Somatic Therapists in Richmond, BC

Welcome! I'm glad you found your way here. I am a registered psychotherapist and expressive arts therapist with both classical/traditional training and also holistic in my approach as a therapist/clinician. You are not alone and psychosocial support is extremely healthy. I am a counsellor that meets you in the middle, towards your heart's journey past fragmentation towards wholeness by guiding you back to your wisest self through resource orientation and skillful approaches in dynamic interplay of supporting your needs. You are whole. You are loved and resilient. Most of all, we create a team work to find meaning and witness growth

Do you ever feel that your life lacks meaning or a sense of purpose? Do you struggle to accept life’s challenges? Do negative thoughts, feelings, and constant worries about the future control your mind and well-being? I work with individuals to help them explore what areas of their life may feel stuck. Together we look at what might be getting in the way of moving forward and living a more fulfilling life. One of the greatest joys I experience in my work is to see clients regain a sense of control over their lives and feel more confident in their ability to deal with life’s challenges.

We are spiritual beings experiencing life in human form, but the challenges of our human condition can often overwhelm us. Spirituality involves reconnecting with our true nature as spiritual beings and pure awareness. Psychotherapy, on the other hand, helps us heal and release the burdens we carry throughout life, while also fully embracing our human nature. Whether you are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, career changes, life transitions, or struggles in relationships, I provide a safe and non-judgmental space for you to explore your thoughts and emotions. Together, we will uncover your inner wisdom and resilience.

I specialize in working with adults, utilizing a warm, attachment-focused, trauma-informed, non-judgemental, and collaborative approach. Of particular specialization, is my extensive clinical experience working with individuals in the Emerging Adulthood years, aged 18-29. This age period is an increasingly complex and novel terrain, full of questions and transitions that can feel overwhelming if undertaken alone. My approach is compassionate and values-based, to help you lead the life you want to live.

My practice is inclusive and non-judgmental. I am passionate about helping clients regain a sense of hope and possibility. I'm sensitive and mindful around gender, sexual orientation, race, age, spiritual beliefs, ability, body size, cultural background or identification, relationship status, and family situation. I am dedicated to using empathy, and presence to create a safe and nurturing space that supports you to learn more about your self The relationship I seek to have with you is one that is empowering, assisting you to feel respect and compassion for yourself, so that you can make the changes you desire.

Using a cutting edge combination of psychotherapy, neurofeedback, and biofeedback, I take a holistic approach to wellness which addresses the mind, brain, body, and spirit. If you or your child is stuck and unable to navigate self-defeating or unmanageable patterns of behaviour, emotion, or relationships, I have powerful tools and 15+ years of experience to help you find freedom and optimize your well being. As a counsellor, my priority is to ensure that my clients feel safe, understood, and skillfully supported in a compassionate and non-judgmental atmosphere. "The person is never the problem - the problem is the problem".

Are you struggling with life or facing a difficult challenge? Do you have an inner critic who is just tearing you down? As your psychotherapist, I can help you eliminate those patterns or parts that have been impeding your progress, stopping you from having the life you want, you deserve. Together in a safe, compassionate, non-judgmental space you can:

I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor and Psychotherapist, with 17 years experience, for individuals and couples who want to heal from depression, social anxiety, trauma and abuse and relationship difficulties in a safe and non-judgmental environment. With a warm, nurturing and effective relational approach, I can help you recover your self-worth, heal early trauma wounds, find your centre of calm, build confidence in relationships and find joy and vitality that might be painfully missing in your life. I tailor my methods to your individual needs and goals to bring about the changes you are wanting to see.

Having a family member struggling with mental health issue has first inspired me to go into counselling. I have also been through counselling at different points in my life, which helps me gain a better understanding of the counselling process and its benefits as a client.

Shalene Takara is a Registered Clinical Counsellor - Approved Clinical Supervisor (RCC-ACS) and owner of Safe Space Counselling Services in Vancouver, BC, Canada. She holds a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology and has been working in the field of mental health since 2009. Since 2012, she has been providing individual, couples and family therapy in nonprofit, agency and private-practice settings. She specializes in helping individuals, couples, parents and families overcome trauma, strengthen relationships, heal from family-of-origin issues, and support social and emotional well-being and development.

“ I believe sharing our stories about our personal experiences can awaken our awareness, stretch our hearts, and help us heal” Do you feel like you are on a path of self sabotage and feel stuck? Do you live mostly in your head where it is noisy and chaotic? I believe you can transform negative limiting beliefs, never ending fears and uncertainties. I want to help you build the skill to make healthier choices in relationships, jobs and lifestyle that don’t drain the life out of you. I know it takes courage to reach out for help. I promise I am easy to talk to and aim to make therapy both an enjoyable and forward moving process.

When working with couples my approach is attachment and connection-focused, and skill-based. Couples often seek counselling because of specific problems in their relationship. Regardless of the issue, I find that one thing can often be missing—a close connection, a secure attachment, or sometimes it’s that “spark” that brought them together initially. Through communication and other skills, I support couples in rebuilding that connection. Once this foundation is established, the couples often share that they feel softer and more endearing toward each other, naturally becoming more open to exploring new ways to solve the old issues.

* Helping clients understand their difficulties and inner world. * Discovery of their inherent strengths so as to encourage the development of healthy behaviors. * New understandings of themselves and connectedness to others. * Insight into personal history, family dynamics and cultural influences to help them live fully and find joy in their every day life. * New ways of improving relationships, coping with life’s emotional experiences, and solving challenging problems.

Lazzaro Pisu is one of the most recommended Hypnotherapist and Psychotherapist in Canada. Over the past years to the present day Lazzaro have helped thousands of private patients, and based on the effective of his sessions he built a respectable practice and name, and his clients are not only from Canada but from around the world. Clients go to Lazzaro for issues related to Depression, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma, Abuse, Loss of Purpose, Self Confidence, Motivation, Moodiness, Sexual Problems, Bereavement and Loss, Stroke Recovery and other personal issues. Call Lazzao to get fast results and to get better mentally and physically.

Do you feel like your anxiety rules your mind and you have no control? You may constantly battle racing thoughts, struggling to focus, and feeling restless about various aspects of your life. While striving for excellence and witnessing others' success, you're often left feeling anxious, inadequate, and behind. Even when you perform well and receive praise, you still doubt your achievements, feeling unworthy or as though there's more you should be doing. It is incredibly challenging for you to communicate your feelings and needs to others because you feel guilty asking for help and fear you may burden others. But there's a way out.

I collaborate with my clients to create validating and empowering therapy for folx who identify as 2SLGBTQ+, non-monogamous, kinky, gender-diverse, alternative, and people with intersectional identities. With a diverse toolkit rooted in research-based methodologies, we can navigate complexities around sex and sexuality with authenticity and understanding. You may wish to work with me if you are looking for support in embracing your sexuality, forging meaningful connections and living authentically.

You are often experiencing circular arguments, or a complete stand off when it comes to communicating, and it feels as if the love between you has all but disappeared. You are at a loss as to how to untangle the situation that you are in. Life is busy and stressful and something needs to change or your relationship could quite possibly be over. You want to feel the love again. You want to be able to talk to each other and be heard and understood. You want to wake up each day feeling calm and happy and excited for the future, knowing you and your partner are a team, in this journey of life together.

Are you struggling with Anxiety, Stress, Trust, Self Esteem, Internal Conflict, Relational Instability, and a sense the world around you is not always a safe or predictable place? Do you feel disconnected from your physical body and the emotional resources it holds, or has your body felt like a battleground of unpredictable symptoms? Have past experiences left you feeling stuck in emotional and behavioral patterns that are no longer serving you? If this fits for you, and other therapies just haven't seemed to get to the root of your concerns, I invite you to explore a different, experiential neuroscience-focused approach, to healing

Are you struggling with emotional issues or feeling purposeless? Wanting to improve your relationship with your partner/family but not knowing how? Needing some support as you live your life abroad? When you look at the core of many life challenges, the need and absence of love, belonging, recognition--are what lies beneath. This holds true even for my clients from different cultures. So let's see how we can work together to bring them into your life. This is a safe place where you can show up as your real self without judgement.