Therapists Beginning With W in British Columbia
Waawaate Counselling & Psychotherapy
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP, RCC
Verified Verified
Nelson, BC V1L
Boozhoo, A'nin. I'm Leah Lychowyd, a Registered Psychotherapist (RP) living in Thunder Bay in Northwestern Ontario. I am a member of Red Rock Indian Band. I am specifically trained in working with Indigenous peoples including First Nations, Métis and Inuit. If you are experiencing a dysregulated nervous system, anxiety, trauma (complex & intergenerational) or an overall feeling of a lack of belonging, I would be honoured to hear your story. If you are looking to cultivate inner calm and peace and feel grounded and more connected with yourself and your life, send me an email to see if I can be helpful to you.
Boozhoo, A'nin. I'm Leah Lychowyd, a Registered Psychotherapist (RP) living in Thunder Bay in Northwestern Ontario. I am a member of Red Rock Indian Band. I am specifically trained in working with Indigenous peoples including First Nations, Métis and Inuit. If you are experiencing a dysregulated nervous system, anxiety, trauma (complex & intergenerational) or an overall feeling of a lack of belonging, I would be honoured to hear your story. If you are looking to cultivate inner calm and peace and feel grounded and more connected with yourself and your life, send me an email to see if I can be helpful to you.
Would you like to improve your relationships with others so that you feel more respected, connected, understood, and loved? Do you want to control your anger, manage your anxiety, or overcome feelings of sadness? Do you want to heal and move forward in your life? At one time or another we all could use some help improving our mental health and in navigating the inevitable challenges that life presents. Positive change in your life is possible and you have already taken the first step.
Would you like to improve your relationships with others so that you feel more respected, connected, understood, and loved? Do you want to control your anger, manage your anxiety, or overcome feelings of sadness? Do you want to heal and move forward in your life? At one time or another we all could use some help improving our mental health and in navigating the inevitable challenges that life presents. Positive change in your life is possible and you have already taken the first step.
I truly believe that each person is of immense value and worth. Each time I sit with a client, I feel honoured to be allowed into the sacred place of their inner world. The work of healing and growth is complex and difficult. However, when we are met in our struggles while being truly seen and witnessed, we begin to be able to tolerate more as we come to know our true Self better. I seek to approach people's stories with compassion, curiosity, and authenticity. I am passionate about the opportunity that individuals have for change and growth when they are provided with compassionate care in a non-judgmental and safe environment.
I truly believe that each person is of immense value and worth. Each time I sit with a client, I feel honoured to be allowed into the sacred place of their inner world. The work of healing and growth is complex and difficult. However, when we are met in our struggles while being truly seen and witnessed, we begin to be able to tolerate more as we come to know our true Self better. I seek to approach people's stories with compassion, curiosity, and authenticity. I am passionate about the opportunity that individuals have for change and growth when they are provided with compassionate care in a non-judgmental and safe environment.
I believe all people have the capacity to heal, grow, and build a life they are proud of. I am happy to assist you in creating a life you are proud of and using therapy as a space to process what is working and what is not and areas where you may feel stuck. I am especially experienced with anxiety and burnout, childhood trauma, chronic pain, grief, and life transitions.
I believe all people have the capacity to heal, grow, and build a life they are proud of. I am happy to assist you in creating a life you are proud of and using therapy as a space to process what is working and what is not and areas where you may feel stuck. I am especially experienced with anxiety and burnout, childhood trauma, chronic pain, grief, and life transitions.
I know you already have your own resources and skills to deal with your struggles. My skills and experiences are simply to help you find these resources within you. A person comes to me because they are stuck and lost in stressful worries or getting angry too quickly or frustrated and powerless in conflicts with other. Our work together is for you to find your natural instinct and insights to develop the clarity to move forward. The skills I use to help you are in grounded in Somatic Experiencing, an understanding of the dynamic of your nervous systems and Focusing, a therapy skill to open your clarity and the way to go forward.
I know you already have your own resources and skills to deal with your struggles. My skills and experiences are simply to help you find these resources within you. A person comes to me because they are stuck and lost in stressful worries or getting angry too quickly or frustrated and powerless in conflicts with other. Our work together is for you to find your natural instinct and insights to develop the clarity to move forward. The skills I use to help you are in grounded in Somatic Experiencing, an understanding of the dynamic of your nervous systems and Focusing, a therapy skill to open your clarity and the way to go forward.
Life can throw people into confusion which brings us to a place of seeking consolation and clarity through curiosity. James considers it a privilege to walk alongside people facing internal and interpersonal confusion with compassion. James never takes for granted the challenge change presents for clients and therefore brings warmth and wonder in sessions with clients. James believes that collaboratively the client and counsellor can create an genuine connection for healing and hope with an integrated approach for client health and wholeness. Personal desolation to consolation happens from person to person.
Life can throw people into confusion which brings us to a place of seeking consolation and clarity through curiosity. James considers it a privilege to walk alongside people facing internal and interpersonal confusion with compassion. James never takes for granted the challenge change presents for clients and therefore brings warmth and wonder in sessions with clients. James believes that collaboratively the client and counsellor can create an genuine connection for healing and hope with an integrated approach for client health and wholeness. Personal desolation to consolation happens from person to person.
As a licensed professional counsellor, Lisa is trained in trauma-informed practice, child-centered play therapy, somatic therapy, person-centered, CBT, emotion focused and attachment theory. Through her studies she completed extensive research on children with learning disabilities and their families and provides guidance, coping skills, support and hope to these families. Along with families and children, Lisa works closely with individual adults with mental and emotional health difficulties such as anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress as well as offering couples counselling.
As a licensed professional counsellor, Lisa is trained in trauma-informed practice, child-centered play therapy, somatic therapy, person-centered, CBT, emotion focused and attachment theory. Through her studies she completed extensive research on children with learning disabilities and their families and provides guidance, coping skills, support and hope to these families. Along with families and children, Lisa works closely with individual adults with mental and emotional health difficulties such as anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress as well as offering couples counselling.
I am an experienced Registered Clinical Counsellor working in Vancouver’s Commercial Drive area, in nature at the beautiful Pacific Spirit Trails, and online throughout British Columbia. My clients are youth, adults, and couples who want to learn how to better manage mental health issues such as stress and anxiety, depression, anger, grief or loss, or complex trauma/PTSD; or who are experiencing challenging life transitions. I approach clients as unique individuals and incorporate a holistic and trauma-informed perspective.
I am an experienced Registered Clinical Counsellor working in Vancouver’s Commercial Drive area, in nature at the beautiful Pacific Spirit Trails, and online throughout British Columbia. My clients are youth, adults, and couples who want to learn how to better manage mental health issues such as stress and anxiety, depression, anger, grief or loss, or complex trauma/PTSD; or who are experiencing challenging life transitions. I approach clients as unique individuals and incorporate a holistic and trauma-informed perspective.
Shailyn Waites
Registered Social Worker, RSW, MSW, EMDR
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Kelowna, BC V1V (Online Only)
Therapy is incredibly valuable, but it can also be vulnerable and challenging at times. I am here to support you with trauma, anxiety, grief, perfectionism, and life transitions. I am passionate about working together to uncover the root causes, processing and understanding the emotions involved, and healing the mind-body connection. Through our work together, we will focus on identifying and unlearning negative self-beliefs, helping you develop healthy ways to cope, and guide you in the journey of rediscovering your authentic self.
Therapy is incredibly valuable, but it can also be vulnerable and challenging at times. I am here to support you with trauma, anxiety, grief, perfectionism, and life transitions. I am passionate about working together to uncover the root causes, processing and understanding the emotions involved, and healing the mind-body connection. Through our work together, we will focus on identifying and unlearning negative self-beliefs, helping you develop healthy ways to cope, and guide you in the journey of rediscovering your authentic self.
Victor Wakarchuk
Counsellor, RCC, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Vancouver, BC V6E (Online Only)
Are you a gay man who feels anxious, stressed and overwhelmed? Do you feel like life is passing you by while you silently suffer alone? Anxiety can feel so incredibly overwhelming. You may feel sick to your stomach or have trouble sleeping. You’re looking for relief to finally feel “you” again. The good news is that there are specific skills you can learn to not only manage the anxiety, but truly thrive. I know reaching out for support can be really difficult when you don’t know what to expect. I provide a warm, non-judgemental and shame-free counselling environment so that you feel safe and supported.
Are you a gay man who feels anxious, stressed and overwhelmed? Do you feel like life is passing you by while you silently suffer alone? Anxiety can feel so incredibly overwhelming. You may feel sick to your stomach or have trouble sleeping. You’re looking for relief to finally feel “you” again. The good news is that there are specific skills you can learn to not only manage the anxiety, but truly thrive. I know reaching out for support can be really difficult when you don’t know what to expect. I provide a warm, non-judgemental and shame-free counselling environment so that you feel safe and supported.
I'm a registered clinical counsellor with over 20 years of experience in the helping profession. I'm passionate about supporting clients to heal the relationship they have with themselves and others. If you are seeking meaningful change in your life, and long to feel more at home and fulfilled in yourself and your relationships I want to help. Whether you’re recovering from heartbreak, struggling to assert yourself in your most important relationships, having difficulty making decisions, or are overwhelmed by anxious thoughts and feelings, we'll work together towards your healing and growth.
I'm a registered clinical counsellor with over 20 years of experience in the helping profession. I'm passionate about supporting clients to heal the relationship they have with themselves and others. If you are seeking meaningful change in your life, and long to feel more at home and fulfilled in yourself and your relationships I want to help. Whether you’re recovering from heartbreak, struggling to assert yourself in your most important relationships, having difficulty making decisions, or are overwhelmed by anxious thoughts and feelings, we'll work together towards your healing and growth.
Recognizing that you are at the point where you can’t carry it all by yourself and want support- can be a meaningful step towards transformation. Deep within you resides profound wisdom, and in my role as a therapist, I'm here to guide you in discovering ways to tune into your inner truth.
Recognizing that you are at the point where you can’t carry it all by yourself and want support- can be a meaningful step towards transformation. Deep within you resides profound wisdom, and in my role as a therapist, I'm here to guide you in discovering ways to tune into your inner truth.
Taran is a Self-Love/Worth Mentor & Registered Therapeutic Counsellor (RTC) living out her mission and purpose to support thousands of WOC (Women of Color) to release crippling self-doubt, increase their self-worth, and manifest their dream life.
Taran is a Self-Love/Worth Mentor & Registered Therapeutic Counsellor (RTC) living out her mission and purpose to support thousands of WOC (Women of Color) to release crippling self-doubt, increase their self-worth, and manifest their dream life.
My approach to counselling comes from a place of building an authentic relationship with my clients. I use Emotionally Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, EMDR as well as somatic approaches in our sessions. Before becoming a Registered Clinical Counsellor, I was working as a Kinesiologist and so, I focus my counselling practice on helping clients achieve greater wellness in both their physical and mental health.
My approach to counselling comes from a place of building an authentic relationship with my clients. I use Emotionally Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, EMDR as well as somatic approaches in our sessions. Before becoming a Registered Clinical Counsellor, I was working as a Kinesiologist and so, I focus my counselling practice on helping clients achieve greater wellness in both their physical and mental health.
Walk Along Side Counselling
Counsellor, MC, RCC , CCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Port Coquitlam, BC V3B
Cheryl Lim has over 20 years’ experience working with families and children in a variety of settings. Cheryl specializes in working with women, children, and couples who have been impacted by trauma and as a result are experiencing challenges. Cheryl has experience working with anxiety, depression, grief and loss, relationship concerns, divorce and separation, parenting, spirituality, and other life experiences. The majority of Cheryl’s training is in Narrative Therapy, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Grief and Loss, and Trauma.
Cheryl Lim has over 20 years’ experience working with families and children in a variety of settings. Cheryl specializes in working with women, children, and couples who have been impacted by trauma and as a result are experiencing challenges. Cheryl has experience working with anxiety, depression, grief and loss, relationship concerns, divorce and separation, parenting, spirituality, and other life experiences. The majority of Cheryl’s training is in Narrative Therapy, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Grief and Loss, and Trauma.
If you're experiencing relationship issues with your partner, such as communication, co-parenting, sexual intimacy or infidelity, there is always the possibility of improvement. Self esteem issues can be worked on, as can issues with your children, family or co-workers! Cognitive behaviour therapy and other modalities can work well for all of these issues, let me help you make the most of your life! Too busy to attend in person during regular business hours? Flexible online sessions are available 7 days a week, from early morning to late evening.
If you're experiencing relationship issues with your partner, such as communication, co-parenting, sexual intimacy or infidelity, there is always the possibility of improvement. Self esteem issues can be worked on, as can issues with your children, family or co-workers! Cognitive behaviour therapy and other modalities can work well for all of these issues, let me help you make the most of your life! Too busy to attend in person during regular business hours? Flexible online sessions are available 7 days a week, from early morning to late evening.
Safer, approachable counselling. In our work, together we will co-create effective solutions for you to feel better, gain new insights, and work towards change. The counselling process is about relationship; I believe that forming a safe, genuine, and respectful helping relationship can assist in facilitating real and important change in individuals' lives.
Safer, approachable counselling. In our work, together we will co-create effective solutions for you to feel better, gain new insights, and work towards change. The counselling process is about relationship; I believe that forming a safe, genuine, and respectful helping relationship can assist in facilitating real and important change in individuals' lives.
My ideal client has often dug themselves into a hole into which they can not get out of on their own. The issues will be related to a difficult relationship of some description, partner, family, community, finance, environment, financial, and certainly themselves. It is likely that their goals are uncertain and that they feel lost. Very often, my ideal client does not know what they want, but can with certainty say what they don't want.
My ideal client has often dug themselves into a hole into which they can not get out of on their own. The issues will be related to a difficult relationship of some description, partner, family, community, finance, environment, financial, and certainly themselves. It is likely that their goals are uncertain and that they feel lost. Very often, my ideal client does not know what they want, but can with certainty say what they don't want.
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.
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.
Gill Walker
Occupational Therapist, MSc, BScOT, Reg OT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Vancouver, BC V6J
I have been an Occupational Therapist in community mental health for the past 20 years. I work with clients individually and in groups. In addition to DBT, I facilitate an interpersonal social rhythms therapy group for people living with Depression and/or Bipolar. I also lead a group that uses cognitive behavioural therapy to help people live alongside the experience of hearing voices. Most recently, I have been leading a mindful self-compassion group.
I have been an Occupational Therapist in community mental health for the past 20 years. I work with clients individually and in groups. In addition to DBT, I facilitate an interpersonal social rhythms therapy group for people living with Depression and/or Bipolar. I also lead a group that uses cognitive behavioural therapy to help people live alongside the experience of hearing voices. Most recently, I have been leading a mindful self-compassion group.