Therapists in Vancouver, BC

You've felt the weight of expectations to conform to other’s standards of who you “should” be for as long as you can remember. It might feel extra draining as the pressure comes from multiple sources- perhaps from family, friends, religion, school, or society. You’re fed up with spinning in the same circles and experiencing the same internal conflict; parts of you are done with feeling unseen and misunderstood, while other parts of you have concerns about being a burden or have fears about being perceived. Together, let's create a space where you don't need anyone's approval or to be anything other than exactly who you are.

I am passionate about supporting people with trauma/ptsd including attachment and developmental trauma. I also specialize in treating depression/anxiety and relationship issues. I believe that when people understand their emotions they can take control of their life. Life is meant to be enjoyed-healing our wounds allows us to have fun and live fully. Building emotional strength means accepting you will experience emotions, they will impact you, and you can ride the wave.

*Services by student counsellors and Associates available* People we work with describe feeling disconnected, invalidated, and powerless after experiencing trauma and injustice. Some have felt stuck and overwhelmed in the process of reconnecting with themselves, their communities, and in navigating the dominant culture. We support clients in processing their experiences and deepening their understanding of themselves and their relationships. We affirm clients' needs and desires and value reciprocity and collaboration. Honoring clients' knowledge, we invite clients to co-create safety and exercise their self-determination.

It takes a lot of courage to reach out for support, especially when facing challenges that feel deeply personal and unique to your experiences. As a Queer Indigenous therapist, I understand the complexities of navigating identity and the impact it can have on mental well-being. Whether you're wrestling with ancestral trauma, struggling to find your place in an unwelcoming world, or simply seeking understanding, I'm here for you. Imagine stepping into a space where every aspect of your identity isn't just acknowledged but celebrated. Where your journey of self-discovery is met with understanding, compassion, and validation.

Just as a seed will grow into a plant, and a plant will seek water and grow towards light, there is an intrinsic capacity within all living organisms to heal and to grow, and a natural inclination to move in this direction. My practice is guided by trust in the wisdom of this inner healing intelligence. I am a holistic practitioner working in the realms of transpersonal psychotherapy and birth care, with a focus on human attachment, lifespan development, and spiritual care "from womb to tomb." Birth psychology and work with holotropic states of consciousness are areas of special interest.

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'm a Registered Social Worker with a social justice oriented, anti-oppressive, and somatic lens. My areas of specialization include trauma, particularly sexual assault; intimate partner violence; and childhood abuse. I frequently (though not exclusively!) work with folks who identify as LGBTQ2S. I have been involved in community-based social justice work since my teens, and received my MSW from UBC in 2016.

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.

Shana has a background working with children, youth, and young adults who face mental health challenges. Their work in the nonprofit and public health system includes working with those facing crises, houselessness, substance use, sex work, employment or educational challenges, trauma, and neurodivergence.

Hope gives people a reason to continue fighting and believing that their current circumstances will improve, despite the unpredictable nature of human existence. However, to feel hopeful can be tricky when you’ve experienced depression, anxiety, PTSD, grief and loss, and emotional pain. How do you go through those hard times? I have been privileged to support thousands of people of all backgrounds and ages to find their hope back despite life challenges.

Do you feel overwhelmed by societal pressures to sit down, shut up, or stay put, questioning if life could embrace your truest form? I’m Clayre, Registered Psychotherapist and Registered Art Therapist. I'm a disabled trans femme who's deeply familiar with the challenges faced by queer, trans, nonbinary, and disabled individuals. Using an eclectic mix of evidence-based practices that align with your specific goals for therapy, my approach is suited for those feeling anxious, depressed, or downright hopeless about reclaiming their sense of self. Let's explore working together as we imagine your path toward growth, healing, and change.

I use a relational approach to support you when facing life transitions, relationship concerns, general stress, sexual/identity exploration, trauma, grief, loss, anxiety, and depression. I am passionate about supporting self-identified women, youth, and couples who are looking to deepen their connection to themselves. I believe that we are born whole and our lived experiences play a role in shaping our perception of self, others, and the world around us. I am inspired by those who have the courage to look within and express their fears, desires, and goals – and find breakthroughs along the way.

You might be noticing feeling sad, shame, anxiety, intense emotions, stuck in patterns, overwhelm, wishing for better relationships, feeling like it's too much yet you always have to be the strong one? Want to feel better and address the root causes? I offer anti-oppressive, trauma-informed therapy services to help you move from trauma to liberation. I believe in you and in a better world. The revolution starts with you. We all deserve to be free. Let's ease your pain together. Let's work collaboratively together to get you to a safe stable place, deal with unresolved issues, and bring you to a place of abundance and growth.

I help people learn to forgive themselves for the things they had to do in order to survive. I believe that when we feel safe in our body and free from the shackles of our past, we can create our dream reality. By honouring our sensitive nature, and creating a safe space to explore, we can set our inner child free - inviting playfulness, humour, and curiosity to the healing process. We are not what has happened to us, we are who we choose to become. I'm here to help you discover who you truly are on a soul level.

Whether you're dealing with past trauma, difficult family dynamics, or are stuck in frustrating patterns, feelings of disconnection and anxiety can easily become your day-to-day. In a world that can be challenging to navigate at the best of times, the struggles we face can sometimes feel insurmountable. It is my belief that we all need support and connection in order to process our experiences and to feel safe and secure in our own skin. With the tools somatic therapy brings we can support the body to complete it’s natural healing processes, helping us find the freedom to live our lives to the fullest.

I am a registered clinical counsellor & a certified clinical trauma professional with an immense passion to assist people in re-discovering their strengths and re-building their identities post-adversity, trauma & loss. Life's hardships might have caused you to experience anxiety, depression, chronic illnesses and endless suffering. Dealing with all these symptoms on a daily basis can affect various areas of your life and take you away from living a life that is internally rich, grounded and fulfilling. My goal is to create a non-judgmental, open & warm space for you to meet your core self and instill joy and hope again within you.

Accessing support is a radical act of courage—a step towards positive change. At Side by Side Counselling we welcome all experiences and histories, working together to navigate the challenges of life with ease. Drawing on the approaches of transpersonal psychology, somatic modalities, Bowen family systems, Gestalt therapy and person-centered therapy, we aim to find a path of understanding and support that best suits your needs and experiences.

I work with individuals and couples who are experiencing trauma, anxiety, depression, grief/loss, relationship challenges, and career and workplace difficulties. I specialize in the treatment of childhood and intergenerational trauma. I can help you calm dysregulated nervous system responses, deepen your understanding of yourself, increase emotional awareness and improve emotional regulation, work with you to confront and shift self-limiting beliefs and response patterns, and help you cultivate self-acceptance and self-love.

In my therapeutic practice, I offer non-judgemental and compassionate support to my clients struggling with various forms of trauma and other obstacles impacting their quality of life. I specialize in Expressive Art Therapy, which invites clients to engage in a combination of talk, writing, visual arts, movement, and other forms of creative and alternative self-expression. Many people struggle with articulating traumatic experiences through words alone, and using creative modes of communication creates a safe and more fluid environment to explore complicated feelings and emotions.