Therapists in V5T
I work with many organizers, activists, community leaders, artists, and people who are struggling with living in a world that doesn't support their identities, experiences, and well-being. I draw from a number of different approaches including somatics, creativity, narrative therapy, solution-focused therapy, and parts work depending on the client's needs and preferences.
I work with many organizers, activists, community leaders, artists, and people who are struggling with living in a world that doesn't support their identities, experiences, and well-being. I draw from a number of different approaches including somatics, creativity, narrative therapy, solution-focused therapy, and parts work depending on the client's needs and preferences.
Collective Healing Counselling and Consulting
Counsellor, MA, RCC, ATR, LPC
2 Endorsed
Vancouver, BC V5T
*Services by student counsellors and Associates available* People we work with describe feeling disconnected, invalidated, and powerless after experiencing trauma and injustice. Some have felt stuck and overwhelmed in the process of reconnecting with themselves, their communities, and in navigating the dominant culture. We support clients in processing their experiences and deepening their understanding of themselves and their relationships. We affirm clients' needs and desires and value reciprocity and collaboration. Honoring clients' knowledge, we invite clients to co-create safety and exercise their self-determination.
*Services by student counsellors and Associates available* People we work with describe feeling disconnected, invalidated, and powerless after experiencing trauma and injustice. Some have felt stuck and overwhelmed in the process of reconnecting with themselves, their communities, and in navigating the dominant culture. We support clients in processing their experiences and deepening their understanding of themselves and their relationships. We affirm clients' needs and desires and value reciprocity and collaboration. Honoring clients' knowledge, we invite clients to co-create safety and exercise their self-determination.
My career in the realm of psychotherapy started with a few goals which are now the roots of my practice: I want clients to feel safe getting vulnerable. I want you to have freedom navigating complex & highly emotional situations, in a non- judgemental space. I want to help you find strength, humour and resiliency, even in the most uncertain of times. In the very least, we'll have a good chat and maybe you leave with a different perspective. I have developed a skillset for tackling tough issues around stress, trauma and attachment, relationships, anger, anxiety, depression and substance use.
My career in the realm of psychotherapy started with a few goals which are now the roots of my practice: I want clients to feel safe getting vulnerable. I want you to have freedom navigating complex & highly emotional situations, in a non- judgemental space. I want to help you find strength, humour and resiliency, even in the most uncertain of times. In the very least, we'll have a good chat and maybe you leave with a different perspective. I have developed a skillset for tackling tough issues around stress, trauma and attachment, relationships, anger, anxiety, depression and substance use.
I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) who graduated with my master’s in counselling psychology (MACP) at Yorkville University, with a Bachelor of Law from the University of Sussex in England where I am originally from. I have an interest in helping people with their mental health and wellbeing. I specialize in anxiety, depression, imposter syndrome and trauma in children and young adults as well as adults. I can help clients ranging from all walks of life and have a variety of experience with people of different cultural backgrounds.
I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) who graduated with my master’s in counselling psychology (MACP) at Yorkville University, with a Bachelor of Law from the University of Sussex in England where I am originally from. I have an interest in helping people with their mental health and wellbeing. I specialize in anxiety, depression, imposter syndrome and trauma in children and young adults as well as adults. I can help clients ranging from all walks of life and have a variety of experience with people of different cultural backgrounds.
Starting therapy can feel like a meaningful step, especially when life feels complicated, uncertain, or emotionally overwhelming. I work with adults who want to better understand themselves, particularly those noticing repeating relational patterns, anxiety, identity questions, or challenges connected to midlife transitions. Many clients come to therapy feeling stuck or wanting deeper clarity about long-standing emotional experiences. My approach supports thoughtful, longer-term psychological work that helps clients move toward greater flexibility, self-understanding, and choice in their lives.
Starting therapy can feel like a meaningful step, especially when life feels complicated, uncertain, or emotionally overwhelming. I work with adults who want to better understand themselves, particularly those noticing repeating relational patterns, anxiety, identity questions, or challenges connected to midlife transitions. Many clients come to therapy feeling stuck or wanting deeper clarity about long-standing emotional experiences. My approach supports thoughtful, longer-term psychological work that helps clients move toward greater flexibility, self-understanding, and choice in their lives.
Kristen, Tess, Alex & Paula welcome you! This is therapy for the queer community, feminists, neurodivergent folks, allies, and anyone questioning where they fit.
If you're tired of explaining yourself or feeling like you need to shrink parts of who you are, you've found your people. We provide online therapy from an intersectional feminist lens that is ND & queer affirming, non-judgmental, and grounded in harm reduction. We understand what it's like to exist in spaces that weren't designed for us, and we're committed to creating virtual therapy spaces where your authentic self is not just welcomed - it's celebrated.
Kristen, Tess, Alex & Paula welcome you! This is therapy for the queer community, feminists, neurodivergent folks, allies, and anyone questioning where they fit.
If you're tired of explaining yourself or feeling like you need to shrink parts of who you are, you've found your people. We provide online therapy from an intersectional feminist lens that is ND & queer affirming, non-judgmental, and grounded in harm reduction. We understand what it's like to exist in spaces that weren't designed for us, and we're committed to creating virtual therapy spaces where your authentic self is not just welcomed - it's celebrated.
Finding a therapist that you connect with is very important. My therapy style is to respect the uniqueness of each individual I meet, compassionately working with a person as a whole towards health and healing. I’m inspired to bring my integrative, holistic, and trauma-informed skills in order to support you. You may be struggling with situations in your life that impact your psychological and social well-being; as a counsellor, we can navigate these challenges together and create something that may help alleviate your struggles.
Finding a therapist that you connect with is very important. My therapy style is to respect the uniqueness of each individual I meet, compassionately working with a person as a whole towards health and healing. I’m inspired to bring my integrative, holistic, and trauma-informed skills in order to support you. You may be struggling with situations in your life that impact your psychological and social well-being; as a counsellor, we can navigate these challenges together and create something that may help alleviate your struggles.
You’re doing your best to hold it all together—but it’s exhausting, and it’s okay to want support. In my practice, I offer in-person and online counselling for people who are often the dependable ones, the peacekeepers, the perfectionists—those who look like they’ve got it all together but feel overwhelmed and stuck inside.Maybe you’re a busy parent trying to keep up with endless to-dos, barely finding a moment to breathe. Or a professional who’s always on the go, struggling to unwind at the end of the day. Perhaps you travel often or live far from your support network—or maybe you simply want the comfort of talking from home.
You’re doing your best to hold it all together—but it’s exhausting, and it’s okay to want support. In my practice, I offer in-person and online counselling for people who are often the dependable ones, the peacekeepers, the perfectionists—those who look like they’ve got it all together but feel overwhelmed and stuck inside.Maybe you’re a busy parent trying to keep up with endless to-dos, barely finding a moment to breathe. Or a professional who’s always on the go, struggling to unwind at the end of the day. Perhaps you travel often or live far from your support network—or maybe you simply want the comfort of talking from home.
Do anxiety, self-doubt, or the stress of navigating life transitions—like school, career, relationships, and parenting—leave you feeling disconnected from yourself? I'm here to help. As a Canadian-born Chinese therapist, I bring a unique perspective by integrating cultural and personal experiences into my practice. Whether you're managing anxiety, healing from past wounds, or seeking self-awareness, I offer a supportive, nonjudgmental space to explore your emotions and challenges. Together, we'll address what's holding you back and help you feel more like yourself.
Do anxiety, self-doubt, or the stress of navigating life transitions—like school, career, relationships, and parenting—leave you feeling disconnected from yourself? I'm here to help. As a Canadian-born Chinese therapist, I bring a unique perspective by integrating cultural and personal experiences into my practice. Whether you're managing anxiety, healing from past wounds, or seeking self-awareness, I offer a supportive, nonjudgmental space to explore your emotions and challenges. Together, we'll address what's holding you back and help you feel more like yourself.
Welcome- I am so glad you are here! Throughout our lives, we inevitably face periods of struggle, challenge, and adversity. The pressures of anxiety, the drain from repetitive behaviours, the pain of relationship issues, or the emptiness brought on by depression can make it seem hard to craft the life we aspire to. Yet, I hold a firm belief in your innate ability to overcome these trials, whether they are longstanding or newly felt. In working together, my aim is to form a unique connection with you: one where you can truly be yourself, focusing on where you’ve been, where you are today, and where you hope to be in the future.
Welcome- I am so glad you are here! Throughout our lives, we inevitably face periods of struggle, challenge, and adversity. The pressures of anxiety, the drain from repetitive behaviours, the pain of relationship issues, or the emptiness brought on by depression can make it seem hard to craft the life we aspire to. Yet, I hold a firm belief in your innate ability to overcome these trials, whether they are longstanding or newly felt. In working together, my aim is to form a unique connection with you: one where you can truly be yourself, focusing on where you’ve been, where you are today, and where you hope to be in the future.
As a Registered Clinical Counsellor and Certified Perinatal Mental Health Professional, I specialize in working alongside perinatal folks experiencing birth trauma, depression, anxiety, grief, loss, infertility, and parental identity challenges. I also support children and teens navigating major life transitions, suicidal ideation, self-harm, loneliness, shame, interpersonal trauma as well as racial and cultural identity development.
As a Registered Clinical Counsellor and Certified Perinatal Mental Health Professional, I specialize in working alongside perinatal folks experiencing birth trauma, depression, anxiety, grief, loss, infertility, and parental identity challenges. I also support children and teens navigating major life transitions, suicidal ideation, self-harm, loneliness, shame, interpersonal trauma as well as racial and cultural identity development.
I’m Jeff Naylor, a Lawyer-Counselor with the Lawyer's Assistance Program of BC.
Many clients come to me feeling burned out, anxious, or stuck- possibly high-functioning on the outside, but feeling disconnected within. My approach draws on narrative therapy, EFT, mindfulness, and, most importantly, the insights you bring to the room. I offer space to explore stress, loss, relationship strain, and deeper questions of identity, meaning, and change. Together, we look at how your story is unfolding- what voices sustain you, what no longer fits, and what new stories are ready to emerge.
I’m Jeff Naylor, a Lawyer-Counselor with the Lawyer's Assistance Program of BC.
Many clients come to me feeling burned out, anxious, or stuck- possibly high-functioning on the outside, but feeling disconnected within. My approach draws on narrative therapy, EFT, mindfulness, and, most importantly, the insights you bring to the room. I offer space to explore stress, loss, relationship strain, and deeper questions of identity, meaning, and change. Together, we look at how your story is unfolding- what voices sustain you, what no longer fits, and what new stories are ready to emerge.
I work with individuals who feel stuck—whether in toxic relationships, past trauma, cultural expectations, or self-doubt. Many struggle with anxiety, perfectionism, or feeling unseen and unheard. Others navigate generational trauma, family conflict, or burnout from always prioritizing others. They want to break free, heal without fear, and live authentically. Using Internal Family Systems (IFS), Trauma-Informed Therapy, and ACT, I help clients understand emotions, set boundaries, and build self-worth. You don’t have to keep surviving—let’s start thriving.
I work with individuals who feel stuck—whether in toxic relationships, past trauma, cultural expectations, or self-doubt. Many struggle with anxiety, perfectionism, or feeling unseen and unheard. Others navigate generational trauma, family conflict, or burnout from always prioritizing others. They want to break free, heal without fear, and live authentically. Using Internal Family Systems (IFS), Trauma-Informed Therapy, and ACT, I help clients understand emotions, set boundaries, and build self-worth. You don’t have to keep surviving—let’s start thriving.
Relationships issues, life transitions, and grief, are topics especially close to my heart. Together, we can clarify your values and what you're looking for in a partner, address communication barriers and re-establish connection in your relationships, use insight and compassion to disrupt patterns that may no longer be serving you, or help you come to terms with a devastating heartbreak. We can access your strengths to help you embark on exciting new life chapters that might feel overwhelming at first, such as starting college/university, a new career, getting married, entering parenthood, adjusting to retirement or an empty nest.
Relationships issues, life transitions, and grief, are topics especially close to my heart. Together, we can clarify your values and what you're looking for in a partner, address communication barriers and re-establish connection in your relationships, use insight and compassion to disrupt patterns that may no longer be serving you, or help you come to terms with a devastating heartbreak. We can access your strengths to help you embark on exciting new life chapters that might feel overwhelming at first, such as starting college/university, a new career, getting married, entering parenthood, adjusting to retirement or an empty nest.
Whether you're dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, life transitions or facing relationship issues, or you want to reconnect with your ancestry and identify life-long patterns of behaviour going back through generations, I am here to support you as we walk through the difficult stuff. We'll find a reconnection to your inner resilience and potential for positive change. We'll collaborate to create a life that resonates with your deepest hopes, free of limiting self-doubt. I work in both Spanish & English and use a client-centred, resource-oriented approach following the clients' emotional, cognitive and somatic cues.
Whether you're dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, life transitions or facing relationship issues, or you want to reconnect with your ancestry and identify life-long patterns of behaviour going back through generations, I am here to support you as we walk through the difficult stuff. We'll find a reconnection to your inner resilience and potential for positive change. We'll collaborate to create a life that resonates with your deepest hopes, free of limiting self-doubt. I work in both Spanish & English and use a client-centred, resource-oriented approach following the clients' emotional, cognitive and somatic cues.
As a relationship and individual sex therapist my purpose is to help you and your partner(s) rebuild connection. If you have low sexual desire in your relationship, are feeling torn about recent infidelity to stay together, or you need tools for effective communication, its likely you are questioning whether to stay together. In my approach, I believe you deserve to experience love making, to seek to deepen your lost connections using the courage and vulnerability you bring into session. There is a space opened for you here to explore your new found sense of meaning and growth through boundaries both with yourself and partner(s).
As a relationship and individual sex therapist my purpose is to help you and your partner(s) rebuild connection. If you have low sexual desire in your relationship, are feeling torn about recent infidelity to stay together, or you need tools for effective communication, its likely you are questioning whether to stay together. In my approach, I believe you deserve to experience love making, to seek to deepen your lost connections using the courage and vulnerability you bring into session. There is a space opened for you here to explore your new found sense of meaning and growth through boundaries both with yourself and partner(s).
Do you find yourself repeating the same painful patterns? Giving too much, withdrawing, losing control, or losing yourself? You might have the awareness that these patterns exist and have made efforts to change, but you keep ending up back in the same place.
You want to break the patterns that are keeping you stuck in your relationships with others or in your relationship with yourself. You can see the life that you want to live, and are ready to continue or begin a journey towards the life you long for.
Do you find yourself repeating the same painful patterns? Giving too much, withdrawing, losing control, or losing yourself? You might have the awareness that these patterns exist and have made efforts to change, but you keep ending up back in the same place.
You want to break the patterns that are keeping you stuck in your relationships with others or in your relationship with yourself. You can see the life that you want to live, and are ready to continue or begin a journey towards the life you long for.
Children learn, communicate, and heal through play. Expressive arts therapy uses creative modalities such as art, movement, storytelling, and play to help children and youth express emotions, build confidence, and develop coping skills in ways that feel natural and engaging.
Children learn, communicate, and heal through play. Expressive arts therapy uses creative modalities such as art, movement, storytelling, and play to help children and youth express emotions, build confidence, and develop coping skills in ways that feel natural and engaging.
I recognize the challenges and changes that life presents. This is why, through counselling, I seek to help others with empathy and awareness. I believe in everyone’s power to self-transform positively and am passionate about accompanying you on this journey. As a client, I have experienced the power of the therapeutic relationship, which is why I seek to engage in a collaborative, compassionate and authentic relationship with my clients.
I recognize the challenges and changes that life presents. This is why, through counselling, I seek to help others with empathy and awareness. I believe in everyone’s power to self-transform positively and am passionate about accompanying you on this journey. As a client, I have experienced the power of the therapeutic relationship, which is why I seek to engage in a collaborative, compassionate and authentic relationship with my clients.
Expressive Wellness offers a sliding scale individual and relationship counselling sessions with Masters-level practicum students ($30-100 a session, self chosen rate), as well as counselling by Registered Counsellors and Social Workers. Centring anti-oppressive counselling, we work alongside 2SLGBTQI+ folks, BIPOC folks, sex workers, neurodivergent folks, folks who have experienced traumas, folks who cope with OCD, and poly/kink communities. We provide individual, family and relationship counselling. Practice focuses include EMDR, somatic work, emotion focused therapy, DBT and narrative therapy.
Expressive Wellness offers a sliding scale individual and relationship counselling sessions with Masters-level practicum students ($30-100 a session, self chosen rate), as well as counselling by Registered Counsellors and Social Workers. Centring anti-oppressive counselling, we work alongside 2SLGBTQI+ folks, BIPOC folks, sex workers, neurodivergent folks, folks who have experienced traumas, folks who cope with OCD, and poly/kink communities. We provide individual, family and relationship counselling. Practice focuses include EMDR, somatic work, emotion focused therapy, DBT and narrative therapy.
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Number of Counsellors in V5T
100+
Average cost per session
$155
Counsellors in V5T who prioritize treating:
| 92% | Anxiety |
| 85% | Relationship Issues |
| 80% | Depression |
| 80% | Self Esteem |
| 77% | Stress |
| 73% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 66% | Grief |
Average years in practice
6 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 68% | Pacific Blue Cross |
| 65% | Manulife |
| 62% | Green Shield Canada |
How Counsellors in V5T see their clients
| 77% | In Person and Online | |
| 23% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 80% | Female | |
| 16% | Male | |
| 4% | Non-Binary |