauma-informed analysis and approach that is open and non-judgmental. I provide care within an anti-oppressive, feminist, queer, and sex-positive framework. I welcome people whose lives and identities are not often recognized or valued in the mainstream. I welcome 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.
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.
My training is predominantly in Internal Family Systems, which focuses on compassionate relation with our parts. My experience both personally and professionally has been working with depression, anxiety, self-esteem issues, suicidality, spiritual crises, and psychedelic integration. My focus in therapy is our relationship and your relationship with yourself and your life. I value radical acceptance and empathy, helping you to adopt these attitudes toward yourself. I believe that our whole self (e.g., thoughts, behaviours, feelings, somatic sensations) makes sense and is working adaptively to help us. Our system is wise, not broken.
My training is predominantly in Internal Family Systems, which focuses on compassionate relation with our parts. My experience both personally and professionally has been working with depression, anxiety, self-esteem issues, suicidality, spiritual crises, and psychedelic integration. My focus in therapy is our relationship and your relationship with yourself and your life. I value radical acceptance and empathy, helping you to adopt these attitudes toward yourself. I believe that our whole self (e.g., thoughts, behaviours, feelings, somatic sensations) makes sense and is working adaptively to help us. Our system is wise, not broken.
I am an experienced Registered Clinical Counsellor working in Vancouver’s Commercial Drive area, in nature at the beautiful Pacific Spirit Trails, and online throughout British Columbia. My clients are youth, adults, and couples who want to learn how to better manage mental health issues such as stress and anxiety, depression, anger, grief or loss, or complex trauma/PTSD; or who are experiencing challenging life transitions. I approach clients as unique individuals and incorporate a holistic and trauma-informed perspective.
I am an experienced Registered Clinical Counsellor working in Vancouver’s Commercial Drive area, in nature at the beautiful Pacific Spirit Trails, and online throughout British Columbia. My clients are youth, adults, and couples who want to learn how to better manage mental health issues such as stress and anxiety, depression, anger, grief or loss, or complex trauma/PTSD; or who are experiencing challenging life transitions. I approach clients as unique individuals and incorporate a holistic and trauma-informed perspective.
Janae Dunlop
Counsellor, MACP, CCC, BScN, RN
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Vancouver, BC V5L
Waitlist for new clients
I work alongside people from diverse and interconnected communities, including BIPOC & POC, 2SLGBTQIa+, neurodiverse (particularly asd & adhd), 2SIQTIP (2-Spirit, Indigiqueer, trans, Indigenous persons), disabled, poly/ENM, and those with diverse and complex intersections. Many of the people I support navigate systemic oppression, trauma, and disconnection from land, culture, spirit, and community. Collaboratively, we focus on collective care, liberation, and finding your truest self—creating space for healing, connection, and resilience in a world that doesn’t always hold space for you.
I work alongside people from diverse and interconnected communities, including BIPOC & POC, 2SLGBTQIa+, neurodiverse (particularly asd & adhd), 2SIQTIP (2-Spirit, Indigiqueer, trans, Indigenous persons), disabled, poly/ENM, and those with diverse and complex intersections. Many of the people I support navigate systemic oppression, trauma, and disconnection from land, culture, spirit, and community. Collaboratively, we focus on collective care, liberation, and finding your truest self—creating space for healing, connection, and resilience in a world that doesn’t always hold space for you.
One of the most rewarding feelings in life is to feel a sense of ease and acceptance with who you are, despite your vulnerabilities. Like many others, it might be difficult for you to lean on others, yet you face challenges in managing your own emotions. You may feel disconnected from others or who you once were. I have been in the education system for 17 years and have extensive experience working with a variety of children, teens and parents struggling with difficult family dynamics, anxiety, depression, separation, divorce, trauma, major life transitions, and abuse.
One of the most rewarding feelings in life is to feel a sense of ease and acceptance with who you are, despite your vulnerabilities. Like many others, it might be difficult for you to lean on others, yet you face challenges in managing your own emotions. You may feel disconnected from others or who you once were. I have been in the education system for 17 years and have extensive experience working with a variety of children, teens and parents struggling with difficult family dynamics, anxiety, depression, separation, divorce, trauma, major life transitions, and abuse.
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.
I specialize in neurodivergence (ND) trauma, especially C-PTSD, and insomnia. A lot of my clients are also highly sensitive and had challenging childhoods. You may be hard on yourself, have a tendency to people please, and struggle with boundaries. There's a sense that underneath these patterns is a more grounded, self-compassionate, and creative version of yourself. For those with insomnia, you may feel consumed with worries that you won't ever sleep again, or even that your brain is broken. As a former insomniac, I understand what that's like and I am passionate about supporting you to heal the root of the issue.
I specialize in neurodivergence (ND) trauma, especially C-PTSD, and insomnia. A lot of my clients are also highly sensitive and had challenging childhoods. You may be hard on yourself, have a tendency to people please, and struggle with boundaries. There's a sense that underneath these patterns is a more grounded, self-compassionate, and creative version of yourself. For those with insomnia, you may feel consumed with worries that you won't ever sleep again, or even that your brain is broken. As a former insomniac, I understand what that's like and I am passionate about supporting you to heal the root of the issue.
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Number of Counsellors in V5L
100+
Average cost per session
$150
Counsellors in V5L who prioritize treating:
| 92% | Anxiety |
| 84% | Depression |
| 81% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 78% | Relationship Issues |
| 77% | Self Esteem |
| 75% | Stress |
| 72% | Grief |
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
| 78% | Female | |
| 16% | Male | |
| 6% | Non-Binary |