Hello! My name is Lynn. I am a queer woman of colour who moved to Canada from Australia with my dog, Pikachu. I am humbled and grateful to be living on the traditional, unceded territory of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and Səl̓ílwətaʔ (Tsleil-Waututh) First Nations. 

Along with my passion for travel and playful humour, my diverse background allows me to connect with people from all walks of life.  I value community and am passionate about social justice issues.  I recognize that our backgrounds and identities contribute to very different lived experiences, but believe they are our greatest strengths, as well as tools for connection and growth.

My counselling style is guided by my core values of gentle curiosity, compassion, authenticity, and openmindedness.  As such, my therapeutic approach is rooted in a relational, strength-based framework, drawing on various techniques to support your unique self. 

I believe that no matter the circumstances, you are the expert of your life.  My goal is to walk alongside you as we deepen your understanding of self, consider different perspectives, and explore ways to reach your desired goals.  I celebrate your courage in seeking counselling, and I look forward to holding space for you!

As a cisgender, heterosexual woman of color who immigrated to Vancouver, BC during my formative teenage years, I bring a deeply intersectional perspective to my social justice-oriented practice. My lived experience of navigating both privilege and oppression provides me with firsthand understanding of the complex dynamics my clients may face. This allows me to approach therapeutic relationships with empathy and cultural humility.

Residing on the unceded Coast Salish territories, I am particularly committed to supporting individuals, women, mothers, and couples as they navigate life's transitions—whether related to immigration, cultural adaptation, identity integration, and perinatal journey. Through a trauma-informed lens, we cultivate mindful awareness and self-compassion while acknowledging your feelings and experiences, empowering you to confront challenges, explore emotions, build inner strength and expand capacity to live more fully within your communities and value systems.

As a counsellor in training, I hold space to serve as a guide and companion on the mind-body journey toward self-awareness, integration, capacity development, and transformation. Drawing from person-centered therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, my previous training in developmental psychology and my years of yoga studies, I aim to support clients to discover their resilience, potential and inner wisdom through present-moment awareness.

My work is trauma and nervous-system informed. My approach is somatically attuned and honours your inherent wisdom through embodied awareness. Grounded in somatic psychology, person-centered therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, I support clients in connecting with their authentic selves and values. I aim to co-create a space where you may feel free to fully you and fully present.

Hi! My name is Iyla (she/her). I am a fifth generation white settler with British Isles ancestry, residing on the unceded, ancestral and traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlil̓wətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.

My identities as a queer, neurodivergent, cis-gender femme as well as my experiences in peer-based community support, frontline mental health services, and community organizing inform my approach to therapeutic work. As a disabled and chronically ill practitioner, I believe that trauma is political; our belief systems about ourselves and the world are deeply shaped by the ways in which we internalize systems of oppression such as ableism, racism and homophobia. I am passionate about supporting people to cultivate a deeper felt sense of agency through connecting with their experiences in ways that feel safe, accessible and attuned.  

My frameworks of counselling practice are trauma-informed, attachment-based, and rooted in social justice and collective liberation. I draw from lineages of mindfulness, somatics, and Disability Justice in co-creating a supportive relational container that centres your autonomy while honouring your pace. Whether you are navigating interpersonal issues, unravelling family of origin patterns, building self-regulation strategies, or accessing resources while experiencing systemic barriers, I value creating a space to pause, breathe, rest, and dream into what is possible for you in your life.

In my personal life, creative and artistic expression brings me a lot of joy- some favourites include mixed media collage art, paper and candle making using plant materials, and creating hand-bound journals. I strive to bring a creative approach to sessions, and look forward to collaborating with you in exploring your intentions for counselling! 

Hi, I’m Liz (she/her), a second-generation uninvited settler living on the unceded traditional territory of the  xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and Səl̓ílwətaʔ (Tsleil-Waututh) First Nations with Italian and French-Canadian heritage. I was born and raised in East Vancouver and feel connected to the Commercial Drive community. 

I believe that caring for others involves a genuine curiosity about each person’s unique story and personal journey. As a counsellor, I aim to provide a safe, nonjudgmental environment where you feel supported in exploring all of life’s questions, challenges, and possibilities. I view counselling as a collaborative process—a space where you can navigate life’s complexities with support, and work toward a deeper sense of clarity and self-confidence. My therapeutic approach is person-centred and strength-based, drawing on various modalities, including Narrative Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. 

I am currently completing my Master of Counselling degree. Prior to this, I earned a Bachelor of Arts in Art History and Philosophy from the University of British Columbia. Outside the counselling field, I am passionate about travel, art, and yoga — all practices that inspire me and have shaped my understanding of the human experience.

Hello! I’m Lauren (she/her). I am thankful to live, work and study on the beautiful, unceded traditional territory of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and Səl̓ílwətaʔ (Tsleil-Waututh) First Nations. I am a fifth-generation, uninvited settler of Ukrainian and Scottish ancestry, currently finishing my Master of Counselling Psychology degree.

Reaching out for support during difficult times can be challenging. Yet, you do not have to struggle alone. Whether you are looking to improve your self-esteem, build more satisfying interpersonal relationships, make a career change, explore your sexual orientation/gender identity or heal from trauma, I welcome you. I am honoured to hear your stories and become your fellow passenger on your counselling journey.

My approach to counselling utilizes a narrative therapy lens, with a focus on anti-oppression and empowerment. Volunteering at drop-in centres where I worked with vulnerable populations in both Downtown Victoria and Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside truly opened my eyes to systemic oppression, but also highlighted the incredible strengths people possess. Sometimes we just need someone to help us see those strengths more clearly and to reflect them back to us. A strength-based approach is an integral part of my offerings in the counselling space.

My path towards becoming a counsellor began with an interest in psychology at a young age, and continued through my own journey of self-discovery throughout my teens and twenties. In recent years, I have worked in management in the fitness industry, and as an administrator at an integrated health centre. My hobbies include strength training, exploring the outdoors and learning about history.

I look forward to working with you!