Therapy, Counselling, & Support
On this page you will find therapists and clinics that specialize in LGBTQQ2Si+ issues. What’s On Queer BC posts therapist listings as they come in. We do not endorse any of the therapists, organizations, or clinics listed on this page, or on any other page on this website. We are a directory and resources listing only. Note: Typically we post listings in order of receipt.
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2SLGBTQIA+ SPECIFIC COUNSELLING & SUPPORT
Darya Gilbert (she/her) . Registered clinical counsellor, member of the queer community, works with queer individuals and couples focusing on such issues as anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy challenges, trauma, grief, and others. Aster Wellness, Port Coquitlam. https://www.asterwellness.ca/darya-gilbert-ma-rcc/
Courtney Handja and I am a queer counsellor based in Vancouver. My focus on on supporting queer folks in reproduction. I also work with many trans and non-binary folks. wildcoastcounselling.ca
Riley Brown. Registered Professional Counsellor - Candidate offers Counselling & Therapy in the Comox Valley & Online https://rileycounselling.ca/
Rachel Weinstein (she/her) is a queer, white, cis-gender therapist specializing in trauma informed practice and sexuality and gender affirming care in New Westminster, BC. I offer in person and virtual appointments and am a Registered Clinical Counsellor with the BCACC. I offer counselling, trauma therapy and hormone readiness assessments. I am certified in Lifespan Integration which is a therapy for PTSD, complex trauma and dissociation. I am a CVAP approved counsellor. https://www.kellyadler.com/rachel-weinstein
Empowered Living Holistic Counselling: Queer space, healing/self-development. Eleanor Willows [she/they] empoweredlivingtoday.ca
Intersection Therapy & Advocacy: Where therapy and advocacy meet. Kevin is a queer therapist providing queer-affirming therapy for both children and adults in North Vancouver & online across BC. Beyond talk therapy, Kevin integrated play therapies, EMDR, and anti-oppressive approaches. Reach out today for a free consultation. www.intersectiontherapy.ca | 604-757-5158 | support@intersectiontherapy.ca
Prospect Counselling + Training is a Queer, POC-led counselling practice dedicated to providing accessible and exceptional counselling to SDQTBIPOC+ communities while disrupting the capitalist values currently upholding standard clinical training programs. Rather than building wealth for practice owners, proceeds from services provided support further training, thereby enhancing the services you receive, while funding projects for collective healing within the community. Website: https://www.prospectcounselling.ca
Audrey Wolfe, RCC (she/they) is a trans feminine and queer therapist in Vancouver, providing online counselling to teens and adults. She is highly skilled in helping youth and families. Her safe, affirming, and compassionate approach is rooted in anti-oppressive frameworks, trans-inclusive feminism, and narrative therapy. Work with Audrey here: https://clayresessoms.com/audrey-wolfe-rcc-in-bc/
Kaleigh Scott Counselling - I’m a non-binary, queer Registered Social Worker providing in-person therapy in Victoria and virtual sessions to folks anywhere in BC. I specialize in individual therapy for teens (16+) and adults. I provide gender and sexuality affirming therapy and support folks with trauma, experiences of gender and sexualized violence, identity exploration, life transitions, relationship challenges, emotional safety and connection and communication skills. I have a sliding scale and offer a free 15-minute consultation by phone or video, which you can book directly through my website: kaleighscottcounselling.com
Jessalyn Law Counselling- Hi, I'm a white, queer, cis-gender, able-bodied therapist, specializing in 2SLGBTQIA+ affirming therapy in the Comox Valley, Vancouver Island. As a registered nurse with experience in harm reduction, I offer a unique perspective on mental health and substance use. I'm passionate about providing inclusive therapy for individuals and people in various relationship structures, including non-monogamous, open, polyamorous, and kink arrangements. https://www.jessalynlaw.ca/
Clayre Sessoms, RP, RCT, RCC, CCC, embodies the essence of a compassionate, grounded, and refreshingly honest psychotherapist with a practice deeply informed by her personal journey as a trans woman who is queer and visually impaired. https://clayresessoms.com/
Dragonstone Counselling offers counselling to anyone, with a focus on the communities of LGTBQ, BIPOC, and neurodiverse persons. Either on line, or in person at our Vancouver space. (Sliding scale is available). www.dragonstonecounselling.ca
Adrianna Faliszewski - I am a queer and transgender woman, specializing in providing telehealth therapy to queer and trans adults and teens throughout BC. I strongly believe in the power of bringing shared lived experience as a queer and trans person to the therapeutic relationship. Some of my specific areas of focus include gender exploration and transition, coming out, boundaries, self-esteem and self worth, anxiety, addiction, and supporting parents of trans youth. I hold a master's of arts in counselling psychology from Simon Fraser University and have over a decade of experience in the mental health field. https://www.adriannafal.com/
Mica Avery Somatic Therapy - I am a queer, neurodiverse, registered therapeutic counsellor specializing in supporting the LGBTQ2IA+ community with complex trauma and loss, family and relationship issues, navigating non-monogamy, gender and identity, neurodiversity, anxiety and depression. I offer private online sessions to individuals in BC and a limited number of sliding scale spots. Feel free to get in touch for a free 20 min consultation if you’d like to learn more.
Website: www.MicaAvery.com Email: mica.avery@pm.me
Turning Towards Hope Counselling - Imogen Chudyk-Barr (they/them) is a queer, fem, and trans RSW in private practice who specializes in counselling 2SLGBTQ+ individuals and couples, with a special focus on supporting 2SLGBTQ+ survivors of partner abuse. Provides virtual counselling for folks in BC as well as in-person service in 'victoria' that is inclusive for neurodivergent folks, kink/BDSM community members, people in non-monogamous relationships, sex workers, people who use substances, as well as other marginalized and/or criminalized community members. https://towardshope.ca
The ADHD & Relationship Centre - Queer and gender-affirming counselling and coaching services. We work with folx in alternative relationship constellations as well, and are launching a weekly support group for 2SLGBTQ+ humans with neurodivergence (ADHD and/or ASD). Offering remote support from Victoria, BC (778) 800-5299 www.LoveWithADHD.com
Sunward Journeys - Founded by a queer, neurodivergent human who believes in supporting community from within the community. Counselling, art therapy, and hormone readiness assessments (HRA) available. Connect with us, sessions available online and in-person in Vancouver.
Contact: hello@sunwardjourneys.com // 1-236-339-4443
Website: https://sunwardjourneys.com/
Empowered Living - At Empowered Living we focus on supporting the LGBTQIA2S+ community. I am reaching out to you today in hopes of being connected to more queer humans in need. We offer private online and in-person sessions in the central vancouver area and we also offer in-person small group workshops on Saturday afternoons at the Beaumont Studios Vancouver. Additionally, we value inclusivity and offer a select number of sliding scale spots available. www.empoweredlivingtoday.ca
Our Landing Place - Queer Centred Therapy - it’s time has come. https://www.ourlandingplace.com/
Stillwater Counselling - Queer, non-binary therapist offering queer and trans affirming counselling services on a sliding scale in BC. Imogen McIntyre, MSW, RSW www.stillwaterscounselling.info
Skylark Counselling - Kevin Kraussler has personal expertise within the LGBTQ+ community and do specialize in supporting clients navigating life transitions and matters of identity. https://skylarkclinic.ca/your-team/Kevin-Kraussler/
Chroma Counselling - provides online and in-person counselling services in Vancouver to people of colour and the LGBTQ+ community. We support the local queer community and believe that mental health is such an important component. Our website is: www.chromacounselling.ca
Life Coach Brian Madigan - downtown Vancouver. Specializing in working with queer men across the sexuality and gender spectra. Whether it be relationships, aging, career challenges, or coming out, together we can get you where you want to go. https://gayguru.coach/
Health Initiative for Men - With five health centres throughout the Lower Mainland, Health Initiative for Men is a non-profit society that aims to strengthen the health and well-being of gay men. https://checkhimout.ca/about-him/
Centre for Gay Counselling - private practice that specializes in working with gay men. We help gay men understand themselves better, heal from their past, and grow their sense of self-worth. https://www.centreforgaycounselling.com
Burn Bright Counselling - LGBTQ+ specialized counselling practice located in Victoria, BC. This therapeutic space offers youth, families and adults the opportunity to connect to greater empowerment and healing. https://www.burnbrightcounselling.ca/
The Grounding Stone - Counselling & Community. The counsellors who practice at The Grounding Stone are either queer-identified, or are allies competent around issues facing our LGBTQ2s+ communities.
https://groundingstonehealing.com/
Rock Life Recovery - We welcome, honour and love the 2SLGBTQI+ and BIPOC communities here! We are open to all paths to recovery and we strive for equitable opportunities with respect to diverse needs, barriers, pathways and perspectives. #rockliferecovery https://rocklifestrategy.ca/
Outside the Box Counselling - I'm a queer, genderqueer, poly-and kink-knowledgeable therapist working in private practice on W̱SÁNEĆ lands in Victoria, BC. My practice is built on serving the LGBTQ2S+ communities, as well as poly and kinky folks regardless of orientation. I do individual, couple, and family counselling, including multi-partner poly constellations. I'm content to meet by phone and video (and am only doing remote work during the pandemic). https://outsidetheboxcounselling.ca/
OutsideIn - where we unpack the complexities of “being out”, reflect on how everyone experiences outness differently, and links readers to the resources and tools you need to take control of our health no matter how "out" you are.- https://outness.ca/
Sexual Health - Kootenays. I am a queer sexual health educator in the West Kootenay's of BC. I teach sexual health, body science, consent, sexuality and gender education. Please check out my website at www.becomingeducation.ca
Mountain View Counselling - I am a queer woman, Registered Clinical Counsellor in BC, and the focus of my practice is working with LGBTQIA2S+ folx who are going through life, faith, and identity transitions. Tricia McGarrah, RCC. Website: www.mountainviewcounsellingbc.com
Qmunity – BC’s Queer Resource Centre
Improving queer and trans lives through services, connection and leadership. We offer: information and referrals; diversity training and consulting services; all ages events and drop-in programming; counselling and social support groups; volunteer and practicum opportunities; community meeting space. www.qmunity.ca
Also home to the Bute Street Clinic (run by BCCDC), which offers free and anonymous STI/HIV testing for the LGBTQQS community; Staffed opening hours 10am to 6pm Monday to Friday, after hours bookings upon request.
Free Counselling - QMUNITY’S free counselling program is offered by Masters level counselling placement students. Counselling clients are eligible to receive up to 10 weekly sessions. Counselling is focused on health, wellness, community building, reducing isolation, and minimizing the impact of problematic thoughts.
QMUNITY’s new low-cost counselling program is offered by professional counsellors who have completed their counselling placements at QMUNITY and are now registered professionals. Counselling clients self-select to pay at rates of: $60 Accessible - $70 Standard - $80 Generous For more information https://buff.ly/2u1JRPZ
TRAUMA SUPPORT FACEBOOK GROUPS
This one is for women and non binary folks.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/2888878754771839/
This ones for all genders
https://www.facebook.com/groups/446633336171284/
Women with PTSD
LEGAL SERVICES
Winright Connors (a division of Winright Law), a Vancouver-based law firm dedicated to supporting the LGBTQ+ community. We specialize in wills and estates, real estate, and business law. For more information about us, please visit wrcla.ca or winrightlaw.com.
INCLUSION & ACCESSIBILITY RESOURCES
Inclusion BC - https://inclusionbc.org/
VOTE Socialist - Accessibility Justice - https://www.votesocialist2022.ca/vote-socialist-platform/accessibility-justice
Street Sweeps & Disability Justice (Pivot Legal Society) - https://www.pivotlegal.org/street_sweeps_disability_justice
Creating Accessible Neighbourhoods - https://www.canbc.org/
The Anti-ableist city by Gabrielle Peters - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1pa2eMKtPVAjvFdr1_g-a2WYO7FQO4-MT6DHa4MrOdgs/edit
PANDEMIC COUNSELLING SERVICES
Vancouver Walk and Talk Therapy - sometimes all a person needs is a walk in the woods and a listening ear.
Wellness Together Canada - https://ca.portal.gs/
Mental Health Webspace - https://sites.google.com/view/vanmindcovid/home
WIRTH Foundation Counselling (low-cost) - https://wirthhats.com/counsellingprogram/
Covid-19 Coming Together FB Group Counselling Link : Lots of offers can be found here - https://www.facebook.com/groups/841903382944884/search/?query=counselling&epa=SEARCH_BOX
No Fear Counselling - There are 25 counsellors volunteering their time to help those affected by the virus. https://www.facebook.com/nofearcounsellingcorp/
Thrive Downtown Free Covid-19 Support Group - https://thrivedowntown.com/free-covid-19-support-group/
Stronger Minds - Free Digital Program https://www.mindbeacon.com/strongerminds
Canadian Mental Health Association - Not Myself Today https://cmha.ca/
Battered Women’s Support Services - Battered Women’s Support Services (BWSS) Crisis line remains open, providing emotional support to women experiencing gender-based domestic violence and/or uncertainty during these difficult times. https://www.bwss.org/
Stigma-Free COVID-19 Youth Wellness Toolkit https://stigmafreetoolkit.com/