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Maureen McEvoy, MA, RCC has been in private practice for more than 25 years. She works with individuals, couples and groups. Maureen uses Imago Relationship Therapy in her work with couples. As an Imago therapist…

M.C., RCC
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“Why do I feel sad all the time?”. “Do I have anger management issues?”. “Why do I feel frustrated and dissatisfied with my life?”. You may be asking these questions over and over and feeling stuck. If you would like to…

M.A., RCC
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​​I understand that taking that first step towards seeking support can be daunting. It’s often during moments of loneliness, shame, or crisis that we find the courage to reach out. Whether you’re navigating a challenging…

M.Ed., RCC
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I love this work. Supporting meaningful change is my passion, and I’m honored to be trusted as you begin therapy. Hope may be what brought you here, and I aim to help it grow into lasting transformation. Using…

M.C., CCC

Evelyn (they/she) is a Canadian Certified Counsellor. They are a queer, non-binary counsellor providing individuals and relationships space to navigate identity, connection, and paths forward. Their main areas of support…

M.A., RCC
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As a bilingual counsellor fluent in both English and Chinese, I offer a unique perspective that bridges Western and Chinese cultures to help clients discover their unique identities. My counselling approach is…

M.A., RCC

Feel good about the possibilities that life has to offer. Are you seeing life clearly? Do you tell your family and friends “I’m fine” even though you know you are not? Do you feel physically, mentally, or emotionally…

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.A., RCC
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Welcome! I'm Carly - an RCC (Registered Clinical Counsellor) with over 8 years of experience creating safe landing spaces for folks from many walks of life to reconnect to themselves & move through what's been weighing…

M.S.W., RCC

Hi to all the lovely humans looking to start or continue therapy and wanting to see if we could be a good fit. I want to acknowledge the strength it takes to enter therapy and deconstruct beliefs that no longer serve you…

MC, RCC
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Three common things I hear: you have some understanding of why something happens intellectually but that doesn't stop it from happening or feeling bad. you can't figure out why you keep on doing the same thing in…

M.A., RCC

If you here are looking for a therapist chances are you feel there are aspects of your life that are not as they should be. Perhaps you are in a cycle where your efforts are not producing the change you want, or maybe…

M.A., RCC

Are you struggling with high stress, anxiety, depression, substance use, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, or trauma and PTSD? Would you like to ease your emotional pain by gaining tools to self-regulate and…

M.Ed., RCC
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Do you find yourself getting triggered for reasons you can't explain? Are you having trouble turning your brain off from racing thoughts? Maybe you are overwhelmed by emotion, or the opposite- not sure what you feel at…

M.A., RCC
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Whether you are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, life transitions or facing relationship issues, or you want to reconnect with your ancestry and identify life-long patterns of behaviour going back through…

M.A., RCC-ACS
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I’m Lisa Cavey (she/her), the Founder and Clinical Director of Women’s Mental Health. When I founded Women’s Mental Health, I wanted to build a practice grounded in an inclusive feminist framework, one that recognizes…

MCP, RCC
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Welcome! Do you come from a family with complex dynamics and feel like people don’t quite understand you? Have these experiences led to you being anxious, and struggling to trust yourself or others? My unique…

M.Couns., RCC
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I am inspired by connections with people and believe that every person holds within themselves their infinite potential. I work with clients’ uniqueness, providing a tailored approach where they feel empowered towards…

M.A., RCC
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I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor (#21432) in Vancouver, BC specializing in eating disorders, relationships, and trauma. Prior to starting my private practice, I worked for the Looking Glass Foundation as a Clinical…

MCP, RCC
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Welcome to my practice. I believe that every person has the capacity for change. Counselling helps us unearth our internal compass, also called our inner intelligence, intuition, or higher self, so that we can relearn…

M.Couns., RCC
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Compassionate Therapy for Personal Growth, Anxiety, Eating Disorders & Life Transitions Are you feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, or life transitions? Struggling with an eating disorder or seeking support for…

M.Ed., RCC
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Drawing on 18 years as an educator, I offer therapy and counselling for families, children, and youth. My deep understanding of child and adolescent behaviour informs tailored therapeutic approaches, fostering stronger…

M.A., RCC
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Shivani is the founder and Clinical Director of the Shivani Wells Therapy Group in Vancouver, BC. While her work with clients is at the heart of her practice, she also enjoys supervising graduate students during their…

MCP, RCC
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Living with anxiety, depression, ADHD, or trauma can be deeply challenging, often causing persistent worry, sadness, scattered thoughts, or disturbing memories that disrupt daily life. These experiences can create a…

M.S.W., RSW
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Helping people to find their way through mid-life’s challenges and transitions. Life can be a wonderful mix of challenges and opportunities. Lately it may feel like mostly demands and responsibilities have been piling up…

M.S.W., RSW

We are all on our own individual, unique personal journey through life. There is no one right way to heal or one single approach to therapy. There are various issues that come up in life, from every day life stresses to…

M.S.W., RSW
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When a loved one is unwell, it can be hard to find your bearings. With experience stemming from 2008, my area of expertise is providing intensive family and caregiver support services. If you are coping with a family…

M.Ed., RCC
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Nicole Persall is a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) and Clinical Supervisor (ACS-Candidate) with the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors and holds a master's degree in Counselling Psychology. Nicole provides…

MCP, RCC
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Supporting adults navigating trauma, identity, and self-worth through holistic, body-based therapy. Do you struggle with a loss of sense of self, inner conflict, or feelings of shame? Are unresolved symptoms of trauma…

MCP, RCC
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If you’re feeling stuck, disconnected, or overwhelmed, you’re not alone. Many people learn to cope by pushing through, staying busy, striving for perfection, or turning to food, substances, or distraction to get by…

Vancouver Counsellors

Counselling Vancouver contains information about counsellors, psychologists, and therapists in the Vancouver area. These counsellors, psychologists, and therapists may assist individuals, couples and/or families. As is typical with trained counselling professionals they may vary in their areas of expertise. Many will be able to provide anger management counselling, depression counselling, anxiety counselling, marriage counselling, and trauma counselling.

These Vancouver counselling professionals have designations from the following list:

Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC), Registered Psychologist (R Psych), Registered Social Worker (RSW), Certified Canadian Counsellor (CCC), American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (AAMFT), Registered Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT), and Registered Art Therapist (BCATR).

Explore the information within the counselling listings for Vancouver to get a better sense of which counselling professional might be a match for you.

If you want to search a nearby city then click on the check mark for Vancouver to unselect it and choose another city.

Somatic Approaches Counsellors

Somatic approaches to therapy recognize the mind-body connection and focus on addressing psychological issues through bodily experiences. By incorporating techniques such as body awareness, breathwork, and sometines movement, these approaches help individuals access and process stored emotions and trauma. This value lies in their ability to foster self-awareness, emotional regulation, and healing.  Some therapies like "somatic experiencing" require specialized training and certification.  Please ask your therapist whether he/she has sprecialize training and in which approaches.

If you are looking for a therapist who offers Somatic Approaches, please browse our list of practitioners below..