Grief Therapists in Vancouver, BC
Scott is honoured to be able to provide counselling services to Canadians online and by phone. Scott works with individuals looking for support with depression, anxiety, stress, grief, conflict, relationship issues, and more. He takes a non-judgemental and empathetic approach to getting to know his clients. He seeks to create a safe space for clients to express their full range of emotions and find relief. He will provide encouragement, professional insight, and a caring approach.
Scott is honoured to be able to provide counselling services to Canadians online and by phone. Scott works with individuals looking for support with depression, anxiety, stress, grief, conflict, relationship issues, and more. He takes a non-judgemental and empathetic approach to getting to know his clients. He seeks to create a safe space for clients to express their full range of emotions and find relief. He will provide encouragement, professional insight, and a caring approach.
Kelli Corrigan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Vancouver, BC V6J
My clinical practice areas include Addiction/Substance Misuse, Substance-Affected, Complex Trauma, Grief and Loss, and Life Transitions.
Hello and welcome. I am a Registered Social Worker in the provinces of British Columbia and Ontario. For the past 20 years, I have worked in a community health care setting providing counselling to individuals, families and groups who are coping with complex health issues including substance misuse/addiction, trauma, mental health, grief and loss, substance affected, chronic illness, identity and relationship issues.
My clinical practice areas include Addiction/Substance Misuse, Substance-Affected, Complex Trauma, Grief and Loss, and Life Transitions.
Hello and welcome. I am a Registered Social Worker in the provinces of British Columbia and Ontario. For the past 20 years, I have worked in a community health care setting providing counselling to individuals, families and groups who are coping with complex health issues including substance misuse/addiction, trauma, mental health, grief and loss, substance affected, chronic illness, identity and relationship issues.
Grief / Loss and Trauma leave us feeling completely overwhelmed, anxious, feeling like no one else can understand what we are going through and often utterly alone. Sometimes just trying to get through the day feels impossible and we can't even think straight. Sometimes we know that our behaviours today are linked to the terrible thing that has happened but we aren't sure what to do about it. I see individuals who are looking for relief. They are looking for someone to help support them as they regain their footing, develop strategies to manage the anxiety and reprocess the loss and trauma they have experienced in a safe way.
Grief / Loss and Trauma leave us feeling completely overwhelmed, anxious, feeling like no one else can understand what we are going through and often utterly alone. Sometimes just trying to get through the day feels impossible and we can't even think straight. Sometimes we know that our behaviours today are linked to the terrible thing that has happened but we aren't sure what to do about it. I see individuals who are looking for relief. They are looking for someone to help support them as they regain their footing, develop strategies to manage the anxiety and reprocess the loss and trauma they have experienced in a safe way.
Olivia Bauer - Skylight Counselling
Registered Social Worker, RSW, MSW
Verified Verified
Vancouver, BC V6H (Online Only)
Together, we can understand how to safely work and move with the flow of grief, hold close what’s important to you, and rebuild trust and hope for the future.
Grief is our natural human response to loss, but it can feel so disruptive and distressing. Loss and grief can challenge our sense of self and safety, beliefs, and worldview. It can affect us emotionally, physically, psychologically, relationally, and spiritually. It’s both a universal human experience yet deeply personal and unique – sometimes lonely and not well understood by others. If you’re going through grief after loss and wondering how to put your life back together or feel like yourself, you’re not alone. It's my passion to walk alongside people experiencing grief.
Together, we can understand how to safely work and move with the flow of grief, hold close what’s important to you, and rebuild trust and hope for the future.
Grief is our natural human response to loss, but it can feel so disruptive and distressing. Loss and grief can challenge our sense of self and safety, beliefs, and worldview. It can affect us emotionally, physically, psychologically, relationally, and spiritually. It’s both a universal human experience yet deeply personal and unique – sometimes lonely and not well understood by others. If you’re going through grief after loss and wondering how to put your life back together or feel like yourself, you’re not alone. It's my passion to walk alongside people experiencing grief.
Perhaps it is difficult to remember a time when you weren't at war with your emotions. You may have tried thinking positively and being grateful for what you have, but it doesn't seem to ease your suffering. You may be increasingly exhausted trying to weather your inner world. Or perhaps you find yourself in the midst of loss or navigating major life changes, grappling with a new reality and struggling to face each day with the confidence you once had. I understand that it can be challenging to express your deepest sadness and fear to others and, if you are reading this, I can imagine you may be tired of going through it alone.
Perhaps it is difficult to remember a time when you weren't at war with your emotions. You may have tried thinking positively and being grateful for what you have, but it doesn't seem to ease your suffering. You may be increasingly exhausted trying to weather your inner world. Or perhaps you find yourself in the midst of loss or navigating major life changes, grappling with a new reality and struggling to face each day with the confidence you once had. I understand that it can be challenging to express your deepest sadness and fear to others and, if you are reading this, I can imagine you may be tired of going through it alone.
Virlyn Collantes
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Vancouver, BC V6B (Online Only)
I accept both British Columbia and Ontario clients for individual and couples therapy. I specialize in the following areas but not limited to: Relationship / Marriage Issues, Grief & Loss, Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, Prenatal/Postpartum, Personality Disorders, Trauma, and Life Transitions. I’m a dedicated Registered Social Worker (RSW) practitioner associated with the British Columbia College of Social Workers and The Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers. I earned my Bachelor of Arts in Psychology in Toronto, Ontario, followed by a Master of Social Work (MSW) from the Erikson Institute in Chicago.
I accept both British Columbia and Ontario clients for individual and couples therapy. I specialize in the following areas but not limited to: Relationship / Marriage Issues, Grief & Loss, Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, Prenatal/Postpartum, Personality Disorders, Trauma, and Life Transitions. I’m a dedicated Registered Social Worker (RSW) practitioner associated with the British Columbia College of Social Workers and The Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers. I earned my Bachelor of Arts in Psychology in Toronto, Ontario, followed by a Master of Social Work (MSW) from the Erikson Institute in Chicago.
I'll be honoured to help you embrace and speak about your grief, let bullies deal with their own troubles, come to terms with unresolved issues, transition in life, and find your true authentic self.
Hey you! I just want you to know that you have the right to be here, to express and talk about your emotions, and to become who you really are. Yes, in my previous career I too have been a victim of bullies at work. But it always stayed beneath the surface until I lost my beloved pets whom always given me strength, unconditional love and loyalty. I felt lonely, stuck and helpless. That's where I realized that I needed connect with my authentic self and learn to deal with the grief...and work on the emotional wounds bullies have left me with years ago.
I'll be honoured to help you embrace and speak about your grief, let bullies deal with their own troubles, come to terms with unresolved issues, transition in life, and find your true authentic self.
Hey you! I just want you to know that you have the right to be here, to express and talk about your emotions, and to become who you really are. Yes, in my previous career I too have been a victim of bullies at work. But it always stayed beneath the surface until I lost my beloved pets whom always given me strength, unconditional love and loyalty. I felt lonely, stuck and helpless. That's where I realized that I needed connect with my authentic self and learn to deal with the grief...and work on the emotional wounds bullies have left me with years ago.
We can help you navigate the tasks of mourning after the death of a loved one, which include processing the pain of the grief, and finding a way to honor what you have lost, as you move forward in life.
Relationships issues, life transitions, and grief, are topics especially close to my heart. Together, we can clarify your values and what you're looking for in a partner, explore strategies for communicating more effectively in your relationships, use insight and self-compassion to disrupt patterns that may no longer be serving you, or help you come to terms with a devastating heartbreak. We can access your strengths to help you embark on exciting new life chapters that might feel overwhelming at first, such as starting college/university, a new career, getting married, entering parenthood, adjusting to retirement or an empty nest.
We can help you navigate the tasks of mourning after the death of a loved one, which include processing the pain of the grief, and finding a way to honor what you have lost, as you move forward in life.
Relationships issues, life transitions, and grief, are topics especially close to my heart. Together, we can clarify your values and what you're looking for in a partner, explore strategies for communicating more effectively in your relationships, use insight and self-compassion to disrupt patterns that may no longer be serving you, or help you come to terms with a devastating heartbreak. We can access your strengths to help you embark on exciting new life chapters that might feel overwhelming at first, such as starting college/university, a new career, getting married, entering parenthood, adjusting to retirement or an empty nest.
Hello! I'm Chantelle, and I'm a Registered Clinical Counsellor with a strong commitment to helping individuals navigate life's challenges and transitions. I consider myself a generalist practitioner, but I have a particular affinity towards working with individuals who are facing life transitions, coping with grief and loss, looking to develop more authentic and fulfilling relationships, and navigating the complexities of end-of-life situations.
Hello! I'm Chantelle, and I'm a Registered Clinical Counsellor with a strong commitment to helping individuals navigate life's challenges and transitions. I consider myself a generalist practitioner, but I have a particular affinity towards working with individuals who are facing life transitions, coping with grief and loss, looking to develop more authentic and fulfilling relationships, and navigating the complexities of end-of-life situations.
Lexie Morgan - Montira Mental Health
Counsellor, MA, RCC, CCC
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Vancouver, BC V6J
I specialize in stress & burnout, grief & loss, caregiver burnout & caregiver fatigue, self-compassion, life & career transitions & relationships.
Are you feeling burnt out at work? Going through a break up? Contemplating making a big life change? Experiencing grief, stress, overwhelm or loneliness? Counselling is a place to build on your strengths & find solutions to the many challenges you face every day. My aim is to help people untangle themselves from problems that hold them back from living a more desirable life. I work with you as we navigate the peaks & valleys of life experiences. My work is rooted in a trauma informed, anti-oppressive, social justice approach. This may involve looking beyond the individual to understand their experiences in a broader social context.
I specialize in stress & burnout, grief & loss, caregiver burnout & caregiver fatigue, self-compassion, life & career transitions & relationships.
Are you feeling burnt out at work? Going through a break up? Contemplating making a big life change? Experiencing grief, stress, overwhelm or loneliness? Counselling is a place to build on your strengths & find solutions to the many challenges you face every day. My aim is to help people untangle themselves from problems that hold them back from living a more desirable life. I work with you as we navigate the peaks & valleys of life experiences. My work is rooted in a trauma informed, anti-oppressive, social justice approach. This may involve looking beyond the individual to understand their experiences in a broader social context.
I have experience dealing with various issues, including grief, trauma, depression, anxiety, life transitions, and relationship problems.
Counselling can be seen as planting a seed that, with nurturing and attention, will grow into something beautiful. Every individual is akin to a seed that undergoes continual growth, advancing through each fleeting season filled with moments of happiness, sorrows, triumphs, bravery, disappointments, and fresh starts. Like seeds, humans require sources and resources to aid them in reaching their full potential, such as sunlight, rain, and soil. And just like every seed holds importance, every human being also possesses inherent value. By choosing to seek counseling, you have taken the first step towards transformation.
I have experience dealing with various issues, including grief, trauma, depression, anxiety, life transitions, and relationship problems.
Counselling can be seen as planting a seed that, with nurturing and attention, will grow into something beautiful. Every individual is akin to a seed that undergoes continual growth, advancing through each fleeting season filled with moments of happiness, sorrows, triumphs, bravery, disappointments, and fresh starts. Like seeds, humans require sources and resources to aid them in reaching their full potential, such as sunlight, rain, and soil. And just like every seed holds importance, every human being also possesses inherent value. By choosing to seek counseling, you have taken the first step towards transformation.
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I am a certified Life Coach and Registered Professional Counsellor, specializing in loss and grief counselling and I am the founder of Village Grief Counselling here in Vancouver.
It has been for too long that we have not given ourselves permission to fully grieve our losses. Whether it is a fear that allowing the grief to be experienced will be too much to bear, or the belief that we don't have as bad a situation as others, there are many reasons that we don't allow ourselves to grieve fully after our losses. This unprocessed grief will affect us, mentally, emotionally, physically, and spiritually. Together, we will explore resources around and within you to honor your grief and move through it. Village Grief Counselling is an oasis for individuals experiencing loss.
I am a certified Life Coach and Registered Professional Counsellor, specializing in loss and grief counselling and I am the founder of Village Grief Counselling here in Vancouver.
It has been for too long that we have not given ourselves permission to fully grieve our losses. Whether it is a fear that allowing the grief to be experienced will be too much to bear, or the belief that we don't have as bad a situation as others, there are many reasons that we don't allow ourselves to grieve fully after our losses. This unprocessed grief will affect us, mentally, emotionally, physically, and spiritually. Together, we will explore resources around and within you to honor your grief and move through it. Village Grief Counselling is an oasis for individuals experiencing loss.
The most common issues that my clients have brought to counselling include: trying to manage their symptoms of stress, anxiety and/or depression, struggling with grief, loss or life transitions, dealing with relationship, family or cultural problems and conflicts, and looking for help with career exploration and clarifying life goals.
Are you feeling stressed or overwhelmed by life transitions, losses, crises or relationship challenges? Finding that anxiety is becoming unmanageable in your life? Perhaps trying to find meaningful life goals and make changes?In my counselling work I am passionate about connecting and working with people using a "person- centred" approach, which involves listening and focusing on understanding and respecting the perspective and experience of my clients. I will use a collaborative approach to work with you to gain clarity, understanding and solutions that will support positive growth and change in your life.
The most common issues that my clients have brought to counselling include: trying to manage their symptoms of stress, anxiety and/or depression, struggling with grief, loss or life transitions, dealing with relationship, family or cultural problems and conflicts, and looking for help with career exploration and clarifying life goals.
Are you feeling stressed or overwhelmed by life transitions, losses, crises or relationship challenges? Finding that anxiety is becoming unmanageable in your life? Perhaps trying to find meaningful life goals and make changes?In my counselling work I am passionate about connecting and working with people using a "person- centred" approach, which involves listening and focusing on understanding and respecting the perspective and experience of my clients. I will use a collaborative approach to work with you to gain clarity, understanding and solutions that will support positive growth and change in your life.
I have training and experience working with anxiety, depression, communication, trauma, grief, sex and intimacy, and family dynamics.
I work with individuals and couples who are struggling to communicate, and are wanting more connection, openness and intimacy in their relationships. I understand how our lives can be chaotic and how we can feel alone in that. My goal is to help you understand the root of your struggles and develop new strategies to help you find your way out of negative behaviors and thought patterns.
I have training and experience working with anxiety, depression, communication, trauma, grief, sex and intimacy, and family dynamics.
I work with individuals and couples who are struggling to communicate, and are wanting more connection, openness and intimacy in their relationships. I understand how our lives can be chaotic and how we can feel alone in that. My goal is to help you understand the root of your struggles and develop new strategies to help you find your way out of negative behaviors and thought patterns.
I have experience working with grief, disordered eating, self-esteem, burnout, and caregiver burnout.
As a counsellor I collaborate with every client to understand the power of their story and for my clients to feel heard and honoured. I view counselling as a place for individuals to explore talk therapy alongside expressive arts to create space for understanding parts of themselves that at times can be hard to put words to. My approach in the counselling space is holistic, strengths-based, creative, and highly collaborative.
I have experience working with grief, disordered eating, self-esteem, burnout, and caregiver burnout.
As a counsellor I collaborate with every client to understand the power of their story and for my clients to feel heard and honoured. I view counselling as a place for individuals to explore talk therapy alongside expressive arts to create space for understanding parts of themselves that at times can be hard to put words to. My approach in the counselling space is holistic, strengths-based, creative, and highly collaborative.
I see many kinds of people with concerns ranging from anxiety and depression, to stress, trauma, and loss, to relationships and personal growth.
The people I work with tend to be caring, open-minded, and high-functioning folks who at times march to the beat of their own drummer or have a unique perspective, who may struggle at times even if they don't show it, and who like to ‘get to the heart of things’ in their relationships, in their work, and in their engagement with life. Many things in this life can hurt us, our habitual defences against pain can muddle things, and sometimes we just get lost. Whether you are in the process of healing yourself, fostering deeper connection with others, or pursuing a life well-lived, I am here to support you.
I see many kinds of people with concerns ranging from anxiety and depression, to stress, trauma, and loss, to relationships and personal growth.
The people I work with tend to be caring, open-minded, and high-functioning folks who at times march to the beat of their own drummer or have a unique perspective, who may struggle at times even if they don't show it, and who like to ‘get to the heart of things’ in their relationships, in their work, and in their engagement with life. Many things in this life can hurt us, our habitual defences against pain can muddle things, and sometimes we just get lost. Whether you are in the process of healing yourself, fostering deeper connection with others, or pursuing a life well-lived, I am here to support you.
They are creative collaborations to support you in your self-understanding to heal with the challenges of change, stress, anxiety, aging, trauma, grief, loss, love and life mysteries.
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.
They are creative collaborations to support you in your self-understanding to heal with the challenges of change, stress, anxiety, aging, trauma, grief, loss, love and life mysteries.
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.
Hi, I'm Scott! I have spent the past 18 years in Vancouver as a therapist working with children, youth, families and adults struggling with mental health issues, substance use, trauma, anger, grief, as well as isolation and disconnection. I have volunteered working with young offenders in the prison system, and with suicidal individuals through the services of the Vancouver Crisis Centre. Connectedness plays an important role in both my personal and professional life. At times, finding similar thoughts and opinions has helped me feel human. Other times, seeking different ideas and people has helped open my mind to new possibilities.
Hi, I'm Scott! I have spent the past 18 years in Vancouver as a therapist working with children, youth, families and adults struggling with mental health issues, substance use, trauma, anger, grief, as well as isolation and disconnection. I have volunteered working with young offenders in the prison system, and with suicidal individuals through the services of the Vancouver Crisis Centre. Connectedness plays an important role in both my personal and professional life. At times, finding similar thoughts and opinions has helped me feel human. Other times, seeking different ideas and people has helped open my mind to new possibilities.
Loss of health; adaptation to medical treatments and therapies; family conflict; separation and divorce; migration-related challenges (cultural and or geographical transitions - arriving and leaving); loss of employment; and career/educational transitions.
* Please e-mail prior to arrange an information phone call * I have maintained and deepened my passion for working with children and assisting families since I began counselling in 2000. I strive to facilitate the personal growth and healing in a non-directive way, in a manner that is empathetic, warm, and accepting. I see children as an essential component of a healthy family dynamic and strive to help them through their problems, anxieties, fears, and uncertainties by way of play, art, and sandplay therapy techniques.
Loss of health; adaptation to medical treatments and therapies; family conflict; separation and divorce; migration-related challenges (cultural and or geographical transitions - arriving and leaving); loss of employment; and career/educational transitions.
* Please e-mail prior to arrange an information phone call * I have maintained and deepened my passion for working with children and assisting families since I began counselling in 2000. I strive to facilitate the personal growth and healing in a non-directive way, in a manner that is empathetic, warm, and accepting. I see children as an essential component of a healthy family dynamic and strive to help them through their problems, anxieties, fears, and uncertainties by way of play, art, and sandplay therapy techniques.
Julie Burk
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Vancouver, BC V5K (Online Only)
I work virtually with many individuals who are facing struggles with their day to day life including grief, stress, anxiety, depression and major life transitions. If there is an identified issue that you would like to work through we can tackle that together, though sometimes there is just a deep desire for life to be easier and to remove the obstacles that we all can find in our way from being truly happy and fully expressed. Whether there are specific concerns or general worries, I can help identify what stands in your way and together we can create a plan to lead you to your most fully expressed version of yourself.
I work virtually with many individuals who are facing struggles with their day to day life including grief, stress, anxiety, depression and major life transitions. If there is an identified issue that you would like to work through we can tackle that together, though sometimes there is just a deep desire for life to be easier and to remove the obstacles that we all can find in our way from being truly happy and fully expressed. Whether there are specific concerns or general worries, I can help identify what stands in your way and together we can create a plan to lead you to your most fully expressed version of yourself.
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How long does therapy take for grief?
There is no exact timeline for grief counseling. Some people may start to feel better after just a few sessions, while others may take months or longer to feel relief. Some specific approaches, including some types of CBT, may involve a set number of sessions, or therapy may be open-ended until the patient determines they are ready to wrap up. Just as there is no right or wrong way to grieve, there is no right or wrong way to seek therapy for grief.
When should you seek therapy for grief?
Many people mistakenly believe that their grief needs to be debilitating or all-encompassing to warrant therapy. This is not the case. While people who experience severe, prolonged grief—particularly those who are considering self-harm or engaging in unhealthy substance use—are especially likely to benefit from therapy, so too are people whose grief is less intense but still interfering with well-being or daily functioning. In practice, almost anyone struggling to process a loss could benefit from grief counseling.
Can grief be managed without therapy?
Oftentimes, yes. Grief is a near-universal part of being human, and many find that their grief, while profound, does not stop them from participating in day-to-day life and steadily eases over time without outside help. For others, however, the harsh pain of early grief persists for months or years or leaves them unable to function. This group is especially likely to benefit from seeing a therapist, who can guide them through their grief and help them reconnect with the world.
What happens if grief is left untreated?
Because grief does not in itself necessitate therapy, untreated grief will often resolve on its own. However, for some people—particularly those who would qualify for a diagnosis of prolonged grief disorder—untreated grief can be a source of seemingly endless pain or lead them to withdraw from the world. In such cases, treatment can be indispensable, as it can help an individual adapt to the loss and start living again.