Therapists in V5T
Step in, lean in & get curious! I have had the luxury of working with humans across the mental health continuum for 15+ years. I work a little differently than you may have experienced.
Step in... While I am clinically trained in evidence informed practices such as EMDR, Mindfulness, Gottman & IFS to name but a few. It's my unique ability to work with you on how these modalities will be tailored to meet your needs in that moment; and that might even differ from week to week! So bring on Anxiety, PTSD, Neurodivergence, CNM, Couples, Stress, Transitions, (Peri)menopause, Boundaries & Communication, Medicine Integration-I've got you.
Step in, lean in & get curious! I have had the luxury of working with humans across the mental health continuum for 15+ years. I work a little differently than you may have experienced.
Step in... While I am clinically trained in evidence informed practices such as EMDR, Mindfulness, Gottman & IFS to name but a few. It's my unique ability to work with you on how these modalities will be tailored to meet your needs in that moment; and that might even differ from week to week! So bring on Anxiety, PTSD, Neurodivergence, CNM, Couples, Stress, Transitions, (Peri)menopause, Boundaries & Communication, Medicine Integration-I've got you.
You’re the woman everyone turns to — the one who gets things done, holds it all together, and keeps raising the bar. On the outside, you look successful. On the inside, you’re exhausted. You’re tired of overthinking, tired of feeling like you’re falling short, and tired of carrying the weight of everyone’s expectations. If you’re a high‑achieving woman who feels overwhelmed, anxious, or burned out, you’re in the right place. I help ambitious, driven women who are used to excelling — but who secretly feel stretched thin, disconnected from themselves, or stuck in cycles of perfectionism. You don’t need another productivity hack.
You’re the woman everyone turns to — the one who gets things done, holds it all together, and keeps raising the bar. On the outside, you look successful. On the inside, you’re exhausted. You’re tired of overthinking, tired of feeling like you’re falling short, and tired of carrying the weight of everyone’s expectations. If you’re a high‑achieving woman who feels overwhelmed, anxious, or burned out, you’re in the right place. I help ambitious, driven women who are used to excelling — but who secretly feel stretched thin, disconnected from themselves, or stuck in cycles of perfectionism. You don’t need another productivity hack.
You are acutely aware that something is sorely amiss in your own life, your community, your society and/or the world at large. You have often felt "different," struggled to "fit in" and conform. And you want to contribute in a positive and substantial way, to "be the change." Perhaps you are already in the process of doing so. But the task seems overwhelming, the challenges insurmountable and the opposition far too great. Perhaps you are already exhausted, hopeless or burned out. You need support, connection and a collaborator that understands because they have walked a similar path.
You are acutely aware that something is sorely amiss in your own life, your community, your society and/or the world at large. You have often felt "different," struggled to "fit in" and conform. And you want to contribute in a positive and substantial way, to "be the change." Perhaps you are already in the process of doing so. But the task seems overwhelming, the challenges insurmountable and the opposition far too great. Perhaps you are already exhausted, hopeless or burned out. You need support, connection and a collaborator that understands because they have walked a similar path.
Welcome. I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor with a background in Speech-Language Pathology. I offer an ethical and compassionate space for folks to open up and explore their inner world. I support people who are experiencing trauma, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, substance use issues, low self worth, and relationship challenges. I work with folks who are autistic and/or have ADHD, and I support people who are wanting to prepare for and process psychedelic experiences.
Welcome. I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor with a background in Speech-Language Pathology. I offer an ethical and compassionate space for folks to open up and explore their inner world. I support people who are experiencing trauma, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, substance use issues, low self worth, and relationship challenges. I work with folks who are autistic and/or have ADHD, and I support people who are wanting to prepare for and process psychedelic experiences.
Hi and welcome! I appreciate that it takes courage and strength to start this process. Sometimes, we need help to work through issues. You don't have to deal with your struggles, questions, grief, anxiety, depression, and all of life’s other servings alone. In a non-judgmental, confidential and safe space, shifts can begin to take place. I utilize various modalities, but always come from a person-centered, trauma-informed, and compassion focused lens. I believe in the strength and resilience in every person, and that includes you! Your story matters. You matter…and you deserve healing and happiness. CVAP approved.
Hi and welcome! I appreciate that it takes courage and strength to start this process. Sometimes, we need help to work through issues. You don't have to deal with your struggles, questions, grief, anxiety, depression, and all of life’s other servings alone. In a non-judgmental, confidential and safe space, shifts can begin to take place. I utilize various modalities, but always come from a person-centered, trauma-informed, and compassion focused lens. I believe in the strength and resilience in every person, and that includes you! Your story matters. You matter…and you deserve healing and happiness. CVAP approved.
Welcome! My name is Jordana. I am here to help you navigate the challenges that prompted you to seek counselling. I am passionate about working with adult clients with Anxiety, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), and Burnout, Life Transitions, and Grief. I also work with High Performance Individuals, including athletes and performing artists.
Welcome! My name is Jordana. I am here to help you navigate the challenges that prompted you to seek counselling. I am passionate about working with adult clients with Anxiety, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), and Burnout, Life Transitions, and Grief. I also work with High Performance Individuals, including athletes and performing artists.
Liz Kay holds a Masters of Social Work and is a Registered Clinical Counsellor. She has extensive experience working with transitional age youth (15- 30 years old) with substance use and other mental health concerns. Her clinical skills have been informed by her work a variety of settings including residential treatment, outreach, non-profit agencies and provincial health. She is the past clinic head of the BC Children's Hospital Provincial Youth Concurrent Disorders Program where she was supporting assessments, providing treatment and providing treatment and educating students and mental health professionals around the Province.
Liz Kay holds a Masters of Social Work and is a Registered Clinical Counsellor. She has extensive experience working with transitional age youth (15- 30 years old) with substance use and other mental health concerns. Her clinical skills have been informed by her work a variety of settings including residential treatment, outreach, non-profit agencies and provincial health. She is the past clinic head of the BC Children's Hospital Provincial Youth Concurrent Disorders Program where she was supporting assessments, providing treatment and providing treatment and educating students and mental health professionals around the Province.
Hello to you. Whichever path brought you here, I hope you feel so welcome to arrive as you are. In my care and company, you have explicit permission to take your load off, and we can gently loosen and tend to the knots that have been keeping you from journeying through life with more ease. Together, we can explore what healing, recovery, connection, and flourishing can look like for you, a unique human in our community.
Hello to you. Whichever path brought you here, I hope you feel so welcome to arrive as you are. In my care and company, you have explicit permission to take your load off, and we can gently loosen and tend to the knots that have been keeping you from journeying through life with more ease. Together, we can explore what healing, recovery, connection, and flourishing can look like for you, a unique human in our community.
Do you and your partner have the same fight over and over again? You love each other, but you can’t find a way out of this cycle. Even though you both want to make it work, you can’t seem to get through to each other, and every time you have the fight, your relationship feels a little bit more damaged. Resentment is starting to build, and the distance between you and your partner is growing, and the tension has started to impact your quality of life. You want to figure out how to have constructive conflict and rebuild intimacy, but you’re not sure where to turn. And more than anything, you want to feel heard.
Do you and your partner have the same fight over and over again? You love each other, but you can’t find a way out of this cycle. Even though you both want to make it work, you can’t seem to get through to each other, and every time you have the fight, your relationship feels a little bit more damaged. Resentment is starting to build, and the distance between you and your partner is growing, and the tension has started to impact your quality of life. You want to figure out how to have constructive conflict and rebuild intimacy, but you’re not sure where to turn. And more than anything, you want to feel heard.
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 believe that we are all resilient beings, in the process of healing and growing; we have the capacity to explore new ways of living, being and connecting. I’d love to help you break through feeling stuck or overwhelmed in your life, to reignite a deeper sense of worthiness and confidence, feel anchored in your strengths, and more present with yourself and in your relationships. I specialize in helping people who struggle with anxiety, low mood, family/relationship issues, cultural identity, life transitions, and grief & loss. Through life's turbulent times, I can help you feel empowered to heal, grow, and reach your goals.
I believe that we are all resilient beings, in the process of healing and growing; we have the capacity to explore new ways of living, being and connecting. I’d love to help you break through feeling stuck or overwhelmed in your life, to reignite a deeper sense of worthiness and confidence, feel anchored in your strengths, and more present with yourself and in your relationships. I specialize in helping people who struggle with anxiety, low mood, family/relationship issues, cultural identity, life transitions, and grief & loss. Through life's turbulent times, I can help you feel empowered to heal, grow, and reach your goals.
My ideal clients are those who feel weighed down by trauma, anxiety, stress, or unresolved grief. They may appear strong in their work or family roles yet privately feel exhausted, disconnected, or stuck in repeating patterns of fear or self-doubt. What they truly seek is not just coping skills, but deeper healing — a safe and compassionate space to be seen and supported. Their goals are to build resilience, find clarity, and rediscover inner peace. They want lasting change, tools for life, and a guide who integrates both spiritual wisdom and evidence-based therapy.
My ideal clients are those who feel weighed down by trauma, anxiety, stress, or unresolved grief. They may appear strong in their work or family roles yet privately feel exhausted, disconnected, or stuck in repeating patterns of fear or self-doubt. What they truly seek is not just coping skills, but deeper healing — a safe and compassionate space to be seen and supported. Their goals are to build resilience, find clarity, and rediscover inner peace. They want lasting change, tools for life, and a guide who integrates both spiritual wisdom and evidence-based therapy.
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.
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.
Welcome and Thank you for visiting my profile! My name is Paula Fernandez and I’m originally from Spain. I provide therapy in English and Spanish. I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor with the BCACC and hold a Master’s Degree in Psychology with a specialization in Clinical and Health Psychology from the UIB (Spain). I have broad experience working with children, youth, and adults providing individual, family, and couples therapy. I believe that creating a warm and trusting space where you can feel seen, heard, and validated is an essential component to help you explore your inner world and embrace your strengths and resilience.
Welcome and Thank you for visiting my profile! My name is Paula Fernandez and I’m originally from Spain. I provide therapy in English and Spanish. I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor with the BCACC and hold a Master’s Degree in Psychology with a specialization in Clinical and Health Psychology from the UIB (Spain). I have broad experience working with children, youth, and adults providing individual, family, and couples therapy. I believe that creating a warm and trusting space where you can feel seen, heard, and validated is an essential component to help you explore your inner world and embrace your strengths and resilience.
Tory Tubman, is a licensed therapist (RTC, with ACCT) specializing in the mental health and emotional well-being of children, adolescents, and families. With a focus on evidence-based therapeutic approaches, Tory works collaboratively with clients to address a range of challenges, including anxiety, depression, trauma, and behavioral concerns. Through a trauma-informed lens, Tory helps individuals build resilience, develop healthy coping strategies, and foster emotional regulation. The therapeutic process is tailored to each client’s unique needs, empowering them to navigate life’s difficulties and promote lasting personal growth.
Tory Tubman, is a licensed therapist (RTC, with ACCT) specializing in the mental health and emotional well-being of children, adolescents, and families. With a focus on evidence-based therapeutic approaches, Tory works collaboratively with clients to address a range of challenges, including anxiety, depression, trauma, and behavioral concerns. Through a trauma-informed lens, Tory helps individuals build resilience, develop healthy coping strategies, and foster emotional regulation. The therapeutic process is tailored to each client’s unique needs, empowering them to navigate life’s difficulties and promote lasting personal growth.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck—in your work, relationships, or sense of self? Maybe you are navigating anxiety, burnout, identity questions, or complex relationship dynamics. I work with all identities, sexualities, and relationship dynamics. Many of my clients queer, neurodivergent, women, or in non-traditional relationships. They want clarity, connection, and relief—and a space where they can be fully seen without judgment. They're ready to explore who they are, what they need, and how to build a life that fits.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck—in your work, relationships, or sense of self? Maybe you are navigating anxiety, burnout, identity questions, or complex relationship dynamics. I work with all identities, sexualities, and relationship dynamics. Many of my clients queer, neurodivergent, women, or in non-traditional relationships. They want clarity, connection, and relief—and a space where they can be fully seen without judgment. They're ready to explore who they are, what they need, and how to build a life that fits.
You’ve worked hard to keep things together, but inside, it often feels like you’re carrying too much. You may feel anxious, disconnected, or easily overwhelmed by emotions that seem to come out of nowhere. Perhaps you’ve gone through painful experiences that still feel “too close,” no matter how much time has passed. If this sounds familiar, please know returning to safety in your body and life again is possible.
You’ve worked hard to keep things together, but inside, it often feels like you’re carrying too much. You may feel anxious, disconnected, or easily overwhelmed by emotions that seem to come out of nowhere. Perhaps you’ve gone through painful experiences that still feel “too close,” no matter how much time has passed. If this sounds familiar, please know returning to safety in your body and life again is possible.
Relationships come in all forms and are sometimes difficult, even traumatic. Do you feel the weight of appearing strong and capable on the outside but are emotionally exhausted within your relationships or life transitions?. Are you navigating relationship difficulties, marital distress, betrayal, separation, or the complex grief that follows divorce?.
Are carrying the invisible weight of medical or reproductive trauma—infertility, pregnancy loss, traumatic birth, or feeling unheard in healthcare settings?
Do you feel the emotional burden of being at crossroads trying to make life-changing decisions and need a safe space to process?
Relationships come in all forms and are sometimes difficult, even traumatic. Do you feel the weight of appearing strong and capable on the outside but are emotionally exhausted within your relationships or life transitions?. Are you navigating relationship difficulties, marital distress, betrayal, separation, or the complex grief that follows divorce?.
Are carrying the invisible weight of medical or reproductive trauma—infertility, pregnancy loss, traumatic birth, or feeling unheard in healthcare settings?
Do you feel the emotional burden of being at crossroads trying to make life-changing decisions and need a safe space to process?
Life isn't always easy. Sometimes you feel at the mercy of painful emotions and ruminative thinking. You sense that you're meant to feel more ease and contentment in your life. Relationships are important to you; you crave feeling understood and accepted for who you are, but conflict and miscommunication can leave you feeling alone and distressed.
Life isn't always easy. Sometimes you feel at the mercy of painful emotions and ruminative thinking. You sense that you're meant to feel more ease and contentment in your life. Relationships are important to you; you crave feeling understood and accepted for who you are, but conflict and miscommunication can leave you feeling alone and distressed.
Being alive means that we will experience pain, crave meaning, and eventually, confront death. It is normal, and even necessary, to experience anxiety in response. The question is whether this anxiety motivates us or paralyzes us. Problems arise when we are unable to feel a sense of agency in our lives; and it is through increased awareness that we can become better equipped to build the kind of life we want to lead and flourish into the kind of people we want to be. I work best with clients who want to be their most authentic selves, and are willing to dig deep to heal their past and create a better future for themselves.
Being alive means that we will experience pain, crave meaning, and eventually, confront death. It is normal, and even necessary, to experience anxiety in response. The question is whether this anxiety motivates us or paralyzes us. Problems arise when we are unable to feel a sense of agency in our lives; and it is through increased awareness that we can become better equipped to build the kind of life we want to lead and flourish into the kind of people we want to be. I work best with clients who want to be their most authentic selves, and are willing to dig deep to heal their past and create a better future for themselves.
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How does your Counsellor compare?
Number of Counsellors in V5T
100+
Average cost per session
$155
Counsellors in V5T who prioritize treating:
| 91% | Anxiety |
| 87% | Relationship Issues |
| 79% | Depression |
| 79% | Self Esteem |
| 75% | Stress |
| 74% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 65% | Grief |
Average years in practice
8 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 68% | Pacific Blue Cross |
| 65% | Manulife |
| 62% | SunLife |
How Counsellors in V5T see their clients
| 77% | In Person and Online | |
| 23% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 81% | Female | |
| 16% | Male | |
| 3% | Non-Binary |