Therapists in V5R

Your life journey is a whole world waiting to be known, hoping to be understood and heard in a distinct way. I appreciate every encounter I have with my clients for allowing me to walk alongside with them in a difficult time, knowing that the storm will eventually subside. I facilitate a genuine and heartfelt atmosphere in which you can recognize your strengths, potentials, self-worth, and know that you are not alone and truly cared for. I believe in each human’s capacity for change and resilience for healing.

Clover, with a Master's degree in Counselling Psychology, is a Registered Clinical Counsellor in BC. She has experience working with adults, teens, and children. She works with clients who are struggling with anxiety, depression, stress, anger management, and relationship and all kinds of life changing difficulties.

Hi, I am Wendy, I am glad you are here. Taking the step to find a therapist can be a difficult step but it is a step closer to finding the support you need. Whether you're looking to build a deeper understanding of who you are or relief from challenges in your life. I've been assisting people dealing with a variety of difficult life circumstances and mental struggles, from anxiety and depression, self-esteem and coping mechanisms, to a wide range of others. Many clients find great hope, understanding, and tools for better well-being from working through sessions together.

As a Registered Clinical Counsellor/Psychotherapist with 25 years of experience working with individuals, couples, and families, I use a client-centred, integrative approach to address the therapeutic goals of clients. No one should be defined by their diagnoses, and rather than placing emphasis on what is not working, I collaborate with clients to determine what actions can be taken to improve on their circumstances. All individuals exist along their own continuum of mental health, and with adequate supports and a focus on holistic well-being, every client can be nurtured towards growth and a healthier sense of self.

Are you struggling to find a solution for your anxiety and depression symptoms? You could be at a wrong direction because these symptoms could stem from a deeper root than what is immediately apparent. Many symptoms are often linked to past trauma, attachment ruptures and unhealed emotional wounds. To truly address these issues, it's important to investigate and address the roots of the symptoms, rather than just treating the surface issues. My approach to therapy takes this into account. Through uncovering and addressing the underlying causes of my clients' symptoms, I help clients achieve lasting healing and positive change.

I am a Registered Psychologist and director of Wise Mind Centre, a Vancouver-based service that provides primarily cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) and comprehensive dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) to adolescents and adult clients and their loved ones. I work with clients who struggle with a variety of psychological problems, including anxiety, OCD, stress, depression, substance use, life transitions, parenting difficulties, self-harm behavior, suicidal ideations, PTSD, interpersonal difficulties, emotion regulation difficulties, and borderline personality disorder. My service could be offered in both English and Chinese.

My clients see me as warm, respectful, and genuine. I am passionate about helping people make positive changes in their lives. I believe my clients are the experts in their lives, and am like a "personal trainer" for building strength to address the feelings, thoughts and behaviours that may be getting in the way of their positive growth. My professional training and experience has helped clients address issues related to depression/anxiety, stress, relationship/family/couples counselling, existential angst, sudden life changes, work/school difficulties, grief /loss and vocational/career exploration. I hope to help you soon too!

**Video and phone sessions available to all BC residents** You may be feeling like this pandemic has upended your life, creating uncertainty, anxiety, or intensifying those feelings that had been trailing behind you for some time. The layers of loss during this pandemic is hard to hold on your own, and may be exacerbating loneliness, anxiety, previous trauma, and negative self talk. You may be considering making a change, and despite the limitations that this pandemic brings, you want to shape your life in a way that feels rich and meaningful to you.

I am known for my warmth, approachability, and dedication. I aim to provide my clients with the space they need to make sense of their experiences and clarify what is important to them. I support my clients in using these insights to navigate their lives and make meaningful changes.

We all have experiences that deserve to be explored with compassion and nuance. Perhaps you feel stuck in a state of overwhelm, pain, or powerlessness. Maybe parts of you have been silenced, shamed, or oppressed for too long. Perhaps your relationships aren't embodying the interpersonal dynamics you want or need for yourself. I harness trauma-informed, collaborative approaches that shine a light on your strengths and honour our human need for interconnection and belonging. With the power of curiosity and supported vulnerability, we can work together towards your vision of healing, transformation, and renewal.

If you are looking to work on any of the following in your life, we might be a good counselling match! ​-> Healthy communication and boundaries | Self-esteem | Confidence | Motivation | Understanding and fulfilling emotional needs | Healing from past wounds | Moving forward from a difficult breakup | Leaving an abusive relationship | Learning how to cope with difficult family dynamics -> If you are tired of repeating old patterns and want to take a new direction that is also in alignment with your values and desires, let's work together.

I offer a virtual space to talk through any thoughts or situations you may be dealing with. My practice is non-judgmental, and person-centered. Your needs and emotional well-being will always be the top priority of the session. I believe that each person knows their own life best, and I believe that everyone has potential to feel better living their life. You don't need to let anything stop you from loving, and caring for yourself.

Struggling in your relationship and at a crossroads? Just out of or going into a new relationship and struggling with that? Experiencing a huge life transition and stuck in fear, confusion and pain? My approach is very clear and pragmatic. I support you in identifying what your challenges are; what's really going on. We collaborate on goals for our work together because 'winging it' simply isn't helpful and a total waste of your money. I give tools and strategies specific to your goals and support you in achieving them as quickly as possible. I offer a free 30 minute no-obligation consultation, virtually or in-person.

In our multicultural society many people are attracted to those of different backgrounds. Their accent, exotic appearance, or unfamiliar relationship style are often irresistible. But the very things that attract can also create problems. Multicultural romance often ends in heartbreak. In our sessions, my clients and I work as a team to appreciate the challenges and to resolve them. The goal of therapy is for singles and couples to make their relationship with their partner the best that it can be.

Individuals that I work with often find themselves repeating patterns of behaviour, feelings or relationships that they can't seem to shift. This might come with feelings of anxiety and/or depression, hopelessness, and the sense that nobody understands or that you are completely alone in this. Perhaps you feel as though your past is dictating your future, or you just can't seem to make sense of things. I know how it feels to see no way out, and I am deeply passionate about walking alongside my clients in the journey of working through that which is holding them back from living a freer life.

Are you feeling stuck, lost or overwhelmed? I believe that amid confusion and challenges, you can still find joy, peace, and comfort within. Through therapy, I strive to provide a safe and non-judgmental environment to support you in deepening your understanding of yourself and rediscovering your inner strengths. I also help you to develop practical and healthy coping skills to face your current struggles. You will feel empowered and regain a sense of self to overcome life challenges and build meaningful connections with yourself and others. My counselling approach is holistic and collaborative as I honour your uniqueness.

By addressing troubling thoughts and feelings, self-sabotaging behaviors, and traumas, life can be made more manageable, productive, and fulfilling. Feelings such as grief, shame, anxiety, sadness, and anger often signal that something needs to change. Listening to and working with these feelings—some that consume us and others that gently nudge us—can move us forward. Through this, we sometimes discover that our everyday dilemmas are part of larger patterns waiting to be resolved as a whole.

NO Waitlist! Stressed and overwhelmed by your many responsibilities? Lack of energy and motivation? Tension in your relationships? You probably 'tried it all' and feel stuck in finding the right solution. If you feel that every day is a battle and you are just exhausted to "push it through" or if you feel alone in your relationship give us a call so we can discuss and what's missing. We will help to work with your negative beliefs, build healthier boundaries, heal past traumas and address unhealthy guilt and shame so you can break free from what's holding you back and live a happier life.