Therapists Offering Free Consultations in Vancouver

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The connection between you and your therapist is the most important factor for a positive therapy experience. Explore the list of Vancouver counsellors providing free consultations below – view therapist profiles, watch video clips to get a feel for what to expect during a session, and schedule a free consultation. The only commitment is to yourself. 

Therapists

Eda Mucaj

Registered Psychotherapist
In-Person Available (Toronto, ON)
Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Attachment wounds, Childhood trauma, Transformative dream work, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Addiction, Depression, Dissociation, Anger, Anxiety, Adjusting to a diagnosis, Chronic and acute illness, Borderline Personality Disorder, Eating disorders, Emotional Numbness, Grief and Loss, Life transitions, Intergenerational trauma, Interpersonal dynamics, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Personal Growth, Intimacy concerns, Perfectionism, Sleeping difficulties, Sexual issues
Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Attachment wounds, Childhood trauma, Transformative dream work, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Addiction, Depression, Dissociation, Anger, Anxiety, Adjusting to a diagnosis, Chronic and acute illness, Borderline Personality Disorder, Eating disorders, Emotional Numbness, Grief and Loss, Life transitions, Intergenerational trauma, Interpersonal dynamics, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Personal Growth, Intimacy concerns, Perfectionism, Sleeping difficulties, Sexual issues
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Eda Mucaj

Eda Mucaj

Registered Psychotherapist
She/Her
$185/session
In-Person Available (Toronto, ON)
Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Attachment wounds, Childhood trauma, Transformative dream work, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Addiction, Depression, Dissociation, Anger, Anxiety, Adjusting to a diagnosis, Chronic and acute illness, Borderline Personality Disorder, Eating disorders, Emotional Numbness, Grief and Loss, Life transitions, Intergenerational trauma, Interpersonal dynamics, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Personal Growth, Intimacy concerns, Perfectionism, Sleeping difficulties, Sexual issues
Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Attachment wounds, Childhood trauma, Transformative dream work, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Addiction, Depression, Dissociation, Anger, Anxiety, Adjusting to a diagnosis, Chronic and acute illness, Borderline Personality Disorder, Eating disorders, Emotional Numbness, Grief and Loss, Life transitions, Intergenerational trauma, Interpersonal dynamics, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Personal Growth, Intimacy concerns, Perfectionism, Sleeping difficulties, Sexual issues
Virtual Sessions in ON.
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Abhilesh Thomas

Registered Social Worker
In-Person Available (Brampton, ON)
Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Addiction, Adoption, Aging, Anger Management, Attachment, Building Self-Care Routines, Behaviour, Learning disabilities, Low mood
Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Addiction, Adoption, Aging, Anger Management, Attachment, Building Self-Care Routines, Behaviour, Learning disabilities, Low mood
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Abhilesh Thomas

Abhilesh Thomas

Registered Social Worker
$125/session
In-Person Available (Brampton, ON)
Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Addiction, Adoption, Aging, Anger Management, Attachment, Building Self-Care Routines, Behaviour, Learning disabilities, Low mood
Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Addiction, Adoption, Aging, Anger Management, Attachment, Building Self-Care Routines, Behaviour, Learning disabilities, Low mood
Virtual Sessions in ON.
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Rachel Bennett

Registered Psychotherapist
In-Person Available (Palmer Rapids, ON)
Borderline Personality Disorder, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Identity and Self-Exploration, Meaning and purpose, Mind-body connection, Highly Sensitive Person, Personal Growth, Depression, Transformative dream work, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Burnout, Nature-Based Spirituality, Rewilding & Reclaiming the Wild Feminine, Empowerment, Confidence, Reconnection to Lifeforce Energy & Vitality, Befriending the Nervous System, Emotional regulation, Bipolar Disorder, Shadow Work, Negative thinking and ruminating
Borderline Personality Disorder, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Identity and Self-Exploration, Meaning and purpose, Mind-body connection, Highly Sensitive Person, Personal Growth, Depression, Transformative dream work, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Burnout, Nature-Based Spirituality, Rewilding & Reclaiming the Wild Feminine, Empowerment, Confidence, Reconnection to Lifeforce Energy & Vitality, Befriending the Nervous System, Emotional regulation, Bipolar Disorder, Shadow Work, Negative thinking and ruminating
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Rachel Bennett

Rachel Bennett

Registered Psychotherapist
she/her
$150/session
In-Person Available (Palmer Rapids, ON)
Borderline Personality Disorder, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Identity and Self-Exploration, Meaning and purpose, Mind-body connection, Highly Sensitive Person, Personal Growth, Depression, Transformative dream work, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Burnout, Nature-Based Spirituality, Rewilding & Reclaiming the Wild Feminine, Empowerment, Confidence, Reconnection to Lifeforce Energy & Vitality, Befriending the Nervous System, Emotional regulation, Bipolar Disorder, Shadow Work, Negative thinking and ruminating
Borderline Personality Disorder, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Identity and Self-Exploration, Meaning and purpose, Mind-body connection, Highly Sensitive Person, Personal Growth, Depression, Transformative dream work, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Burnout, Nature-Based Spirituality, Rewilding & Reclaiming the Wild Feminine, Empowerment, Confidence, Reconnection to Lifeforce Energy & Vitality, Befriending the Nervous System, Emotional regulation, Bipolar Disorder, Shadow Work, Negative thinking and ruminating
Virtual Sessions in NU, YT, NT, MB, NL, ON, BC, and SK.
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Wendy van Es

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
In-Person Available (Toronto, ON)
Panic attacks, Social anxiety, Depression, Depression coping skills, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Building Self-Care Routines, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Childhood trauma, Trauma processing, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Empowerment, Mind-body connection, Self-Criticism, Anxiety, OCD
Panic attacks, Social anxiety, Depression, Depression coping skills, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Building Self-Care Routines, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Childhood trauma, Trauma processing, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Empowerment, Mind-body connection, Self-Criticism, Anxiety, OCD
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Wendy van Es

Wendy van Es

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
She/Her
$130/session
In-Person Available (Toronto, ON)
Panic attacks, Social anxiety, Depression, Depression coping skills, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Building Self-Care Routines, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Childhood trauma, Trauma processing, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Empowerment, Mind-body connection, Self-Criticism, Anxiety, OCD
Panic attacks, Social anxiety, Depression, Depression coping skills, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Building Self-Care Routines, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Childhood trauma, Trauma processing, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Empowerment, Mind-body connection, Self-Criticism, Anxiety, OCD
Virtual Sessions in ON, MB, AB, SK, and NL.
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Rebekkah Stainton

Registered Clinical Counsellor
In-Person Available (Vancouver, BC)
Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Boundaries and boundary setting, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Attachment trauma, Building Self-Care Routines, Childhood trauma, Dissociation, Familial and social relationships, Giftedness Issues, Goal Setting, Imposter syndrome, Interpersonal dynamics, Intergenerational trauma
Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Boundaries and boundary setting, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Attachment trauma, Building Self-Care Routines, Childhood trauma, Dissociation, Familial and social relationships, Giftedness Issues, Goal Setting, Imposter syndrome, Interpersonal dynamics, Intergenerational trauma
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Rebekkah Stainton

Rebekkah Stainton

Registered Clinical Counsellor
$175/session
In-Person Available (Vancouver, BC)
Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Boundaries and boundary setting, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Attachment trauma, Building Self-Care Routines, Childhood trauma, Dissociation, Familial and social relationships, Giftedness Issues, Goal Setting, Imposter syndrome, Interpersonal dynamics, Intergenerational trauma
Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Boundaries and boundary setting, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Attachment trauma, Building Self-Care Routines, Childhood trauma, Dissociation, Familial and social relationships, Giftedness Issues, Goal Setting, Imposter syndrome, Interpersonal dynamics, Intergenerational trauma
Virtual Sessions in BC.
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Katie Harry

Registered Provisional Psychologist
In-Person Available (Calgary, AB)
Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Attention and Impulsivity, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Boundaries and boundary setting, Break-up recovery, Building Self-Care Routines, Burnout, Childhood trauma, Conflict resolution, Dating challenges, Depression, Emotional regulation, Grief and Loss, Identity and Self-Exploration, Life transitions, Parental divorce, PTSD, Self harm, Stress, Suicidal ideation, Workplace stress, Family Conflict
Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Attention and Impulsivity, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Boundaries and boundary setting, Break-up recovery, Building Self-Care Routines, Burnout, Childhood trauma, Conflict resolution, Dating challenges, Depression, Emotional regulation, Grief and Loss, Identity and Self-Exploration, Life transitions, Parental divorce, PTSD, Self harm, Stress, Suicidal ideation, Workplace stress, Family Conflict
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Katie Harry

Katie Harry

Registered Provisional Psychologist
she/her
$180/session
In-Person Available (Calgary, AB)
Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Attention and Impulsivity, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Boundaries and boundary setting, Break-up recovery, Building Self-Care Routines, Burnout, Childhood trauma, Conflict resolution, Dating challenges, Depression, Emotional regulation, Grief and Loss, Identity and Self-Exploration, Life transitions, Parental divorce, PTSD, Self harm, Stress, Suicidal ideation, Workplace stress, Family Conflict
Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Attention and Impulsivity, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Boundaries and boundary setting, Break-up recovery, Building Self-Care Routines, Burnout, Childhood trauma, Conflict resolution, Dating challenges, Depression, Emotional regulation, Grief and Loss, Identity and Self-Exploration, Life transitions, Parental divorce, PTSD, Self harm, Stress, Suicidal ideation, Workplace stress, Family Conflict
Virtual Sessions in AB.
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Mark Peterson

Canadian Certified Counsellor
In-Person Available (Lethbridge, AB)
Addiction, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Children/Teens, Christian counselling, Decision making, Depression, Early childhood, Eating disorders, Life transitions, Phobias, PTSD, Panic attacks
Addiction, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Children/Teens, Christian counselling, Decision making, Depression, Early childhood, Eating disorders, Life transitions, Phobias, PTSD, Panic attacks
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Mark Peterson

Mark Peterson

Canadian Certified Counsellor
$160/session
In-Person Available (Lethbridge, AB)
Addiction, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Children/Teens, Christian counselling, Decision making, Depression, Early childhood, Eating disorders, Life transitions, Phobias, PTSD, Panic attacks
Addiction, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Children/Teens, Christian counselling, Decision making, Depression, Early childhood, Eating disorders, Life transitions, Phobias, PTSD, Panic attacks
Virtual Sessions in MB, AB, BC, SK, NT, YT, NU, PE, and NL.
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Sarah Lewis

Registered Clinical Counsellor
In-Person Available (Vancouver, BC)
Grief and Loss, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Attachment, Burnout, Caregivers, Caregiver burnout, Adjusting to a diagnosis, Grief Processing, Grief/Loss, Life transitions, Mindfulness, Parkinson's disease, Wellness Counselling
Grief and Loss, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Attachment, Burnout, Caregivers, Caregiver burnout, Adjusting to a diagnosis, Grief Processing, Grief/Loss, Life transitions, Mindfulness, Parkinson's disease, Wellness Counselling
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Sarah Lewis

Sarah Lewis

Registered Clinical Counsellor
She/her
$140/session
In-Person Available (Vancouver, BC)
Grief and Loss, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Attachment, Burnout, Caregivers, Caregiver burnout, Adjusting to a diagnosis, Grief Processing, Grief/Loss, Life transitions, Mindfulness, Parkinson's disease, Wellness Counselling
Grief and Loss, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Attachment, Burnout, Caregivers, Caregiver burnout, Adjusting to a diagnosis, Grief Processing, Grief/Loss, Life transitions, Mindfulness, Parkinson's disease, Wellness Counselling
Virtual Sessions in BC.
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Nisha Thakkar

Registered Psychotherapist
In-Person Available (Cambridge, ON)
Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Anxiety, Attachment wounds, Burnout, Building Self-Care Routines, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Boundaries and boundary setting, Workplace stress, Anger, Anger Management, Behavioural Issues, Behaviour, Break-up recovery, Childhood trauma, Children/Teens, Coming out and identity, Conflict resolution, Couples Therapy, Cultural Challenges, Dating challenges, Depression, Depression coping skills, Effective communication, Grief and Loss, Mindfulness, BIPOC
Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Anxiety, Attachment wounds, Burnout, Building Self-Care Routines, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Boundaries and boundary setting, Workplace stress, Anger, Anger Management, Behavioural Issues, Behaviour, Break-up recovery, Childhood trauma, Children/Teens, Coming out and identity, Conflict resolution, Couples Therapy, Cultural Challenges, Dating challenges, Depression, Depression coping skills, Effective communication, Grief and Loss, Mindfulness, BIPOC
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Nisha Thakkar

Nisha Thakkar

Registered Psychotherapist
She/Her
$140/session
In-Person Available (Cambridge, ON)
Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Anxiety, Attachment wounds, Burnout, Building Self-Care Routines, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Boundaries and boundary setting, Workplace stress, Anger, Anger Management, Behavioural Issues, Behaviour, Break-up recovery, Childhood trauma, Children/Teens, Coming out and identity, Conflict resolution, Couples Therapy, Cultural Challenges, Dating challenges, Depression, Depression coping skills, Effective communication, Grief and Loss, Mindfulness, BIPOC
Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Anxiety, Attachment wounds, Burnout, Building Self-Care Routines, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Boundaries and boundary setting, Workplace stress, Anger, Anger Management, Behavioural Issues, Behaviour, Break-up recovery, Childhood trauma, Children/Teens, Coming out and identity, Conflict resolution, Couples Therapy, Cultural Challenges, Dating challenges, Depression, Depression coping skills, Effective communication, Grief and Loss, Mindfulness, BIPOC
Virtual Sessions in ON.
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Mohamad Shabib

Canadian Certified Counsellor
In-Person Available (Nanaimo, BC)
Adjusting to a diagnosis, Attention and Impulsivity, Borderline Personality Disorder, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Boundaries and boundary setting, Childhood trauma, Burnout, Familial and social relationships, Empowerment, Depression, BIPOC
Adjusting to a diagnosis, Attention and Impulsivity, Borderline Personality Disorder, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Boundaries and boundary setting, Childhood trauma, Burnout, Familial and social relationships, Empowerment, Depression, BIPOC
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Mohamad Shabib

Mohamad Shabib

Canadian Certified Counsellor
$110/session
In-Person Available (Nanaimo, BC)
Adjusting to a diagnosis, Attention and Impulsivity, Borderline Personality Disorder, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Boundaries and boundary setting, Childhood trauma, Burnout, Familial and social relationships, Empowerment, Depression, BIPOC
Adjusting to a diagnosis, Attention and Impulsivity, Borderline Personality Disorder, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Boundaries and boundary setting, Childhood trauma, Burnout, Familial and social relationships, Empowerment, Depression, BIPOC
Virtual Sessions in BC, MB, ON, NT, AB, SK, YT, NU, and NL.
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Alexa Harder

Registered Clinical Counsellor
In-Person Available (Vancouver, BC)
Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Attachment wounds, Body Dysmorphia, Boundaries and boundary setting, Depression, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Relationships, People pleasing, Perfectionism, Overwhelm, Eating disorders, Familial and social relationships, Fertility, Grief and Loss, Identity and Self-Exploration, Life transitions, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Negative body image, Nervous system regulation, OCD, Building Self-Care Routines
Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Attachment wounds, Body Dysmorphia, Boundaries and boundary setting, Depression, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Relationships, People pleasing, Perfectionism, Overwhelm, Eating disorders, Familial and social relationships, Fertility, Grief and Loss, Identity and Self-Exploration, Life transitions, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Negative body image, Nervous system regulation, OCD, Building Self-Care Routines
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Alexa Harder

Alexa Harder

Registered Clinical Counsellor
she/her/hers
$165/session
In-Person Available (Vancouver, BC)
Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Attachment wounds, Body Dysmorphia, Boundaries and boundary setting, Depression, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Relationships, People pleasing, Perfectionism, Overwhelm, Eating disorders, Familial and social relationships, Fertility, Grief and Loss, Identity and Self-Exploration, Life transitions, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Negative body image, Nervous system regulation, OCD, Building Self-Care Routines
Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Attachment wounds, Body Dysmorphia, Boundaries and boundary setting, Depression, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Relationships, People pleasing, Perfectionism, Overwhelm, Eating disorders, Familial and social relationships, Fertility, Grief and Loss, Identity and Self-Exploration, Life transitions, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Negative body image, Nervous system regulation, OCD, Building Self-Care Routines
Virtual Sessions in BC and AB.
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Jason Scriven

Pre-Licensed Professional
In-Person Available (Victoria, BC)
Anger Management, Anxiety, Burnout, Career guidance, Co-founder relationships, Workplace stress, College or University Coaching, Effective communication, Family Conflict, Familial and social relationships, Family issues, Imposter syndrome, Infidelity, Masculinity, Men's issues, Motivation, Navigating challenging relationships, Overwhelm, Parental divorce, Performance anxiety, Relationship anxiety, Relationships, Vulnerability, Depression
Anger Management, Anxiety, Burnout, Career guidance, Co-founder relationships, Workplace stress, College or University Coaching, Effective communication, Family Conflict, Familial and social relationships, Family issues, Imposter syndrome, Infidelity, Masculinity, Men's issues, Motivation, Navigating challenging relationships, Overwhelm, Parental divorce, Performance anxiety, Relationship anxiety, Relationships, Vulnerability, Depression
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Jason Scriven

Jason Scriven

Pre-Licensed Professional
he/him
$125/session
In-Person Available (Victoria, BC)
Anger Management, Anxiety, Burnout, Career guidance, Co-founder relationships, Workplace stress, College or University Coaching, Effective communication, Family Conflict, Familial and social relationships, Family issues, Imposter syndrome, Infidelity, Masculinity, Men's issues, Motivation, Navigating challenging relationships, Overwhelm, Parental divorce, Performance anxiety, Relationship anxiety, Relationships, Vulnerability, Depression
Anger Management, Anxiety, Burnout, Career guidance, Co-founder relationships, Workplace stress, College or University Coaching, Effective communication, Family Conflict, Familial and social relationships, Family issues, Imposter syndrome, Infidelity, Masculinity, Men's issues, Motivation, Navigating challenging relationships, Overwhelm, Parental divorce, Performance anxiety, Relationship anxiety, Relationships, Vulnerability, Depression
Virtual Sessions in YT, BC, and AB.
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