Somatic Approaches

Somatic Approaches

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..

Note: You may narrow your search by selecting more than one filter below.

Aliona Sydorenko

Aliona Sydorenko

M.Ed., RCC
    • Online booking
At the heart of my practice is a belief that bringing light to what pains us, with openness, kindness and compassion, helps us connect to our natural healing capacity. As a counsellor, I bring my knowledge, experience... Read more
Stephanie Then

Stephanie Then

M.A., RCC
    • Video on profile
    • Online booking
Hello I'm Stephanie (she/her/hers). I provide compassionate, collaborative and trauma-informed care. I welcome anyone seeking counselling support aged 16+ with added interest in anxiety, identity, relationships and... Read more
Virginia Chomley

Virginia Chomley

MCP:AT, RCC
    • Online booking
As a sensitive and intuitive person, empathy and compassion are at the heart of my practice. My priority is creating a strong sense of safety for the client, and trust in the therapeutic relationship, and I encourage... Read more
Whitney Humphry

Whitney Humphry

MCP, RCC
    • Online booking
I work with people of all backgrounds seeking a gentler path in life. Perhaps you struggle with feelings of disconnection, sorrow, or self-doubt. Perhaps you are no longer sure of who you really are, or are feeling... Read more
Alisa Chirpicinic

Alisa Chirpicinic

M.Couns., RCC
About Me I believe that all problems that seem to defy solutions are directly affected – even determined - by how you experience and relate to yourself and others. Exploring the psychological meaning and... Read more
Nash Tawfik

Nash Tawfik

M.A., RCC
    • Online booking
In life's journey, we often encounter crossroads that can feel daunting to navigate alone. Let me extend a warm invitation for us to embark on a path of self-discovery, healing, and growth together. My goal is to... Read more
Huda Sajjad

Huda Sajjad

M.A., RCC
    • Online booking
About Me My practice is grounded in an approach that is holistic and collaborative. I believe that all people have the ability to heal and grow. I offer my clients support and guidance to access and trust their inner... Read more
Zoe Nichele

Zoe Nichele

M.C., RCC
    • Online booking
Welcome, I’m Zoe! I work with people seeking freer self-expression, deeper authenticity, and calmer presence in life. The people I work with are often struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, or life... Read more
Isabella Jiang

Isabella Jiang

M.A., RCC
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... Read more
Judith Hradsky

Judith Hradsky

M.A., RCC
    • Online booking
Experiences of stress, anxiety, and depression - as well as questions around your mental health - are very common. Counselling can help you "make sense" of your experiences and provide you with the... Read more
Cynthia Routhier

Cynthia Routhier

M.Couns., RCC
    • Online booking
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... Read more
Delyse Ledgard

Delyse Ledgard

M.A., RCC
    • Video on profile
    • Article(s) on profile
    • Blog on profile
    • Online booking
To be understood, seen, feel the comfort of another’s presence is the heart of therapy.  With over 30 years of experience, I have encountered and worked with people from all walks of life helping... Read more
Charlotte Spafford

Charlotte Spafford

M.S.W., RSW
    • Video on profile
    • Online booking
Hi, I’m Charlotte. Are you looking to heal from childhood wounds, the loss of someone close to you, or complex relationships? Perhaps you know you have experienced trauma or major losses and that they... Read more
Patricia Ruiz

Patricia Ruiz

M.C., RCC
    • Online booking
Patricia Ruiz, M.A., M.C., R.C.C. offers online counselling services to adult residents of British Columbia.  I work with adult individuals and couples experiencing challenges in their work, or personal lives.... Read more
Linda Lin

Linda Lin

MCP:AT, RCC
    • Online booking
I believe that every person who comes into the room brings unique stories and lived experiences. Therefore, I orient therapy based on your needs. I always prioritize how you’re feeling and work with the... Read more
Mark Giesbrecht

Mark Giesbrecht

M.A., RCC
    • Video on profile
    • Online booking
Do you need professional help to make changes that will improve your life or relationships?  Mark Giesbrecht is currently offering online video therapy through a secure online portal made for... Read more

Reagan Lyle

MCP, RCC
    • Online booking
Counselling is a deeply courageous and personal journey. We all desire to feel loved, understood, and safe. Yet, each of us has our own distinct story – informed by identity, culture, and systemic context. I... Read more
Josipa Katinic

Josipa Katinic

M.Couns., RCC
    • Online booking
  Nice to meet you! Do you struggle with depression, anxiety, grief, a challenging relationship, not knowing yourself that preoccupies your mind and makes it difficult to focus on other important parts of... Read more
Wendy Li

Wendy Li

M.A., RCC
    • Online booking
I work with adults who may seem fine on the outside, but are struggling in some way on the inside. Your struggles may be with stress or anxiety, low mood or motivation, or lack of satisfaction and interest in what... Read more
Nicole Lam

Nicole Lam

M.C., RCC
    • Online booking
I am devoted to guiding individuals on their healing journeys through improving overall wellness and building strong relationships. Grounded in attachment theory, my approach focuses on nurturing self-acceptance and... Read more
Naomi Kolinsky

Naomi Kolinsky

M.Ed., RCC
    • Online booking
Are you finding it hard to get past events that happened to you long ago? Do you find yourself turning to food, alcohol, drugs, or relationships to escape painful feelings and cope with your life? Do you find... Read more
Avneer Dhillon

Avneer Dhillon

M.A., RCC
    • Online booking
I believe we are constantly changing, and each of us are capable of directing that change toward becoming the person we want to be. How we arrive there, of course, is the difficult part. i’m here to walk alongside... Read more
Kirsten Reid

Kirsten Reid

M.A., RCC
    • Online booking
Would you like help to find some relief and an overall sense of lightness? Whether you believe your life challenges to be major or minor ones, including a specific event or a reoccurring problem pattern that you... Read more
Karina Rampal

Karina Rampal

MCP, RCC
    • Online booking
I grew up in a culture where mental health was not given a priority and there was, and still is, a lot of stigma surrounding it. My passion for counselling came from wanting to give people a space to feel heard,... Read more
Krista Sao

Krista Sao

MCP, RCC
    • Online booking
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... Read more
Meghan Stewart

Meghan Stewart

M.Ed., RCC
    • Video on profile
    • Online booking
Welcome to my counselling practice Hands to Heart, where I believe wholeheartedly that you are the expert on your own life. While we each hold the keys to our own stories, there are times when we need someone to walk... Read more
Brittany MacCartney
    • Online booking
Are you feeling alone and that you must bear your troubles in isolation? Fearful that you are the only person with your particular concern? I offer a de-stigmatizing and validating experience to help you feel supported... Read more
Daniel Bagnall

Daniel Bagnall

M.Ed., RCC
Hello and welcome! I am a Registered Clinical Counselor (RCC # 21526), school counselor, and Physical and Health Education/Outdoor Education teacher based in Vancouver and Sechelt (Sunshine Coast), British... Read more
Jude Weir

Jude Weir

M.A., RCC
    • Online booking
Counseling is about transforming relationships and lives - it might be about the relationship we have with ourselves or with others. Maybe it's about addressing specific problems so you can move... Read more
Brianna Carson

Brianna Carson

M.Couns., RCC
    • Online booking
Hi, my name is Brianna and I am a registered clinical counsellor specializing in child and youth therapy. Having worked in many fields from corporate sales to interior design to high risk youth group homes, I've... Read more