I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor (#19573) who has worked as a trainee therapist in a clinical hospital setting in Greece and have been offering counselling services as a member of diverse mental health professional teams in the Vancouver metropolitan area.

While as a counselor I like to adopt an integrative approach in order to cater for the needs of every client, my area of expertise lies in Existential Analysis and Logotherapy (from the Greek ‘’Logos’’, translating to ‘’meaning’’). It is a school of psychology deeply rooted in philosophy, that focuses on empowering the individual to make genuine and authentic choices in their life and guiding them through the journey of finding meaning and fulfillment. It is a very versatile type of therapy that can be applied in multiple therapeutic contexts and can be specifically helpful for people struggling with depression, issues in interpersonal relationships, anxiety and existential concern/life crises.

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I’m a Registered Social Worker (from Ontario) since 2008 and I’ve joined Phare as a supervisor. I have my Bachelor of Administration and Honours Bachelor of Social Work from Lakehead University and my Master of Social Work from the University of Manitoba.

I’ve worked in child and adolescent mental health, long term care, inpatient hospital settings, primary care, outpatient mental health, and am currently working in an outpatient setting with individuals with chronic pain. I’ve also work with a colleague in her private practice going to remote Indigenous communities providing counselling in person, over the phone, and via video.

I look forward to working with you to address your supervision needs and supporting you in your learning path.

I live in Ontario, but am willing and able to provide supervision across Canada virtually.

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Rachel Wellman practices psychotherapy in Toronto, Ontario, the place where she was born and resides. She got her Bachelors of Science with honours while studying abroad and is working on her Masters in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University. Rachel finds it important to connect with others in order to improve both individual’s and the world’s view towards mental health. She believes the client-counsellor relationship is crucial to the therapeutic process. In her spare time, Rachel busies herself with photography, running, reading, listening to music, and connecting with friends and family. Rachel is looking forward to working with her clients, and guiding them towards becoming their own therapists.

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Jennifer has been a member of the Phare intake team since 2022. She looks forward to connecting with you to discuss your goals and preferences for counselling, and from there suggesting a potential match for a complimentary initial consultation. Jennifer also provides assistance with general billing and extended health benefits coordination.

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I am registered with the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (# 3112), and my journey in Clinical Counselling began with a master’s degree from UBC in the year 2013. Dedicated to my career in the field for over 15 years, my particular competency is in helping individuals work through the impact of childhood trauma. I also have extensive experience assisting immigrants in navigating the complexities of cross-cultural challenges.

Approach

Integrating well-established therapies such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)/Radically Open DBT (RO DBT), Emotion-Focused Family Therapy (EFFT), and Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT) etc, I also employ holistic lens that leverage the healing capabilities of somatic memories, visualization and drawing insights from dreams. Moreover, I apply Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) where relevant, to delicately deal with trauma. It is essential that my approach appreciates each client’s embedded life histories, aiding them as they work towards personal growth and break free from their struggles.

Specialization

While I work with all clients with various life challenges, I observe that my work resonates profoundly with adults dealing with the echoes of childhood trauma. My focus revolves around aiding individuals who still grapple with experiences of childhood trauma, assisting them to re-establish and cultivate a loving connection with their inner child, forging a foundation of lasting empowerment and independence. The gentle process of engaging with the inner child can lead to tremendous change, allowing clients to rediscover and recover their genuine core and address historic injuries. Our mutual goal in therapy is to build resilience and independence, creating a path where one can flourish in the face of adversity.

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This is Camila! Camila offers online video consultations in Spanish, English, and French

Camila Mariana Rimada is Argentine cis-gendered woman who holds a Counselling degree and is registered with the BCACC. She has worked with various populations such homeless youth, international university students, First Nations youth, women affected by violence, people living with HIV/AIDS, cancer patients, and seniors in a variety of settings including community agencies, private practice, and university.

Camila believes the foundation of each therapeutic relationship with clients is to create a safe space where openness, empathy, and validation are present. In turn, clients can begin to feel comfortable telling their stories, are encouraged to rediscover their strengths and can explore cultivating meaning in their lives.

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I specialize in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) which can help to process trauma, anxiety, depression, panic disorders, low self-esteem, PTSD and a variety of mental health issues. If you feel overwhelmed, helpless or stuck dealing with your symptoms; EMDR can provide an effective and transformative psychotherapeutic outcome.

My therapeutic approach is collaborative and client-centered. I guide clients to process the past, to connect with the present and to re-imagine the future. This is done through a safe, non-judgemental therapeutic dynamic. I want you to feel heard and to be understood; only then will you be able to make sense of the inner dialogue that so often is confusing and unattended.

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Born and raised in Iran, I have worked with youth/adults and families who have been affected by mental health issues. I have a Master’s degree in general psychology and have completed a professional counselling diploma through Vancouver College of Counselling Training. I am a registered member of BC Association of Clinical Counsellors. I am committed to creating a safe and non-judgmental environment for all people as they discover their own path.

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Ally was born and raised in North Vancouver, BC, and graduated from Mulgrave School with an IB diploma. For most of her life Ally has known she wanted to be a therapist, and in pursuit of that dream went on to complete a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of British Columbia. Ally began her career in the field of mental health in 2017 as a youth counsellor for the YMCA, where she supported at-risk teens. She was powerfully impacted by this work, which really brought home to her that at their core and in spite of the profound adversity they may have faced, human beings have a deep capacity for healing. To finally realize her lifelong goal of becoming a therapist, Ally completed her Master of Counselling from City University of Seattle, and now holds the designation of Registered Clinical Counsellor in BC. She currently lives in West Vancouver with her two dogs and cat, who she loves dearly, and enjoys being in nature and taking advantage of Vancouver’s beautiful patios on her weekends.

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If you are interested in scheduling a complimentary initial consultation, please send me an email at hello@pharecounselling.com

Call me Mariana and pronounce my name the way you can; I stick to its Spanish sound. I identify as a cisgender, hetero Latina, Argentine-Canadian (Pronouns: she/ ella/elle) living on the Unceded Territories of the Coast Salish People since 2003. I am a registered clinical counsellor, level II sensorimotor psychotherapist, trained in EMDR, Focusing Oriented Psychotherapy, also implementing Mindfulness-based CBT and DBT. I have extensive experience as supervisor, consultant and trainer. My background in the helping profession includes non-profit, community work in Latin America and once in Vancouver, at the Vancouver Association for Survivors of Torture (VAST) and MOSAIC where I counsel migrants and refugees. In this capacity, I also provide clinical supervision, group facilitation, trainings to frontline service workers, and develop training to graduate level interns in trauma under my supervision. I also enjoy working in EFAP settings and in my trauma-informed private practice. I firmly believe in psychotherapy as the facilitator of change drawing on each individual’s inherent capacity to heal. My practice is social justice-driven and as such meant to address not only individual challenges but collective narratives of exclusion and victimization. As a supervisor, consultant and trainer I am committed to helping individuals “come home”, experience togetherness, embark in acts of solidarity, mutual witnessing and resistance.

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I enjoy working with individuals who feel lost, overwhelmed by life’s circumstances, and who are seeking support for internal and external change in their lives. This journey that you are on (or are on the verge of starting), can feel lonely or too much to take on by yourself at times, or it may even be too intimidating to know where to begin. If you can relate to this, then you’ve come to the right place. ‍ I believe that therapy should be a safe, inclusive, and non-judgemental environment, where we can collaboratively explore your concerns in a way where you can feel supported, validated, and understood. I love holding a space for people to process their presenting concerns and make meaningful change in their lives in a supportive environment. ‍

If you would like to connect and see if we are a good fit, please reach out to schedule an appointment. I offer a free initial consultation that you can book by following the link to my booking page.

Congratulations on taking the first step towards your therapeutic goals and I hope to have the privilege of connect with you!

Specialization I have worked with a variety of presenting issues including anxiety, depression, relationship issues, self-esteem/identity, grief/loss, and sudden and unexpected life changes.

Approach Everyone is unique, that is why I take a holistic and integrative approach in my practice that includes Cognitive Behavioural therapy (CBT), Person-Centred therapy, Narrative therapy, and Solution-focused therapy, based on the needs of my client.

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I first became interested in the field when I helped my son to overcome obstacles to reading, writing, and math. Following this experience, I worked in schools with Neurodivergent and Autistic learners for ten years. Wanting to go deeper, I did a master’s degree with a thesis focused on the importance of social-emotional needs to neurodivergent people’s healthy psychosocial development and became a Registered Clinical Counsellor. I took these insights and received government support to do Autism and Neurodiversity research at the doctoral level, which I am currently pursuing.

Approach

Everyone has a distinctive way of being in the world. I support clients with an unfolding exploration of their unique goals, how their perspectives influence their experiences, and how their strengths can be leveraged toward more fulfilling lives using proven strategies. To support clients with their goals, I use an approach that I call Neurodiverity Aware Therapy, which integrates Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Solution Focused Therapy (SFT), Mindfulness Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), and other evidence-based modalities with an in-depth and always-growing knowledge of research in the field of Neurodiversity. I believe strongly in providing a strengths-based, self-esteem oriented, trauma-informed, and client-centred practice.

Specialization

My specialization is neurodiversity. Neurodivergent clients include people with anxiety or depression, people living with ADHD, OCD, Bipolar or Autism, and many others. What neurodiversity brings to counselling is an understanding that these conditions are differences, not deficits. Finding your strengths and learning how to overcome stigmatization and trauma are essential to greater self-understanding and life enrichment. As a Neurodivergent person, I have walked this path myself, and so it is with a deep sense of empathy that I walk alongside my clients on their own journeys.

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If you are interested in scheduling a complimentary initial consultation, please send me an email at hello@pharecounselling.com

My passion for counselling grew from personal experience with grief, loss and trauma and completing University later in life has fueled my drive to fully enable and empower others. I graduated in 2005 with a BA Hons Psychology from the University of Ottawa, and hold a Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University (2009). I enjoy continuously building on my education and skills with various learning opportunities. I’m a member of the British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors, organize & host a clinician peer-support group and connect to yoga, meditation and cycling regularly for self-care.

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If you are interested in scheduling a complimentary initial consultation, please send me an email at hello@pharecounselling.com

I have more than 15 years of providing therapy to diverse individuals from a wide spectrum of cultural, socio-economic, ethnic, educational and other diversified backgrounds. I hold Master’s Degree in Social Work from an accredited school of social work at the University of Minnesota, Duluth, USA, and am a Registered Social Worker in British Columbia. I am also a PhD candidate at the Institute for Gender, Race, Sexuality and Social Justice at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver. In addition, I hold a two-year specialization for Primary Prevention of Addiction accredited by the Ministry of Health, Ministry of Education and NARKO-NE Association from Bosnia and Herzegovina, Europe. I am currently working in the Child and Adolescent Stabilization Unit at the Surrey Memorial Hospital and in Stenberg College (where I am a Clinical Practicum Monitor in Counselling Program).

I help clients to optimize strengths, build resilience and cultivate growth. I am committed to providing a safe and non-judgmental environment and developing a therapeutic and trusting relationship. I work collaboratively with clients to help facilitate learning and understanding of self, to create positive change despite the circumstances that led to the crisis.

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Nat is a registered social worker who specializes in the domains of trauma and dissociative disorders, 2SLGBTQIA+ concerns, as well as symptoms of autism and/or ADHD. Nat identifies as a non-binary, Jewish, and POC counsellor whose goal is to support individuals, couples, and families in achieving holistic wellness.

Specialization I specialize in providing individual and group counselling for the following concerns: dissociative disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, childhood trauma, C-PTSD, PTSD, 2SLGBTQIA+ concerns, autism, ADHD, grief and bereavement, anger management, stress management, relationship difficulties, and family dynamics.

Approach My therapeutic approach involves an eclectic blend of modalities that are tailored to suit the needs of each individual, couple, or family. I emphasize a holistic approach that incorporates Person-Centered Theory, Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, Mindfulness and Meditation, Play Therapy, Recreational Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Problem-Solving Strategies, Family Systems Therapy, and Emotionally-Focused Therapy.

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My name is Tania (she/her)! I believe healing happens when we learn how to meaningfully re-integrate past wounds into the present without having to re-experience the past; in other words, no need to scratch old wounds, but let’s have a look at the scars from a safe distance and see what they are telling us. Healing/positive change also includes learning how to make healthier choices for yourself, understanding your own needs better, and creating healthier relationships with yourself and others. I have tools and strategies for getting there and we choose together how to explore these things. Ultimately, you’re in the driver’s seat and I’m here to help you reach your destination.

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Hi! I’m a Registered Social Worker with a special interest in providing inclusive and affirming counselling to 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals. As a queer therapist, I understand the importance of representation and having a space to explore unique challenges related to our intersecting identities.

Whether you are on a journey of healing, identity exploration, or navigating new life challenges, my goal is to empower you with the tools and insights you are seeking to reach your personal goals.

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