Therapists in V5T

Many therapists consider themselves to be just that: therapists. For me, therapy is a form of art. As your therapist, it is my job to guide you toward healing through the art of conversation. My approach to counselling is relational, which means I believe healing takes place through feeling real, human connection. I work with you to explore emotional patterns, thoughts, and feelings, so you can step into the world as your most authentic, peaceful self.

At its core, my therapeutic approach is centered around collaboration, drawing from anti-oppressive, trauma-informed, and client-centered frameworks, while highlighting the unique lived experiences each client holds. I work with individuals who may be struggling with experiences of anxiety, low self-esteem, life transitions, and more. I have a background of supporting and working with neurodivergent individuals and continue to do so in my practice.

As a trauma-informed counsellor, I strive to create safe spaces for clients to reconnect to their inner wisdom. I acknowledge that seeking support requires a lot of courage and vulnerability, and I meet that with compassion and empathy. My work centres on increasing awareness of the body and its relationship to emotional and mental wellness through somatic practices. My approach is informed by my multicultural upbringing and by my lived experiences with immigration, cultural identity exploration, depression, anxiety, and substance use.

I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor supporting children, teens, and youth navigating depression, anxiety, major life transitions, suicidality, loneliness, low self-esteem, interpersonal trauma as well as racial and cultural identity development. As a Certified Perinatal Mental Health Professional, I also work alongside individuals experiencing mental health and relationship difficulties during the prenatal, pregnancy, and postpartum period.

In a relaxed environment and using a warm, collaborative approach, I help clients who seek relief from issues such as anxiety, generalized anxiety disorder, social phobia, depression, specific phobias, low self-esteem, grief and loss (including pet loss), and chronic conditions . Be encouraged that my counselling environment is a place where you will be heard, understood, encouraged, and accepted just as you are. Anxiety and life events can bring about major stresses. I offer you a safe place to offload and the support you need to take charge of your life again.

Do you feel that you are running in emotional circles and this turmoil is preventing you from living the life that you had envisioned? Break down those barriers and learn how to tackle your anxiety, depression, post traumatic stress and anger issues. Do you want your self-power back? Are you wondering how to restore your self-confidence? I create a customized treatment plan, that assists your counselling needs. I use a combination of modern treatment techniques: Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Exercises, Solution-Focused Therapy and Person-entered therapy (PCT), EMDR, Exposure therapy and Empty Chair Techniques.

Exploring personal issues in a safe and supportive way can be a rewarding journey. You may want to heal from past abuse or trauma, move through a life transition (relationship, loss, illness/disability), or you may just want a retreat from the busyness of life to discover - or rediscover - who you are and what is truly important to you. I am a Registered Social Worker and Jungian Oriented Therapist who takes a particular interest in healing from trauma, as well as connecting with your authentic self. I am trained in evidence based therapies like EMDR, CBT, CPT, CBTi & may incorporate journaling, mindfulness meditation and others .

As a humanistic therapist, I believe that all people are inherently good and deserving of respect. There is so much stigma and shame in our culture around the very characteristics that make us uniquely human. I'm passionate about helping adults on their journey toward healing after trauma and exploring the intricacies of their identities. With a background in psychology and counseling, I am dedicated to creating a safe and empathic space for self-exploration, growth, and liberation. We could be a good fit to work together if you are looking to connect with your inner wisdom to live an authentic life that aligns with your values.

Hola, un gusto poder ayudarte!. Soy clinical counsellor registrada en BC, con una Maestría en Psicologia Clinica. La orientación desde la que trabajo es la basada en la evidencia cientifica, la terapia cognitiva conductual y las terapias contextuales CBT - REBT - DBT. Mis especialidades son los trastornos de ansiedad como pánico, agorafobia, hipocondria, ansiedad generalizada, trauma, TEPT complejo. Tambien me especializo en depresion, autoestima, dependencia emocional, regulación de emociones y crisis en el proyecto de vida. Ademas trabajo con problemas relacionados con el proceso de migración/soledad/aislamiento. Atiendo online.

I am humbled to work with adults experiencing depression, anxiety, LGBTQ+ related challenges, trauma, relationship challenges, stress, and worry. Regardless of what led you here, many of my clients seek counselling as a result of being fed up with the way things are. Together we will work to uncover why you feel the way you do, develop tangible strategies to work with rather than against your emotions, and spend time expressing them in ways that will work for you long term.

You might have encountered the advice to "work on yourself," but understanding its practicality and application can be challenging. Past traumas can resurface in your beliefs and behaviours, often leading to the unintentional sabotage of current and future relationships. I'm here to guide you through this process, enabling your present and future relationships to flourish and thrive. I'm dedicated to helping those eager to break through limitations and embrace a brighter future.

Jessica is a skilled and experienced counsellor committed to helping individuals, couples, and families create effective and lasting change. She is experienced with a variety of presenting issues. These issues include relationship struggles, separation and divorce, stress, anxiety and depression, life transitions, parenting, grief/loss, and personal growth.

By processing past material that has become stuck in the nervous system, we can come out of being either overly activated or tuned out. Our Trauma Therapists are devoted to working holistically with those who wish to free themselves from the grips of trauma or grief and return to states of safety, connection, presence and empowerment.

By cultivating a sense of togetherness, our team works with individuals living with chronic illnesses, and those experiencing anxiety, depression, grief & loss, burnout, trauma, and life transitions.

Do you struggle with emotional pain and grief that you would like to process through music? I work with adults experiencing grief and loss, bereavement, life transitions, emotional pain, anxiety, depression, and stress. I use music therapy to help my clients increase self-awareness, ease pain, develop self-soothing techniques, and restore well-being. We will harness your natural love of music to create personal transformation. Music Therapy is a certified profession. I completed a masters degree with a focus on music therapy for psychological health, and my approach is trauma-informed.

Welcome! It takes a lot of courage to own your story and reach out, so be proud of yourself for taking the first step. My approach in counselling is warm, genuine, and strengths-based. It is my aim to build a meaningful connection with you and provide you with the coping techniques and skills necessary to cultivate resilience and fulfillment in your life. By listening to your stories, I can help you process your emotions and navigate life's many uncertainties with more clarity and confidence. I embrace clients from all backgrounds and understand the unique challenges faced by individuals from underrepresented communities.

I'm Faiza Khalil (she/hers), a Registered Clinical Counsellor (19703) and Founder of Intrinsic Roots Therapy. I hold a Master of Arts degree in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University. I have over 10 years of experience in multiple roles where I've supported clients with mental health concerns, trauma, addiction, intimate partner violence, poverty, and complex health conditions. From these experiences, I'm incredibly passionate about the importance in helping you reconnect to your core self and heal from the root cause of your issues.

My career in the realm of psychotherapy started with a few basic goals which are now the roots of my practice: I want my clients to feel safe getting vulnerable. I want you to leave feeling understood and that you have had the time to explore inner conflict keeping you stuck. I want to help you find strength, humour and resiliency, even in these uncertain times. In the very least, we'll have a good chat and you'll leave with a different perspective. In 8 years working in mental health, I have developed a skillset for tackling issues around stress, trauma and attachment, relationships, anger, anxiety, depression and substance use.

Do you feel like you can't have the life you want because you feel numb, using video games, your phone, alcohol, or marijuana to numb yourself, even if you can't quite figure out what feelings or situations you're trying to avoid? Sometimes this leads to the feeling of watching your life go by, or constant low grade irritability that gets in the way of being close to people. Or it ends up coming out as explosive anger, bubbling up even though you've been putting so much work into keeping it down. If this sounds familiar, I want to help you find meaning, connect with others, and when you feel ready, face what you've been avoiding.