Therapists in V5T
I prioritize a non-judgmental and deeply empathetic approach to anxiety and other concerns that's individualized to your needs. I want to help you understand your challenges and feel confident in your ability to grow through them.
One of my favourite aspects of helping others is that moment when it clicks for a client that the change they want is possible. I'd be thrilled at the chance to support you toward that moment and beyond. Clients have brought a wide variety of concerns to my office, and I've helped them grow their strength around difficult feelings, set clear paths forward, and unburden themselves of immobilizing shame.
I prioritize a non-judgmental and deeply empathetic approach to anxiety and other concerns that's individualized to your needs. I want to help you understand your challenges and feel confident in your ability to grow through them.
One of my favourite aspects of helping others is that moment when it clicks for a client that the change they want is possible. I'd be thrilled at the chance to support you toward that moment and beyond. Clients have brought a wide variety of concerns to my office, and I've helped them grow their strength around difficult feelings, set clear paths forward, and unburden themselves of immobilizing shame.
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?
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.
Are you noticing excessive worries, low mood, challenging relationships, or stress with food and body image? Whether it's navigating a breakup, starting a new semester, struggling with low self-worth, or feeling anxious about the future, our experiences can sometimes feel insurmountable. Tending to our emotions is important to address as they can manifest physically as changes in eating, difficulty sleeping, increased isolation, or inability to complete work. Therapy provides a space to explore the challenges that arise in your world and build healthy coping skills to buffer any negativity that comes your way.
Are you noticing excessive worries, low mood, challenging relationships, or stress with food and body image? Whether it's navigating a breakup, starting a new semester, struggling with low self-worth, or feeling anxious about the future, our experiences can sometimes feel insurmountable. Tending to our emotions is important to address as they can manifest physically as changes in eating, difficulty sleeping, increased isolation, or inability to complete work. Therapy provides a space to explore the challenges that arise in your world and build healthy coping skills to buffer any negativity that comes your way.
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.
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.
I’m a therapist and art therapist, and I’m currently pursuing my PhD in Art Therapy.
I am an Indigenous woman from the Heiltsuk Nation.
In my private practice, I offer a calm and supportive space. I believe healing happens through connection—connection to self, story, culture, and creativity. My work draws on both talk therapy and art-based approaches, allowing clients to explore their experiences in ways that feel meaningful and accessible to them.
I aim to walk alongside people as they navigate challenges, honouring their strengths and the knowledge they already carry.
I’m a therapist and art therapist, and I’m currently pursuing my PhD in Art Therapy.
I am an Indigenous woman from the Heiltsuk Nation.
In my private practice, I offer a calm and supportive space. I believe healing happens through connection—connection to self, story, culture, and creativity. My work draws on both talk therapy and art-based approaches, allowing clients to explore their experiences in ways that feel meaningful and accessible to them.
I aim to walk alongside people as they navigate challenges, honouring their strengths and the knowledge they already carry.
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.
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.
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.
Jasmin Khangura
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
3 Endorsed
Vancouver, BC V5T
Waitlist for new clients
It is possible to hold space for both the light and the darkness in life without feeling consumed. My goal is to create a safe and warm space for you to explore, unpack, and navigate your concerns. You are the expert in your lived experience and I hold important teachings from my education. I also understand that there are oppressive systems that impact our daily lives. I can help to unpack these systems and help empower you to find your potential and truth.
It is possible to hold space for both the light and the darkness in life without feeling consumed. My goal is to create a safe and warm space for you to explore, unpack, and navigate your concerns. You are the expert in your lived experience and I hold important teachings from my education. I also understand that there are oppressive systems that impact our daily lives. I can help to unpack these systems and help empower you to find your potential and truth.
I have helped parents and mothers through their unique journeys of pregnancy, postpartum, and parenting for over a decade as a midwife, and now as a clinical counsellor. Within my counselling practice, I work with people who are somewhere along their reproductive or parenting journeys. I also work with individuals and couples who are at other life stages, such as looking to heal, grieve, and find balance or direction. I am also a counsellor at pregnancy loss and termination clinics in Vancouver, providing decision-making guidance, as well as coping, healing, and trauma support.
I have helped parents and mothers through their unique journeys of pregnancy, postpartum, and parenting for over a decade as a midwife, and now as a clinical counsellor. Within my counselling practice, I work with people who are somewhere along their reproductive or parenting journeys. I also work with individuals and couples who are at other life stages, such as looking to heal, grieve, and find balance or direction. I am also a counsellor at pregnancy loss and termination clinics in Vancouver, providing decision-making guidance, as well as coping, healing, and trauma support.
Hey, I’m Melanie! I’m a sex therapist trained in EMDR, with an identity of being bicultural (Singaporean/Canadian), demisexual, and a ciswoman who is also familiar with polyamory. I've also recently been dipping into my own neurodivergency. I bring my whole self to this work so you can feel safe bringing yours.
My ‘way of therapy’ is anchored in the core human experience. I view therapy through an existential lens (often using parts work and narrative therapy)—so basically, I like to look at the "big questions" in addition to your immediate needs.
I work with all types of folks, but I am most effective when we are navigating:
Hey, I’m Melanie! I’m a sex therapist trained in EMDR, with an identity of being bicultural (Singaporean/Canadian), demisexual, and a ciswoman who is also familiar with polyamory. I've also recently been dipping into my own neurodivergency. I bring my whole self to this work so you can feel safe bringing yours.
My ‘way of therapy’ is anchored in the core human experience. I view therapy through an existential lens (often using parts work and narrative therapy)—so basically, I like to look at the "big questions" in addition to your immediate needs.
I work with all types of folks, but I am most effective when we are navigating:
I specialize in supporting those impacted by trauma (sexual, gender-based, racialized, workplace, systems, and healthcare) as well as queer/gender diverse folks. The past eight years in the mental health and social work fields have deepened my passion for supporting individuals and relationships from an anti-oppressive, sex positive and trauma-informed lens.
I also support adults and youth struggling with burnout, major life transitions, self-criticism/shame, as well as racial and cultural identity development. With a focus on supporting Neurodiverse individuals, couples and families weathering these concerns.
I specialize in supporting those impacted by trauma (sexual, gender-based, racialized, workplace, systems, and healthcare) as well as queer/gender diverse folks. The past eight years in the mental health and social work fields have deepened my passion for supporting individuals and relationships from an anti-oppressive, sex positive and trauma-informed lens.
I also support adults and youth struggling with burnout, major life transitions, self-criticism/shame, as well as racial and cultural identity development. With a focus on supporting Neurodiverse individuals, couples and families weathering these concerns.
With warmth, curiosity, and compassion, I work alongside individuals and couples navigating trauma, relationship difficulties, and identity exploration. Folks work with me when they want a place to untangle their experiences and practice new ways of responding. Together, we work toward finding more calm in the body, a stronger sense of self-worth, and deeper, more secure relationships. My goal is to offer a therapeutic relationship that supports you in exploring, discovering, and celebrating your most authentic self.
With warmth, curiosity, and compassion, I work alongside individuals and couples navigating trauma, relationship difficulties, and identity exploration. Folks work with me when they want a place to untangle their experiences and practice new ways of responding. Together, we work toward finding more calm in the body, a stronger sense of self-worth, and deeper, more secure relationships. My goal is to offer a therapeutic relationship that supports you in exploring, discovering, and celebrating your most authentic self.
Haida Gaede
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, RCC, MSW RSW, PgDip, BEd, BA
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
Evening and weekend appointments available.
I offer therapy for teens and adults who are tired of masking, stuck in survival mode, or feeling disconnected from who they really are. Whether you're managing anxiety, OCD, trauma, or simply carrying too much on your own, I provide a grounding space where you can express yourself freely. My approach is collaborative and responsive, always moving at a pace that feels manageable for you. Sessions are available in-office, online, or outdoors through nature-based counselling for those who feel more at ease outside.
Evening and weekend appointments available.
I offer therapy for teens and adults who are tired of masking, stuck in survival mode, or feeling disconnected from who they really are. Whether you're managing anxiety, OCD, trauma, or simply carrying too much on your own, I provide a grounding space where you can express yourself freely. My approach is collaborative and responsive, always moving at a pace that feels manageable for you. Sessions are available in-office, online, or outdoors through nature-based counselling for those who feel more at ease outside.
My ideal clients live with chronic challenges of Anxiety, Depression, grief, loneliness; they may have lost hope that life could be different. They care deeply but somehow lost connection—difficulty managing emotions or chronic perfectionism and self-criticism have pushed others away. They’ve endured loss or trauma and feel adrift, isolated, unable to go forward, overwhelmed by the state of the world, and unable to feel hope or agency. Over the years, the fears and worries have grown, eroding a sense of freedom.
They are ready to find hope and start working toward a life worth living: a life worth sharing.
My ideal clients live with chronic challenges of Anxiety, Depression, grief, loneliness; they may have lost hope that life could be different. They care deeply but somehow lost connection—difficulty managing emotions or chronic perfectionism and self-criticism have pushed others away. They’ve endured loss or trauma and feel adrift, isolated, unable to go forward, overwhelmed by the state of the world, and unable to feel hope or agency. Over the years, the fears and worries have grown, eroding a sense of freedom.
They are ready to find hope and start working toward a life worth living: a life worth sharing.
Do you feel like your sensitivity is "too much," or your creativity is misunderstood?
Is your nervous system "on edge," trying to survive in a fast-paced, achievement-driven world?
Do you struggle to be fully seen?
I work with people who are deeply creative, sensitive, and beginning to awaken to their own inner voice. At the same time, they may struggle to stay connected to themselves in a demanding, high-pressure environment. Overwhelmed by the demands of work and relationships, it can become difficult to trust their own inner voice.
Do you feel like your sensitivity is "too much," or your creativity is misunderstood?
Is your nervous system "on edge," trying to survive in a fast-paced, achievement-driven world?
Do you struggle to be fully seen?
I work with people who are deeply creative, sensitive, and beginning to awaken to their own inner voice. At the same time, they may struggle to stay connected to themselves in a demanding, high-pressure environment. Overwhelmed by the demands of work and relationships, it can become difficult to trust their own inner voice.
I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor with the BCACC. With a deep commitment to helping women navigate life’s challenges, I aim to provide a warm, supportive space to explore emotions and experiences, heal from past traumas, and uncover patterns of behaviour, helping you gain valuable insight into your personal growth and well-being. I am passionate about supporting women struggling with anxiety, stress, burnout, and relationship challenges, as well as those navigating various life transitions and low self-esteem.
I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor with the BCACC. With a deep commitment to helping women navigate life’s challenges, I aim to provide a warm, supportive space to explore emotions and experiences, heal from past traumas, and uncover patterns of behaviour, helping you gain valuable insight into your personal growth and well-being. I am passionate about supporting women struggling with anxiety, stress, burnout, and relationship challenges, as well as those navigating various life transitions and low self-esteem.
Welcome and thank you for being here. Whether you are new to therapy or returning for support, I can help you get unstuck, increase awareness, build practical skills, address underlying themes, break patterns, set boundaries, and get back to a place of greater connectedness to yourself and others. My approach to counselling strives to provide you with a compassionate and validating space to do your inner work. There’s nothing “too small/big” or “weird” that can’t be talked about in therapy so long as you feel safe enough to do so. My aim is to ensure you feel heard, understood, supported, and safe in therapy.
Welcome and thank you for being here. Whether you are new to therapy or returning for support, I can help you get unstuck, increase awareness, build practical skills, address underlying themes, break patterns, set boundaries, and get back to a place of greater connectedness to yourself and others. My approach to counselling strives to provide you with a compassionate and validating space to do your inner work. There’s nothing “too small/big” or “weird” that can’t be talked about in therapy so long as you feel safe enough to do so. My aim is to ensure you feel heard, understood, supported, and safe in therapy.
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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 |
| 86% | Relationship Issues |
| 79% | Depression |
| 79% | Self Esteem |
| 75% | Stress |
| 73% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 65% | Grief |
Average years in practice
7 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 67% | Pacific Blue Cross |
| 64% | Manulife |
| 61% | SunLife |
How Counsellors in V5T see their clients
| 78% | In Person and Online | |
| 22% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 81% | Female | |
| 16% | Male | |
| 3% | Non-Binary |