Therapists in Vancouver, BC

I approach therapeutic work with a deep focus on building relationships and supporting you through life's various challenges, whether they be transitions, relationship issues, stress, sexual exploration, trauma, grief, anxiety, or depression. I'm particularly passionate about helping individuals deepen their connection with themselves. We are born whole, and our life experiences shape how we see ourselves and the world. I find inspiration in those who bravely explore their innermost thoughts and feelings, guiding them toward breakthroughs and personal growth.

Patricia Pike is the CEO and founder of Interventions Canada. As a Certified Intervention Professional, Addiction Specialist, and Educator, she is committed to raising the standard of care in addiction and mental health treatment. With over 25 years of experience in behavioral health, her expertise lies in alcoholism, substance abuse, addiction disorders, and complex mental health issues. She has led numerous successful interventions globally and holds citizenship in both the United States and Canada. Her commitment to this field is deeply personal, having been in long-term recovery herself.

Olivia has the aspiration of working with a diverse clientele presenting a broad range of counselling concerns. She has experience counselling adults who have severe, persistent mental illness including: schizophrenia, other psychotic disorders, mood disorders (e.g. bipolar and major depressive disorders), co-occurring disorders such as personality disorders disorders substance abuse, mental challenges etc. She also has experience counselling groups of adults who have addiction and addictive behaviours. Olivia has experience counselling groups of family members and caregivers of people with mental and substance use difficulties.

My client focus is working with neurodivergent people with conditions such as ADHD, Autism and Learning Disabilities. Although these differences can be an asset in many situations, individuals may have difficulty navigating a world not necessarily designed for them. Feelings of depression, anxiety, anger, and low self esteem may linger from years of feeling misunderstood or being under-equipped in social, school or work settings. Exploring your strengths, obstacles and goals allow you to take charge of your mental health and work with your difference rather than against it.

I love working with folks who don’t fit into normative spaces such as LGBTQ2S+, sex workers, folks from the poly/kink community and those with stigmatizing labels such as BPD. My aim as a therapist is to create a safe and non-judgemental environment in which you feel comfortable talking about any thoughts, feelings, or experiences regardless of how embarrassing or shameful you believe them to be, and be met with acceptance, warmth, and respect.

PTSD or Trauma related to stressful life changes, psychological / emotional / physical childhood abuse, neglect, rejection, abandonment, exploitation, sexual abuse, incest or witnessing family violence could result in experiencing distorted perceptions, emotions, beliefs and meanings about life. Trauma freezes the traumatic experience in the nervous system creating unhelpful thinking, negative self-assessment, and self-defeating / self-sacrificing behaviours. These conditions can affect your capacity to tolerate and adapt to life's ups and downs; to break old patterns that hold you back; to avoid engaging in risky behaviours/situations; and to avoid re-enacting your past traumas over and over.

Feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or self-doubting? When life is feeling challenging or stagnant, it can be time for new skills & perspectives. I am a compassionate therapist who helps clients expand their comfort zone, celebrate existing successes, understand themselves more deeply. Growth is attainable at any point and we'll start with small steps. Gain clarity, grounding, and renewed self-love to pursue the quality of life you want. Therapy is a great way to build resilience- to help you recover from struggles with more ease, and to support you in effectively communicate your needs and boundaries with loved ones.

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.

Feeling stuck? My approach is to build on your strengths, moving you from where you are to where you want to be. I endeavour to enhance the therapeutic relationship by creating a caring and nurturing space for you to express feelings, emotions, behaviours, and relationships. My compassionate nature brings to the counselling relationship the sense of safety, support, and encouragement you need. When facing difficult life tasks, I provide the encouragement to explore new ways to approach your concerns, help shift perspectives and create fresh insights.

My approach to counselling is creative, gentle, hopeful, and liberatory. I believe in meeting each person where they are at & exploring imaginative ways of expressing and understanding ourselves (like play and art!). You can arrive exactly as you are - messy, tender, rageful, or whatever it may be. My practice is grounded in an anti-oppressive, justice-oriented lens. This means I will attune to your individual experience, alongside how systemic forces we exist within impacts your life. Leaning into justice in counselling looks like working towards reclaiming power, disrupting oppressive narratives, and liberation alongside healing.

I am passionate about supporting folks who are experiencing life transitions, anxiety, depression, and burnout. Additionally I specialize in grief and loss, and am here to help navigate this extremely challenging time with you. When these encounters are destabilizing, it can manifest in ways such as low mood, exhaustion, lack of motivation, low self-esteem, difficulty being present, and much more. By offering an intentional safe space I can help you cope with these experiences, lean into ways you feel whole and embodied, and move towards a healing path specific to you. I have experience working with children, youth, and adults.

I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor and an associate at WellHealth Counselling. I primarily work with folks experiencing grief, life & cultural transitions, hopelessness, anxiety and relationship issues. I also help people work through caregiver burnout and adjust to life with chronic illness. Clients may come in with goals ranging from immediate symptom management to long-term emotional autonomy and I work towards meeting them at their starting point.

Would you like to learn how to make your emotions work for you? Are you having difficulty with a new stage in your life? I speak English, Portuguese and Spanish, and I have worked with clients of diverse cultural backgrounds for over 20 years. In addition to having a private practice I have worked for over 15 years with Vancouver Coastal Health in its Cross Cultural Program and the Mental Health and Substance Abuse Outpatient Services. You can book your own appointment now by clicking on the website button.

My ideal client would be someone who is willing to examine and understand their own potentially limiting narrative, which we all have. This disposition allows us to open up new ways of thinking which in turn promotes motivation, inner-strength and a sense of empowerment. Together, we can start to apply these internal adjustments to their external life in order to achieve their goals. To facilitate this, I like to give manageable homework. For example, I may have my client identify their specific unhelpful thought pattern, re-frame it and apply it tangibly to outside relationships.

Ola! Seja muito bem-vindo aqui! Eu sou a Anna Nabuco Bell, psicologa no Brasil e Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) aqui no Canada. Ha 21 anos comecei minha jornada como psicoterapeuta, e hoje, atuando em BC, tenho a satisfacao de oferecer suporte a nossa comunidade Brasileira. Sou mestra, doutoranda e pesquisadora sobre imigracao e psicoterapia multicultural. Ofereco sessoes em ingles e em portugues, entao deixa eu explicar um pouquinho em ingles para os nao-brazucas tb ;) As a proud Brazilian and Canadian, my practice has been notably successful in working with people from diverse backgrounds, which is my doctoral teses theme.

I provide therapeutic treatment to clients struggling with a diverse set of psychological concerns including anxiety, depression, interpersonal or relationship difficulties, trauma, life transitions, identity development, grief and loss, racialized or culturally based concerns, and emotional regulation. (At this time, I do not accept patients who are actively suicidal). I primarily utilize a psychodynamic frame in my work with clients, but am able to blend elements of ACT, CBT, as well as mindfulness into treatment planning and delivery.

Health and well-being have been a central tenet of my life for over a decade now. My history as a health care professional has informed my counselling in that I believe any challenge we encounter will see impacts in our emotions, our thoughts, and our physical body. By tuning into all three, we can turn signs of distress into sources of insight, and as resources for self-soothing and emotional management. To that end, EMDR is my preferred approach for assisting clients in facing and moving through traumas big and small, integrated with elements of mindfulness, self-compassion, skill-building, and role-play techniques.

I work alongside clients who feel disconnected from others or themselves, but can't seem to push through the barriers of what it is that they are unsatisfied with; with people who want more out of their relationship with themselves, others, and life. My clients often talk about their emotions as being too big or having conflicting parts within. I focus on finding not only strategies, but understanding and insight into past experiences - enabling to not only manage your experiences but feel deep fulfillment as well. As you understand the early experiences that shaped you, we then have choices over who you want to be moving forward.

IG: Adaptive Mental Health YVR. Adaptive Mental Health was set up to support you when you're feeling overwhelmed, or powerless when facing difficult circumstances or choices. If you feel stuck in your own thoughts, that your emotions rule over your life, or are struggling with a difficult life transition, AMH could be a good fit for you. AMH welcome all types of clients, having successfully worked with individuals ranging from C-PTSD and somatic trauma, to individuals transitioning into a new jobs or stages of life.

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 have widespread knowledge of family dynamics. I can help you deal with depression, anxiety, anger, and addiction in the family. I can explore traumatic events, attachment, emotion regulation, neglect and family of origin issues, and understand domestic violence and its effect. I can help explore issues of separation, divorce and co-parenting. If you were a victim and have a police incident number or face being charged with assault by the court. I can support you deal with your addiction. I can support increase your self esteem and explore your issues.

YOU CAN HEAL. I CAN HELP. Feeling overwhelmed? Anxious? Isolated? Does it seem like everyone around you is finding happiness while you silently struggle? Then it’s time to break free from negative patterns and into a life you love. And I can help. Whether it’s your career, your relationships, your childhood, or unresolved issues from the past, EMDR therapy, counselling, and life coaching are all powerful tools to help you face and overcome anything that's coming between you and the happiness you deserve.

If you are reading this, please recognize your courage to get this far. Are you feeling overwhelmed, burnt out, broken, or disconnected? Whatever your challenges, our counsellors are here to walk with you as you move toward connection, empowerment, and living your life the way you want to. Our team of carefully selected Intern or Registered counsellors will meet you where you are at. They will support and work with you to make lasting change.

Do you have intrusive memories or flashbacks of a traumatic event? Is it difficult to trust others or feel safe? Do you feel a sense of hopelessness or a lack of purpose in your life? Do you want to feel more energized and more safely embodied? In a safe and supportive environment, you can heal from trauma, anxiety, depression, and grief. While it can be difficult to recover from sexual assault or substance use disorders, you are not alone. In our work, you can expect trauma-informed, feminist, LGBTQ2+ affirming, culturally aware therapy. I look forward to hearing your story. Reach out today for a complimentary consultation.