Psychodynamic Therapists in Vancouver, BC

I have a passion for helping children, teens, and young adults navigate life's challenges. My approach is rooted in psychoanalytic theory, which allows me to delve deep into the unconscious mind to uncover the root causes of emotional distress. However, I also believe that creativity can be a powerful tool in therapy, which is why I incorporate art, play, and other expressive techniques into my work. Additionally, I draw on a range of other therapeutic modalities, including cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and mindfulness, to meet the unique needs of each client.

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.

Are you looking for a counsellor who offers a holistic approach and works with both talk and body-based therapies? Perhaps you've done tons of talk therapy and found that it only goes so far. Perhaps you feel disconnected from your body and emotions, want to bridge that gap and know yourself better. Are you seeking support with self-esteem, identity, life transitions, codependency, attachment wounding, relationship challenges, anxiety, trauma, grief and/or loss? Perhaps you're looking for a queer affirming and inclusive therapist to support you with issues related to your gender, sexuality and authentic expression.

Are you new to therapy, or frustrated with not making progress? I specialize in taking clients deeper than they have gone before to really heal and gain insight into why you stay stuck. Symptoms are of the same variety for all people, anxiety, depression, self criticism, relationship conflict, difficulty with mood or emotional regulation, obsession etc. However, underlying your symptoms are habits and patterns of thinking and the way you use defences to avoid experiencing pain and fear. I will help you navigate the labyrinth of how and why you think and behave in the ways you do to open up new pathways for living more fully.

There are various issues that come up in life, from every day life stresses to unimaginable trauma. We all cope differently with what life has given us and heal in our own unique way. I am passionate about therapy as I have personally experienced, witnessed and facilitated immense healing through the therapeutic process. Human beings are social with a deep drive toward contact and connection. Regardless of what we have experienced in life there is an accessible pathway for all of us back to the core of our being where a true sense of self worth, peace and contentment reside.

Trying to get through your daily routines can be exhausting when you feel anxious, lost, and disconnected. If you are searching for meaning and fulfillment, I can help guide you on your journey. I work closely with individuals who are affected by depression, interpersonal relationship issues, anxiety, and existential/life crises. Though many people suffer from similar concerns, each person and situation is unique. I’m here to give you a space to share your personal experiences and worldview. From there, we will work together and move towards change that feels authentic to you.

Hello! My name is Teddy and I am the founder of WAVE Performance and Wellness. I offer individual psychotherapy and sport performance consulting. I’m a dually trained mental health practitioner with expertise in sport psychology and counselling psychology. I have worked with various populations ranging from age 10 to those in their 60s. I specialize in working with the Asian population, athletes, as well as GBQ (gay, bisexual, queer) men.

I provide services in two provinces: Alberta and British Columbia. I work with individuals who are seeking to understand and explore their life patterns as they pertain to relationships whether that is with colleagues, family, or romantic partners. With the ever increasing demand on our day to day living, burnout has become a more prominent theme - I help clients explore and address the topic of burnout. Sometimes life can change suddenly and that is why I also work with persons who have experienced a life changing diagnosis in exploring the complex feelings around what this may mean for their life going forward.

You’re finally ready to take the courageous first step towards your healing journey. It can be really isolating to struggle alone or without adequate support. Sometimes it’s difficult to see the path forward when we are feeling exhausted, depressed, or anxious. Together through foraging a collaborative and trusting space, my goal is to assist you in finding your way back to joy and authentic self-expression. My therapeutic approach draws heavily from my decade long background working in the helping profession supporting folks of diverse backgrounds with varying social and emotional needs.

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.

Welcome to a transformative counseling experience with me. Here, you'll find a warm and accepting space to openly share your experiences and work towards achieving your therapeutic goals. With over 20 years of experience in Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, I will tailor my counselling knowledge to your unique needs. I have extensive expertise in treating individuals dealing with co-morbid psychiatric conditions. I can help you understand the effects of medication on your mental health and explore additional strategies to support your recovery. Together, we can navigate these complexities and work towards a better living.

Welcome. I offer a gentle, curious and collaborative approach to counseling and mental health care. I support clients looking for a safe space to explore self-esteem, anxiety, chronic illness, relationships, identity concerns and ADHD experiences. We all need support from time to time, especially when it comes to building confidence after set-backs, trauma, loss and life transitions. I work with teens and adults who want to move past feelings of stuckness, hopelessness and anxiety to feeling more peaceful and at ease with life ahead.

As a Registered Psychologist with a PhD in Clinical Psychology and over 20 years of experience, the resilience of the human spirit continues to inspire me. We have the innate drive to not only survive life’s challenges, but to transform, grow and thrive as a result of them. My Wholistic Approach integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Hypnotherapy, and Mindfulness combined with powerful non-traditional healing modalities and concepts from quantum physics, spiritual psychology, and neuroscience. I offer a variety of paths to wellness and would be honoured to help you navigate the sometimes challenging adventure of life.

Do you ever feel like something is holding you back in life? Maybe you feel a sense of disconnection with yourself or aspects of your life? Or that part of you isn't able to move forward from a past experience? Oftentimes we may have an idea of where we want to go and how to get there, but we struggle with being able to take action. This could be for a variety of reasons, and our work together will help you explore the underlying thoughts, beliefs, and/or emotions that might contribute to feeling stuck or disconnected.

I'm unfortunately working in Canada till early Nov. After which I will be working remotely with clients from Australia as my visa expires. You're welcome to contact me to ask further questions as to what this means. I work with all communities, including the lgtbqias2+, BIPOC, Asian, & male communities, ensuring a safe & understanding environment where clients can freely explore the rich tapestry of the human experience. Embracing a holistic approach, I address crucial aspects such as mental health, well-being, relationships, sexuality, identity, & trauma. Together, we will navigate life's intricate challenges. :)

Are you finding yourself stuck in life but wanting to soar? Are you longing for freedom? If so, I invite you to visit my website to determine if Phoenix Soars Counselling Services is right for you. With over 9 years of counselling individuals coupled with my Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology I have a strong foundation to help you find the inner peace you have been searching for. My primary goal is helping you achieve your personal freedom and destiny using a variety of approaches that will promote your personal growth and healing. www.phoenix-soars.com

I support folks to reclaim, explore, and practice coming back to our bodies, feeling feelings, expanding relational possibilities, and embodying permission and more choices toward dignity, aliveness, connection, tenderness, ease, and pleasure. I approach therapeutic work from healing-centred, intersectional feminist, harm reduction, and decolonial frameworks and practices, and draw from interpersonal neurobiology, parts work, politicized somatics, and lineages of energetic medicine.

Do you and your partner have the same fight over and over again? You love each other, but you can’t find a way out of this cycle. Even though you both want to make it work, you can’t seem to get through to each other, and every time you have the fight, your relationship feels a little bit more damaged. Resentment is starting to build, and the distance between you and your partner is growing, and the tension has started to impact your mood. You want to figure out how to have constructive conflict and rebuild intimacy, but you’re not sure where to turn. And more than anything, you want to feel heard.

If you are reading this, then you have taken the first courageous step in a long journey of healing and self-discovery… Or maybe this journey began long ago, but now you are looking for a new direction. As a counsellor, it would be a privilege to witness and support you on this journey. I specialize in supporting male clients who are new to therapy. Men who I have supported have a unique set of needs that if properly addressed make therapy more productive and contribute to long-lasting change. Here are some common reasons for coming to therapy and topics we can address in our first session: