Somatic Therapists in Vancouver, BC
I work primarily through an emotion focused and somatic experiencing lens, allowing clients to understand the patterns within their behaviours, emotions, and bodies, and move towards greater wellness.
Being a human comes with all kinds of challenges; whether you've struggled with your relationship to food and your body, substance use, or disconnection from your day to day. Feeling overwhelmed, down on yourself, and isolated, can impact every aspect of our lives from our relationships, to our work, and to our physical health. Sometimes our struggles get bigger than us and feel too daunting to tackle on our own. Reaching for help can allow you to feel empowered and at ease within your life.
I work primarily through an emotion focused and somatic experiencing lens, allowing clients to understand the patterns within their behaviours, emotions, and bodies, and move towards greater wellness.
Being a human comes with all kinds of challenges; whether you've struggled with your relationship to food and your body, substance use, or disconnection from your day to day. Feeling overwhelmed, down on yourself, and isolated, can impact every aspect of our lives from our relationships, to our work, and to our physical health. Sometimes our struggles get bigger than us and feel too daunting to tackle on our own. Reaching for help can allow you to feel empowered and at ease within your life.
Virginia McConchie
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Vancouver, BC V6Z (Online Only)
This may include the use of EMDR, psychotherapy, somatic approaches, and attachment therapy.
My practice is dedicated to helping people re-connect with themselves and others in ways that feel safe. This process often involves exploring and challenging closely-held views and beliefs. My job is to help you create a space where you can be yourself in the fullest sense – even if you don’t quite know who that is yet. If you feel as though you are putting on a daily performance for yourself and others, acting at having it together, or just faking it to make it, therapy is a place to take the mask off. So, come as you are. There is nothing you can’t be and can’t feel in our sessions together.
This may include the use of EMDR, psychotherapy, somatic approaches, and attachment therapy.
My practice is dedicated to helping people re-connect with themselves and others in ways that feel safe. This process often involves exploring and challenging closely-held views and beliefs. My job is to help you create a space where you can be yourself in the fullest sense – even if you don’t quite know who that is yet. If you feel as though you are putting on a daily performance for yourself and others, acting at having it together, or just faking it to make it, therapy is a place to take the mask off. So, come as you are. There is nothing you can’t be and can’t feel in our sessions together.
I specialize in somatic (body sensing) explorations from a yogic perspective and Buddhist mindfulness-based practices.
Therapy could be the key to open your compassionate process of accepting yourself and expanding your mental and heartfelt capacities. Moving at your pace and preference, we explore and identify your emotional, mental and relationship patterns that may seem bewildering or intense now, but with an open and patient perspective, I give you the space to validate, reframe and shift those patterns that no longer serve you. Ultimately, your willingness to meet any challenge or aspiration is a profound act of self-reflection rooted in courage that ripples out into how you live, relate and create in the world.
I specialize in somatic (body sensing) explorations from a yogic perspective and Buddhist mindfulness-based practices.
Therapy could be the key to open your compassionate process of accepting yourself and expanding your mental and heartfelt capacities. Moving at your pace and preference, we explore and identify your emotional, mental and relationship patterns that may seem bewildering or intense now, but with an open and patient perspective, I give you the space to validate, reframe and shift those patterns that no longer serve you. Ultimately, your willingness to meet any challenge or aspiration is a profound act of self-reflection rooted in courage that ripples out into how you live, relate and create in the world.
Through a somatic oriented psychotherapeutic process, rooted in the wisdom of your own cyclic body, I hold space for you to access, understand, and unlock the wisdom that is already embedded within you, dissolve what is getting on the way to feel whole and are able find home in your own Body.
I work with women who are ready to commit to a deep & conscious spiritual process of healing & transformation. Whether wanting to recover from trauma, feeling lost inside, depressed, anxious, empty, I am committed to supporting your journey. Convinced that no healing happens if body is not involved, my approach weaves somatic therapy, EMDR & cyclical awareness from a humanistic & client centred stance and keeps developing as I keep deepening my research in the areas of trauma, attachment theory, ancestral legacies of trauma & energy healing.
Through a somatic oriented psychotherapeutic process, rooted in the wisdom of your own cyclic body, I hold space for you to access, understand, and unlock the wisdom that is already embedded within you, dissolve what is getting on the way to feel whole and are able find home in your own Body.
I work with women who are ready to commit to a deep & conscious spiritual process of healing & transformation. Whether wanting to recover from trauma, feeling lost inside, depressed, anxious, empty, I am committed to supporting your journey. Convinced that no healing happens if body is not involved, my approach weaves somatic therapy, EMDR & cyclical awareness from a humanistic & client centred stance and keeps developing as I keep deepening my research in the areas of trauma, attachment theory, ancestral legacies of trauma & energy healing.
I use a variety of psychotherapeutic approaches: Family Systems Theory, Reparenting/Inner Child, CBT, DBT, Somatic practices and also my own practical experience from having raised my 6 children and taking care of my elderly parents.
Are you tired of feeling invisible and powerless? Are you tired of hurting, feeling depressed, and hopeless and that you don't matter? Do you long to feel safe and connected? As a result of healing my own childhood trauma from sexual abuse, I now specialise in supporting people, in a trauma informed way, as they navigate the confusion of living with adversities, and trauma. I am passionate about guiding people to a place of living instead of merely surviving. The truth is that our adversities actually become windows to learning how to live magnificently. We are not what was done to us!
I use a variety of psychotherapeutic approaches: Family Systems Theory, Reparenting/Inner Child, CBT, DBT, Somatic practices and also my own practical experience from having raised my 6 children and taking care of my elderly parents.
Are you tired of feeling invisible and powerless? Are you tired of hurting, feeling depressed, and hopeless and that you don't matter? Do you long to feel safe and connected? As a result of healing my own childhood trauma from sexual abuse, I now specialise in supporting people, in a trauma informed way, as they navigate the confusion of living with adversities, and trauma. I am passionate about guiding people to a place of living instead of merely surviving. The truth is that our adversities actually become windows to learning how to live magnificently. We are not what was done to us!
Lighthouse Counselling
Counsellor, MCP, RCC, EFT, OEI, CVAP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Vancouver, BC V6J
I adopt a variety of perspectives ranging from Mindfulness and Somatic, Cognitive, Emotionally Focused (EFT), to Trauma based interventions (Observed & Experiential Integration).
Stuck in your relationship? Feeling misunderstood, blamed, or attacked? Arguments and conflict weighing you down? Feeling empty or disconnected, frightened to speak your needs? If you're struggling in your relationships repeating the same pattern and in need of a way forward contact me today for your FREE 15 minute consultation. I am a relationship therapist whose aim is to help others gain insight into the problem patterns of behaviour we often fall victim to. Break-free of the painful cycles of the past. Contact me today to learn how you can enjoying the love and connection you deserve.
I adopt a variety of perspectives ranging from Mindfulness and Somatic, Cognitive, Emotionally Focused (EFT), to Trauma based interventions (Observed & Experiential Integration).
Stuck in your relationship? Feeling misunderstood, blamed, or attacked? Arguments and conflict weighing you down? Feeling empty or disconnected, frightened to speak your needs? If you're struggling in your relationships repeating the same pattern and in need of a way forward contact me today for your FREE 15 minute consultation. I am a relationship therapist whose aim is to help others gain insight into the problem patterns of behaviour we often fall victim to. Break-free of the painful cycles of the past. Contact me today to learn how you can enjoying the love and connection you deserve.
With over 12 years in the mental health field, I integrate mind and body-centred therapeutic modalities such as, narrative, somatic, mindfulness, cognitive behavioural, and family systems.
I believe that we are all resilient beings, in the process of healing and growing; we have the capacity to explore new ways of living, being and connecting. I’d love to help you break through feeling stuck or overwhelmed in your life, to reignite a deeper sense of worthiness and confidence, feel anchored in your strengths, and more present with yourself and in your relationships. I specialize in helping people who struggle with anxiety, low mood, family and relational issues, trauma, life transitions, stress/burnout, and grief & loss. Through life's turbulent times, I can help you feel empowered to heal, grow, and reach your goals.
With over 12 years in the mental health field, I integrate mind and body-centred therapeutic modalities such as, narrative, somatic, mindfulness, cognitive behavioural, and family systems.
I believe that we are all resilient beings, in the process of healing and growing; we have the capacity to explore new ways of living, being and connecting. I’d love to help you break through feeling stuck or overwhelmed in your life, to reignite a deeper sense of worthiness and confidence, feel anchored in your strengths, and more present with yourself and in your relationships. I specialize in helping people who struggle with anxiety, low mood, family and relational issues, trauma, life transitions, stress/burnout, and grief & loss. Through life's turbulent times, I can help you feel empowered to heal, grow, and reach your goals.
Vanessa Fernando Counselling
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Vancouver, BC V6B
I'm a Registered Social Worker with a social justice oriented, anti-oppressive, and somatic lens. My areas of specialization include trauma, particularly sexual assault; intimate partner violence; and childhood abuse. I frequently (though not exclusively!) work with folks who identify as LGBTQ2S. I have been involved in community-based social justice work since my teens, and received my MSW from UBC in 2016.
I'm a Registered Social Worker with a social justice oriented, anti-oppressive, and somatic lens. My areas of specialization include trauma, particularly sexual assault; intimate partner violence; and childhood abuse. I frequently (though not exclusively!) work with folks who identify as LGBTQ2S. I have been involved in community-based social justice work since my teens, and received my MSW from UBC in 2016.
Candice Seligman
Counsellor, MACP, DVATI, CCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Vancouver, BC V5N (Online Only)
Are you ready for deeper healing? I am a somatic and soul-based therapist & healer passionate about reconnecting you to the wisdom of your body, heart, and soul. We will use holistic healing modalities like somatic trauma therapy, parts work (like inner child healing & shadow work), hypnotherapy, energy healing & more.
Are you ready for deeper healing? I am a somatic and soul-based therapist & healer passionate about reconnecting you to the wisdom of your body, heart, and soul. We will use holistic healing modalities like somatic trauma therapy, parts work (like inner child healing & shadow work), hypnotherapy, energy healing & more.
As an Indigenous therapist, I integrate the medicine wheel, art therapy, and somatic therapy to support your healing.
Are you struggling with the lasting effects of past experiences? Do you feel stuck in a web of emotions that you can’t untangle? Do you feel totally overwhelmed when you think about managing all of that on your own? I’m here to walk alongside you and help you get unstuck so you can regain control of your life. I bring a comprehensive understanding of how our nervous systems respond to stress and trauma. I'm committed to creating an environment where your system can slow down, allowing you to gain new awareness and move forward with ease. Together, we can work on moving through emotions so you can actually change the way you feel.
As an Indigenous therapist, I integrate the medicine wheel, art therapy, and somatic therapy to support your healing.
Are you struggling with the lasting effects of past experiences? Do you feel stuck in a web of emotions that you can’t untangle? Do you feel totally overwhelmed when you think about managing all of that on your own? I’m here to walk alongside you and help you get unstuck so you can regain control of your life. I bring a comprehensive understanding of how our nervous systems respond to stress and trauma. I'm committed to creating an environment where your system can slow down, allowing you to gain new awareness and move forward with ease. Together, we can work on moving through emotions so you can actually change the way you feel.
Room of One's Own (ROO)
Counsellor, RCC, MC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Vancouver, BC V6J (Online Only)
Rooted in social justice and anti-capitalist values, her practice is oriented in an Intersectional Feminist-Narrative and trauma-informed framework, and incorporates somatic techniques and EMDR when supportive.
Hiu is experienced in working from an Intersectionality-focused lens with predominantly people of the Global Majority with different neurotypes who identify as queer and have ongoing relationships with grief. Trained in Somatic Attachment and Feminist Narrative Therapy, Hiu privileges a person’s survival story and relationships to their agency, emotions, boundaries, and people. Hiu takes on a co-researcher role in therapy sessions with deconstructive conversations, insightful and possibly challenging questions, curiosity, and a commitment to naming the oppressive systems and dominant narratives at work.
Rooted in social justice and anti-capitalist values, her practice is oriented in an Intersectional Feminist-Narrative and trauma-informed framework, and incorporates somatic techniques and EMDR when supportive.
Hiu is experienced in working from an Intersectionality-focused lens with predominantly people of the Global Majority with different neurotypes who identify as queer and have ongoing relationships with grief. Trained in Somatic Attachment and Feminist Narrative Therapy, Hiu privileges a person’s survival story and relationships to their agency, emotions, boundaries, and people. Hiu takes on a co-researcher role in therapy sessions with deconstructive conversations, insightful and possibly challenging questions, curiosity, and a commitment to naming the oppressive systems and dominant narratives at work.
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My counselling style is centered around the therapeutic relationship and collaborative goal setting, from a somatic attachment theory, and eye-movement desensitization & reprocessing (EMDR) lens.
Hi there, I'm Nicole. I live in the stunning Sea to Sky corridor, offering online counselling services to clients throughout BC and in-person sessions at Peak Experience Counselling in Squamish, BC. Therapy holds the potential for profound self-discovery and understanding. Through introspection, individuals can cultivate greater self-compassion, understanding, and joy. Therapy is a supportive space to explore personal patterns that may hinder personal growth. Together, we work to release these patterns, while fostering supportive resources, acquiring new skills, and creating a personalized toolkit for moving forward.
My counselling style is centered around the therapeutic relationship and collaborative goal setting, from a somatic attachment theory, and eye-movement desensitization & reprocessing (EMDR) lens.
Hi there, I'm Nicole. I live in the stunning Sea to Sky corridor, offering online counselling services to clients throughout BC and in-person sessions at Peak Experience Counselling in Squamish, BC. Therapy holds the potential for profound self-discovery and understanding. Through introspection, individuals can cultivate greater self-compassion, understanding, and joy. Therapy is a supportive space to explore personal patterns that may hinder personal growth. Together, we work to release these patterns, while fostering supportive resources, acquiring new skills, and creating a personalized toolkit for moving forward.
Jeremy Williams brings cutting-edge counselling techniques to the forefront of his practice, ensuring that individuals receive the most effective and innovative support. With a deep understanding of various therapeutic modalities like CBT, DBT, Somatic, Trauma Informed, Client Centred, Relational, ACT, Mindfulness, Self Care, and Psycho Education, Jeremy tailors his approach to meet the unique needs of each client, fostering positive and lasting outcomes. www.mountainsidewellness.ca
Jeremy Williams brings cutting-edge counselling techniques to the forefront of his practice, ensuring that individuals receive the most effective and innovative support. With a deep understanding of various therapeutic modalities like CBT, DBT, Somatic, Trauma Informed, Client Centred, Relational, ACT, Mindfulness, Self Care, and Psycho Education, Jeremy tailors his approach to meet the unique needs of each client, fostering positive and lasting outcomes. www.mountainsidewellness.ca
Turiya Wild-Rose Integrated Empowerment Services
Counsellor, RTC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Vancouver, BC V5N
Welcome! I am a Dynamic therapist, Death Doula, & Mystic with over 14 years combined experience supporting YOU to fall in LOVE with the rhythm & cycles of your life. I also support self identified males/ females/non-binary folks who desire to embody the relationship between Emotional Intelligence and sexual aliveness/empowerment. I LOVE to curate uniquely tailored experiences that WILL nourish & heal your nervous system QUICKLY with somatic practices that cultivate Self-trust, Self-worth & more capacity for joy! Client's often report experiencing relief from presenting symptoms (such as ANXIETY) early on in our journey together.
Welcome! I am a Dynamic therapist, Death Doula, & Mystic with over 14 years combined experience supporting YOU to fall in LOVE with the rhythm & cycles of your life. I also support self identified males/ females/non-binary folks who desire to embody the relationship between Emotional Intelligence and sexual aliveness/empowerment. I LOVE to curate uniquely tailored experiences that WILL nourish & heal your nervous system QUICKLY with somatic practices that cultivate Self-trust, Self-worth & more capacity for joy! Client's often report experiencing relief from presenting symptoms (such as ANXIETY) early on in our journey together.
Nicole Colleen Haworth
Counsellor, MC, RCC, CCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Vancouver, BC V5L (Online Only)
I also have done some training in relational somatic therapy and Hakomi (a mindfulness-based somatic therapy).
My training is predominantly in Internal Family Systems, which focuses on compassionate relation with our parts. My experience both personally and professionally has been working with depression, anxiety, self-esteem issues, suicidality, spiritual crises, and psychedelic integration. My focus in therapy is our relationship and your relationship with yourself and your life. I value radical acceptance and empathy, helping you to adopt these attitudes toward yourself. I believe that our whole self (e.g., thoughts, behaviours, feelings, somatic sensations) makes sense and is working adaptively to help us. Our system is wise, not broken.
I also have done some training in relational somatic therapy and Hakomi (a mindfulness-based somatic therapy).
My training is predominantly in Internal Family Systems, which focuses on compassionate relation with our parts. My experience both personally and professionally has been working with depression, anxiety, self-esteem issues, suicidality, spiritual crises, and psychedelic integration. My focus in therapy is our relationship and your relationship with yourself and your life. I value radical acceptance and empathy, helping you to adopt these attitudes toward yourself. I believe that our whole self (e.g., thoughts, behaviours, feelings, somatic sensations) makes sense and is working adaptively to help us. Our system is wise, not broken.
My true passion is then to help you become mindful of your trauma-driven emotional, somatic and behavioural patterns while working with you to undo the still present barring effects of past traumas on your daily life.
As you go along in life, do you find yourself switching between different moods and hijacked by so many contradictory feelings and impulses that feel out of your control or conscious awareness? You may wish to live life more fully and meaningfully while you find yourself inhibited or limited with struggles between your wish for involvement in ordinary life and fear of leaving the house, mistrust of relationships, or hopelessness about future. In dealing with these personal challenges, you may feel flooded and severely anxious or in trying to disconnect or deny these responses, may feel chronically depressed and alienated from self.
My true passion is then to help you become mindful of your trauma-driven emotional, somatic and behavioural patterns while working with you to undo the still present barring effects of past traumas on your daily life.
As you go along in life, do you find yourself switching between different moods and hijacked by so many contradictory feelings and impulses that feel out of your control or conscious awareness? You may wish to live life more fully and meaningfully while you find yourself inhibited or limited with struggles between your wish for involvement in ordinary life and fear of leaving the house, mistrust of relationships, or hopelessness about future. In dealing with these personal challenges, you may feel flooded and severely anxious or in trying to disconnect or deny these responses, may feel chronically depressed and alienated from self.
Are you stressed? Anxious? Feeling overwhelmed by your emotions? Please know that I'm here to offer support in a non-judgmental space where you can feel truly heard. As each person is unique, my approach is tailored to your specific needs and what resonates with you. I provide counselling using various therapies, including Somatic Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Narrative Therapy, Brainspotting, Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), as well as breathwork and mindfulness practices. Additionally, as I am originally from France, I offer services in French or in English.
Are you stressed? Anxious? Feeling overwhelmed by your emotions? Please know that I'm here to offer support in a non-judgmental space where you can feel truly heard. As each person is unique, my approach is tailored to your specific needs and what resonates with you. I provide counselling using various therapies, including Somatic Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Narrative Therapy, Brainspotting, Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), as well as breathwork and mindfulness practices. Additionally, as I am originally from France, I offer services in French or in English.
I also draw from my trainings in Internal Family Systems and Somatic therapy when helping my client.
My name is Azi and I’m a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) and an Approved Clinical Supervisor (ACS). I have been a counsellor for the past 9 years and have been in the mental health field for more than 15 years. I am very passionate about what I do and I’m a strong believer of the healing power of therapy. I am a wounded healer and a trauma survivor. I have healed myself and Im still on my own healing journey. My goal is to work beside you as you walk through your healing journey to rediscover you. I believe that no matter where you come from and how big your trauma wounds are, you have the capacity to heal.
I also draw from my trainings in Internal Family Systems and Somatic therapy when helping my client.
My name is Azi and I’m a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) and an Approved Clinical Supervisor (ACS). I have been a counsellor for the past 9 years and have been in the mental health field for more than 15 years. I am very passionate about what I do and I’m a strong believer of the healing power of therapy. I am a wounded healer and a trauma survivor. I have healed myself and Im still on my own healing journey. My goal is to work beside you as you walk through your healing journey to rediscover you. I believe that no matter where you come from and how big your trauma wounds are, you have the capacity to heal.
I combine a trauma-informed mixture of cognitive (talk) and somatic (body-centred) therapies that support you to safely heal your past, your nervous system and obtain clarity regarding your next step.
Welcome to Integrated Counselling and Somatic Therapy. A question for you: if you take a moment to slow down and gently pause... (perhaps notice your breathing), may I ask, what is most important to you? Knowing the answer is sometimes easy, sometimes elusive. It usually lights the way forward. If you are struggling with unresolved trauma, anxiety, grief, relationship or career issues, or feeling dissatisfied with life, growth and healing are possible. If you'd like to learn more, you can also go to: www.benbasscounselling.com.
I combine a trauma-informed mixture of cognitive (talk) and somatic (body-centred) therapies that support you to safely heal your past, your nervous system and obtain clarity regarding your next step.
Welcome to Integrated Counselling and Somatic Therapy. A question for you: if you take a moment to slow down and gently pause... (perhaps notice your breathing), may I ask, what is most important to you? Knowing the answer is sometimes easy, sometimes elusive. It usually lights the way forward. If you are struggling with unresolved trauma, anxiety, grief, relationship or career issues, or feeling dissatisfied with life, growth and healing are possible. If you'd like to learn more, you can also go to: www.benbasscounselling.com.
With a background in yoga and mindfulness, I use somatic and sensorimotor approaches to help you connect with your body and build tools to regulate your nervous system.
I help individuals and couples navigate themes such as trauma, relationships, and self-understanding. I am passionate about working with clients who have ADHD or other forms of neurodivergence, as well as those supporting loved ones with ADHD. I operate from a culturally-sensitive and trauma-informed lens, ensuring that your identities and experiences are honoured in our sessions. My clients often seek to better understand themselves and work through issues that leave them feeling stuck or dysregulated.
With a background in yoga and mindfulness, I use somatic and sensorimotor approaches to help you connect with your body and build tools to regulate your nervous system.
I help individuals and couples navigate themes such as trauma, relationships, and self-understanding. I am passionate about working with clients who have ADHD or other forms of neurodivergence, as well as those supporting loved ones with ADHD. I operate from a culturally-sensitive and trauma-informed lens, ensuring that your identities and experiences are honoured in our sessions. My clients often seek to better understand themselves and work through issues that leave them feeling stuck or dysregulated.
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