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Counselling can be a way to grow while facing difficult circumstances. It can also be about building resources or heading in a new direction. In each case, you have the opportunity to become more yourself. Whatever your…

My Approach: Life has a way of presenting challenges that can lead us to feel depressed, anxious, and overwhelmed. These experiences can deplete us of energy and connection to those around us. We can have these…

Alexandra Pesa Counselling: Empowering You to Live a Balanced, Fulfilling Life Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, struggling with body image issues, or facing challenges in your relationships? At Alexandra Pesa…

M.Ed., RCC

It’s no small thing to open up the deepest and scariest parts of ourselves. Just showing up to a therapy session can be a nervous process, and working towards healing takes bravery. I want to be the person that walks…

Creating a safe space where you feel heard and seen is my priority and I consider my work a privilege as we create a secure therapeutic relationship to support your healing process and inner exploration. I have a master…

I provide therapy for those wanting support with anxiety, body image, adjusting to university, burnout and self-esteem struggles. While these challenges may seem separate, from my experience, they often stem from…

Ph.D., R.Psych

Curious about therapy but feeling a bit overwhelmed about where to start? Let's walk through it together. Finding someone who seems like a good fit for you is an important start. But reflecting on what you'd like to get…

M.Ed., RCC

Are you struggling with depression, anxiety, addiction, or feeling stressed out? Are you also experiencing health issues such as digestion problems, poor sleep, pain and fatigue? I am a registered clinical counselor and…

M.S.W., RCC

I work with people experiencing difficult problems. Such problems go by many names, and may be new or old, but all share the common trait of stubbornly obstructing our happiness. You might feel depressed, anxious, or…

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.Ed., RCC

Welcome. Counselling is very personal and it is crucial to have a good "fit". My reputation is for being kind, respectful and perceptive. I have helped people to develop psychological resourcefulness and flexibility. I…

M.Couns., RCC

I have specialized training in the treatment of Type-C Personalities (Conscientious/Competent/Self-Controlled). Who, or what is Type C ?? People tend to be quite familiar with Type A and Type B personalities. But another…

M.A., RCC

Looking for an empathetic and non-judgemental counsellor to support your child? I offer an evidence-based approach that can assist your child in navigating anxieties, peer relationships, life transitions, and mental…

Are you looking for spiritually-oriented support? I am a somatic and soul-based therapist and energy healer passionate about holistic trauma healing. We can draw from various mind-body-spirit modalities like somatic…

M.C., RCC

What I most love in this world is to see people thriving as they live their most authentic life. I understand that may of us us have grown up in a way hasn't supported us to be our authentic self. Often we are surround…

MCP, RCC

I work with people who have a desire for change but are unsure where to start. If you want life to be more fulfilling, but you feel held back by fear, guilt, or shame. You’ve engaged in new behaviours but find yourself…

M.A., RCC

David provides Individual and Couples Counselling. He is an Adlerian Psychotherapist, Registered Clinical Counsellor, and a Canadian Certified Counsellor at Clear Counselling private practice in downtown Vancouver. From…

M.S.W., RSW

*Now Accepting Clients. For insurance purposes: please note I am an RSW and RCC* Whether trying therapy has been an unfulfilled new year’s resolution for the past number of years, something that just came to mind…

M.Ed., RCC-ACS

A Bit About Käri-Ann: I have had a part-time private counselling practice since 2003 and come from a history of Outdoor Education as my first career, followed by over 20 years working in the social service sector mostly…

Ph.D., R.Psych

Are you ready to finally start feeling “good enough”? Your friends would probably be surprised if they knew how deeply you doubt yourself. They might be surprised at how shaky you often feel, how quickly you can lose…

M.A., RCC-ACS

Beyond labels and expectations, discover you are enough and every moment has potential. For over 30 years, I’ve had the privilege of guiding individuals on their journeys of self-discovery and healing. Whether navigating…

I work with people who are facing some trouble, obstacle, or pain in their life. Things might not make sense. You may have noticed unwanted patterns that repeat themselves. You may be grieving loss, injustice, separation…

M.S.W., RSW

Life can feel overwhelming at times, and in those moments, being truly seen and heard matters most. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, depression, a sense of meaninglessness, or a challenge unique to your journey, I look…

M.A., RCC

I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) with the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors and a Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC) with the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association. I hold a Master of Arts…

If you feel as though you are putting on a daily performance for yourself and others, acting at having it together, or just faking it to make it, therapy is a place that invites you to take the mask off. My job is to co…

M.Ed., CCC

When your child isn’t doing well, it hurts you. Children can have big feelings and challenging behaviour. This can be a major life stressor. Behaviours get in the way of family time being playful and fun, and can make it…

MCP:AT, RCC

I strive to create a safe, welcoming space where you’ll feel truly seen, heard, and supported. We’ll gently explore your emotions and experiences, reconnecting with your true self and building trust in your inner voice…

M.S.W., RCC

Do you often feel anxious without a clear cause, find it hard to slow down, feel emotionally overwhelmed or disconnected? These experiences often signal deeper emotions that are hard to access due to unresolved past…

From a young age, I have loved listening to people's stories and being a supportive person helping others explore their inner world. I commonly work with folks who are wanting help with anxiety, perfectionism, their…

MC, RCC

I offer one-on-one and relationship counselling for adults who identify as Autistic or ADHD. Many of the clients I work alongside are just starting to explore what it means to be neurodivergent, and they’re looking to…

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.

Perfectionism Counsellors

Perfectionism is considered as a personality trait among many mental health practitioners.  Perfectionists tend to view projects or tasks that are not perfect done, as unworthy. Unless they know that they can do something perfectly, they are unlikely to take it on. They tend not to care much about the learning process while completing a task, but rather about the end project, which, for them, is the most important aspect of any project they undertake.

Procrastination is a great obstacle with people who are perfectionists. They usually don't want to start a task until they are sure that they can do it perfectly. It's common for them to spend an enormous amount of time on a project, making sure that it is done to perfection. Yet, perfectionism prevents these people from appreciating a job well done. Instead, they don't believe that anything they do is good enough and they constantly compare their results with that of other people. They become fixated on achieving perfection.

There is a correlation between perfectionism and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and some perfectionists also have OCD.  However, not all people with OCD are perfectionists. While most people with an ambition to succeed and therefore strive to excel in their pursuits, they are not necessarily perfectionists.

Therapy can be very helpful in treating perfectionism. Therapy will help the individual to reframe their thinking to change the end goal of his or her undertakings. A therapist may often help perfectionists recognize that some of the most successful people are not perfectionists at all.

If you are looking for a counsellor or psychologist who offers therapies to address your perfectionism or OCD issues, you may want to search the directory to find a professional whose approach will suit you best.