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- Virtual: Select this option if you're looking for online counselling sessions. Virtual counselling is available across the province, so you can choose a counsellor from any city in British Columbia
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- If you're looking for virtual counselling, you can still select a specific city if you prefer working with a counsellor from that area, or leave it blank to see options form all cities in BC.
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New clients welcome 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…
Welcome, I'm Adrienne, owner of Camas Mental Health. Camas offers therapy services with a specialization in supporting reproductive mental health and wellbeing across the lifespan through individual, couples, and group…
Hi, I'm Frazer, a warm and collaborative counsellor dedicated to supporting individuals through life's challenges. I use an integrated approach to individual therapy, and specialize in helping in domains of anxiety, self…
I’m a Registered Clinical Counsellor with a deep commitment to creating healing spaces that are grounded in respect, connection, and the belief that wellness includes all parts of who we are—mental, emotional, physical…
Life can be messy, painful, and complex—but you don’t have to navigate it alone. I support individuals, couples, and groups—including LGBTQIA2S+, racialized, neurodivergent, non-monogamous, and kink folks—who are ready…
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…
As a queer, transguy, and adoptive parent to a neurospicy child, I prioritize the importance of seeing people as complex, nuanced, and unique beings. I strive to keep my practice flexible, authentic, holistic, and avoid…
As a neurodivergent, queer, fat-bodied human, I approach my work from a foundation rooted in intersectionality, anti-oppressive values, and a decolonized framework. I believe every person is deserving of self-compassion…
Joe Ramirez, owner of ClearCounselling.ca, is a Canadian Certified Counsellor and an Adlerian psychotherapist with a Master of Counselling Psychology, providing Individual Counselling, Couples Counselling, and Sex…
Dr. Teesha Morgan is a Psychotherapist, published author, adjunct professor, and co-founder of the Westland Academy of Clinical Sex Therapy and Westland Therapy Group. Dr Morgan specializes in Sex Therapy and Couples…
Tara McCaffery Counsellor, MA, RCC, CCTP Tara received her Master’s in Counselling Psychology at Athabasca University and has over 8 years of experience supporting individuals through a variety of life challenges. As a…
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 Counsellor…
Sometimes we all just need a supportive space to be seen, heard and understood, to find personal insight and growth, and to get unstuck and start living our most authentic lives. I specialize in working with Gay, Lesbian…
Odeya Yeoman (she/they) provides individual counselling and sex therapy for people of all genders. As a Canadian Certified Counsellor and Adlerian Psychotherapist, they specialise in ● ADHD & AuDHD support ● Sexual and…
Simply put, I work with grief and I work with ADHD. However, neither of those things are simple concepts, and both have space at the table. For Grief…. Grief is heavier than people really understand. The world expects…
IN PERSON AND SECURE VIDEO-CONFERENCE AND TELEPHONE THERAPY AVAILABLE Although not all of the last 30 plus years of Sandy's professional career have been spent exclusively practicing therapy, Sandy has passionately…
tiI am an Emotionally-Focused For Individuals (EFIT) therapist focused on working with neurodivergent individuals, including those with autism, ADHD, and trauma-related neurological differences, who are anxious…
I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC #18234) based in Courtenay, British Columbia. I work with individuals and couples, in person or online. I bring a holistic approach to my work, and prioritize collaboration and…
I am a queer and trans RCC providing virtual therapy across BC. I specialize in gender-affirming care, hormone readiness assessments in BC, and identity exploration. Whatever brings you to counselling, I am here to…
Judith Setton-Markus is a Registered Psychologist licensed with the College of Psychologists of BC #1712. She is also a Psychoanalyst and Psychoanalytically Oriented Psychotherapist, a member of the Western Branch…
In-Person/Video/Telephone Sessions Available. Tania counsels individuals, children and couples on issues such as: relationship dynamics communication issues parenting and multiples 2SLGBTQIA+ and gender diversity…
I’m Jenny Hsuan Fang Hsu, a Registered Clinical Counsellor based in Vancouver. I offer counselling in English and Mandarin for individuals, partners, married couples, and families. Sessions are available in person in…
My relational and feminist approach to counselling emphasizes the mutual formation of people through their relationships. With it, I support you in finding your own self in the tangle of relations with friends, family…
NOT WRITTEN BY AI Hale Counselling is a Victoria based counselling practice run by me, Hannah Hale! I am a licensed Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) through BCACC. I practice primarily through the lens of narrative…
I work with folks navigating queer relationships (couples/partners and individuals), identity exploration, sex and intimacy, and problematic substance use. Working with queer and trans clients. Queer and trans…
Gender Identity Issues Counsellors
Gender identity issues can make a person feel that nature has played a cruel trick, leaving them living in a body and role that is contrary to what they feel inside. However, as society becomes more accepting of gay and lesbian individuals it is also becoming much easier for people to admit that they are transgender than ever before. However, therapy can help people with gender dysphoria to cope with gender identity issues.
Most people with gender dysphoria prefer the term transgender as they deal with the social expectations of living a life that is authentic to their own emotions while conforming to their birth gender.
Whether you are confused about the possibility that you might be transgender, or whether you have accepted the reality, it is a good idea to speak to a therapist. If you are considering gender reassignment surgery, therapy will help you prepare for the psychological impact of the decision.
Living in your gender of choice will take a lot of courage, as well as some experimentation. You will have to learn how to find a congruent appearance, and explore different ways for you to present your body so that it relates to your true gender.
Counselling from a therapist trained in gender identity issues will provide a nurturing and non-judgmental environment for you to explore your emotions, fears and feelings regarding what is happening for you. Individual and group therapies are common for gender dysphoric patients, while family therapy can help foster better communication, and understanding. Family therapy can help deal with conflicts that can arise from gender dysphoria.
If you are looking for a counsellor or psychologist who offers gender identity counselling to address your gender dysphoria issues you may want to search the directory to find a professional whose approach will suit you best.