Therapists in Shaughnessy, Vancouver, BC

Are you tired of repeating the same limiting patterns in your life? Does anxiety, overwhelm, and/or depression feel like a constant battle for you? Maybe you feel stuck, confused, or alone. I have a warm and genuine approach to counselling, and I will meet you right where you are. I believe that the pain you are experiencing is valid. I also know that you absolutely deserve the opportunity to feel understood, and to find healing.

Have you recently been diagnosed with ADHD / ADD? Are you feeling overwhelmed with a home, work, or school environment that is chaotic? Are your interpersonal relationships feeling unhealthy? Is screen-time and/or gaming beginning to take away from your quality of life? After working in the education system for 15+ years, I am familiar with the complexities of ADHD / ADD (and other conditions) in a learning environment.

Do you feel worried, dissatisfied with your life, or stuck in unwanted patterns? I can help! I offer individual counselling in French and English for adults struggling with anxiety, depression, adult ADHD, binge eating disorder, bulimia, emotional regulation, stress management, intimacy issues, communication, life transition, conflictual/unsatisfying relationships, parenting skills, unresolved childhood experiences, and trauma. I am comfortable working with students, professionals, individuals in high-level jobs, and first responders.

First, my gratitude for your curiosity about my work. The foundation for all of my work is from a trauma-informed, culturally sensitive, and anti-oppressive lens. I have had the honour of working with a wide range of people who seek to navigate through challenges such as childhood trauma, sexual abuse/violence, grief, intimacy issues, anxiety, and chronic pain. I have witnessed the often beautiful and life-shifting, but complex journey of navigating such issues and the courage it takes to do so. I aim to create a space where this vulnerability is met with compassion, safety, support, and a guiding hand if you feel you need it.

Is your child struggling in school or at home with anxiety or self-regulation? Are you a caregiver who is feeling overwhelmed, burned out & out of answers on how to support your child? Welcome! With over a decade of experience in child development & supporting families, I provide guidance to help your child and yourself gain new skills in co-regulation & strategies to support the journey of parenthood. I believe that all children are doing the best they can with the skills & resources they have access to. I take a strength-based approach to building children's skill sets & learning how to connect with their unique selves.

As my client you are the focus of my work, and from the moment you sit down with me I want you to feel supported, safe, and welcome. I work with adults experiencing a variety of issues: depression, anxiety, stress, trauma, relationship, couples, sexual addiction, divorce, self-esteem, life transition, personal growth, or simply feeling stuck, out of control, meaningless. My approach to individual therapy combines CBT/ Existential Analysis with concepts including mindfulness, personality, attachment, meaning-making/purpose

One of the most difficult things to do in life is to ask for help. I understand that making the first call is stressful, and I am open to hearing your concerns as soon as we connect. I encompass a non judgmental approach, based on strength and resilience. I work collaboratively with my clients to empower them to make important changes in their lives. As a counselor, I support each client's own experience of their story. I take a holistic approach to understand the many layers that surround life challenges, to create connections and promote change.

Are you a parent of a teenager feeling overwhelmed, frustrated, or concerned about your child's behavior? You're not alone, and I'm here to help you through this challenging journey. I have over a decade of experience specializing in adolescent psychology and family therapy. My passion lies in supporting parents as they navigate the tumultuous waters of raising teenagers. Adolescence can be a challenging time for both parents and teens, but it doesn't have to be a period of constant conflict and stress. I believe in empowering parents with the knowledge and tools they need to strengthen their relationships with their teens.

There are good reasons why you do what you do and that includes the habits and behaviours you may want to change. No blame, no shame! Approaching the origins of your problems through therapy can be painful, but the truth is that you're already suffering. Together, we can face what needs to be faced, you can digest (process) what needs to be metabolized, and start reclaiming all parts of your life. Along the way you may find you have more freedom and energy to make the changes you decide to make–in how you treat yourself, connect with others, and move through the world.

Anxiety. Depression. Panic. Anger. Heartbreak. They make life feel chaotic, frightening, and lonely. And if we don't have enough support to process our intense emotions, it can feel like they take over our bodies completely. We might spiral into dark places or suddenly lash out when triggered. But it doesn't have to be that way! If you learn the art and science of emotional self-regulation, here's how life could feel instead: like you have easy access to your calm and rational thoughts; you have stable close relationships, and all the drive you need to create the life you want.

I am a registered clinical social worker and have been in practice for twenty years. I have a busy young family and we enjoy all three seasons the BC interior has to offer. I have experience working with individuals and groups of all ages. My training includes EMDR, cognitive behaviour therapy, dialectical behaviour therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, motivational interviewing and more. I am passionate about supporting individuals and families as they journey through personal growth and self discovery.

If you are feeling overwhelmed in your life or relationship, I am here to inspire hope and to help empower you to navigate life with calm confidence. It is normal to need support; sometimes help is required to understand why you are feeling stuck so that a perspective shift can take place, ultimately leading to a more meaningful life experience. Through a deeper understanding of self, the architecture of change can be built, new skills can be learned, enabling the potential for personal and relational transformation.

I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor with a passion for supporting others through the challenges and difficult moments that they encounter. Approaching clients with compassion, warmth, openness, understanding, and acceptance, I recognize both the strength and uncertainty that comes with reaching out for help and being vulnerable. I believe in the importance of the therapeutic relationship and in creating a safe space that will cultivate positive change and promote healing. With the belief that you know what is truly best for yourself, I strive to help you explore your strengths, feel empowered in your life, and reach your goals.

Do you struggle with unhelpful thoughts, difficult emotions, and challenging relationships? It’s human to get caught in painful patterns and wake up in a life that no longer feels like ours, leading us to feel overwhelmed, exhausted, frustrated, and lost. My clients are resilient and have often tried many different approaches to improve their circumstances when I meet them. Despite our best efforts, sometimes we still feel stuck and need support in making the changes necessary to create a better life. I can help! I am trained in both individual and couples therapy, as relationships are often a source of profound distress for us.

I am booking new clients across British Columbia online, or in person in Nelson, BC. I am a queer, non-monogamous, neurodivergent therapist who is passionate about joining people on their journeys to live their most authentic lives. Whether it's getting out from under the thumb of anxiety, building self-esteem, reducing shame, understanding your values and setting boundaries, or developing relationships that feel right for you, it brings me great joy to watch the growth of my clients as they begin to step into their truth.

Trauma impacts how we see the world, navigate through our experiences, and connect with others. You are not the product of a single experience or relationship but sometimes one experience can feel so overwhelming that it overtakes over all others. Together, you can start to dream about what life will look like if this problem or memory is no longer an obstacle.

I believe everyone has the ability to restore hope, strength, balance, joy, clarity, and connection to live a meaningful life. At certain points we may need help to recognize our strengths, to accept our choices, to explore our patterns, to understand our experiences, to heal, and to move toward our most fulfilling life.

We believe the client + counsellor must fit, so we have multiple practitioners with two locations so you can choose a therapist with whom you connect. We are an all-female team who understands you on both a personal and professional level. Our counselling styles can be described as empathic & solution-focused. We provide an environment free from judgement and invite you to start exactly where you are!

Are you concerning about your child or struggling with how to support them? ? Here is the right place for you and your child! My name is Sylvia and I am a Registered Play Therapist (RPT-USA) and a Registered Social Worker (RSW) in Vancouver. Over the past decade, I have been providing play therapy for children and preteens who have low self-esteem, behavioral issues, anxiety, selective mutism, depression, and other challenges in life such as living with trauma, divorce/separation, and violence/abuse.