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M.A., RCC
South Surrey, BC — In-person & Virtual

You're not sure if therapy is the right choice for you. It's sounds like a good idea, but you're just not sure if your 'issues' are important enough for therapy. Maybe its work stress, a relationship, or a big life event…

M.A., RCC
East Vancouver, BC and Vancouver, BC — In-person & Virtual

Are you holding it together on the outside but on the inside it feels very different? Does it feel like an internal alarm system is constantly going off? That is happening for a reason. Let's explore it together. I…

Psy.D., L.Psych
Richmond, BC — Virtual Only

There are many different reasons people might seek counselling. You may be looking for support for something specific or you might feel something’s just been off and want help figuring it out. In either case, it can…

M.Ed., RCC
Vancouver, BC — Virtual Only

INDIVIDUAL THERAPY Working with emotions, parts of self, and embodied experience ​ You may feel stuck in patterns that keep repeating. Part of you wants closeness, but another part pulls away. Part of you wants to slow…

Ph.D., L.Psych
Vancouver, BC — Virtual & In-person

I’m Dr. Aaron Lautzenhiser (or just “Dr. Aaron” for short!). I’m a registered psychologist, trained in neuropsychology and psychotherapy. I conduct neuropsychological and psycho-educational assessments with children and…

MACP, CCC
Delta, BC — Virtual & In-person

My first career was in education, and I have taught infants through adults across three countries. These experiences have given me a unique perspective on ways to build strong families and manage the challenges of life…

M.C., RCC
Vancouver, BC — Virtual & In-person

Offering online and in-person counselling using a somatic, relational approach My work emphasizes the healing and growth that can emerge in a supportive therapeutic relationship. My approach is collaborative, relational…

M.C., RCC
Surrey, BC — Virtual & In-person

Hi, I’m Katelyn (she/her). I work primarily with individuals and teens (15+) navigating trauma, anxiety, grief, or relationship struggles. If you can’t seem to feel safe in relationships, feel anxious all the time, or…

MACP, RCC
Victoria, BC — Virtual Only

Counselling is about connection. If you feel stuck, anxious, overwhelmed, burnt out, or caught in old patterns of self-doubt, people-pleasing, or perfectionism, you do not need to go through this time alone. Through a…

M.A., RCC
Coquitlam, BC — Virtual & In-person

I am a therapist who wants to help you, in the way that works for you, and at the pace that works for you. I seek to create a safe, calm, and open place for you to explore what is really going on. I have lived a richly…

M.A., RCC
Maple Ridge, BC and Abbotsford, BC — Virtual & In-person

My name is Reema. As an RCC, I work with individuals who feel trapped and powerless, and desire to move forward on their healing journey with a growth mindset. I hold the perspective that human suffering arises when we…

M.Ed., RCC
Vancouver, BC — Virtual Only

Therapy that feels like exhaling... I support high-functioning women, mothers, and men throughout BC who are used to holding it all together - but feel overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected underneath. If you’re navigating…

Ph.D., RCC
West Vancouver, BC — Virtual Only

Farideh Farzamian, Ph.D., RCC Telehealth / Therapy Online ONLY Dr. Farideh Farzamian is a bilingual therapist with 24 years of experience in the field of psychology. In her sessions she speaks English and/or Persian…

MACP, RCC
Victoria, BC — Virtual & In-person

Welcome! I'm Danielle van Schaik and I'm glad you found DVS Counselling. I started this counselling practice with the intention of helping people identify their intrinsic value and resiliency to promote positive changes…

M.A., RCC
Port Coquitlam, BC — Virtual & In-person

Are you feeling stuck? Are you feeling overwhelmed in your search for a Counsellor who will do more than just listen, she will work to really hear you. My name is Bonnie H. Cheng and I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor…

M.S.W., RSW
West Vancouver, BC — Virtual Only

I received my Masters in Social Work from the University of Southern California in Los Angeles in 2003, and am currently a Registered Social Worker with the BC College of Social Workers. I was trained in both Southern…

B.S.W., RSW
Vancouver, BC — Virtual & In-person
I help women navigate challenging life transitions with compassion, care and deep emotional support
M.A., RCC
Langley, BC — Virtual & In-person

Finding the “right” counsellor can feel like a big task! My hope is that as you read through this space, you might feel that I am someone who can sit with you and help navigate some of the challenges you’ve experienced…

M.A., RCC
Vancouver, BC — Virtual & In-person

Life is hard. Everyone at some point in their lives has an issue that troubles them too much. Talk therapy works! I help people who feel stuck. I help people who are lonely; people who are angry and overwhelmed; people…

M.A., RCC
Vancouver, BC — Virtual & In-person

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…

M.A., RCC
West Vancouver, BC and Vancouver, BC — Virtual & In-person

My experience Deborah Braun, BLA, MA, RCC welcomes individuals and couples facing challenging issues. Whether it's chronic illness, relationship, career or college satisfaction, anxiety, depression, loss, stress or low…

M.A., RCC
Nanaimo, BC — Virtual & In-person

Relationships shape our lives in profound ways. When they become strained, the impact can be felt everywhere. My work focuses on helping couples and individuals understand the deeper patterns that influence their lives…

M.Couns., RCC
Vancouver, BC — In-person Only
I support people who feel stuck in patterns they struggle to break out of. I am passionate about providing a safe space where you can express your truth, and where you don’t have to feel like a burden.
M.A., RCC
North Vancouver, BC — Virtual Only

I believe that families are the foundation of any society. As parents you create the future through your children. Occasionally we encounter challenges and need some encouragement to overcome these. I can provide…

M.A., RCC
Vancouver, BC — Virtual & In-person
Supporting individuals navigating OCD, anxiety, trauma, and reproductive decisions.
Ph.D., R.Psych
Vancouver, BC — Virtual & In-person

What if your psychologist could help you overcome challenges AND get to that next level? Dr. Wiens assists professionals to manage the demands of their career and personal life so that they can perform at their best…

M.S.W., RSW
Richmond, BC — Virtual Only

Life’s transitions—starting a new job, becoming a parent, moving, or navigating changes in relationships—can be both exciting and overwhelming. Even positive changes can bring uncertainty, self-doubt, and emotional…

M.S.W., RSW
Kelowna, BC — Virtual Only

Anxiety and self-criticism stuck in a thought loop? Constantly thinking, worrying about how everyone else is going to react? Social anxiety getting in your way? Dread and burnout about your to-dos and chasing balance…

M.A., RCC
Victoria, BC — Virtual Only

Private Practice Registered Clinical Counselor with the BC Association of Clinical Counselors Certified Music Therapist with the Canadian Association of Music Therapy Trainer in the Bonny Method of Guided Imagery & Music…

M.A., RCC
Vancouver, BC — Virtual & In-person

Renée Bartkiewicz, RCC — Trauma, Parts Work, EMDR Renée Bartkiewicz is a Registered Clinical Counsellor at Clear Counselling in Downtown Vancouver, offering over 20 years of experience supporting clients through trauma…

Life Transitions Counsellors

Life transitions can be rewarding, but that doesn't mean they are necessarily easy. Change usually comes with mixed emotions, challenges and stress. It's natural to feel anxious, confused, unsettled and fatigued, no matter how you have looked forward to a change. While promotions at work can be positive and exciting, there are also negative transitions that could make you feel hopeless and negative, anxious and unable to see the solutions to the inevitable problems you face.


Some of the common transitions that people face include moving house, divorce, remarriage, empty nest syndrome, concerns about aging, adjusting to a new job, illness, or death of a loved one.

During periods of transitions, it's common for emotions from some of your past experiences to be triggered, which can make the current situation feel so much worse. That's when confusion takes over, leaving you feeling out of control and confused.

Transition counselling can help you deal with your life changes and the emotions that you are feeling in a safe and effective manner. You will be able to find the root causes of your reactions and you will be able to face the changes head on. You may even be able to push past your self-imposed limits to broaden your horizons and find a strong, new you.

You will gain clarity and understanding, as well as self-confidence to help you feel more grounded and you will develop a sense of purpose in your life. Transition therapy  has helped hundreds of thousands of people to come to terms with difficult issues in life and you can too.

If you are looking for a counsellor or psychologist who addresses transitions, you may want to search the directory to find a professional whose approach will suit you best.