Therapists Beginning With I in British Columbia

I love to help people recover from stress, depression, anxiety, unhealthy relationships, medical struggles and chronic pain. I offer free 20 minute phone consultations and sliding scale fees for people without extended health benefits. Whatever your struggle, you deserve a loving witness.

I acknowledge and admire the courage it takes to seek out a counsellor to work through life's challenges. I strive to create a strong, client centered connection, based on openness, honesty, daring and respect. My counselling style is collaborative, and focuses on increasing self-awareness, highlighting personal strengths, honouring one's own insights, and removing the obstacles standing in the way of growth and development. My experience as a counsellor has taught me that in the midst of personal dissatisfaction, individuals often engage in counter-productive, even destructive thoughts and behaviors.

I believe counselling can be a space where we can get to know our authentic selves, where many parts of ourselves can be explored and we can start to resist the boxes that may be confining us. I view counselling as a collaborative process and recognize each person’s natural ability to gravitate toward change at their own pace. The genuine connection of a counselling relationship in a safe enough and inclusive environment is often at the root of healing.

I identify as a migrant of colour psychotherapist, practicing an Intersectional, Integrative, just approach to therapy that invites, and affirms the many dimensions that one holds, and bring to the therapeutic container as an individual (body, mind, and spirit), as part of a collective (community, family, chosen family, etc.) and as part of/ impacted by many systems of power (social location, privilege, disadvantage, etc.). I support with: feeling stuck, shame, repeated patterns, bullying, exploring gender, and sexual identity, relationships, boundaries, communication, parenting, affirming one's child gender/sexuality, and more.

Viana holds a Master’s Degree in Clinical Social Work from Calgary University (2010) and is a Registered Social Worker (15063) with the BC College of Social worker and also registered with BC Association of Social Workers (2000302). Viana has worked in non-profit and government settings for the past 13 years supporting children, adolescents, families, and individuals experiencing a range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, self-harm, suicidal ideation, grief, trauma, and life transitions. In addition to supporting new immigrant and refugees adjusting to the new life as they make Canada their home.

At Iceberg Counselling Inc., we deeply value our diverse team, proficient in English, Korean, Cantonese, and Mandarin. We hold the belief that the therapeutic relationship is essential for the healing process, and our office is a welcoming and inclusive environment for all individuals. We embrace clients from various backgrounds, recognize the distinctiveness of each person's journey, and tailor our treatment plans to address their specific needs. Our practice is rooted in a steadfast commitment to diversity and inclusivity.

I work with individuals, families, and couples particulary from immigrant, racialized, and LGBTQ+ communities. Currently, I'm available both in-person & virtualy in Ontario and virtualy in BC. I believe that challenges and struggles people face are intricately tied to systemic and societal factors. Through collaborative and therapeutic work, my goal is to aid persons in cultivating a healthier and more fulfilling self-perception, interpersonal relationships and life experiences, alongside fostering transformative healing from trauma.

I am a registered social worker under BCCSW. I enjoy working with children, couples, parents, young adults, and families. I work with clients who are struggling with anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, PTSD, relationships, and family conflicts. I use skills and diverse modalities such as problem-solving, creating healthy boundaries, person/client-centred, offering emotional support and holistic therapy, etc.

Welcome and congratulations on taking this step into achieving your goals! Navigating life can be challenging, and at times, can feel overwhelming. In our journey together, we will explore your story in a caring, safe, and judgment-free space. I love helping people understand themselves better - their emotions, thoughts, behaviours and patterns. We will explore your inner world deeply, integrating the most recent neuroscience on the brain and nervous system. We'll also unpack how your past has shaped your present and empower you to choose what is best for you moving forward.

My client centered approach begins with "where you are at" in order to explore and pursue new perspectives on your life and circumstances. It's my goal to help you identify the issues that are challenging you and help you develop new strategies in your life and relationships.

At Illuminate Counselling, our therapists have both the professional AND the lived experience in our specialized areas of practice. We believe this combination – competence and relatability – is key to providing the best possible journey through counselling. An authentic and human experience.

Do you struggle with anxiety, depression, loss, addiction, family dynamics? We can all feel these at one time or another in our life. Welcome and know you have just taken the first step to bettering your life. My name is Rosemary Fromson and I am a Registered Professional Counsellor, and Clinical Supervisor, Master Practitioner in Clinical Counselling,. My practice is located in Abbotsford, British Columbia. Together we will plan and find strategies and methods that work for you now and in the future.

The people I often work with are struggling with the feeling that they don't belong anywhere - whether that be with friends, family or at school, or work. They feel like they aren't 'good enough,' to be in the spaces or roles that they are in. Some find their relationships complicated - with friends, family, or romantic partners - where others don’t understand their values and what they want. You deserve to be heard, you deserve to live life on your terms with your values, and you deserve space to belong.

Growth and transformation are largely based on an environment of safety, compassion, and collaboration. The client-counsellor relationship is foundational, and I use an integrative, personalized approach with each client. I encourage clients to use their own understanding of experiences as a platform for healing, and together, we work to discover clarity, develop awareness, and create balance.

If you are reading this, I wonder what it is that you need to hear. I wonder if you need to hear that where you are at, is not the end of your story. That you're going to be OK. That you really matter. I wonder if you need to be told that I have space for you to be heard, heal and to grow your ability to respond differently to life and what you are going through. I wonder if you need to hear that the negative committee in your mind, is bullying you, and that we can challenge the words they are saying to you, and you can feel better.

As a counsellor, I am privileged to have supported many clients wrestling with different struggles, such as: PTSD. Emotional Trauma. Anxiety / Stress. Depression. Low Self-Esteem / Confidence. Addiction / Substance abuse. Some of the benefits in seeking for support / therapy are: Discovering underlying issues or beliefs that can block or restrict happiness. * Improving relationship with yourself / others. * Developing more confidence. * * Creating changes through self-discovery and therefor implementing effective ways and strategies, creating custom fit solutions to any barriers and blockage. Overcoming stress, anxiety, addiction without the need of a "quick fix" or a temporary unhealthy coping mechanism

I am a student counsellor in the final stages of obtaining my Master of Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University. I'm lucky enough to be at East Vancouver Counselling for my practicum, which offers a range of counsellors for a diverse array of clients, and allows me to offer affordable counselling. My experience and interests centre around identity, self-esteem, community, relationships, spirituality, and addiction. My clients include people who experience anxiety, depression, stigma, poor self-confidence, addictions, behavioural concerns, anger, and those who are dissatisfied with their lives, their relationships, or jobs.

Welcome to Kinyewakan Indigenous Counselling and Consulting Services, a sacred space dedicated to supporting Indigenous individuals and BIPOC communities on their healing and empowerment journeys. I bring cultural understanding and a trauma-informed approach to provide compassionate and inclusive support. I honor the unique experiences and challenges faced by Indigenous and BIPOC individuals, addressing the intersectionality of race, culture, and identity.

Are you looking for a therapy that works and a therapist you can truly connect with? Do you seek meaningful change in your life, and long to thrive as an individual and in your relationships? Offering individual and couples counselling from a trauma-informed approach, I can support you in exploring your experiences, process difficult emotions and life transitions, understand patterns that may be keeping you stuck and unfulfilled and develop effective regulation skills.