Female Therapists in Vanderhoof, BC
Christina Bianchini (Repiphany Counselling)
Counsellor, RPC, MPCC
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Vanderhoof, BC V0J
It's time to invest in your personal growth in a real way. You want to build more authentic relationships, face fears, and create real lasting change in your life. You are tired of repeating patterns that just don't fulfill you. You want more self-compassion and to live with greater integrity. You want to live with bravery, passion, joy and love. It's time to heal, strengthen, and grow through couples therapy or personal counseling. Let me help you move forward as your coach or therapist.
It's time to invest in your personal growth in a real way. You want to build more authentic relationships, face fears, and create real lasting change in your life. You are tired of repeating patterns that just don't fulfill you. You want more self-compassion and to live with greater integrity. You want to live with bravery, passion, joy and love. It's time to heal, strengthen, and grow through couples therapy or personal counseling. Let me help you move forward as your coach or therapist.
HML Wellness Counselling - Video/Tele/In Person
Counsellor, MDE, MA, RCC
Verified Verified
Vanderhoof, BC V0J
I work with people who feel exhausted, resentful, afraid, angry, or hopeless.
I work with people who feel exhausted, resentful, afraid, angry, or hopeless.
On the Ground Counselling- Sue MacDonald
Counsellor, MC , RCC, MEd
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Vanderhoof, BC V0J
Making the decision to seek counselling is not easy! My goal is to help guide my clients through challenging periods in their life to a place of balance and mental well-being in a client centered, non judgmental manner. I believe my well rounded experiences, easy going nature and true care and compassion for people allows my clients the freedom to work with me in a confidential, trauma informed environment. Based on the individual clients goals, needs and preferences, I personalize the counselling experience in a way that is meaningful to them.
Making the decision to seek counselling is not easy! My goal is to help guide my clients through challenging periods in their life to a place of balance and mental well-being in a client centered, non judgmental manner. I believe my well rounded experiences, easy going nature and true care and compassion for people allows my clients the freedom to work with me in a confidential, trauma informed environment. Based on the individual clients goals, needs and preferences, I personalize the counselling experience in a way that is meaningful to them.
I provide online and telephone counselling services to individuals. I offer a trauma informed, culturally sensitive approach with a focus on relationship and connection tailored to meet each person's needs. My greatest asset as a counsellor is my years of life experience in various roles that allow me to relate to individuals in an authentic, non-judgemental way. My rural upbringing gave me a deep connection with nature and an understanding of its importance in healing. While my years as a teacher and a parent provided me with insight into the challenges faced by people working in the school system and the challenges of parenting.
I provide online and telephone counselling services to individuals. I offer a trauma informed, culturally sensitive approach with a focus on relationship and connection tailored to meet each person's needs. My greatest asset as a counsellor is my years of life experience in various roles that allow me to relate to individuals in an authentic, non-judgemental way. My rural upbringing gave me a deep connection with nature and an understanding of its importance in healing. While my years as a teacher and a parent provided me with insight into the challenges faced by people working in the school system and the challenges of parenting.
As someone who has offered guidance for over three decades, I have witnessed the resiliency of people as they navigate the complexities of their lives. Their stories never cease to inspire as they heal and find themselves through self-discovery. My experience as a racialized woman gives me a unique vantage point for understanding how systemic conditions affect a person's self-esteem, worth, and value. This perspective offers a broader view of anyone experiencing difficulties with mental health due to trauma or stress. Counselling is an invaluable tool for treating emotional and mental pain, and establishing your place in this world.
As someone who has offered guidance for over three decades, I have witnessed the resiliency of people as they navigate the complexities of their lives. Their stories never cease to inspire as they heal and find themselves through self-discovery. My experience as a racialized woman gives me a unique vantage point for understanding how systemic conditions affect a person's self-esteem, worth, and value. This perspective offers a broader view of anyone experiencing difficulties with mental health due to trauma or stress. Counselling is an invaluable tool for treating emotional and mental pain, and establishing your place in this world.
Meet Olivia McEwen, a registered clinical counselor with over ten years of experience in mental health. Olivia is dedicated to helping clients identify their strengths, embody their values, and develop practical tools to achieve their goals. Her passion lies in supporting clients with body image issues and disordered eating, empowering them to reclaim their connection with mind-body-spirit so that they can live a fulfilling life. Olivia's approach to counseling is modern and holistic, rooted in principles of somatic healing (mind-body connection), intersectional feminism, and mindfulness.
Meet Olivia McEwen, a registered clinical counselor with over ten years of experience in mental health. Olivia is dedicated to helping clients identify their strengths, embody their values, and develop practical tools to achieve their goals. Her passion lies in supporting clients with body image issues and disordered eating, empowering them to reclaim their connection with mind-body-spirit so that they can live a fulfilling life. Olivia's approach to counseling is modern and holistic, rooted in principles of somatic healing (mind-body connection), intersectional feminism, and mindfulness.
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Nicole Plante (Align Counselling)
Counsellor, BSc, MEd, RCC, CCC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Fort St James, BC V0J
Nicole is a Registered Clinical Counsellor and Canadian Certified Counsellor providing Counselling and EMDR Therapy to adults, couples, and families. Nicole has worked extensively with adults in distress, couples in conflict, families in crisis, and youth at risk, in both Counselling and Outreach formats. Nicole's 25+ years of combined experience is enhanced by a Master's Degree in Counselling, a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, and a commitment to regular upgrading to keep current in her field.
Nicole is a Registered Clinical Counsellor and Canadian Certified Counsellor providing Counselling and EMDR Therapy to adults, couples, and families. Nicole has worked extensively with adults in distress, couples in conflict, families in crisis, and youth at risk, in both Counselling and Outreach formats. Nicole's 25+ years of combined experience is enhanced by a Master's Degree in Counselling, a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, and a commitment to regular upgrading to keep current in her field.
If you feel a lot of tension and dysregulation in your home, it might be helpful to get some outside help. I work with youth and families to help facilitate healthy and respectful communication. It is my belief that everyone deserves to feel heard and validated. I also work directly with children, parents, and individuals who are struggling with stress, anxiety, and depression. I offer lower fees so everyone can get the help they deserve.
If you feel a lot of tension and dysregulation in your home, it might be helpful to get some outside help. I work with youth and families to help facilitate healthy and respectful communication. It is my belief that everyone deserves to feel heard and validated. I also work directly with children, parents, and individuals who are struggling with stress, anxiety, and depression. I offer lower fees so everyone can get the help they deserve.
Relationships are key to our well-being, whether that is with our spouse, boss, children, in-laws, friends or family members. If you find yourself in repeating patterns of misunderstanding, have suffered a loss through death or separation, you're feeling anxious, depressed, or not fulfilled in your relationships, it may be time to get perspective or some tools and strategies to start shifting things for the better.
Relationships are key to our well-being, whether that is with our spouse, boss, children, in-laws, friends or family members. If you find yourself in repeating patterns of misunderstanding, have suffered a loss through death or separation, you're feeling anxious, depressed, or not fulfilled in your relationships, it may be time to get perspective or some tools and strategies to start shifting things for the better.
Sometimes life presents us with difficulties that are tough to manage on our own. With me you you will have the space to express who you are & be accepted. Seriously...No filter needed. :) I am a Tool Box Girl...We work collaboratively to discover your hidden strengths using Solution Focused & (CBT) methods. I also LOVE the brain & share the neurobiology of why we do what we do. My goal is to provide an accepting, laid back, comfortable space where you can unpack, process, learn & discover all that is meant for you moving forward. Book Online by searching Claritycounselling2Janeapp.com. I'm so excited to connect with you!
Sometimes life presents us with difficulties that are tough to manage on our own. With me you you will have the space to express who you are & be accepted. Seriously...No filter needed. :) I am a Tool Box Girl...We work collaboratively to discover your hidden strengths using Solution Focused & (CBT) methods. I also LOVE the brain & share the neurobiology of why we do what we do. My goal is to provide an accepting, laid back, comfortable space where you can unpack, process, learn & discover all that is meant for you moving forward. Book Online by searching Claritycounselling2Janeapp.com. I'm so excited to connect with you!
Antje von Seydlitz
Pre-Licensed Professional, BSc, BEd
Verified Verified
Smithers, BC V0J (Online Only)
Hello, I’m Antje von Seydlitz, a counselling practicum student who is qualified to practice under clinical supervision. I have a unique background in teaching, coaching, and high-performance sport. My journey as an Olympian has taught me how to deal with both triumphs and setbacks and I understand the mental fortitude required to overcome obstacles. Although I am passionate about working with youth, I look forward to helping individuals of all ages, genders, abilities, and backgrounds overcome the obstacles in their lives.
Hello, I’m Antje von Seydlitz, a counselling practicum student who is qualified to practice under clinical supervision. I have a unique background in teaching, coaching, and high-performance sport. My journey as an Olympian has taught me how to deal with both triumphs and setbacks and I understand the mental fortitude required to overcome obstacles. Although I am passionate about working with youth, I look forward to helping individuals of all ages, genders, abilities, and backgrounds overcome the obstacles in their lives.
Melanie T Lansall
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, RSW, BSW, C Hyp
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mackenzie, BC V0J
Melanie is a registered social worker with BC college of Social Workers. Melanie has a combined experience of 20 years in the field, and 16 years counselling. Melanie offers an cultural,holisticapproach. Melanie has devoted much of her career to rural and remote Indigenous communities. She believes a client centered and directed session beneficial. She has experience in crisis response, stabilization, and support. Melanie is Indigenous from the Tsay Keh Dene, Tskehene Nation Melanie offers expressive arts therapy. Melanie also her Mastery Clinical training in hypnosis. Melanie also offers EMDR.
Melanie is a registered social worker with BC college of Social Workers. Melanie has a combined experience of 20 years in the field, and 16 years counselling. Melanie offers an cultural,holisticapproach. Melanie has devoted much of her career to rural and remote Indigenous communities. She believes a client centered and directed session beneficial. She has experience in crisis response, stabilization, and support. Melanie is Indigenous from the Tsay Keh Dene, Tskehene Nation Melanie offers expressive arts therapy. Melanie also her Mastery Clinical training in hypnosis. Melanie also offers EMDR.
Lynn Derksen
Counsellor, RTC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Smithers, BC V0J
Not accepting new clients
As a Registered Therapeutic Counsellor, I provide a safe, non-judgmental space for people to share their struggles, feelings of overwhelm, the impacts of significant events in their life, past traumatic experiences, and life transitions. I believe we are not meant to be alone in our grief feelings, and we heal by sharing our thoughts, feelings, and experiences with someone who is objective, caring and compassionate. Utilizing an integrative approach, I use a variety of techniques, including focusing,-oriented therapy, somatic therapy, mindfulness tools, and trauma informed practices.
As a Registered Therapeutic Counsellor, I provide a safe, non-judgmental space for people to share their struggles, feelings of overwhelm, the impacts of significant events in their life, past traumatic experiences, and life transitions. I believe we are not meant to be alone in our grief feelings, and we heal by sharing our thoughts, feelings, and experiences with someone who is objective, caring and compassionate. Utilizing an integrative approach, I use a variety of techniques, including focusing,-oriented therapy, somatic therapy, mindfulness tools, and trauma informed practices.
Teresa Schmidt
Counsellor, RTC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Houston, BC V0J
Waitlist for new clients
Each of us have encountered suffering, loss, brokenness and trauma. Each of us have stories that need healing and restoration. You may be ready to address harm and tragedy with informed care and holistic engagement. Courageously stepping into stories of pain and harm is the very place that true healing and restoration occurs. If you're looking for extra support and guidance as you navigate through your healing journey it may be time to take the next step and reach out for help.
Each of us have encountered suffering, loss, brokenness and trauma. Each of us have stories that need healing and restoration. You may be ready to address harm and tragedy with informed care and holistic engagement. Courageously stepping into stories of pain and harm is the very place that true healing and restoration occurs. If you're looking for extra support and guidance as you navigate through your healing journey it may be time to take the next step and reach out for help.
Cayla Steinbach (Repiphany Counselling)
Counsellor, RSW, RCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Smithers, BC V0J
Are your ready to invest in yourself and understand more deeply who you are? Help yourself move forward with greater ease and awareness, enhance your relationship with yourself and others, and move through blockages that keep you stuck? My counselling services support individuals, couples and families who are struggling with a variety of health challenges and areas related to depression, anxiety, grief and loss, self-esteem, trauma, stress management and addictions. I support couples to reconnect, enhance communication and work through conflict utilizing Gottman Method couples therapy.
Are your ready to invest in yourself and understand more deeply who you are? Help yourself move forward with greater ease and awareness, enhance your relationship with yourself and others, and move through blockages that keep you stuck? My counselling services support individuals, couples and families who are struggling with a variety of health challenges and areas related to depression, anxiety, grief and loss, self-esteem, trauma, stress management and addictions. I support couples to reconnect, enhance communication and work through conflict utilizing Gottman Method couples therapy.
Patricia Penner | Stable Minds Therapeutic Services
Psychiatric Nurse, RPN
Verified Verified
Fort St James, BC V0J
Waitlist for new clients
My mission is to provide compassionate, comprehensive, and evidence-based care for individuals struggling with mental health and addiction issues. As a psychiatric nurse and mental health counsellor, I strive to create a safe and nonjudgmental environment where clients can find solace, support, and guidance on their journey to recovery.
My mission is to provide compassionate, comprehensive, and evidence-based care for individuals struggling with mental health and addiction issues. As a psychiatric nurse and mental health counsellor, I strive to create a safe and nonjudgmental environment where clients can find solace, support, and guidance on their journey to recovery.
My areas of passion are working with 2SLGBTQIA clients, alternative sexual/romantic relationship identities & dynamics (ex. ethically non-monogamy, polyamory, kink, swinging, BDSM, open relationships, sex work, etc.), sex & intimacy, consent & boundaries, religious trauma, chronic pain/illness, neurodiversity, and life transitions. I draw from both education and lived experience to provide deeper insight into supporting you from an open-minded, trauma-informed, sex-positive, and affirming framework. The journey of healing and growth can be messy, challenging, and heart-breaking while also beautifully majestic and worth every effort.
My areas of passion are working with 2SLGBTQIA clients, alternative sexual/romantic relationship identities & dynamics (ex. ethically non-monogamy, polyamory, kink, swinging, BDSM, open relationships, sex work, etc.), sex & intimacy, consent & boundaries, religious trauma, chronic pain/illness, neurodiversity, and life transitions. I draw from both education and lived experience to provide deeper insight into supporting you from an open-minded, trauma-informed, sex-positive, and affirming framework. The journey of healing and growth can be messy, challenging, and heart-breaking while also beautifully majestic and worth every effort.
Online Therapists
Erin is a Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC) and Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) who operates from a trauma-informed, feminist, and culturally-sensitive viewpoint. She is person-centred and humanistic in her approach. Erin enjoys working with teens and adults, and anyone experiencing significant life changes both in person and virtually. I particularly specialize in grief and loss, that includes losing pieces of ourselves or opportunities, neurospicy brains (e.g. autism, ADHD, anxiety, depression), and processing and re-processing of trauma to re-write your story in a way that is not harmful to you life.
Erin is a Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC) and Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) who operates from a trauma-informed, feminist, and culturally-sensitive viewpoint. She is person-centred and humanistic in her approach. Erin enjoys working with teens and adults, and anyone experiencing significant life changes both in person and virtually. I particularly specialize in grief and loss, that includes losing pieces of ourselves or opportunities, neurospicy brains (e.g. autism, ADHD, anxiety, depression), and processing and re-processing of trauma to re-write your story in a way that is not harmful to you life.
Jessica has over ten years experience as a counsellor and has assisted hundreds of clients by incorporating a combination of EMDR, Shame Resilience, CBT, Family Systems as well as other practices relevant to each client’s unique situation. She is trained and qualified to help you address many issues; specializing in Healing Shame, relationship and systemic issues in the workplace, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, communication skills and ADHD. Jessica provides you with a private, safe and nurturing environment that will empower you to turn your obstacles into opportunities, clearing the way for improved emotional health
Jessica has over ten years experience as a counsellor and has assisted hundreds of clients by incorporating a combination of EMDR, Shame Resilience, CBT, Family Systems as well as other practices relevant to each client’s unique situation. She is trained and qualified to help you address many issues; specializing in Healing Shame, relationship and systemic issues in the workplace, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, communication skills and ADHD. Jessica provides you with a private, safe and nurturing environment that will empower you to turn your obstacles into opportunities, clearing the way for improved emotional health
Jan Thorburn
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RP(Q)
Verified Verified
Hazelton, BC V0J (Online Only)
As a parent, an educator, and a counsellor in training, I recognize that life's daily stresses and challenges can be overwhelming, impacting our well-being and confidence. I am passionate about helping people and working collaboratively to make positive changes in their lives. Together, we can uncover your strengths, foster a sense of empowerment, and reignite your hope for the future.
As a parent, an educator, and a counsellor in training, I recognize that life's daily stresses and challenges can be overwhelming, impacting our well-being and confidence. I am passionate about helping people and working collaboratively to make positive changes in their lives. Together, we can uncover your strengths, foster a sense of empowerment, and reignite your hope for the future.
Female Counsellors
Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, this is not an important factor, as there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or ingrained beliefs about how people of different genders think and behave. Exploring the roots of such preferences and considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender truly matters to them.
Should I see a female therapist?
Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist, either because they believe that a woman will be able to relate to their specific challenges (for example, sexism in the workplace) or because they imagine feeling more comfortable disclosing sensitive information to a woman. Such beliefs may not turn out to be accurate, however, and adhering too rigidly to a gender preference can at times hinder a client from finding the best therapeutic match.
Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?
Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists—both men and women—may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?
It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.