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
Kim Dawson
Registered Psychologist
Virtual Sessions in BC.
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Kim Dawson
Registered Psychologist
Couples Therapy, Trauma processing, Psychedelic therapy, Anxiety, Befriending the Nervous System, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Boundaries and boundary setting, Building Self-Care Routines, Burnout, Depression, Dreams, Emotional regulation, Grief and Loss, Infertility, Insomnia, Intergenerational trauma, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Meaning and purpose, Mind-body connection, Nature-Based Spirituality, Mindfulness Practices, Navigating challenging relationships, PTSD, Shadow Work, Thought Restructuring, Overwhelm
Couples Therapy, Trauma processing, Psychedelic therapy, Anxiety, Befriending the Nervous System, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Boundaries and boundary setting, Building Self-Care Routines, Burnout, Depression, Dreams, Emotional regulation, Grief and Loss, Infertility, Insomnia, Intergenerational trauma, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Meaning and purpose, Mind-body connection, Nature-Based Spirituality, Mindfulness Practices, Navigating challenging relationships, PTSD, Shadow Work, Thought Restructuring, Overwhelm
Kelly Budenz
Registered Social Worker
Virtual Sessions in ON.
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Kelly Budenz
Registered Social Worker
she/her
Anxiety, Depression, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Anger Management, Behavioural Issues, Boundaries and boundary setting, Building Self-Care Routines, Assertiveness, Children/Teens, Caregivers, Empowerment, Emotional regulation, Mindfulness, School challenges, Self harm, Suicidal ideation, Stress, General Mental Health, Parenting
Anxiety, Depression, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Anger Management, Behavioural Issues, Boundaries and boundary setting, Building Self-Care Routines, Assertiveness, Children/Teens, Caregivers, Empowerment, Emotional regulation, Mindfulness, School challenges, Self harm, Suicidal ideation, Stress, General Mental Health, Parenting
Ghazal Ghoddousi
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Virtual Sessions in ON, AB, BC, MB, and SK.
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Ghazal Ghoddousi
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
She/Her
Identity and Self-Exploration, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Personal Growth, Empowerment, Life transitions, Childhood trauma, Self-Criticism, People pleasing, Negative thinking and ruminating, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Depression, Boundaries and boundary setting, Behavioural Issues, Cultural Challenges, Interpersonal dynamics, Navigating challenging relationships, Building Meaningful Connections
Identity and Self-Exploration, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Personal Growth, Empowerment, Life transitions, Childhood trauma, Self-Criticism, People pleasing, Negative thinking and ruminating, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Depression, Boundaries and boundary setting, Behavioural Issues, Cultural Challenges, Interpersonal dynamics, Navigating challenging relationships, Building Meaningful Connections
Graeme Ash
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Virtual Sessions in MB, YT, AB, SK, and ON.
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Graeme Ash
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
He/Him
Anxiety, Depression, Anger, Boundaries and boundary setting, Health anxiety, Confidence, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Stress, Self-Criticism, Self-Development, Assertiveness, Burnout, Break-up recovery, Building Meaningful Connections, Competitive anxiety, Decision making, Grief/Loss, Motivation, Emotional regulation, Fears and phobia, Negative thinking and ruminating, Personal Growth, Self-Regulation, Workplace stress, Pain management
Anxiety, Depression, Anger, Boundaries and boundary setting, Health anxiety, Confidence, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Stress, Self-Criticism, Self-Development, Assertiveness, Burnout, Break-up recovery, Building Meaningful Connections, Competitive anxiety, Decision making, Grief/Loss, Motivation, Emotional regulation, Fears and phobia, Negative thinking and ruminating, Personal Growth, Self-Regulation, Workplace stress, Pain management
Sabrina Sibbald
Registered Social Worker
Virtual Sessions in ON.
Waitlist
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Sabrina Sibbald
Registered Social Worker
she/her
Anxiety, Trauma, People pleasing, Attachment trauma, Befriending the Nervous System, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Childhood trauma, Boundaries and boundary setting, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Mind-body connection, BIPOC, Emotional regulation, Break-up recovery, Dissociation, Low mood, Social anxiety, Familial and social relationships, Family Conflict, Intergenerational trauma, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Mindfulness, Nervous system regulation, Perfectionism, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Identity
Anxiety, Trauma, People pleasing, Attachment trauma, Befriending the Nervous System, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Childhood trauma, Boundaries and boundary setting, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Mind-body connection, BIPOC, Emotional regulation, Break-up recovery, Dissociation, Low mood, Social anxiety, Familial and social relationships, Family Conflict, Intergenerational trauma, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Mindfulness, Nervous system regulation, Perfectionism, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Identity
Lindsay Kudlow
Registered Psychotherapist
Virtual Sessions in ON.
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Lindsay Kudlow
Registered Psychotherapist
she/her
ADHD, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Assertiveness, Attachment, Boundaries and boundary setting, Break-up recovery, Building Meaningful Connections, Childhood trauma, Confidence, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Conflict resolution, Effective communication, LGBTQ2IA+, People pleasing, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Empowerment, Familial and social relationships, Relationship anxiety, Dating challenges, Navigating challenging relationships, Relationships, Trauma, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Anxiety, Self-esteem
ADHD, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Assertiveness, Attachment, Boundaries and boundary setting, Break-up recovery, Building Meaningful Connections, Childhood trauma, Confidence, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Conflict resolution, Effective communication, LGBTQ2IA+, People pleasing, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Empowerment, Familial and social relationships, Relationship anxiety, Dating challenges, Navigating challenging relationships, Relationships, Trauma, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Anxiety, Self-esteem
Marjan Emami
Registered Therapeutic Counsellor
Virtual Sessions in ON.
Waitlist
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Marjan Emami
Registered Therapeutic Counsellor
She/Her
Anxiety, Relationships, Trauma, Addiction, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Childhood trauma
Anxiety, Relationships, Trauma, Addiction, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Childhood trauma
Calum Ramsay
Registered Clinical Counsellor
Virtual Sessions in MB, NT, YT, NU, AB, BC, and SK.
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Calum Ramsay
Registered Clinical Counsellor
He/Him
Anxiety, Self-esteem, Life transitions, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Anger, Behaviour, Boundaries and boundary setting, Burnout, Couples Therapy, Depression, Emotional regulation, Grief and Loss, Identity and Self-Exploration, Imposter syndrome, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Masculinity, Men's issues, Mental performance, Meaning and purpose, Negative thinking and ruminating, Perfectionism, Sports Performance, Attachment, Self-Criticism
Anxiety, Self-esteem, Life transitions, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Anger, Behaviour, Boundaries and boundary setting, Burnout, Couples Therapy, Depression, Emotional regulation, Grief and Loss, Identity and Self-Exploration, Imposter syndrome, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Masculinity, Men's issues, Mental performance, Meaning and purpose, Negative thinking and ruminating, Perfectionism, Sports Performance, Attachment, Self-Criticism
Ryan Yellowlees
Registered Clinical Counsellor
Virtual Sessions in BC and AB.
Waitlist
Ryan Yellowlees
Registered Clinical Counsellor
He/Him/His
Disability, Chronic Illness, Caregivers, Chronic and acute illness, Adjusting to a diagnosis, Grief and Loss, Connecting with your Inherent Power, Empowerment, Motivation, Anger, Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Stress, Men's issues, Masculinity, Depression, Depression coping skills, Conflict resolution, Relationships, People pleasing, Family Conflict, Familial and social relationships, Family issues, Effective communication, Physical Disability
Disability, Chronic Illness, Caregivers, Chronic and acute illness, Adjusting to a diagnosis, Grief and Loss, Connecting with your Inherent Power, Empowerment, Motivation, Anger, Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Stress, Men's issues, Masculinity, Depression, Depression coping skills, Conflict resolution, Relationships, People pleasing, Family Conflict, Familial and social relationships, Family issues, Effective communication, Physical Disability
Kaitlin Klimosko
Registered Clinical Counsellor
Virtual Sessions in BC, AB, SK, MB, and YT.
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Kaitlin Klimosko
Registered Clinical Counsellor
she/her
Anger Management, ADHD, Attachment, Anxiety, Building Meaningful Connections, Childhood trauma, Conflict resolution, Depression, Trauma, Court Mandated Counselling, Eating disorders, Stress, Burnout, Assertiveness, Dating challenges, Effective communication, Emotional regulation, Men's issues, Parenting, Self-Regulation
Anger Management, ADHD, Attachment, Anxiety, Building Meaningful Connections, Childhood trauma, Conflict resolution, Depression, Trauma, Court Mandated Counselling, Eating disorders, Stress, Burnout, Assertiveness, Dating challenges, Effective communication, Emotional regulation, Men's issues, Parenting, Self-Regulation
Jola Mecani
Registered Social Worker
Virtual Sessions in ON.
Waitlist
Jola Mecani
Registered Social Worker
She/Her
Emotional regulation, Intergenerational trauma, Childhood trauma, Anger, Attachment, Attachment trauma, Anxiety, Break-up recovery, Children/Teens, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Social anxiety, Cultural Challenges, Early childhood, Emotional Numbness, Familial and social relationships, Grief and Loss, Dissociation, Maternal mental health, Interpersonal dynamics, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Life transitions
Emotional regulation, Intergenerational trauma, Childhood trauma, Anger, Attachment, Attachment trauma, Anxiety, Break-up recovery, Children/Teens, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Social anxiety, Cultural Challenges, Early childhood, Emotional Numbness, Familial and social relationships, Grief and Loss, Dissociation, Maternal mental health, Interpersonal dynamics, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Life transitions
Jennifer Schofield
Registered Social Worker
Virtual Sessions in ON.
Waitlist
Jennifer Schofield
Registered Social Worker
she/her
Trauma, Anger, ADHD, Anxiety, Assertiveness, Childhood trauma, Building Meaningful Connections, Competitive anxiety, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Creativity, Depression, Existential questions, Family issues, Fears and phobia, Chronic Illness, Grief and Loss, Highly Sensitive Person, Identity and Self-Exploration, Relationships, Life transitions, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth
Trauma, Anger, ADHD, Anxiety, Assertiveness, Childhood trauma, Building Meaningful Connections, Competitive anxiety, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Creativity, Depression, Existential questions, Family issues, Fears and phobia, Chronic Illness, Grief and Loss, Highly Sensitive Person, Identity and Self-Exploration, Relationships, Life transitions, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth
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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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