Therapists in V5V

Hi, I'm a Vancouver-based Registered Clinical Counsellor with the BCACC, offering virtual counselling sessions. I'm known for creating deep connections with my clients, and have a warm, down-to-earth presence. The goals of my work are to help clients both identify and process their emotions in healthy, manageable ways, as well as build secure, fulfilling and boundaried relationships with others. Not the least of which is the relationship the client has with 'self'. Who are you at your core? This important information helps combat things like insecurity, indecisiveness, perfectionism, loneliness and lack of direction.

As a busy professional, I understand how challenging life can be as we negotiate the many roles we have in life. It helps to have someone listen to us, hear us, validate us, and offer new insights or coping and healing strategies. I have been in the counseling field for many years, and have engaged with individuals in remote communities, urban agencies, a residential center, and online. I work with women, men, children and adolescents from a holistic perspective. This includes being client - centered, attachment-focused, developmentally aware and trauma-informed..

As a Registered Psychologist, I work from a positive place, seeing disordered behaviours as ways of coping that create problems as well as solves them. I work collaboratively with my clients to identify their goals and desires. We may use a motivational approach at first, if appropriate. Then we may focus on barriers to recovery, dysfunctional thinking, practical strategies for change, and past painful experiences or trauma, if relevant, using relationship-based, cognitive behaviour therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and emotion focused approaches. At the end of our session, I write my notes in the form of a letter to share.

Throughout my work I have supported many people who are struggling with: depression, anxiety, negative thoughts about oneself, addiction, dis-ordered eating, self-harm, suicidal thinking, sexuality, gender identity, sexual orientation, issues related to racism, sexism, homophobia and transphobia, grief and loss, men's issues, anger and frustration. I encourage you to contact me if you are experiencing any of these struggles. Exploration with another person can help us to re-author our relationship to problems and begin to move towards our preferred ways of being in the world.

My goal is to provide a non-judgmental space where you can process and explore your unique path. Through our work together I aspire to empower you to express your authentic self without unconscious beliefs and behaviours getting in your way. Informed by my background as a holistic nutritionist and yoga teacher, my approach integrates various facets of well-being, recognizing the interconnectedness of mind, body, and spirit.

Are you troubled by long-standing issues that don’t seem to go away? Or stuck by an unexpected emotional challenge? I see your courage as you take a step and seek support to untangle issues holding you back from your potential, healing, and personal growth. I provide a warm, gentle, affirming and compassionate space that honours your uniqueness while recognizing the role of systemic factors in your lived experience. I approach counselling from a holistic, trauma-informed, somatic, and sex-positive lens. Together, we can tap into your inner strengths toward greater awareness, autonomy, and empowerment.

If you are feeling lost, confused, struggling in relationships, addictions or any other issue, there is a solution. Taking the first step to consider therapy is one of the greatest gifts you can give yourself. It is a path to discovery and healing. I look forward to hearing from you.

Are you or a loved one struggling with addiction? Feeling anxious? Out of control? Alone? Call me - I can help. Together we can work to build connection, hope, and create a road map for what to do next. Compassion, understanding and empowerment have been central to my own journey of recovery and are at the heart of my approach towards working with individuals and families. I am a Nationally Certified Addictions Counsellor and have been involved in all facets of Addiction Recovery for over 15 years.

Hi, I’m Dee. I feel it would be an honour to walk beside you on your path to healing. To introduce myself briefly, I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor. I work with diverse populations and various concerns. I specialize in anxiety, depression and grief, working closely with trauma and relationship issues. My personal journey of self-exploration and deep inner work has led me to become passionate about supporting others. I offer counselling in English, Hindi, Punjabi and Urdu languages to adults, children, couples, and families. I am even certified in play therapy techniques to help children and teens with their healing and growth.

Welcome, my name is Priya Gill (she/they) and I am a trauma and oppression informed therapist. My practice draws people who are seeking a depth and attachment oriented approach to therapy. My desire is to support folks to get to the root source of whatever concerns they bring to therapy, facilitate meaningful change at a pace that feels safe. I emphasize the importance of slow integration and normalize the ebbs and flows of the growing pains that come with meaningful transformation. I am formally trained in trauma resolution modalities such as EMDR, Internal Family Systems (level one), and MDMA Assisted Psychotherapy through MAPS,

Welcome! Therapy is a place to learn about yourself, your relationships, and how past experiences have impacted you. Are you constantly feeling worried and overwhelmed? Do you feel sad and overcome by negative thoughts? Do you feel disconnected from your partner? Are you grieving a loss? Do you struggle with anxiety and/or depression? I work with clients who are struggling with common life challenges and transitions and want to learn ways to cope, manage their stress, and feel better. My goal is to create a space where you can talk about how you are doing without feeling judged and feel empowered on your own journey of healing.

We all find ourselves in moments where life feels hard. In these moments, we are called upon to explore our soft spots. It is in these spots that we can find flexibility. I have been working with adolescents and their families for over 20 years as a Canadian Certified Counsellor and as an experienced educator in the school system. My therapeutic approach is to offer support and guidance through kindness, compassion, empathy and a dash of good humour. I offer teletherapy counselling across BC and welcome all folks. In particular, I am passionate about working with people who identify as Queer and their families.

Do you struggle with trauma, anxiety, stress, addictions or low mood? I can help. I have extensive experience working with trauma, addictions, low mood, self-esteem issues and anxiety in private practice and in a treatment setting. Therapeutically, I know how important it is to have a sense of connection, and a non-judgemental person to listen and understand in times of struggle, change and growth. Mental health is a spectrum and many of us go will go through periods where we need support. I invite clients to get curious about what is happening for them and to engage in the therapeutic process with self-compassion and an open mind .

Welcome, I'm Meghan, the founding psychotherapist of Hidden Gems Counselling. I'm best known for my integrative style, a fancy way to describe my mixing and matching of counselling techniques and approaches. This means that every client receives personalized treatment based on their unique issues, needs, and wellness goals. Some favourite therapeutic approaches and theories include Emotion-focused therapy, mind-body therapy, person-centred therapy, attachment theory, polyvagal theory, and interpersonal neurobiology theory.

I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor with a Master's Degree in Counselling, with over 30 years of experience as a social worker serving clients from all cultural backgrounds. In additions, I am an approved service provider for the Crime Victim Assistance program and ICBC clients. For the past 20 years, I have been working as a settlement counsellor and parent educator helping immigrants, refugees, and international students who are adjusting to life in Canada. I worked at The Canadian Red Cross and managed a team of volunteers that provided emotional support to parents and caregivers dealing with critically ill children.

Are you finding it challenging to maintain emotional balance and stability? Does the task of connecting with your own emotions seem daunting? Are you searching for ways to enhance your self-awareness and strengthen your relationship with yourself? Many of my clients are driven to make positive changes in their lives. Many want change but feel stuck. Chronic stress and old patterns weigh us down. Let's navigate these challenges together, paving a path to fulfillment and ease. Your desire for positive change and well-being is both valid and achievable. Therapy is an investment in your growth and happiness.

Journey with Anne to discover and appreciate your own unique self. With Anne as your counsellor you will have the opportunity to identify and transform some of the internalized negative self-talk you may have unknowingly been repeatedly messaging to yourself for some time. Through a collaborative approach, Anne will assist you in expressing the freeing experience of self-permission to speak more kindly and gently to that vulnerable part of you that requires encouragement and support to overcome your present challenges in order to move on with your life with newly-found courage and self-esteem.

I truly embrace the potential for transformation and the unique strengths within each individual to bring about that change. Sometimes, this journey towards change can benefit from the guidance of a compassionate professional like myself. I am here to assist you in recognizing what may be causing you distress, and together, we'll explore pathways to facilitate meaningful change tailored to your needs.

I am an RCC and somatic attachment psychotherapist with the BCACC. I specialize in adult ADHD, trauma, relationship issues, life transitions, grief & loss, anxiety, and depression. I work with individuals and couples. I strive to provide a counseling space that fosters safety, encourages growth, and supports each individual’s innate healing potential. I value allyship with the Indigenous and 2SLGBTQ+ communities.​ I focus on long-term healing by unpacking current triggers through finding the root cause which is often linked to deep routed childhood trauma.