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M.Ed., RCC

No one needs to be alone and feel isolated during difficult times. Let’s have a conversation to work together to explore and practice different coping strategies and get the support you need. Monique is a Registered…

MCP, RCC

Welcome! I support individuals and couples through a wide range of challenging issues and specialize in culturally-sensitive Trauma treatment. I have extensive training and experience working with adult survivors of…

M.A., RCC
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* Languages: Mandarin, Cantonese, English. * Accept ICBC clients. * Helping clients understand their difficulties and inner world. * Discovery of their inherent strengths so as to encourage the development of healthy…

Kelvin Chung, RCC Areas of Focus: ICBC Counselling Cases, CVAP Counselling Cases, Individual Counselling, IFS Therapy As a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC), I specialize in supporting clients who are recovering from…

M.A., RCC

Polly strives to create a warm, open, and trusting relationship with her clients, holding a safe space for them to journey through challenging experiences. She takes a person-centred approach, remaining open, sincere…

M.Couns., RCC
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So….you are thinking about counselling and wondering where to start, maybe: Your mind keeps spinning and you can’t find any peace. You are hard on yourself, but don’t know how else to keep moving forward. You can’t help…

MCP, CCC
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The cornerstone of my counseling practice is the creation of a safe, compassionate, and respectful space where clients feel truly heard and understood. My extensive 20-year career in international school education, with…

M.A., RCC
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Our lives are anything but predictable and they have a way of throwing us off balance, through sudden and unexpected life circumstances like a family death, an affair, or a surprising onset of crippling anxiety. At these…

M.A., RCC
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You know that feeling that something needs to change? Maybe you have negative or anxious thoughts that you just can’t get out of your head. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, tired, and unhappy with yourself….you have come…

Ph.D., R.Psych

I am an experienced Registered Psychologist (#1577), as well as a Board Certified Expert in Traumatic Stress. In my practice I help people working through different challenges in their life from relationship and career /…

M.A., RCC
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Change can feel overwhelming—but you don’t have to navigate it alone. I’m here to support you in discovering what drives you, building self-awareness, and taking steps toward a more fulfilling life. My approach is client…

M.Couns., RCC
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Hi there, I'm Clayton! I've been working as a Registered Clinical Counsellor with the BCACC for over a decade and have had the opportunity to work with people through many walks of life. I focus on processing significant…

M.A., RCC
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I have a deep passion for exploring the healing power of the mind and helping others discover their inner strengths. My own life journey—immigrating to Canada in my early thirties and experiencing significant loss—has…

M.A., RCC
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You're not sure if therapy is the right choice for you. It's sounds like a good idea, but you're just not sure if your 'issues' are important enough for therapy. Maybe its work stress, a relationship, or a big life event…

M.A., RCC-ACS

In the room with neuroscience, attachment and the core self Sometimes we feel unsettled, worried or stuck. Maybe it is a sense that we must to do something different to get out of a rut, but all our efforts don't create…

M.A., CCC
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Have you ever felt like you’re constantly holding your breath, waiting for the moment it all comes crashing down? Maybe on the outside, you’re the strong one, the dependable one. But inside, you’re stretched thin, pulled…

M.S.W., RSW
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Do you feel like you are crumbling on the inside, trying to hold it all together; meanwhile you feel tense or just "off"? Did you dig deep to move past a painful experience only to find similar feelings popping up again…

Ph.D., R.Psych

Feeling Stuck? You Don’t Have to Navigate It Alone. Are you caught in patterns that no longer serve you? Struggling with anxiety, self-confidence, low mood, or trauma? Therapy can offer a supportive space to explore…

M.Sc., RCC
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My areas of focus: Couples stuck in fighting, withdrawal, and disconnection, who feel alone, unheard, and misunderstood in their relationship no matter what they do to make it work. Individuals struggling with depression…

MACP, RCC
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You may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected—from yourself, others, or the life you want to live. Perhaps you are navigating trauma, chronic pain, or the weight of self-criticism, unsure of how to find relief…

M.A., RCC
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Is anxiety or worry getting in the way of living your best life? Are you feeling disconnected from your partner, arguing more, or even having doubts about your future together? Are you a new parent, struggling to adjust…

MACP, RCC
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My name is Ratiba Yasin, a Registered Clinical Counsellor based in Vancouver and the founder of The Healing Cove. Before becoming a therapist, I worked as a Respiratory Therapist for 15 years, supporting people through…

M.A., RCC
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Hello, I provide predominantly online counselling with people living all over BC. I am only available for in-person appointments in my office on the boundary of Burnaby and Vancouver 1 day a month. People mostly meet…

M.A., RCC
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With over six years of experience in the social services sector, I have dedicated my career to supporting individuals on their journey toward healing and self-discovery. Understanding our emotions and what they need is a…

M.A., RCC
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Morgan (she/her) is a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) and believes that everyone is inherently good and deserving of safe, authentic connection. Her practice is grounded in trauma-informed, neurodivergent-affirming…

M.Ed., RCC-ACS
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“Ubi vita est, ibi spes est.” ~ “Where there is life, there is hope.” Many of us have had times in our life when, for many valid reasons, our hope has faltered or been lost; hope that our circumstances can change, hope…

Laura Worrall, MC:AT, RCC-ACS, RCAT, BCATR Laura has a Master’s in Counselling: Art Therapy degree (MC:AT), and has been in private practice for over 25 years. She is a Registered Clinical Counsellor-Approved Clinical…

M.Ed., RCC
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Welcome! I'm Michelle Meier, a Registered Clinical Counsellor based in Langley, British Columbia. With a passion for supporting teens and adults through various life challenges, I specialize in providing a healing space…

Please note I am now offering virtual counselling by phone or video as well as in-person counselling. Many clients have found virtual counselling just as effective as in-person counselling. I welcome you to give it a try…

M.C., RCC
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Hi, I’m Katelyn (she/her). Trauma is anything that leaves you feeling overwhelmed, unsafe, or powerless. It can affect how you feel about yourself, your body, and your relationships, even long after the event has passed…

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Life Transitions Counsellors

Life transitions can be rewarding, but that doesn't mean they are necessarily easy. Change usually comes with mixed emotions, challenges and stress. It's natural to feel anxious, confused, unsettled and fatigued, no matter how you have looked forward to a change. While promotions at work can be positive and exciting, there are also negative transitions that could make you feel hopeless and negative, anxious and unable to see the solutions to the inevitable problems you face.


Some of the common transitions that people face include moving house, divorce, remarriage, empty nest syndrome, concerns about aging, adjusting to a new job, illness, or death of a loved one.

During periods of transitions, it's common for emotions from some of your past experiences to be triggered, which can make the current situation feel so much worse. That's when confusion takes over, leaving you feeling out of control and confused.

Transition counselling can help you deal with your life changes and the emotions that you are feeling in a safe and effective manner. You will be able to find the root causes of your reactions and you will be able to face the changes head on. You may even be able to push past your self-imposed limits to broaden your horizons and find a strong, new you.

You will gain clarity and understanding, as well as self-confidence to help you feel more grounded and you will develop a sense of purpose in your life. Transition therapy  has helped hundreds of thousands of people to come to terms with difficult issues in life and you can too.

If you are looking for a counsellor or psychologist who addresses transitions, you may want to search the directory to find a professional whose approach will suit you best.