Somatic Therapists in Vancouver, BC

You are asking the big existential questions. Why am I here? What is the purpose of my life? Perhaps you keep looking to self-help books and always taking the next seminar or online course - always looking for the answers outside yourself. You want to feel connected to yourself, your loved ones, and the world around you, yet you feel like you don't belong. You feel loss and grief and are searching for purpose but are living with depression and anxiety and questioning your self-worth.

Change can be difficult and scary, but so important for living the life you want. I believe in working respectfully and compassionately with you, to achieve your goals. I am trained in several therapeutic approaches including: EMDR, Somatic Therapy, Mindfulness, CBT, Motivational Interviewing and Brief-Solution Focused Therapy. I work with individuals struggling with mood disorders (anxiety, depression), trauma, PTSD, grief and loss. I also work on self-esteem building, family and relationship concerns, and professional development and enhancement. Contact me if you are ready to take your first step towards your best life.

IG: Adaptive Mental Health YVR. Adaptive Mental Health was set up to support you when you're feeling overwhelmed, or powerless when facing difficult circumstances or choices. If you feel stuck in your own thoughts, that your emotions rule over your life, or are struggling with a difficult life transition, AMH could be a good fit for you. AMH welcome all types of clients, having successfully worked with individuals ranging from C-PTSD and somatic trauma, to individuals transitioning into a new jobs or stages of life.

I am a cis woman, POC, immigrant and single mother. My family immigrated to Malaysia, Singapore and the UK from my ancestral homeland of India. I was born in London and emigrated from the UK to Vancouver, Canada as a child. My personal belief system is rooted in Buddhist philosophy and the teachings of the Bhagavad Gita. Since 2016, I have been supporting clients in person and virtually as a Holistic Therapist.

Are you experiencing feelings of confusion or a sense of being stuck or lost? Do you find it difficult to connect with yourself or others in healthy ways? Perhaps you have a hard time feeling and connecting to your emotions? Being human is a challenging endeavour made more difficult by past unresolved trauma, unmet developmental needs, and a world that does not foster connection or awareness.

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.

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 help people learn to forgive themselves for the things they had to do in order to survive. I believe that when we feel safe in our body and free from the shackles of our past, we can create our dream reality. By honouring our sensitive nature, and creating a safe space to explore, we can set our inner child free - inviting playfulness, humour, and curiosity to the healing process. We are not what has happened to us, we are who we choose to become. I'm here to help you discover who you truly are on a soul level.

Welcome to a safe and nurturing space for your personal growth journey. I'm here to guide you. I'm Kylie, a dedicated therapist with a passion for helping individuals like you navigate life's challenges. My approach centers around the groundbreaking Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy, a method that has proven effective in addressing a wide range of issues. I specialize in helping clients conquer anxiety, break free from depression, and heal from the lingering effects of trauma. But that's not all—I'm also here to support you in navigating relationships, dating, life transitions, and cultivating a deep sense of self-love.

Whether you're dealing with past trauma, difficult family dynamics, or are stuck in frustrating patterns, feelings of disconnection and anxiety can easily become your day-to-day. In a world that can be challenging to navigate at the best of times, the struggles we face can sometimes feel insurmountable. It is my belief that we all need support and connection in order to process our experiences and to feel safe and secure in our own skin. With the tools somatic therapy brings we can support the body to complete it’s natural healing processes, helping us find the freedom to live our lives to the fullest.

I specialize in working with individuals of all ages who have experienced Trauma, PTSD, and acquired brain injury. These experiences often manifest in challenges related to self-esteem, identity, feelings of isolation, and loss of hope. I am dedicated to helping individuals focus on emotional regulation, brain health, and overall well being. I aim to guide my clients towards a path of empowerment, and emotional regulation and resilience. I integrate neuroplasticity concepts with somatic therapy techniques, I help individuals explore their inner landscapes, gain insight, and transform their challenges into opportunities for growth.

We all need to feel supported along our journey towards health and healing. Whether that’s finding company with the parts of ourselves that have become discarded and neglected over the years, or support in taking those first courageous steps towards living a life we truly and deeply yearn for and deserve. My practice is trauma-informed, inclusive, and free from judgement. My work is deeply informed by the field of relational neuroscience, grounded in humanistic principles, and harnesses somatic based healing practices. Every part of you is welcome in this space of unconditional acceptance, non-judgement, and compassion.

Did you know that trauma is stored in the body but so are the mechanisms to heal it? We are a network of independent trauma therapists specializing in body-oriented approaches that get to the root of your complex trauma to help you understand and Resolve it so you can live life to your full potential. Whether your trauma is from an accident, childhood, relationships, or even religious, racial, or sexual - or you are unsure, but are suffering nonetheless - we have a diverse team with lived and professional experience of what it is to walk alongside another and get to the other side. Isn't it time to drop the burden?

Maha has a gentle, nurturing and collaborative approach in her work. She is skilled at holding a safe space for her clients—ensuring she meets them where they are. Maha strives to create real and deep relationships built on trust and safety. She does that by helping clients understand and become aware of their patterns. Maha helps clients gently dig into the layers of the past, shedding light, acceptance and understanding of self. Maha works with individuals and couples to improve the relationships in their life.

I practice counselling from a client-centred holistic perspective. Compassion and curiosity are at the forefront of my approach while supporting the strengths of my clients and their innate healing intelligence. Our therapeutic work will be held in a relational/attachment lens that is trauma informed and engaged with the regulation of the nervous system. As a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC,) I hold a Masters in Counselling Psychology, and my practice is also informed by Emotion Focused Therapy, Process Work, Compassionate Inquiry, Internal Family Systems, Somatic Therapy, nature-based healing, and nutrition.

Do you feel like you are unable to calm? Do you feel anxious and judged by others? Do you feel restless, irritable, and stuck in "on" mode in this ready-to-react mode? Do you have persistent negative thinking, emotional fluctuations, and repeating the same actions and patterns? Do you feel stuck and unable to lift your mood? These are among some of the many symptoms of trauma. Trauma changes the nervous system and the ability to regulate our nervous system is directly correlated with our mental health. EMDR, CBT, DBT, and Somatic therapy can help heal the nervous system, by processing and releasing trauma stored in the body.

I've dedicated my career to helping individuals navigate life's challenges with compassion and resilience. I work with folks struggling with anxiety, parenthood, and those navigating past and present trauma and/or violence. Whether it's improving relationships, developing effective parenting strategies, managing ADHD-related challenges, working with substance-use or reducing anxiety symptoms, I offer a space to collaboratively work toward relief, understanding and self-discovery.

There is a path forward to a fulfilling and happy future for everyone. Working together, I can support you in cultivating compassion for yourself and others, taking pride in who you are, navigating relationships and moving through the difficulties that arise in life. As a queer trans person, I use an anti-oppressive, trauma-informed, intersectional framework, supporting the queer, trans, kink, and non-monogamous communities in unpacking identity, sex and relationship concerns, emotional dysregulation, trauma, depression, anxiety and addiction. I offer gender-affirming hormone and top and gonadectomy surgical readiness assessments.

Working from a body-mind framework, you are able to move through and release blocks that are holding you back from living your most authentic and purposeful life. Online, in-office, and nature therapy for individuals, couples, and families is offered. "I felt heard as I talked with her. I was a able to let go and fully express what I needed to say and I felt comfortable and safe." - FL “I would recommend Flowa to anyone. She is an expert at creating a warm and accepting space; allowing you to heal and release the thoughts and energies you need." - SC