Therapists in V5L
Hi! I have been a clinical psychologist for 15 years and work with adults experiencing a variety of health and mood concerns. I am passionate about understanding my clients' needs, values, goals, and how they define quality of life, so that I can help them improve their daily functioning and quality of life, and engage in behaviors that feel meaningful and worthwhile. I utilize evidence-based approaches aimed at meeting your goals. I am also the author of the book, You Are More Than Your Body: 30+ Evidence-Based Strategies for Living Well with Chronic Illness - By a Clinical Therapist Living with Cerebral Palsy.
Hi! I have been a clinical psychologist for 15 years and work with adults experiencing a variety of health and mood concerns. I am passionate about understanding my clients' needs, values, goals, and how they define quality of life, so that I can help them improve their daily functioning and quality of life, and engage in behaviors that feel meaningful and worthwhile. I utilize evidence-based approaches aimed at meeting your goals. I am also the author of the book, You Are More Than Your Body: 30+ Evidence-Based Strategies for Living Well with Chronic Illness - By a Clinical Therapist Living with Cerebral Palsy.
I work with adults who are struggling with life transitions, career and education planning, anxiety, stress, relationships, parenting issues, grief & loss, and work/life balance. In my therapeutic practice I strive to provide a safe, non-judgmental counseling relationship that offers compassion and understanding. We will work together to co-create ideas, strategies, things to try, and new ways of doing things to address your concerns and improve the quality of your day-to-day life. More relaxation, enjoyment, slowing down, compassion for yourself and others. Less anxiety, overwhelm, guilt/shame, frustration, and confusion.
I work with adults who are struggling with life transitions, career and education planning, anxiety, stress, relationships, parenting issues, grief & loss, and work/life balance. In my therapeutic practice I strive to provide a safe, non-judgmental counseling relationship that offers compassion and understanding. We will work together to co-create ideas, strategies, things to try, and new ways of doing things to address your concerns and improve the quality of your day-to-day life. More relaxation, enjoyment, slowing down, compassion for yourself and others. Less anxiety, overwhelm, guilt/shame, frustration, and confusion.
Feeling 'stuck' in school or relationship patterns can be exhausting. At Drive Counselling Group, I help you move beyond just 'getting by' and find a clear, practical path back to confidence and calm. Whether you’re an adult navigating divorce, a teen facing academic stress, or a couple needing to rebuild communication, I offer a safe, Person-Centred space to be truly heard. Using CBT and Solution-Focused tools, we’ll set manageable goals to shift overwhelm into clarity. You don’t have to face these transitions alone. Let’s connect for a free 15-minute consultation to begin your journey toward a more steady, empowered life.
Feeling 'stuck' in school or relationship patterns can be exhausting. At Drive Counselling Group, I help you move beyond just 'getting by' and find a clear, practical path back to confidence and calm. Whether you’re an adult navigating divorce, a teen facing academic stress, or a couple needing to rebuild communication, I offer a safe, Person-Centred space to be truly heard. Using CBT and Solution-Focused tools, we’ll set manageable goals to shift overwhelm into clarity. You don’t have to face these transitions alone. Let’s connect for a free 15-minute consultation to begin your journey toward a more steady, empowered life.
Everyday, I witness how trauma, self-doubt, and unresolved problematic patterns create barriers to connection and prevent growth. Unmet needs and unspoken emotions profoundly shape how we relate to ourselves and others, and they often leave us feeling hurt, lonely, and misunderstood. In my practice, we'll make space for every part of you, especially those in need of support, compassion, and validation. Together, we'll explore and embrace each one, allowing you to better understand who you are and what you need. Moreover, this deepened self-awareness and self-acceptance will help you cultivate closer intimate relationships
Everyday, I witness how trauma, self-doubt, and unresolved problematic patterns create barriers to connection and prevent growth. Unmet needs and unspoken emotions profoundly shape how we relate to ourselves and others, and they often leave us feeling hurt, lonely, and misunderstood. In my practice, we'll make space for every part of you, especially those in need of support, compassion, and validation. Together, we'll explore and embrace each one, allowing you to better understand who you are and what you need. Moreover, this deepened self-awareness and self-acceptance will help you cultivate closer intimate relationships
I offer a space where you don’t have to carry everything alone. Where you can explore new ways of understanding yourself and your story. You may be navigating trauma, cycles of intimate partner violence, anxiety, depression, panic, substance use, or a deep sense of disconnection from yourself or others. You might feel overwhelmed by emotions or unsure how to trust your inner self again. Above all, you want to heal, and the ability to move toward a life that feels more secure, grounded, and aligned with who you truly want to be. To rediscover your power within.
I offer a space where you don’t have to carry everything alone. Where you can explore new ways of understanding yourself and your story. You may be navigating trauma, cycles of intimate partner violence, anxiety, depression, panic, substance use, or a deep sense of disconnection from yourself or others. You might feel overwhelmed by emotions or unsure how to trust your inner self again. Above all, you want to heal, and the ability to move toward a life that feels more secure, grounded, and aligned with who you truly want to be. To rediscover your power within.
We are made wise not by the recollection of our past, but by the responsibility for our future." George Bernard Shaw While working together there is but one expert and, ultimately, one person responsible for your life. That person is you. I consider it an honour to work alongside people who are motivated for change and moving forward in life. We are all very complex and unique I seek to help you identify and address your needs, challenges and goals from a respectful and supportive role. "Freedom is what you do with what's been done to you." Jean-Paul Sartre
We are made wise not by the recollection of our past, but by the responsibility for our future." George Bernard Shaw While working together there is but one expert and, ultimately, one person responsible for your life. That person is you. I consider it an honour to work alongside people who are motivated for change and moving forward in life. We are all very complex and unique I seek to help you identify and address your needs, challenges and goals from a respectful and supportive role. "Freedom is what you do with what's been done to you." Jean-Paul Sartre
Hi there, thanks for stopping by. Finding a counsellor who feels like the right fit can take time, and sometimes reaching out can be one of the hardest steps.
Whether you’re facing something new or carrying something that’s been with you for a long while, therapy can offer a space to pause, reflect, and begin to make sense of what’s happening in your life.
My approach is based on person-centred, trauma-informed and intersectional approaches. I often draw from Narrative Therapy, helping clients explore the stories that shape their lives and discover new ways of understanding themselves.
Hi there, thanks for stopping by. Finding a counsellor who feels like the right fit can take time, and sometimes reaching out can be one of the hardest steps.
Whether you’re facing something new or carrying something that’s been with you for a long while, therapy can offer a space to pause, reflect, and begin to make sense of what’s happening in your life.
My approach is based on person-centred, trauma-informed and intersectional approaches. I often draw from Narrative Therapy, helping clients explore the stories that shape their lives and discover new ways of understanding themselves.
If you are someone who feels like you can’t think yourself out of your anxiety, or you feel like you can’t trust your inner compass, I am here to support you in exploring your paths, as well as tuning into yourself, and the wisdom of your body.
If you are someone who feels like you can’t think yourself out of your anxiety, or you feel like you can’t trust your inner compass, I am here to support you in exploring your paths, as well as tuning into yourself, and the wisdom of your body.
Do you feel stuck, overwhelmed, or anxious - constantly doubting yourself, no matter how hard you try to hold it all together? Maybe you're going through a big life transition - like a move, relationship challenges, separation, immigration, or loss of a loved one. Perhaps you’re struggling with unresolved pain from the past: a traumatic event, childhood neglect, emotional, physical, or sexual abuse, or complex dynamics with a parent, partner, or friend.
Or maybe you’re not quite sure what’s wrong - only that something doesn’t feel right anymore. I’d love to support you find more clarity, peace, confidence, and connection.
Do you feel stuck, overwhelmed, or anxious - constantly doubting yourself, no matter how hard you try to hold it all together? Maybe you're going through a big life transition - like a move, relationship challenges, separation, immigration, or loss of a loved one. Perhaps you’re struggling with unresolved pain from the past: a traumatic event, childhood neglect, emotional, physical, or sexual abuse, or complex dynamics with a parent, partner, or friend.
Or maybe you’re not quite sure what’s wrong - only that something doesn’t feel right anymore. I’d love to support you find more clarity, peace, confidence, and connection.
When the world demands we fit in their boxes, it gets hard to be ourselves. We get cut off from the parts we’ve had to hide, or contend with who we've had to become, in order to survive.
As a transgender AuDHD system, we feel this deeply. So, I offer what’s helped us: a radically accepting, empowering and understanding space where you can freely explore who you are, or want to be, with no judgements or coercion.
We believe everyone, inside and out, is deserving of rights, respect and care. Yes, even the parts you wish weren’t there. You’re not too broken/weird/crazy/dangerous, and you're welcome here, exactly as you are.
When the world demands we fit in their boxes, it gets hard to be ourselves. We get cut off from the parts we’ve had to hide, or contend with who we've had to become, in order to survive.
As a transgender AuDHD system, we feel this deeply. So, I offer what’s helped us: a radically accepting, empowering and understanding space where you can freely explore who you are, or want to be, with no judgements or coercion.
We believe everyone, inside and out, is deserving of rights, respect and care. Yes, even the parts you wish weren’t there. You’re not too broken/weird/crazy/dangerous, and you're welcome here, exactly as you are.
Life can be like a river. Sometimes we feel caught in the rapids — everything feels overwhelming and too much. Other times, we find ourselves in stagnant waters, where things feel flat and life becomes a daily slog with little hope. Therapy offers an opportunity to move into the flow — a place where life moves with greater ease, allowing you to pause, consider, and reconnect with joy and meaning.
Life can be like a river. Sometimes we feel caught in the rapids — everything feels overwhelming and too much. Other times, we find ourselves in stagnant waters, where things feel flat and life becomes a daily slog with little hope. Therapy offers an opportunity to move into the flow — a place where life moves with greater ease, allowing you to pause, consider, and reconnect with joy and meaning.
Hi, I’m John (he/him): a queer counselling intern at East Vancouver Counselling while concluding Master of Counselling at City University. I work with adults navigating grief, identity, addiction, anxiety, depression — and those still trying to find their place and a sense of belonging. Many feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure how to move forward. At East Van Counselling, I practice within a collaborative group of independent clinicians, which allows me to offer focused one-to-one work while remaining supported by ongoing consultation and supervision.
Hi, I’m John (he/him): a queer counselling intern at East Vancouver Counselling while concluding Master of Counselling at City University. I work with adults navigating grief, identity, addiction, anxiety, depression — and those still trying to find their place and a sense of belonging. Many feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure how to move forward. At East Van Counselling, I practice within a collaborative group of independent clinicians, which allows me to offer focused one-to-one work while remaining supported by ongoing consultation and supervision.
Ashley Shankar Counselling & Consulting
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RCSW
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.
As your therapist, I hold space for the messy and the profound. Whatever you bring to session will be met with care, curiosity and the occasional well-timed joke. My approach is direct but gentle, validating your experience and emotion while acknowledging your impact. There are no stupid questions in therapy and I welcome your curiosity and imperfection! Through our work together, my clients have described finding an ability to connect with themselves and their chosen relationships with more openness and ease. I am a queer and trans-affirming counsellor and always welcome discussion on cultural and intersectional experiences.
As your therapist, I hold space for the messy and the profound. Whatever you bring to session will be met with care, curiosity and the occasional well-timed joke. My approach is direct but gentle, validating your experience and emotion while acknowledging your impact. There are no stupid questions in therapy and I welcome your curiosity and imperfection! Through our work together, my clients have described finding an ability to connect with themselves and their chosen relationships with more openness and ease. I am a queer and trans-affirming counsellor and always welcome discussion on cultural and intersectional experiences.
You might be a queer person navigating identity, relationships, or the weight of living in a world that wasn't built for you. Or you're in an ethically non-monogamous relationship (polyamorous, open, or otherwise) and tired of explaining your relationship structure before the real work can even begin. Maybe you're carrying anxiety, burnout, or patterns that keep showing up in your relationships or sense of self. You want to feel more grounded, more connected, and more like yourself. You're not broken. You're someone who's ready to go deeper, and you deserve a space where you don't have to start from scratch explaining who you are.
You might be a queer person navigating identity, relationships, or the weight of living in a world that wasn't built for you. Or you're in an ethically non-monogamous relationship (polyamorous, open, or otherwise) and tired of explaining your relationship structure before the real work can even begin. Maybe you're carrying anxiety, burnout, or patterns that keep showing up in your relationships or sense of self. You want to feel more grounded, more connected, and more like yourself. You're not broken. You're someone who's ready to go deeper, and you deserve a space where you don't have to start from scratch explaining who you are.
I work with individuals and couples who feel stuck in patterns that are hard to shift. This might look like conflict that keeps repeating, feeling disconnected, or struggling with anxiety, stress, or substance use. Many people come in wanting to understand why this keeps happening and how to change it. Together, we slow things down, track patterns, and build safety and stability. From there, we make sense of what is underneath and support you in moving toward a more grounded, aligned way of living and relating.
I work with individuals and couples who feel stuck in patterns that are hard to shift. This might look like conflict that keeps repeating, feeling disconnected, or struggling with anxiety, stress, or substance use. Many people come in wanting to understand why this keeps happening and how to change it. Together, we slow things down, track patterns, and build safety and stability. From there, we make sense of what is underneath and support you in moving toward a more grounded, aligned way of living and relating.
Welcome! I’m Nicole (she/her), a dedicated therapist and social worker at Carmanah Counselling with a strong commitment to supporting individuals of all ages. Life is complicated, messy and beautiful all wrapped into one. Going to therapy can be an incredible way to make space for the big emotions that life can bring up, for both children and adults. I create a safe, playful environment for children, where therapy becomes engaging and comfortable. If you or your child are dealing with challenges like anxiety, depression, disordered eating, trauma, or emotional dysregulation, I am here to offer compassionate and effective support.
Welcome! I’m Nicole (she/her), a dedicated therapist and social worker at Carmanah Counselling with a strong commitment to supporting individuals of all ages. Life is complicated, messy and beautiful all wrapped into one. Going to therapy can be an incredible way to make space for the big emotions that life can bring up, for both children and adults. I create a safe, playful environment for children, where therapy becomes engaging and comfortable. If you or your child are dealing with challenges like anxiety, depression, disordered eating, trauma, or emotional dysregulation, I am here to offer compassionate and effective support.
Perhaps you’re here because you’ve reached your tipping point in life, or find yourself reacting in big ways to seemingly small things and feeling out of control with what life has thrown your way. Maybe you’d like to see a shift in how you view yourself and those around you. Whatever struggles you are facing right now, please know that your journey doesn't have to be taken alone. Change is possible when you feel seen, heard, and cared for. Together we can uncover unhelpful patterns, process difficult emotions, and become more deeply connected to ourselves and others.
Perhaps you’re here because you’ve reached your tipping point in life, or find yourself reacting in big ways to seemingly small things and feeling out of control with what life has thrown your way. Maybe you’d like to see a shift in how you view yourself and those around you. Whatever struggles you are facing right now, please know that your journey doesn't have to be taken alone. Change is possible when you feel seen, heard, and cared for. Together we can uncover unhelpful patterns, process difficult emotions, and become more deeply connected to ourselves and others.
I endeavour to offer a safe, non-judgmental, collaborative, and compassionate space where my clients feel comfortable expressing their emotions. My stance is trauma-informed and anti-oppressive, and I bring a gentle, grounding presence to my work. Some of the people I have worked with are struggling with ADHD, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, and neurodiversity.
I endeavour to offer a safe, non-judgmental, collaborative, and compassionate space where my clients feel comfortable expressing their emotions. My stance is trauma-informed and anti-oppressive, and I bring a gentle, grounding presence to my work. Some of the people I have worked with are struggling with ADHD, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, and neurodiversity.
"Problems" in our lives often try to lead us to focus solely on resolving or avoiding them at all cost. In both cases, we are forced to sacrifice other parts of ourselves as a result. However, the more we sacrifice, the more "problems" take up of our space and time, leading us to feel overwhelmed and trapped. Despite the pressure to immediately "fix" things, reconnecting instead with our values, core beliefs, needs and aspirations can help create alternatives to problem-saturated narratives and, ultimately, can lead us towards solutions.
"Problems" in our lives often try to lead us to focus solely on resolving or avoiding them at all cost. In both cases, we are forced to sacrifice other parts of ourselves as a result. However, the more we sacrifice, the more "problems" take up of our space and time, leading us to feel overwhelmed and trapped. Despite the pressure to immediately "fix" things, reconnecting instead with our values, core beliefs, needs and aspirations can help create alternatives to problem-saturated narratives and, ultimately, can lead us towards solutions.
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Number of Counsellors in V5L
100+
Average cost per session
$150
Counsellors in V5L who prioritize treating:
| 91% | Anxiety |
| 84% | Relationship Issues |
| 81% | Depression |
| 79% | Self Esteem |
| 77% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 74% | Stress |
| 67% | Grief |
Average years in practice
7 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 72% | SunLife |
| 64% | Green Shield Canada |
| 57% | Manulife |
How Counsellors in V5L see their clients
| 68% | In Person and Online | |
| 32% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 77% | Female | |
| 16% | Male | |
| 7% | Non-Binary |