Narrative Therapists in Vancouver, BC
These include narrative therapy, CBT, mindfulness, solution focused therapy, motivational interviewing, and movement.
I believe that creating a safe, appreciative, and collaborative atmosphere is paramount in therapy. I am passionate about helping people explore their authentic selves, connect with their inner strengths, and use these strengths to create the changes that they desire. I believe people can use strengths and resources to not only overcome obstacles, but also to continually push themselves to achieve their ambitions. I love helping people embrace a growth mindset, view setbacks as opportunities for growth, and continuously strive towards being their best selves.
These include narrative therapy, CBT, mindfulness, solution focused therapy, motivational interviewing, and movement.
I believe that creating a safe, appreciative, and collaborative atmosphere is paramount in therapy. I am passionate about helping people explore their authentic selves, connect with their inner strengths, and use these strengths to create the changes that they desire. I believe people can use strengths and resources to not only overcome obstacles, but also to continually push themselves to achieve their ambitions. I love helping people embrace a growth mindset, view setbacks as opportunities for growth, and continuously strive towards being their best selves.
I customize my methods to meet your unique needs, drawing from training in CPT for PTSD, Narrative Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, CBT, and DBT.
Hello! My name is Susan. I am a Canadian Certified Counsellor offering virtual services to adults living in BC and across Canada. I specialize in helping women address trauma, challenging relationships, substance use, depression, and anxiety. My approach is characterized by warmth, compassion, non-judgment, and collaboration. With 15 years of experience in clinical therapy across diverse community and hospital mental health and substance use settings, you can feel comfortable discussing any concern with me.
I customize my methods to meet your unique needs, drawing from training in CPT for PTSD, Narrative Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, CBT, and DBT.
Hello! My name is Susan. I am a Canadian Certified Counsellor offering virtual services to adults living in BC and across Canada. I specialize in helping women address trauma, challenging relationships, substance use, depression, and anxiety. My approach is characterized by warmth, compassion, non-judgment, and collaboration. With 15 years of experience in clinical therapy across diverse community and hospital mental health and substance use settings, you can feel comfortable discussing any concern with me.
I have trained extensively in a therapeutic model called Narrative Therapy, an approach to counselling work that helps individuals to renegotiate their relationship to unhelpful stories and patterns and to connect with what matters to them in life.
Many of us have experienced the impacts of negative stories or beliefs about ourselves. These stories can serve to separate us from our preferred ways of living and being in the world. Have you had these types of experiences? Has this resulted in anxiety, depression, anger, low self-worth and/or despair or challenges with substance use? My work is focused on supporting you to renegotiate your relationship to these unhelpful stories. I am skilled at supporting people to (re)connect with their values, and hopes and to develop a new and preferred picture of themselves.
I have trained extensively in a therapeutic model called Narrative Therapy, an approach to counselling work that helps individuals to renegotiate their relationship to unhelpful stories and patterns and to connect with what matters to them in life.
Many of us have experienced the impacts of negative stories or beliefs about ourselves. These stories can serve to separate us from our preferred ways of living and being in the world. Have you had these types of experiences? Has this resulted in anxiety, depression, anger, low self-worth and/or despair or challenges with substance use? My work is focused on supporting you to renegotiate your relationship to these unhelpful stories. I am skilled at supporting people to (re)connect with their values, and hopes and to develop a new and preferred picture of themselves.
My philosophy as a counsellor is founded on a collaborative approach. Together, we explore perspectives, abilities, strengths you can draw from, as well as, barriers that may be impeding, the changes you seek. We are all experts of our own lives and you possess important knowledge, skills, and abilities vital to making changes in your life. Two counselling theories I identify most with include: Narrative Therapy and Existential/Logotherapy. In 2022 I trained in EMDR. It was transcendental both experiencing it as a client and as clinician. The research behind this therapy is so robust, I have also actively integrated into practice.
My philosophy as a counsellor is founded on a collaborative approach. Together, we explore perspectives, abilities, strengths you can draw from, as well as, barriers that may be impeding, the changes you seek. We are all experts of our own lives and you possess important knowledge, skills, and abilities vital to making changes in your life. Two counselling theories I identify most with include: Narrative Therapy and Existential/Logotherapy. In 2022 I trained in EMDR. It was transcendental both experiencing it as a client and as clinician. The research behind this therapy is so robust, I have also actively integrated into practice.
As an integrative therapist, I draw on various theories and approaches including narrative therapy, intersectional feminist theory, creative arts, parts work, and somatic therapy.
Hello! I’m a Registered Clinical Counsellor located in Vancouver, BC. My approach centres collaboration, empathy, and authenticity. I aim to bring gentleness and curiosity to our work together, and encourage you to pay attention to your body and your emotions both during and outside of session. I work with a diverse range of people, including those experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, burnout, eating disorders and disordered eating.
As an integrative therapist, I draw on various theories and approaches including narrative therapy, intersectional feminist theory, creative arts, parts work, and somatic therapy.
Hello! I’m a Registered Clinical Counsellor located in Vancouver, BC. My approach centres collaboration, empathy, and authenticity. I aim to bring gentleness and curiosity to our work together, and encourage you to pay attention to your body and your emotions both during and outside of session. I work with a diverse range of people, including those experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, burnout, eating disorders and disordered eating.
As a student therapist, I am particularly interested in exploring sessions through a relational, strength-based and narrative lens.
I am a student counsellor, joining the profession after nearly two decades of working as a Registered Massage Therapist. My work is informed by a deep curiosity about the psychosomatic response to trauma and other challenging life circumstances. In my past career, I focused on supporting clients through cancer treatment and recovery, systemic conditions and chronic pain. I provide a safe and non-judgmental space for the collaborative exploration of client's unique stories.
As a student therapist, I am particularly interested in exploring sessions through a relational, strength-based and narrative lens.
I am a student counsellor, joining the profession after nearly two decades of working as a Registered Massage Therapist. My work is informed by a deep curiosity about the psychosomatic response to trauma and other challenging life circumstances. In my past career, I focused on supporting clients through cancer treatment and recovery, systemic conditions and chronic pain. I provide a safe and non-judgmental space for the collaborative exploration of client's unique stories.
I believe that everybody & every body has a story. With this belief in mind, I'll work with you using a trauma-informed, integrative approach that focuses on relational, attachment-based somatic therapy as well as person-centered, narrative and emotionally focused therapy. I work with clients experiencing: Depression/anxiety, Chronic stress/burnout, Trauma, Birth and Reproductive trauma, Relationship challenges, Life transitions, and Grief/loss.
I believe that everybody & every body has a story. With this belief in mind, I'll work with you using a trauma-informed, integrative approach that focuses on relational, attachment-based somatic therapy as well as person-centered, narrative and emotionally focused therapy. I work with clients experiencing: Depression/anxiety, Chronic stress/burnout, Trauma, Birth and Reproductive trauma, Relationship challenges, Life transitions, and Grief/loss.
I'm trained in a range of evidence-based modalities, including narrative, CBT, DBT, somatic-based, trauma-informed, and attachment-based approaches.
At some point in our lives, we may just need to get some support to get through life’s challenges. I work with adult individuals and couples who are experiencing, or have experienced anxiety, depression, stress, trauma responses, chronic pain, relationship and communication challenges, attachment wounds and injuries, life transitions, issues of ageing, or grief, loss, and bereavement. My approach is collaborative and relational. I strive to honour your lived experience, autonomy, identity, and culture as we work together, and to support you to strengthen connections with yourself, your values, and your goals.
I'm trained in a range of evidence-based modalities, including narrative, CBT, DBT, somatic-based, trauma-informed, and attachment-based approaches.
At some point in our lives, we may just need to get some support to get through life’s challenges. I work with adult individuals and couples who are experiencing, or have experienced anxiety, depression, stress, trauma responses, chronic pain, relationship and communication challenges, attachment wounds and injuries, life transitions, issues of ageing, or grief, loss, and bereavement. My approach is collaborative and relational. I strive to honour your lived experience, autonomy, identity, and culture as we work together, and to support you to strengthen connections with yourself, your values, and your goals.
My favorite approaches to use include Narrative therapy and CBT.
Hello, and welcome to this healing space. I work with clients experiencing difficulties in various sectors of life, such as emotional regulation, depression and anxiety, and clients working through trauma, identity and relationship related issues. I work with many international, BIPOC, and LGBTQIA+ clients. Together, we embark on a healing journey led by the client, of which I am there to help them navigate the roads of their minds, while the client remains the driver at every point. I aim to offer a space where you can express whatever is on your mind without fear of judgement, and where you can feel safe to open up.
My favorite approaches to use include Narrative therapy and CBT.
Hello, and welcome to this healing space. I work with clients experiencing difficulties in various sectors of life, such as emotional regulation, depression and anxiety, and clients working through trauma, identity and relationship related issues. I work with many international, BIPOC, and LGBTQIA+ clients. Together, we embark on a healing journey led by the client, of which I am there to help them navigate the roads of their minds, while the client remains the driver at every point. I aim to offer a space where you can express whatever is on your mind without fear of judgement, and where you can feel safe to open up.
I practice from a trauma-informed, anti-oppressive lens, drawing on a range of evidence-based approaches including narrative therapy, somatic attachment therapy, cognitive behavior therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, and mindfulness-based practices, among others.
Are you struggling with your mental health? Are issues related to depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, or addictive behavior causing you to feel stuck in patterns of thinking and doing that may no longer be serving you? Are you in search of a respectful, affirming, and empathic space for you to safely explore your emotions, beliefs, experiences, relationships, and the issues that are presenting challenges in your life?
I practice from a trauma-informed, anti-oppressive lens, drawing on a range of evidence-based approaches including narrative therapy, somatic attachment therapy, cognitive behavior therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, and mindfulness-based practices, among others.
Are you struggling with your mental health? Are issues related to depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, or addictive behavior causing you to feel stuck in patterns of thinking and doing that may no longer be serving you? Are you in search of a respectful, affirming, and empathic space for you to safely explore your emotions, beliefs, experiences, relationships, and the issues that are presenting challenges in your life?
Approach Positive Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Analytical & Humanistic Psychoanalysis, Individual & Interpersonal Psychology, Gestalt & Process Oriented, Narrative & Existential, IFS, Acceptance & Encouragement counselling.
12 years in full time practice, 6 years as a peer counselling volunteer. 18 years experience. Since beginning in practice I have logged over 10000+ direct client hours. In that time I have helped a number of individuals, and couples overcome obstacles to their health and well-being.
Approach Positive Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Analytical & Humanistic Psychoanalysis, Individual & Interpersonal Psychology, Gestalt & Process Oriented, Narrative & Existential, IFS, Acceptance & Encouragement counselling.
12 years in full time practice, 6 years as a peer counselling volunteer. 18 years experience. Since beginning in practice I have logged over 10000+ direct client hours. In that time I have helped a number of individuals, and couples overcome obstacles to their health and well-being.
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My practice has been influenced by narrative, trans feminist, social justice-focused and solution-oriented modalities.
I strongly believe that we all have the capacity to heal and to move towards our preferred future. We often can't do this alone. Collaborating with you and attuning my practice to ways that work best for you, I offer a safe space for reflection and insight building. I have worked with a broad range of people over the years and bring with me a commitment to anti-oppressive practice and attention to the contexts that contribute to suffering and to healing. We are living in a time of immense stress and increased isolation and this takes a toll. Reaching out for support is an important act of wellness and I welcome your enquiry.
My practice has been influenced by narrative, trans feminist, social justice-focused and solution-oriented modalities.
I strongly believe that we all have the capacity to heal and to move towards our preferred future. We often can't do this alone. Collaborating with you and attuning my practice to ways that work best for you, I offer a safe space for reflection and insight building. I have worked with a broad range of people over the years and bring with me a commitment to anti-oppressive practice and attention to the contexts that contribute to suffering and to healing. We are living in a time of immense stress and increased isolation and this takes a toll. Reaching out for support is an important act of wellness and I welcome your enquiry.
Metamorphosis Counselling
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Vancouver, BC V6A (Online Only)
My practice is attachment based, trauma informed, psychodynamic, and draws upon multiple modalities including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Narrative Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT).
Do you feel like you are having trouble moving past a specific event or feel like you are engaging in destructive thinking patterns or behaviours? Therapy is a safe and confidential place where you can share your innermost thoughts and feelings without fear of being judged. My practice aims to highlight your strengths while finding solutions for unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours, helping you to move forward and thrive in the areas of your life which are most important to you.
My practice is attachment based, trauma informed, psychodynamic, and draws upon multiple modalities including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Narrative Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT).
Do you feel like you are having trouble moving past a specific event or feel like you are engaging in destructive thinking patterns or behaviours? Therapy is a safe and confidential place where you can share your innermost thoughts and feelings without fear of being judged. My practice aims to highlight your strengths while finding solutions for unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours, helping you to move forward and thrive in the areas of your life which are most important to you.
Marcus Narsaiya
Counsellor, BKin, MC, RCC, ATPPP, Trainee
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Vancouver, BC V6H
Either by building up a narrative from the past, or looking down into the depth of strong emotions, I help clients understand and master their inner experiences and become more effective in their environments.
I serve diverse clients in a number of challenges ranging from depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, loss, relational stress, low self-esteem, chronic stress or pain, and wellness concerns. I have a background in Kinesiology and holistic wellness coaching, as well as coaching individuals with cognitive dis/abilities. My clinical style is based in Social Justice Narrative practice; processing, exploration and discovery of emotions, and development of self-insight. My Masters was in treatment approaches to transgenerational trauma. My preference is to work weekly or twice weekly for a minimum of 6 months so we can invest in your goals.
Either by building up a narrative from the past, or looking down into the depth of strong emotions, I help clients understand and master their inner experiences and become more effective in their environments.
I serve diverse clients in a number of challenges ranging from depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, loss, relational stress, low self-esteem, chronic stress or pain, and wellness concerns. I have a background in Kinesiology and holistic wellness coaching, as well as coaching individuals with cognitive dis/abilities. My clinical style is based in Social Justice Narrative practice; processing, exploration and discovery of emotions, and development of self-insight. My Masters was in treatment approaches to transgenerational trauma. My preference is to work weekly or twice weekly for a minimum of 6 months so we can invest in your goals.
Sometimes language is also used creatively through storytelling, or connecting with a new narrative.
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.
Sometimes language is also used creatively through storytelling, or connecting with a new narrative.
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.
I have experience in various counselling modalities such as Emotion Focused Therapy, Narrative Therapy and Person-Centered Therapy.
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 have experience in various counselling modalities such as Emotion Focused Therapy, Narrative Therapy and Person-Centered Therapy.
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.
In my practice, I primarily use Narrative Therapy, which focuses on empowering you to re-author your life story, raising self-awareness, resilience, and positive change.
Rewrite Your Story & Reclaim Your Life – it is your journey, your narrative, your healing. Do you have a story that you have kept inside? Do you feel like the story has been taking over your life? Thank you for visiting my page. Together, we'll explore the stories you tell about yourself and your experiences, while acknowledging the impact of broader societal and cultural narratives. My aim is to create a safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental space where you can center yourself and discover your true self.
In my practice, I primarily use Narrative Therapy, which focuses on empowering you to re-author your life story, raising self-awareness, resilience, and positive change.
Rewrite Your Story & Reclaim Your Life – it is your journey, your narrative, your healing. Do you have a story that you have kept inside? Do you feel like the story has been taking over your life? Thank you for visiting my page. Together, we'll explore the stories you tell about yourself and your experiences, while acknowledging the impact of broader societal and cultural narratives. My aim is to create a safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental space where you can center yourself and discover your true self.
Sawlat Tirtha
Registered Social Worker, MSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Vancouver, BC V6B (Online Only)
I often weave narrative therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy into our practice.
I believe therapy goes beyond just talk, a chance to explore parts of ourselves that have been shut away in order to make it through the day. If you choose, I would love to start this journey with you and explore what is needed to work towards healing and growth.
I often weave narrative therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy into our practice.
I believe therapy goes beyond just talk, a chance to explore parts of ourselves that have been shut away in order to make it through the day. If you choose, I would love to start this journey with you and explore what is needed to work towards healing and growth.
As a BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour) counsellor who is also a Christian believer, I integrate my therapeutic approaches and incorporate cultural and spiritual values through narrative therapy.
Hello there, are you struggling with anxiety and depression? Do you feel stuck in your relationships? Are you looking for change but feel like you are going in circles and not making progress? Do you feel haunted by traumatic experience in the past? Life is joyful and precious but oftentimes it can throw you a curveball. How would meeting with a counsellor help? Counselling is a beautifully collaborative work where you would be invited to unfold your own story and rewrite it with new meanings. Strengths are identified, goals are met, skills are learnt, and changes are made in the safe and accepting therapeutic process.
As a BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour) counsellor who is also a Christian believer, I integrate my therapeutic approaches and incorporate cultural and spiritual values through narrative therapy.
Hello there, are you struggling with anxiety and depression? Do you feel stuck in your relationships? Are you looking for change but feel like you are going in circles and not making progress? Do you feel haunted by traumatic experience in the past? Life is joyful and precious but oftentimes it can throw you a curveball. How would meeting with a counsellor help? Counselling is a beautifully collaborative work where you would be invited to unfold your own story and rewrite it with new meanings. Strengths are identified, goals are met, skills are learnt, and changes are made in the safe and accepting therapeutic process.
Chris Hellewell
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Vancouver, BC V6B (Online Only)
Life can feel overwhelming, isolating and unfair. It can be challenging to find someone you feel safe with and can trust to process difficult emotions and identify strategies to cope. I offer a non-judgmental, trauma-informed, collaborative, strengths-based, and person-centered approach. I utilize an integrative approach with emphasis on CBT, DBT and Narrative and am open to working in your preferred modality. I love to identify strengths in clients and work on building momentum in goal setting to really encourage new ways forward.
Life can feel overwhelming, isolating and unfair. It can be challenging to find someone you feel safe with and can trust to process difficult emotions and identify strategies to cope. I offer a non-judgmental, trauma-informed, collaborative, strengths-based, and person-centered approach. I utilize an integrative approach with emphasis on CBT, DBT and Narrative and am open to working in your preferred modality. I love to identify strengths in clients and work on building momentum in goal setting to really encourage new ways forward.
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Narrative Counsellors
Is narrative therapy evidence-based?
Narrative therapy is not well-studied, and it may not be as effective in treating mental health conditions when compared with evidence-based treatments such as cognitive behavioural therapy. Some small studies do show that depressed and anxious individuals who were treated with narrative therapy reported improvement in anxiety and depression symptoms.
How long does narrative therapy last?
Narrative therapy is less structured when compared with psychoanalysis, for example. Narrative therapy is more open-ended and may not be limited to a set number of sessions. It is common for clients to be in therapy for a few months, and sometimes a year or longer. Patients see their therapist one to two times a week, though the exact schedule and timeline may vary depending on a person’s challenges and progress. Individuals can also practice the principles of narrative therapy after treatment has ended.
Does narrative therapy work?
Narrative therapy can help a person manage or reduce symptoms of conditions like depression or anxiety. This type of therapy encourages a person to reflect on the moments of their life when their particular problem was not at the forefront of their minds — perhaps life celebrations, achievements, and other successes. The individual is encouraged to rewrite their storyline as if their particular problem was not part of their life. This therapy may offer benefits that are hard to measure.
What are the possible limitations of narrative therapy?
Narrative therapy is person-centered or client-centered, and the health professional pays more attention to the subjective narratives that are constructed by the client, as opposed to other objective measures. The therapist privileges the individual’s perspective over all others. This open form may feel frustrating for individuals seeking a more structured approach; certainly, no one therapy type will work for every individual.