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
Julianna Harry
Registered Psychotherapist
Virtual Sessions in ON, AB, and BC.
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Julianna Harry
Registered Psychotherapist
She/Her/Hers
Anxiety, Depression, Transitioning into Adulthood, Life transitions, Break-up recovery, Financial Stress, Building Self-Care Routines, Burnout, Identity and Self-Exploration, Workplace stress, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Self-Regulation, Stress, Empowerment, BIPOC
Anxiety, Depression, Transitioning into Adulthood, Life transitions, Break-up recovery, Financial Stress, Building Self-Care Routines, Burnout, Identity and Self-Exploration, Workplace stress, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Self-Regulation, Stress, Empowerment, BIPOC
Lauren Robertson
Registered Psychotherapist
Virtual Sessions in ON.
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Lauren Robertson
Registered Psychotherapist
She/Her
Relationships, Depression, OCD, Boundaries and boundary setting, Identity and Self-Exploration, Navigating challenging relationships, Perfectionism, Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Conflict resolution, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, People pleasing, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Infertility, Infidelity, Parenting, Fertility, Pregnancy, Imposter syndrome, BIPOC
Relationships, Depression, OCD, Boundaries and boundary setting, Identity and Self-Exploration, Navigating challenging relationships, Perfectionism, Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Conflict resolution, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, People pleasing, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Infertility, Infidelity, Parenting, Fertility, Pregnancy, Imposter syndrome, BIPOC
Anka Krivokuca
Registered Social Worker
Virtual Sessions in ON.
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Anka Krivokuca
Registered Social Worker
She/Her
Anxiety, Assertiveness, Body Dysmorphia, Boundaries and boundary setting, Break-up recovery, Building Self-Care Routines, Burnout, College or University Coaching, Dating challenges, Depression, Depression coping skills, Emotional regulation, Fears and phobia, Health anxiety, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Negative thinking and ruminating, OCD, Panic attacks, Perfectionism, Performance anxiety, Phobias, Relationship anxiety, Self-esteem, Social anxiety, Specific phobias
Anxiety, Assertiveness, Body Dysmorphia, Boundaries and boundary setting, Break-up recovery, Building Self-Care Routines, Burnout, College or University Coaching, Dating challenges, Depression, Depression coping skills, Emotional regulation, Fears and phobia, Health anxiety, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Negative thinking and ruminating, OCD, Panic attacks, Perfectionism, Performance anxiety, Phobias, Relationship anxiety, Self-esteem, Social anxiety, Specific phobias
Lincoln Stoller
Canadian Certified Counsellor
Virtual Sessions in all provinces and territories.
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Lincoln Stoller
Canadian Certified Counsellor
Aging, Anxiety, Attachment, Behavioural Issues, Borderline Personality Disorder, Childhood trauma, Building Meaningful Connections, Career guidance, Chronic Illness, Couples Therapy, Creativity, Dealing with difficult or narcissistic personalities, Deep Brain Reorienting, Depression, Dreams, Early childhood, Emotional regulation, Empowerment, Existential questions, Family Conflict, Familial and social relationships, Fears and phobia, Grief and Loss, Identity and Self-Exploration, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Insomnia, PTSD, Life transitions, Neurofeedback, Spirituality, Self-esteem, Couples, Psychedelic therapy
Aging, Anxiety, Attachment, Behavioural Issues, Borderline Personality Disorder, Childhood trauma, Building Meaningful Connections, Career guidance, Chronic Illness, Couples Therapy, Creativity, Dealing with difficult or narcissistic personalities, Deep Brain Reorienting, Depression, Dreams, Early childhood, Emotional regulation, Empowerment, Existential questions, Family Conflict, Familial and social relationships, Fears and phobia, Grief and Loss, Identity and Self-Exploration, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Insomnia, PTSD, Life transitions, Neurofeedback, Spirituality, Self-esteem, Couples, Psychedelic therapy
Grace Johner
Registered Psychotherapist
Virtual Sessions in ON and BC.
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Grace Johner
Registered Psychotherapist
She/Her
ADHD, Anxiety, Assertiveness, Attachment, Boundaries and boundary setting, Burnout, Emotional regulation, Depression, Familial and social relationships, Giftedness Issues, Imposter syndrome, Interpersonal dynamics, Identity and Self-Exploration, Life transitions, Mindfulness, Nervous system regulation, People pleasing, Workplace stress, Perfectionism
ADHD, Anxiety, Assertiveness, Attachment, Boundaries and boundary setting, Burnout, Emotional regulation, Depression, Familial and social relationships, Giftedness Issues, Imposter syndrome, Interpersonal dynamics, Identity and Self-Exploration, Life transitions, Mindfulness, Nervous system regulation, People pleasing, Workplace stress, Perfectionism
Joe Gentile
Registered Social Worker
Virtual Sessions in ON.
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Joe Gentile
Registered Social Worker
Addiction, Anger Management, Anxiety, Attachment, Boundaries and boundary setting, Behavioural Issues, Burnout, Chronic Illness, Competitive anxiety, Couples, Depression, Eating disorders, Familial and social relationships, Grief/Loss, Imposter syndrome, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Managing ADHD symptoms, Men's issues, Problematic video gaming, Negative body image, OCD, School challenges, Sports Performance, Stress
Addiction, Anger Management, Anxiety, Attachment, Boundaries and boundary setting, Behavioural Issues, Burnout, Chronic Illness, Competitive anxiety, Couples, Depression, Eating disorders, Familial and social relationships, Grief/Loss, Imposter syndrome, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Managing ADHD symptoms, Men's issues, Problematic video gaming, Negative body image, OCD, School challenges, Sports Performance, Stress
Dr. Kira Celeste
Registered Clinical Counsellor
Virtual Sessions in MB, NT, YT, NU, PE, BC, SK, NL, and NS.
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Dr. Kira Celeste
Registered Clinical Counsellor
She/her
Depression, Trauma processing, Anxiety, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Break-up recovery, Addiction, Building Self-Care Routines, Building Meaningful Connections, Burnout, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Attachment wounds, Meaning and purpose, Creativity, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Trauma
Depression, Trauma processing, Anxiety, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Break-up recovery, Addiction, Building Self-Care Routines, Building Meaningful Connections, Burnout, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Attachment wounds, Meaning and purpose, Creativity, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Trauma
Meagan Gallacher
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Virtual Sessions in ON.
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Meagan Gallacher
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
She/Her
Addiction, ADHD, Adoption, Attention and Impulsivity, Anger, Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Borderline Personality Disorder, Break-up recovery, Building Self-Care Routines, Dating challenges, Boundaries and boundary setting, Depression, Emotional regulation, Effective communication, Goal Setting, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Infidelity, School challenges, Mindfulness Practices, People pleasing, Phobias, Self-esteem, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Attention and Impulsivity
Addiction, ADHD, Adoption, Attention and Impulsivity, Anger, Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Borderline Personality Disorder, Break-up recovery, Building Self-Care Routines, Dating challenges, Boundaries and boundary setting, Depression, Emotional regulation, Effective communication, Goal Setting, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Infidelity, School challenges, Mindfulness Practices, People pleasing, Phobias, Self-esteem, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Attention and Impulsivity
Andrea Montello
Psychologist
Virtual Sessions in ON and AB.
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Andrea Montello
Psychologist
She/Her
Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Dissociation, Anger, Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Attachment trauma, Attachment wounds, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Boundaries and boundary setting, Building Meaningful Connections, Burnout, Trauma, Trauma processing, Workplace stress, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Sports Performance, Specific phobias, Social anxiety, Depression, Emotional Numbness, Fears and phobia, Intergenerational trauma, Performance anxiety, Grief Processing, Nervous system regulation
Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Dissociation, Anger, Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Attachment trauma, Attachment wounds, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Boundaries and boundary setting, Building Meaningful Connections, Burnout, Trauma, Trauma processing, Workplace stress, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Sports Performance, Specific phobias, Social anxiety, Depression, Emotional Numbness, Fears and phobia, Intergenerational trauma, Performance anxiety, Grief Processing, Nervous system regulation
Alicia Panchal
Registered Social Worker
Virtual Sessions in ON.
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Alicia Panchal
Registered Social Worker
Anxiety, Attachment, BIPOC, Boundaries and boundary setting, Children/Teens, Depression, Eating disorders, Emotional regulation, Familial and social relationships, Grief and Loss, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Negative body image, Panic attacks, People pleasing, Perfectionism, Self-esteem, Social anxiety, Understanding & Regulating Emotions
Anxiety, Attachment, BIPOC, Boundaries and boundary setting, Children/Teens, Depression, Eating disorders, Emotional regulation, Familial and social relationships, Grief and Loss, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Negative body image, Panic attacks, People pleasing, Perfectionism, Self-esteem, Social anxiety, Understanding & Regulating Emotions
Jane Aure
Registered Social Worker
Virtual Sessions in BC, AB, MB, and NB.
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Jane Aure
Registered Social Worker
N/A
Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Addiction, Anger Management, Break-up recovery, Attachment, Bipolar Disorder, Burnout, Conflict resolution, Couples Therapy, Grief/Loss, Eating disorders, Effective communication, Emotional regulation, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Life transitions, Maternal mental health, Relationships, Thought Restructuring
Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Addiction, Anger Management, Break-up recovery, Attachment, Bipolar Disorder, Burnout, Conflict resolution, Couples Therapy, Grief/Loss, Eating disorders, Effective communication, Emotional regulation, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Life transitions, Maternal mental health, Relationships, Thought Restructuring
Amy O'Coin
Registered Professional Counsellor - Candidate
Virtual Sessions in all provinces and territories.
Waitlist
Amy O'Coin
Registered Professional Counsellor - Candidate
She/They
Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Attachment, Attachment trauma, Attachment wounds, Break-up recovery, Childhood trauma, Couples Therapy, Emotional regulation, Identity and Self-Exploration, Life transitions, Meaning and purpose, Mind-body connection, Navigating challenging relationships, Nervous system regulation, Relationship anxiety, Perfectionism, Relationships, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Stress, Self-Regulation, Overwhelm, Couples
Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Attachment, Attachment trauma, Attachment wounds, Break-up recovery, Childhood trauma, Couples Therapy, Emotional regulation, Identity and Self-Exploration, Life transitions, Meaning and purpose, Mind-body connection, Navigating challenging relationships, Nervous system regulation, Relationship anxiety, Perfectionism, Relationships, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Stress, Self-Regulation, Overwhelm, Couples
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Frequently asked therapy questions
What happens during a free consultation with a therapist?
During a free consultation, you'll have a brief chat with a potential therapist to see if you click. It's like a mini-meeting where you share what's on your mind, your goals for therapy, and get a feel for the therapist's style and approach. They'll also explain how they work, what you can expect from sessions, and answer any questions you might have. It's a no-pressure way to explore if you two are a good match.
How long is a free consultation? Is it online or over the phone?
Free consultations typically last about 15 minutes and are conducted on the same platform you'd use for regular sessions (for example, online consultations will happen online).
Are there any specific questions I should ask during a free consultation?
Some questions can include:
- What is your experience or training with my specific issues or concerns?
- What approach or techniques do you use in therapy sessions?
- What is your policy around scheduling appointments, cancellations, and fees?
- Anything else I should know about you as a person or as a therapist?
What should I be ready to talk about during the consultation?
Get ready to touch on why you're seeking therapy and what you're aiming to accomplish. Opening up about any important personal background or current struggles will give the therapist a clearer picture of what you need. This chat helps them tailor their approach to suit you best, setting the stage for a productive therapy journey.
Can I schedule free consultations with multiple therapists?
Scheduling free consultations with a few therapists to compare is an accepted practice. It’s all about finding the best fit for you, and therapists understand this. Think of it as doing your homework to ensure you’re making the best choice for your mental health journey.
How will I know if a therapist is the right fit for me?
In a free consultation, you'll sense if a therapist is right for you by how comfortable you feel talking with them. Notice if they listen well, understand your needs, and their approach resonates with you. It's about gut feeling as much as it is about their expertise and how they propose to help. Also, consider if their availability, cost, and communication style align with what works for you.
What are the next steps if I want to start full-length therapy sessions?
If you're feeling good after your free consultation and you're ready to dive into regular sessions, just let the therapist know you'd like to start. Together, you'll discuss and agree on the frequency of sessions, set up a schedule, go over payment details, and any other logistics.
What happens if I decide not to continue with a therapist after the free consultation?
If you decide not to move forward, that's totally fine. Therapy is a deeply personal journey, and it's important to find the right match. Remember, you're not committed to anything just by having a free consultation. It's all about what feels right for you.
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