Counselling Vancouver - LGBTQ Issues Counsellors, Psychologists, Therapists in Vancouver

Gibsons, Vancouver

Counselling Gibsons contains information about counsellors, psychologists, and therapists in the Gibsons area. professionals may assist individuals, couples and/or families. Coming from a range of backgrounds, and having a range of skills all of these professionals vary in the way they work with clients.  

Be sure to read the profiles to get a good sense of who may be a good match for you.

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.

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LGBTQ Issues

Counselling for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer individuals makes the transition to living true to yourself easier. While acceptance of GLBTQ people is on the rise, it can still be stressful for some. Speaking to someone about your fears and struggles can make the transition easier.


While GLBTQ people are more easily accepted than years ago, there are still some homophobic elements that discriminate against the movement and people who form part of it.

Despite the strides made in public acceptance by the GLBTQ community, they still face many issues that require psychological or counselling intervention. Depression caused by discrimination is one of the main issues that counselling addresses, as well as religious abuse, homophobic work and living conditions, self-destructive behavior, assault, and family estrangement or rejection.


HIV and AIDS issues are serious concerns faced by gay people who might be in denial and practice unsafe sex. Some people will develop anxiety about being tested, and coping with results, while others might face the trauma of caring for a loved one with AIDS.

In the past, GLBTQ counselling was not as freely available as it is today, but the demand has risen as the community realised that it offers a safe and non-judgmental environment for people to get help. Today, counselling helps thousands of people to live freely and healthily without a fear of judgment, through specific support services and counselling that helps Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer people as well as their friends and families to live harmoniously.

If you are looking for a counsellor or psychologist who works with the GLBTQ commuity you may want to search the directory to find a professional whose approach will suit you best.

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Jordan Smail

Jordan Smail

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... Read more
Ally Abrami

Ally Abrami

MC, RCC
Since 2019, I have focused my practice on supporting individuals and relationships within the queer community, including those exploring non-monogamy, kink/BDSM, and other LGBTQ2S+ identities. Many of my... Read more
Xavier Williams

Xavier Williams

MCP, CCC
I take an existential-phenomenological view when working with clients—which means that I seek to be open to whatever issues you bring to our sessions, without judgement or applying my interpretation. Together we... Read more
Sarah Siddiqui RCC

Sarah Siddiqui RCC

M.S.W., RSW
    • Online booking
*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... Read more
Jordan Gruenhage

Jordan Gruenhage

M.A., RCC
    • Video on profile
    • Online booking
I’m a Registered Clinical Counsellor and Canadian Certified Counsellor who primarily works with gay men through online video counselling. As a gay man, do any of these sound familiar? I’m so... Read more
Cookie Bain

Cookie Bain

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.... Read more
Christina Niven

Christina Niven

M.A., RCC
In working with me, I can offer you a safe space to feel your emotions, understand yourself better and work through patterns that limit your potential. You may be experiencing loss or are going through a life transition... Read more
Zoe DeFaveri

Zoe DeFaveri

M.A., RCC
    • Online booking
Life is full of challenges, and facing them alone can be overwhelming. We thrive when we have someone we trust to walk alongside us, offering support, encouragement, and understanding. That’s where I come in: to... Read more
Shea Talbot

Shea Talbot

MCP, RCC
    • Online booking
As we grow, we collect memories and have experiences, some that create challenges for us and interrupt our identity and sense of self. I hold a deep appreciation for the courage it takes to embark on the counselling... Read more
Jue Wang

Jue Wang

MCP, RCC
    • Online booking
Thank you for stopping at my page; no matter what bought you here, I want to congratulate you on taking the first step to seek help.  I work with clients who struggle with depression, eating disorders... Read more
Molly Mo

Molly Mo

M.Ed., RCC
Molly Liwen Mo M.Ed., R.C.C., LCP., CP., TEP My name is Molly. I provide services in English, Mandarin, and Taiwanese. Call me at 6049159111 or email me to enhance and create the lifestyle... Read more
Megan Jespersen

Megan Jespersen

M.Couns., RCC
I work from an anti-oppressive framework built on empathy and justice, specializing in working with folks who are exploring neurodiversity, kink, queer family systems, non-traditional parenting, and various non-... Read more
Delyse Ledgard

Delyse Ledgard

M.A., RCC
    • Video on profile
    • Article(s) on profile
    • Blog on profile
    • Online booking
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... Read more
Renee Bartkiewicz

Renee Bartkiewicz

M.A., RCC
  Renee Bartkiewicz is both a Registered Clinical Counsellor and an Art Therapist. In her inclusive, creative, and collaborative practice, she sees individuals that present with a variety of  issues... Read more
Joseph Tse

Joseph Tse

Ph.D., R.Psych
I am Registered Psychologist (#2491) in British Columbia. I enjoy working with adults on a variety of psychological concerns, including anxiety, depression, stress management, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).... Read more
Candice Seligman

Candice Seligman

MCP, CCC
    • Online booking
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... Read more
Lara Ellison

Lara Ellison

M.S.W., RSW
Lara Ellison, MSW, RSW Lara Ellison MSW, RSW has been professionally involved in various mental health programming since 2006.  Starting her work at Peak House, a youth residential alcohol and drug treatment... Read more
Abby Rizzolo

Abby Rizzolo

M.A., RCC
    • Online booking
Nothing is too big or too small for the therapy room. Whether you have mental health concerns, need help unravelling difficult thoughts, feelings, and experiences, or want support exploring your relationships and... Read more
Anthony Cave

Anthony Cave

M.A., R.Psych
About me My private practice consists of psychotherapy services for youth, adults and elders. An appointment usually lasts an hour and takes place in a confidential office setting. I also provide clinical consulting... Read more
Jan Paris

Jan Paris

M.A., RCC
I am a qualified Integrative Counsellor and Psychotherapist with over 30 years of experience working in private practice and the voluntary sector.  I work with individuals, couples, groups and families. I... Read more
Aleesa Sutton

Aleesa Sutton

M.A., RCC
    • Video on profile
    • Blog on profile
    • Online booking
Hi, I’m Aleesa. I provide counselling for individuals and couples who want to understand themselves better and improve their relationships. If you’re unhappy with your life; unsure about where you’re... Read more
Sally Shamai

Sally Shamai

M.Ed., RCC
 Please note that  I am currently offering  both remote and in-person sessions . I am interested in the processes of change and acceptance; individual, relational and social.  My desire is to help... Read more
Rachael Curtis

Rachael Curtis

M.C., RCC
    • Video on profile
Welcome to a compassionate collaborative space for healing and self-discovery! I understand the intensity and challenge of healing from adverse experiences and trauma. As a queer person, a disaffiliate of... Read more
Sam Trivett

Sam Trivett

M.C., RCC
    • Blog on profile
Hi there! I'm a white queer, non-binary, counselor and I help individuals and couples create more connection, intimacy with themselves, each other (when it comes to couples), and the world around through a... Read more
Anna Richards

Anna Richards

M.Couns., RCC
Anna Richards Counselling & Consulting I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor and a certified mediator in downtown Vancouver. I am also on faculty at the Justice Institute of British Columbia... Read more
Jason Lehmann

Jason Lehmann

M.A., RCC
*NOW ACCEPTING CREDIT CARDS, CASH, CHEQUE, OR E-TRANSFER *Over 14 years of clinical practice.  Some Information about the work  Clients present a number of problem areas, or life issues. Jason... Read more
Stephanie Pugsley

Stephanie Pugsley

M.A., RCC
I have over 30 years experience of working with individuals, couples, families and groups in private practice, the Health Service, the Social Services and voluntary organisations.  I am a registered Clinical... Read more
Geanina Armani

Geanina Armani

M.C., RCC
Welcome! I seek to work with individuals faced with personal and relational wellness issues that come from challenging life circumstances. I help clients understand their immediate struggles in their context, develop... Read more
Olivia Kienzel

Olivia Kienzel

M.Couns., RCC
    • Online booking
Olivia has more than a decade of experience as a counsellor working with clients to transform their relationship to themselves, their lives, and the people they care about. She can help you, gently, get to the root... Read more
Galina Freed

Galina Freed

M.Couns., RCC
    • Online booking
What brings you here? Do you find yourself disconnecting more and more every day - from work, from people around you, from your passions and values, and even from your own body? Some social media mental health... Read more