Autism Therapists in Vancouver, BC
Life can feel incredibly painful when we are feeling disconnected, isolated, and ridden with distressing thoughts, memories and emotions. Together, we can make space for the parts of you needing to express that pain. By experiencing, and embracing the disenfranchised parts of you, we can move into a life rich with meaning and fulfillment.
Life can feel incredibly painful when we are feeling disconnected, isolated, and ridden with distressing thoughts, memories and emotions. Together, we can make space for the parts of you needing to express that pain. By experiencing, and embracing the disenfranchised parts of you, we can move into a life rich with meaning and fulfillment.
Shannon Wong
Art Therapist, RTC, DVATI, BA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Vancouver, BC V5M (Online Only)
I work with primarily neurodivergent and/or queer people (of all ages, genders, identities) who want to pause, explore and reconnect. Societal expectations of how we should act and navigate the world can be exhausting. It can be hard to feel safe enough to reconnect with our inner selves, fearlessly use art materials, explore difficult topics, and live authentically. No art making experience needed. Everyone can make art.
I work with primarily neurodivergent and/or queer people (of all ages, genders, identities) who want to pause, explore and reconnect. Societal expectations of how we should act and navigate the world can be exhausting. It can be hard to feel safe enough to reconnect with our inner selves, fearlessly use art materials, explore difficult topics, and live authentically. No art making experience needed. Everyone can make art.
We are based in Vancouver, British Columbia. We work with individuals dealing with anxiety, depression, emotional regulation, life transitions, personal development, and ADHD management. Our experience enables us to offer effective outpatient, individualized, psychological care. We treat various mental health disorders and provide a safe and encouraging space to support individuals through their unique journey.
We are based in Vancouver, British Columbia. We work with individuals dealing with anxiety, depression, emotional regulation, life transitions, personal development, and ADHD management. Our experience enables us to offer effective outpatient, individualized, psychological care. We treat various mental health disorders and provide a safe and encouraging space to support individuals through their unique journey.
Oliver is a licensed therapist with over seven years of experience in the mental health field. Currently, he serves as the Indigenous Practice Advisor for Community Living, focusing on advancing Indigenous and disability services across the province. Oliver has extensive experience working with developmental disabilities and collaborates closely with agencies and community partners in this sector. His counseling approach is informed by an understanding of how systemic barriers often work to create challenges in life. His therapeutic approach focuses on developing resilience and strategies to overcome obstacles toward healthy living.
Oliver is a licensed therapist with over seven years of experience in the mental health field. Currently, he serves as the Indigenous Practice Advisor for Community Living, focusing on advancing Indigenous and disability services across the province. Oliver has extensive experience working with developmental disabilities and collaborates closely with agencies and community partners in this sector. His counseling approach is informed by an understanding of how systemic barriers often work to create challenges in life. His therapeutic approach focuses on developing resilience and strategies to overcome obstacles toward healthy living.
There is always space for self-improvement and growth. It is not always easy to reach out and open your heart and your life to someone. You might be going through tough times, and you might not be able to talk about it with anyone. Depression can take us to dark places and sometimes we might need a bit of a guidance and tools to be able to deal with it and understand it. There might be difficult life transitions that you can come across and you might want your life and your relationships to move to a better place.
There is always space for self-improvement and growth. It is not always easy to reach out and open your heart and your life to someone. You might be going through tough times, and you might not be able to talk about it with anyone. Depression can take us to dark places and sometimes we might need a bit of a guidance and tools to be able to deal with it and understand it. There might be difficult life transitions that you can come across and you might want your life and your relationships to move to a better place.
I guide people to return to their fierce intelligence for healing, for thriving. You can free your heart no matter what atrocity you’ve endured. Whether it’s trauma that’s racialized, class-based, familial, intergenerational, transphobic, religious, and ableist, there is medicine within you that wants to heal you. Your spirit (wholeness) is designed to reclaim your life force. Your life force is exactly the gift our world needs to come back into balance. I care about you coming into your rightful power so that you can live in belonging and grow loving connections.
I guide people to return to their fierce intelligence for healing, for thriving. You can free your heart no matter what atrocity you’ve endured. Whether it’s trauma that’s racialized, class-based, familial, intergenerational, transphobic, religious, and ableist, there is medicine within you that wants to heal you. Your spirit (wholeness) is designed to reclaim your life force. Your life force is exactly the gift our world needs to come back into balance. I care about you coming into your rightful power so that you can live in belonging and grow loving connections.
These brains of ours don't come with instruction manuals - figuring out how to navigate life is tough enough, but can sometimes seem impossible when we experience mental health difficulties. I specialize in working with people with BPD (attachment trauma), anxiety and OCD, couples, and folks who have complex difficulties and may have received multiple diagnoses. Therapy can be a strange process, I try to make it simple and straightforward. We get to know each other, and figure out if we’re a good fit. We get a clear picture of what the problems are, and what’s going wrong (and what’s going right) in your life.
These brains of ours don't come with instruction manuals - figuring out how to navigate life is tough enough, but can sometimes seem impossible when we experience mental health difficulties. I specialize in working with people with BPD (attachment trauma), anxiety and OCD, couples, and folks who have complex difficulties and may have received multiple diagnoses. Therapy can be a strange process, I try to make it simple and straightforward. We get to know each other, and figure out if we’re a good fit. We get a clear picture of what the problems are, and what’s going wrong (and what’s going right) in your life.
Stewart & Associates Counselling: Meena Hukam
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Vancouver, BC V6B
I am a Senior Counsellor with Stewart & Associates Counselling. My practice includes work across Britain & Canada. I have obtained specialized training in the areas of Trauma, Child abuse, Anxiety, Depression, Grief, Loss, Bereavement, End of life, Chronic health issues, Life transitions, Self-esteem, Conflict resolution and early life relationships. I maintain a particular interest in interpersonal relationships, attachment disruption/injury and attunement to inner knowing and awareness. I work with the mind, the body and emotions, focusing on the breath and inner sensations to promote calm, reflection & rest.
I am a Senior Counsellor with Stewart & Associates Counselling. My practice includes work across Britain & Canada. I have obtained specialized training in the areas of Trauma, Child abuse, Anxiety, Depression, Grief, Loss, Bereavement, End of life, Chronic health issues, Life transitions, Self-esteem, Conflict resolution and early life relationships. I maintain a particular interest in interpersonal relationships, attachment disruption/injury and attunement to inner knowing and awareness. I work with the mind, the body and emotions, focusing on the breath and inner sensations to promote calm, reflection & rest.
Life is a journey marked by joys, sorrows, and everything in between. Life transitions can be daunting terrain to traverse on your own. I am here to help. Together we can sift and sort through your experiences, uncovering strengths and identifying strategies for growth. I come from a trauma-informed and client-centred lens. I cultivate respectful curiosity in collaborating with you in distilling your needs and goals; together we create pathways towards a life that aligns with your values.
Life is a journey marked by joys, sorrows, and everything in between. Life transitions can be daunting terrain to traverse on your own. I am here to help. Together we can sift and sort through your experiences, uncovering strengths and identifying strategies for growth. I come from a trauma-informed and client-centred lens. I cultivate respectful curiosity in collaborating with you in distilling your needs and goals; together we create pathways towards a life that aligns with your values.
Counselling is a sensitive journey that invites us to be vulnerable, open, and authentic. I aim to create a safe environment for clients to explore their challenges and self, offering compassion, non-judgment, warmth, and genuine care in the therapy room. I am committed to supporting clients with practical coping strategies and tools to address low self-esteem, stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and other emotional and mental health challenges. Through collaboration, I tailor each session to your unique needs and goals, recognizing that no two journeys are alike.
Counselling is a sensitive journey that invites us to be vulnerable, open, and authentic. I aim to create a safe environment for clients to explore their challenges and self, offering compassion, non-judgment, warmth, and genuine care in the therapy room. I am committed to supporting clients with practical coping strategies and tools to address low self-esteem, stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and other emotional and mental health challenges. Through collaboration, I tailor each session to your unique needs and goals, recognizing that no two journeys are alike.
If you find yourself navigating through the complexities of life, know that seeking counselling is a courageous and empowering choice. People seek counselling for a myriad of reasons, each journey as unique as the individual taking the first step. You might be facing the pressure of anxiety, the shadows of depression, or the echoes of past traumas. Life's challenges can be multifaceted, stemming from personal relationships, work-related stress, existential questioning, or unforeseen transitions. As a couple, you may be experiencing the severance of disconnection, rupture of infidelity, or the growing pains of change.
If you find yourself navigating through the complexities of life, know that seeking counselling is a courageous and empowering choice. People seek counselling for a myriad of reasons, each journey as unique as the individual taking the first step. You might be facing the pressure of anxiety, the shadows of depression, or the echoes of past traumas. Life's challenges can be multifaceted, stemming from personal relationships, work-related stress, existential questioning, or unforeseen transitions. As a couple, you may be experiencing the severance of disconnection, rupture of infidelity, or the growing pains of change.
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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.
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 welcome all walks of life in my practice—come as you are. Regardless of the specific issues you face, I'm confident that I can assist you. I integrate the wisdom of history's greatest thinkers with contemporary mental health research, offering a therapeutic partnership that is both mentally enriching and emotionally supportive. My aim is for us to develop a practical philosophy of life for you, tailored to aid you in the navigation of your experiences and challenges.
I welcome all walks of life in my practice—come as you are. Regardless of the specific issues you face, I'm confident that I can assist you. I integrate the wisdom of history's greatest thinkers with contemporary mental health research, offering a therapeutic partnership that is both mentally enriching and emotionally supportive. My aim is for us to develop a practical philosophy of life for you, tailored to aid you in the navigation of your experiences and challenges.
Developing a trusting and safe relationship is foundational to Sheila’s therapeutic practice. She creates warm and nurturing environment where clients feel understood and respected. Sheila understands that seeking therapy for oneself or a loved one can feel vulnerable. Clients are supported to feel a sense of security and are empowered to be their authentic self while working with Sheila. She has worked in the school system for 25 years. Sheila's continued employment in schools enhances her ability to connect with children and families though a trauma informed lens.
Developing a trusting and safe relationship is foundational to Sheila’s therapeutic practice. She creates warm and nurturing environment where clients feel understood and respected. Sheila understands that seeking therapy for oneself or a loved one can feel vulnerable. Clients are supported to feel a sense of security and are empowered to be their authentic self while working with Sheila. She has worked in the school system for 25 years. Sheila's continued employment in schools enhances her ability to connect with children and families though a trauma informed lens.
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.
At an early age and throughout my life, as I have struggled with life’s ebbs and flows, I have realized how support and connection can provide people with a space for discovery. Through my own personal experiences, I have learned how essential it is to have a space to be heard. I believe in supporting those who are struggling to have a voice, and for that voice to provide a pathway towards growth and wellness. I am passionate about people, healing, and supporting those who need it most. My personal and professional values are intertwined. I believe in empowerment and supporting individuals to be the best they can be.
At an early age and throughout my life, as I have struggled with life’s ebbs and flows, I have realized how support and connection can provide people with a space for discovery. Through my own personal experiences, I have learned how essential it is to have a space to be heard. I believe in supporting those who are struggling to have a voice, and for that voice to provide a pathway towards growth and wellness. I am passionate about people, healing, and supporting those who need it most. My personal and professional values are intertwined. I believe in empowerment and supporting individuals to be the best they can be.
Dr. Michele Kambolis is an acclaimed author, speaker, and holistic therapist with 25 years of experience in the field. She holds a PhD in Mind-Body Medicine. Her evidenced-based resources will set you on a path of self-healing, inner wisdom, and profound mind-body health. Her approach is fresh, empowering, and genuine. Michele is the owner and clinical director of Harbourside Family Counseling Centre, served as Vice Chair for the B.C. Mental Health Foundation, and was twice President of the B.C. Association For Play Therapy. She is also the author of two celebrated books: When Women Rise and Generation Stressed.
Dr. Michele Kambolis is an acclaimed author, speaker, and holistic therapist with 25 years of experience in the field. She holds a PhD in Mind-Body Medicine. Her evidenced-based resources will set you on a path of self-healing, inner wisdom, and profound mind-body health. Her approach is fresh, empowering, and genuine. Michele is the owner and clinical director of Harbourside Family Counseling Centre, served as Vice Chair for the B.C. Mental Health Foundation, and was twice President of the B.C. Association For Play Therapy. She is also the author of two celebrated books: When Women Rise and Generation Stressed.
Willful Minds Counselling Services
Counsellor, MCP, RCC, CCC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Vancouver, BC V5Z
Do you feel distressed but don't understand why? Have you tried different methods and it only helped a little but never get ahead? Have you ever wondered what the core issue is? Working with me might find you those answers. A lot of people ask who gets counselling, I believe that anyone who experiences stress could get a therapist; however, many have amazing family and friends that allow them to bounce ideas, inspire motivation, and provides insight so counselling really isn't needed. Most people wait till they are in crisis to get help which would mean a rough journey to baseline. Let's be preventative rather than reactionary.
Do you feel distressed but don't understand why? Have you tried different methods and it only helped a little but never get ahead? Have you ever wondered what the core issue is? Working with me might find you those answers. A lot of people ask who gets counselling, I believe that anyone who experiences stress could get a therapist; however, many have amazing family and friends that allow them to bounce ideas, inspire motivation, and provides insight so counselling really isn't needed. Most people wait till they are in crisis to get help which would mean a rough journey to baseline. Let's be preventative rather than reactionary.
Diving under the surface is one of the bravest things you can do. Sometimes you sit down to deal with a problem and have no idea where to start. You might feel stuck, disconnected, or maybe you are simply seeking guidance while you wade through something difficult. That's where I come in. I strive to create an environment where you aren't mean to yourself. I want to inspire conversations that are grounded in self-acceptance so that you can gain awareness and develop new perspectives.
Diving under the surface is one of the bravest things you can do. Sometimes you sit down to deal with a problem and have no idea where to start. You might feel stuck, disconnected, or maybe you are simply seeking guidance while you wade through something difficult. That's where I come in. I strive to create an environment where you aren't mean to yourself. I want to inspire conversations that are grounded in self-acceptance so that you can gain awareness and develop new perspectives.
Sexuality is not just about feelings, thoughts, desires, and behaviour. It is influenced by cultural, biological, psychological and religious components. While sexuality can be liberating, it is also one of the hardest parts of life to navigate. I acknowledge all the different ways an individual and/or community can be affected. I provide counselling to all individuals, with experience working with the 2SLGBTQI+, poly, sex work and neurodivergent communities.
Sexuality is not just about feelings, thoughts, desires, and behaviour. It is influenced by cultural, biological, psychological and religious components. While sexuality can be liberating, it is also one of the hardest parts of life to navigate. I acknowledge all the different ways an individual and/or community can be affected. I provide counselling to all individuals, with experience working with the 2SLGBTQI+, poly, sex work and neurodivergent communities.
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