Attachment-based Therapists in Vancouver, BC
Steve serves as a clinician and practicum supervisor at Harbourside Family Counseling Centre where he offers evidence-based treatment approaches for individuals affected by a wide variety of difficulties, including anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, developmental and learning disabilities, and life concerns. Steve has extensive experience in a wide variety of settings, working with many different populations, and blends an eclectic modality approach to a clients’ unique needs. Steve’s client-centered approach is influenced by the mind-body connection and cognitive behaviour treatment modalities.
Steve serves as a clinician and practicum supervisor at Harbourside Family Counseling Centre where he offers evidence-based treatment approaches for individuals affected by a wide variety of difficulties, including anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, developmental and learning disabilities, and life concerns. Steve has extensive experience in a wide variety of settings, working with many different populations, and blends an eclectic modality approach to a clients’ unique needs. Steve’s client-centered approach is influenced by the mind-body connection and cognitive behaviour treatment modalities.
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.
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.
You know the best way out is always through...but "through" is HARD, especially when you're experiencing painful emotions and you're not sure where to start. So let us help you through. Breaking free from deeply-rooted self-doubt, anxiety, body image concerns, relational conflicts, and struggling self-worth isn't something you need to do alone. We've got you! You'll fit right in with us if you're ready to change your relationship with yourself, to really get to know who you are, and finally heal from the patterns that are holding you back.
You know the best way out is always through...but "through" is HARD, especially when you're experiencing painful emotions and you're not sure where to start. So let us help you through. Breaking free from deeply-rooted self-doubt, anxiety, body image concerns, relational conflicts, and struggling self-worth isn't something you need to do alone. We've got you! You'll fit right in with us if you're ready to change your relationship with yourself, to really get to know who you are, and finally heal from the patterns that are holding you back.
Being in the nexus of something means you are right in the middle of it hence, easy to feel overwhelmed by the multitude of things coming at you. At Nexus, I will work with you within the context of a nonjudgmental, collaborative and healing therapeutic relationship to parse out and clearly see the interwoven links and connections that contribute to how you experience, perceive and interpret life's challenges, difficulties and obstacles. By understanding these connections, we can separate what is important to you and focus on your goal(s) to improve your mental, emotional and spiritual well-being.
Being in the nexus of something means you are right in the middle of it hence, easy to feel overwhelmed by the multitude of things coming at you. At Nexus, I will work with you within the context of a nonjudgmental, collaborative and healing therapeutic relationship to parse out and clearly see the interwoven links and connections that contribute to how you experience, perceive and interpret life's challenges, difficulties and obstacles. By understanding these connections, we can separate what is important to you and focus on your goal(s) to improve your mental, emotional and spiritual well-being.
If you have been feeling distant from your partner or finding that your conflicts go around in circles, I am the right therapist for you. Regardless of the specific 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.
If you have been feeling distant from your partner or finding that your conflicts go around in circles, I am the right therapist for you. Regardless of the specific 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.
Allura Sex Therapy Centre
Counsellor, MCP, RCC, CST
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Vancouver, BC V6Z
Waitlist for new clients
At Allura, we know and understand that sexuality is one of the most fun but complicated parts of humanity, while also one of the hardest to find a safe and non-judgmental space to speak openly about. Do you feel overwhelmed when you think about your sexuality, sex life, or relationship? Do you wish for more connection and excitement with your partner? Do you sometimes feel stress or anxiety fill your life? We can help with that. Our clients are professionals, parents, sometimes monogamous and sometimes polyamorous, LGBTQ+ - but they all share one thing in common: they are struggling with their sexuality in some way.
At Allura, we know and understand that sexuality is one of the most fun but complicated parts of humanity, while also one of the hardest to find a safe and non-judgmental space to speak openly about. Do you feel overwhelmed when you think about your sexuality, sex life, or relationship? Do you wish for more connection and excitement with your partner? Do you sometimes feel stress or anxiety fill your life? We can help with that. Our clients are professionals, parents, sometimes monogamous and sometimes polyamorous, LGBTQ+ - but they all share one thing in common: they are struggling with their sexuality in some way.
Ashley Shankar Counselling & Consulting
Registered Social Worker, BA, MSW, RSCW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Vancouver, BC V5L
Whether you are seeking support as a result of a sudden transition in your life or a longstanding issue that has just become too heavy to carry, I believe therapy can offer a unique space for healing and growth. I have extensive experience working with adults experiencing anxiety, sadness, stress, chronic pain, and trauma in both private practice and in treatment settings.
Whether you are seeking support as a result of a sudden transition in your life or a longstanding issue that has just become too heavy to carry, I believe therapy can offer a unique space for healing and growth. I have extensive experience working with adults experiencing anxiety, sadness, stress, chronic pain, and trauma in both private practice and in treatment settings.
I always have been drawn to uncovering the complex ways we are impacted the experiences in our lives. In particular the impact of trauma on our resilience and on our 'stuck' places. Our bodies carry the weight of our histories and the histories we inherit. In reprocessing trauma it is necessary for us to be attuned to these somatic experiences and to foster the wisdom stored within our bodies.
I always have been drawn to uncovering the complex ways we are impacted the experiences in our lives. In particular the impact of trauma on our resilience and on our 'stuck' places. Our bodies carry the weight of our histories and the histories we inherit. In reprocessing trauma it is necessary for us to be attuned to these somatic experiences and to foster the wisdom stored within our bodies.
Are you feeling stuck and frustrated in life, wondering if there's any possibility of change? Are you finding it tough to manage your thoughts and challenging emotions, feeling like your usual coping strategies just aren't cutting it anymore? Trust me, I've been there. We all hit rough patches at some point—it's just part of life's journey. But here's the thing: I truly believe we all have this inner resilience and strength waiting to be tapped into, a capacity to evolve and a longing to live more authentically.
Are you feeling stuck and frustrated in life, wondering if there's any possibility of change? Are you finding it tough to manage your thoughts and challenging emotions, feeling like your usual coping strategies just aren't cutting it anymore? Trust me, I've been there. We all hit rough patches at some point—it's just part of life's journey. But here's the thing: I truly believe we all have this inner resilience and strength waiting to be tapped into, a capacity to evolve and a longing to live more authentically.
I recognize the challenges and changes that life presents. This is why, through counselling, I seek to help others with empathy and awareness. I believe in everyone’s power to self-transform positively and am passionate about accompanying you on this journey. As a client, I have experienced the power of the therapeutic relationship, which is why I seek to engage in a collaborative, compassionate and authentic relationship with my clients.
I recognize the challenges and changes that life presents. This is why, through counselling, I seek to help others with empathy and awareness. I believe in everyone’s power to self-transform positively and am passionate about accompanying you on this journey. As a client, I have experienced the power of the therapeutic relationship, which is why I seek to engage in a collaborative, compassionate and authentic relationship with my clients.
I offer my clients support and guidance to access and trust their inner wisdom, so that they can gain clarity on their struggles and refine their sense of purpose and direction. I also provide clients with the necessary tools to help them achieve their goals. As human beings we have a common desire to better connect with ourselves and others, and become more present and engaged with our lives. I believe that good counselling can help clients achieve insight, connection, and freedom from their personal struggles. I help clients work through struggles such as grief, depression, anxiety, relationship and family conflict.
I offer my clients support and guidance to access and trust their inner wisdom, so that they can gain clarity on their struggles and refine their sense of purpose and direction. I also provide clients with the necessary tools to help them achieve their goals. As human beings we have a common desire to better connect with ourselves and others, and become more present and engaged with our lives. I believe that good counselling can help clients achieve insight, connection, and freedom from their personal struggles. I help clients work through struggles such as grief, depression, anxiety, relationship and family conflict.
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Are you feeling stuck? Is your life out of balance? Would you like to experience more joy, passion, and productivity? In a friendly, nurturing environment, I will guide you on a journey of self-discovery where you can explore what matters most. Whatever is blocking your potential - fear of failure, fear of missing out, sexual concerns, or just plain stressful living - I will collaboratively engage you in establishing meaningful goals for healing. Using creative and practical strategies, I will help you learn to successfully navigate the ups and downs of life so you can create more balance and connection.
Are you feeling stuck? Is your life out of balance? Would you like to experience more joy, passion, and productivity? In a friendly, nurturing environment, I will guide you on a journey of self-discovery where you can explore what matters most. Whatever is blocking your potential - fear of failure, fear of missing out, sexual concerns, or just plain stressful living - I will collaboratively engage you in establishing meaningful goals for healing. Using creative and practical strategies, I will help you learn to successfully navigate the ups and downs of life so you can create more balance and connection.
Laura Avila
Counsellor, MC, RCC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Vancouver, BC V6K
Waitlist for new clients
Sometimes life feels very overwhelming and we can feel lost and disconnected, or even struggle with our self-worth. I work with couples and individuals who want to understand their behaviours and improve their communication and connection. You may struggle with your romantic relationships or friendships, or find yourself repeating the same patterns with different people in your life. Sometimes you feel anxious in your relationships, or don't feel connected at all. You may want to feel more at ease in your relationships with others and especially with yourself, experiencing less anxiety and feeling grounded when making decisions.
Sometimes life feels very overwhelming and we can feel lost and disconnected, or even struggle with our self-worth. I work with couples and individuals who want to understand their behaviours and improve their communication and connection. You may struggle with your romantic relationships or friendships, or find yourself repeating the same patterns with different people in your life. Sometimes you feel anxious in your relationships, or don't feel connected at all. You may want to feel more at ease in your relationships with others and especially with yourself, experiencing less anxiety and feeling grounded when making decisions.
Whether you're struggling with anxiety or depression, navigating change, experiencing grief and loss, or coping with the general stress of life, I offer a warm and non-judgmental space to work through your challenges and identify the strengths that will carry you through. This is a space where you are free to be yourself – flaws and all. I believe you are the expert in your experience and I'm here to offer insights, share tools, and gently challenge you as you heal and grow.
Whether you're struggling with anxiety or depression, navigating change, experiencing grief and loss, or coping with the general stress of life, I offer a warm and non-judgmental space to work through your challenges and identify the strengths that will carry you through. This is a space where you are free to be yourself – flaws and all. I believe you are the expert in your experience and I'm here to offer insights, share tools, and gently challenge you as you heal and grow.
I am both a Clinical Counsellor and Dietitian. I work with people to help create peace with food and their body. My clients are tired of struggling with food and their body. Perhaps they have struggled with disordered eating, or are currently struggling. They know diets and rigid ways of eating don’t “work” and they see the trauma of this way of eating has on their mind and body. So they seek a way of eating and being in their body that is less confusing and carries less judgement. That they no longer want to feel out of control with their eating. And they want to start caring for their body.
I am both a Clinical Counsellor and Dietitian. I work with people to help create peace with food and their body. My clients are tired of struggling with food and their body. Perhaps they have struggled with disordered eating, or are currently struggling. They know diets and rigid ways of eating don’t “work” and they see the trauma of this way of eating has on their mind and body. So they seek a way of eating and being in their body that is less confusing and carries less judgement. That they no longer want to feel out of control with their eating. And they want to start caring for their body.
At Stillwater Counselling, Megan Hughes provides the highest quality counselling and treatment for emotional and physical pain issues. She specializes in the use of EMDR, Clinical Hypnosis, cognitive-behavioural techniques, body-centred therapy, relaxation, and visualization to manage and help chronic pain, chronic illness, post-traumatic stress, emotional distress, and anxiety and to change unhealthy patterns in life. She strives to help clients manage their emotional and physical pain, and their approach to healing.
At Stillwater Counselling, Megan Hughes provides the highest quality counselling and treatment for emotional and physical pain issues. She specializes in the use of EMDR, Clinical Hypnosis, cognitive-behavioural techniques, body-centred therapy, relaxation, and visualization to manage and help chronic pain, chronic illness, post-traumatic stress, emotional distress, and anxiety and to change unhealthy patterns in life. She strives to help clients manage their emotional and physical pain, and their approach to healing.
Kristina Teresa Belyea
Counsellor, M Ed, RCC
Verified Verified
Vancouver, BC V5L (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I work with folks who feel as though they don't fit into the mold and who have mostly felt alone in their problems. My clients tend to be creative, thoughtful, and have big inner lives, but struggle to show their real selves to the world around them because they've gotten the message that they wouldn’t be welcome - that care and acceptance aren’t a given. Together, we’ll figure out what they need, how to make sense of the wounds that have led them here, and how to care for the parts of themselves that feel rejected by others (and even by themselves.)
I work with folks who feel as though they don't fit into the mold and who have mostly felt alone in their problems. My clients tend to be creative, thoughtful, and have big inner lives, but struggle to show their real selves to the world around them because they've gotten the message that they wouldn’t be welcome - that care and acceptance aren’t a given. Together, we’ll figure out what they need, how to make sense of the wounds that have led them here, and how to care for the parts of themselves that feel rejected by others (and even by themselves.)
Are you looking for a compassionate and warm counsellor to walk alongside you as you navigate life's challenges? I'm Madeline and I provide a safe, trauma-informed and non-judgmental space where you can explore your thoughts, emotions and struggles. I welcome all clients and I am particularly passionate about supporting individuals and partners who are navigating relationship/family issues, life transitions, anxiety and depression, trauma, sexual violence and identity development.
Are you looking for a compassionate and warm counsellor to walk alongside you as you navigate life's challenges? I'm Madeline and I provide a safe, trauma-informed and non-judgmental space where you can explore your thoughts, emotions and struggles. I welcome all clients and I am particularly passionate about supporting individuals and partners who are navigating relationship/family issues, life transitions, anxiety and depression, trauma, sexual violence and identity development.
Mike Mathers - Wellness Evolved Counselling
Counsellor, MSc, MA, RCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Vancouver, BC V6B
If you or a loved one are suffering from addictions or are concerned about emotional well being please get in touch for a FREE 20 minute phone consult. I am a Counsellor with 15 years of experience working in residential and outpatient treatment programs with both individuals and groups. I have a passion for helping individuals and families impacted by substance use disorders as well as for supporting first responders dealing with operational stress injuries. I use a blend of approaches including motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioural therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, existential therapy and mindfulness.
If you or a loved one are suffering from addictions or are concerned about emotional well being please get in touch for a FREE 20 minute phone consult. I am a Counsellor with 15 years of experience working in residential and outpatient treatment programs with both individuals and groups. I have a passion for helping individuals and families impacted by substance use disorders as well as for supporting first responders dealing with operational stress injuries. I use a blend of approaches including motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioural therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, existential therapy and mindfulness.
The people I work with are creative, caring individuals who feel stuck or out of sync with their desired path. Sometimes they feel disengaged from what is important to them. They are motivated for change and open to trying new approaches, seeking a compassionate, understanding therapist to help them navigate their challenges. With my registration in BC and Alberta, I offer virtual sessions throughout Western Canada. I aim to empower clients to achieve their goals and align their lives with their core values.
The people I work with are creative, caring individuals who feel stuck or out of sync with their desired path. Sometimes they feel disengaged from what is important to them. They are motivated for change and open to trying new approaches, seeking a compassionate, understanding therapist to help them navigate their challenges. With my registration in BC and Alberta, I offer virtual sessions throughout Western Canada. I aim to empower clients to achieve their goals and align their lives with their core values.
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