Ryan Yellowlees
Ryan Yellowlees is a Registered Clinical Counsellor who offers person-centred, identity-affirming therapy that honours each client as a whole and complex individual. He believes that everyone has inherent worth and the capacity to grow, regardless of diagnoses or labels. As a disability activist who personally identifies with the disability community, Ryan brings lived experience and deep understanding to his work. Clients often leave sessions feeling empowered, heard, and more connected to their strengths and purpose. He has a special interest in supporting people navigating disability, chronic illness, and intersecting identities. Ryan invites you to begin a journey of healing and self-discovery—at your own pace, in your own way.
- Living with a chronic illness, being a disability activist, and being a board member of Every Canadian Counts, a disability activism organization.
- I use Disability Justice, narrative, person-centred, and strength-based counselling perspectives.
- I specialize in counselling for disability discrimination, ableism, chronic illness, physical disability, and caregiver support. I also provide general adult counselling.
- Genuine
- Honest
- Empathetic
- Passionate
- Empowering
Expertise
Areas of Focus
- Disability and chronic illness communities
- General population 16+
- Young adults
- University/college students
- Men
- Single mothers
Therapeutic Frameworks & Approach
- More confident and empowered in yourself and your choices.
- Able to advocate for yourself and stand up for your rights.
- Supported in setting and maintaining healthy boundaries.
- Capable of achieving goals that you never thought you would accomplish.
Ages Served
Practice Details
Service Offerings & Rates
- Answer any questions you may have.
- Support you in finding empowerment to live a fuller, more authentic, and meaningful life.
- Help you connect with your inner strength and resources.
- See you as whole, just as you are—including if you're living with a health condition or disability.
- Challenge negative narratives and support you in resisting injustice in your life.
- Reject pathologizing models that treat people as problems to be fixed.
- Honour your experiences beyond a diagnosis or label—because you are so much more than that.
Insurance & Benefits Coverage
Schedule
In Person Sessions
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Education
City University Seattle - Victoria BC
Master of Counselling
2023
University of Victoria
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
2019
Certifications
Vancouver School of Narrative Therapy
Narrative Therapy Foundations II Certificate
2025
Vancouver School of Narrative Therapy
Narrative Therapy Foundations I Certificate
2025