My name is Ratiba Yasin, a Registered Clinical Counsellor based in Vancouver and the founder of The Healing Cove. Before becoming a therapist, I worked as a Respiratory Therapist for 15 years, supporting people through moments of fear, vulnerability, loss, and resilience. This background shaped the core of my counselling approach: attunement, compassion, and a deep respect for the mind–body connection. I offer a warm, grounding space for individuals who want to slow down, understand themselves more deeply, and heal the patterns that have shaped their lives. I create a place of refuge — a calm, safe environment where you can explore your emotions, experiences, and identity without judgment or pressure.
I integrate a range of therapeutic models to meet each client where they are, including:
Trauma-Informed Therapy
EMDR
CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy)
EFT (Emotion-Focused Therapy)
SFBT (Solution-Focused Brief Therapy)
Mindfulness-Based Approaches
Person-Centred Therapy
Attachment-Based Approaches
Emotional Regulation & Somatic Work
My style is warm, collaborative, and culturally sensitive. I work at your pace, helping you understand your patterns, regulate your emotions, and reconnect with who you are beneath layers of stress, conditioning, and survival strategies.
Who I Support
I work with adults and youth (18+) navigating:
Anxiety, overthinking, and chronic self-criticism
Trauma and attachment wounds
Perfectionism and people-pleasing
Emotional reactivity
Identity confusion and masking
Low self-esteem and shame
Burnout and compassion fatigue
Relationship and friendship difficulties
Family conflict and intergenerational patterns
Disordered eating patterns and body image concerns
Life transitions, grief, and change
ADHD-related emotional or organizational challenges
I offer a safe, grounded space for individuals who feel misunderstood, overwhelmed, disconnected, or tired of carrying everything alone.
Services Offered
• Individual Counselling (Virtual)
Support for anxiety, trauma, emotional regulation, identity exploration, and relational patterns.
• EMDR Therapy
Processing distressing memories, emotional triggers, and long-standing patterns rooted in past experiences.
• Support for Healthcare Providers
Specialized care for compassion fatigue, burnout, identity strain, and high-pressure work environments.
My Ethos
Safety first — Healing happens when you feel grounded, supported, and understood.
Compassion over criticism — Your patterns developed for a reason; they are not flaws
Curiosity over judgment — We explore how your story shaped you with openness and care.
Intentional pacing — You set the pace. Nothing is rushed or forced.
Rooted in authenticity — The goal is to reconnect you with who you are, not who you were told to be.
