Therapy, Counselling, & Support

Resources

Feb 17

Written By Jude Goodwin

New BC Govt Wellbeing page

Feminists Deliver
2019 Supports Page

**Living with a Disability in BC: Rights and Supports**
https://www.whatsonqueerbc.com/woq-bc-stories/living-with-a-disability

START HERE: Begin with your region to find counsellors who are physically based near you. Many providers also offer virtual sessions across BC, which is noted in each listing. If you are unsure what kind of support you need, most therapists offers a free consultation so you can see if the fit feels right.

If you are a counsellor or therapist and would like to be listed with us, please send a note to whatsonqueerbc@gmail.com

Counsellors and Therapists

Adrianna Faliszewski, MA (she/her)
Location: Metro Vancouver, BC (East Vancouver)
Session Format: In-person and Telehealth
Focus: Gender exploration and transition, coming out, boundaries, self-esteem, anxiety, addiction, and support for parents of trans youth, informed by lived experience as a queer and transgender woman
Services: In-person therapy in East Vancouver and Telehealth therapy for queer and trans teens and adults across BC.
Contact: https://www.adriannafal.com/
Audrey Wolfe (she/they), RCC
Location: Vancouver, BC
Session Format: Online
Focus: Youth and families, trauma, gender-affirming care, grounded in anti-oppressive and narrative therapy frameworks
Services: Online counselling for teens and adults with strong experience supporting youth and families.
Contact: https://clayresessoms.com/audrey-wolfe-rcc-in-bc/
Ava Kottmeier (they/she), RCC
Location: New Westminster, BC
Session Format: In-person and Online
Focus: Trauma and body-focused therapy, survivors of sexual abuse and violence, somatic-informed practice
Services: Works with adults seeking reconnection to values, safety in the body, and empowerment.
Contact: https://www.avakottmeier.ca/
Sarah Blackmore (she/her), RCC-ACS
Location: Vancouver, BC
Session Format: In-person and Online
Focus: Burnout, anxiety, perfectionism, trauma, integrating intersectional-feminism, ACT, mindfulness, EMDR, and self-compassion
Services: Counselling and supervision for clients navigating burnout and trauma.
Contact: https://northtalk.ca/
Christina Niven, RCC, SEP
Location: Vancouver, BC
Session Format: In-person and Online
Focus: Trauma-informed, anti-oppressive, and queer and gender-affirming care for trauma, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, relationship concerns, and major life transitions, integrating body-oriented and emotion-focused therapies
Services: Individual counselling supporting holistic healing, drawing from somatic and emotion-focused approaches.
Contact: www.soulspringwellness.ca
Centre for Gay Counselling
Location: Lower Mainland, BC
Session Format: Not specified
Focus: Therapy for gay men focused on identity, self-worth, and healing from past experiences
Services: Private practice specializing in work with gay men.
Contact: https://www.centreforgaycounselling.com
Chroma Counselling
Location: Vancouver, BC
Session Format: In-person and Online
Focus: Mental health support for people of colour and queer communities in an affirming, community-based setting
Services: Counselling services supporting mental health within queer and racialized communities.
Contact: www.chromacounselling.ca
Christina Cook
Location: Vancouver, BC
Session Format: In-person and Online
Focus: Poly-affirming relationship counselling and gender-affirming care, integrating somatic and cognitive approaches
Services: Individual and relationship counselling tailored to queer and trans clients.
Contact: www.christinacook.ca
Darya Gilbert, MA, RCC
Location: Port Coquitlam, BC
Session Format: In-person
Focus: Anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and relationship challenges within a queer-affirming framework
Services: Works with queer individuals and couples.
Contact: https://www.asterwellness.ca/darya-gilbert-ma-rcc/
Dragonstone Counselling
Location: Vancouver, BC
Session Format: In-person and Online
Focus: LGBTQ+, BIPOC, and neurodiverse clients in an inclusive counselling space
Services: Counselling services with sliding scale availability.
Contact: www.dragonstonecounselling.ca
Eliezer Moreno (he/him), RSW
Location: Coquitlam and Surrey, BC
Session Format: In-person and Online
Focus: Grief and loss within a queer-affirming, intersectional framework
Services: Individual counselling specializing in grief and loss.
Contact: https://www.meaningfulcounselling.ca/
Eleonora Joensuu (she/her), RCC
Location: New Westminster, BC
Session Format: In-person and Online
Focus: Family building, poly-affirming counselling, and hormone readiness assessments in a collaborative space
Services: Supports 2SLGBTQiA+ individuals and families navigating life transitions and gender-affirming care.
Contact: www.crescentcc.ca
Empowered Living Holistic Counselling
Location: Vancouver, BC
Session Format: In-person and Online
Focus: LGBTQIA2S+ community support and self-development through a holistic and affirming approach
Services: Private sessions and small group workshops in central Vancouver.
Contact: www.empoweredlivingtoday.ca
Health Initiative for Men
Location: Lower Mainland, BC
Session Format: In-person services across multiple health centres
Focus: Health and well-being programming and services for gay men
Services: Sexual health, counselling, and community programming.
Contact: https://checkhimout.ca/about-him/
Intersection Therapy & Advocacy (Kevin)
Location: North Vancouver, BC
Session Format: In-person and Online
Focus: Therapy for children and adults using play therapy, EMDR, and anti-oppressive approaches
Services: Therapy and advocacy supporting queer clients across ages.
Contact: www.intersectiontherapy.ca
Jessi Lee Jackson, MA, RCC
Location: Vancouver, BC
Session Format: In-person and Online
Focus: Relationship issues, anxiety, depression, life transitions, grief, and stress within a queer-affirming practice
Services: Counselling for LGBTQIA+ clients navigating relational and emotional challenges.
Contact: https://www.jessileejackson.com/
Katie St. Jean (she/her), RCC, RSW
Location: Vancouver, BC
Session Format: In-person and Online
Focus: Individual and couples counselling, transitions to parenthood, and adult child-parent dynamics through relational therapy
Services: Supports clients navigating family and relationship transitions.
Contact: www.katiestjeancounselling.com
Laura Hoge
Location: Vancouver, BC
Session Format: Online and In-person coming soon
Focus: Trauma recovery and LGBTQ+ advocacy, including support for parents of trans and nonbinary youth, using relational and somatic therapy
Services: Virtual therapy for older teens, adults, therapists, and parents.
Contact: https://clayresessoms.com/
Little Lantern Counselling (Mandy), RCC
Location: Vancouver, BC
Session Format: Online
Focus: Queer-inclusive and gender-affirming support for individuals, couples, and triads within a relational framework
Services: Counselling for those navigating emotional intensity and relationship dynamics.
Contact: littlelanterncounselling.com
Natasha Roop (she/they)
Location: Vancouver, BC
Session Format: Not specified
Focus: Trauma therapy and identity work for QTBIPOC individuals using a trauma-informed systems lens
Services: Supports clients healing from intergenerational trauma.
Contact: https://deciphercounselling.com/practitioners/natasha-roop
Nicole Neufeld (she/they), MC, RCC 18958
Location: Vancouver, BC
Session Format: Telehealth
Focus: Religious trauma, relational trauma, burnout, chronic health issues, and gender identity exploration through AEDP therapy
Services: Virtual counselling across BC focused on trauma and identity exploration.
Contact: www.thecommonswellness.ca/about/meet-nicole
Rachel Weinstein (she/her), RCC
Location: New Westminster, BC
Session Format: In-person and Online
Focus: Trauma therapy, sexuality and gender-affirming care, and hormone readiness assessments using trauma-informed and Lifespan Integration approaches
Services: Counselling for PTSD, complex trauma, and gender-affirming care pathways.
Contact: https://www.kellyadler.com/rachel-weinstein
Rosanne Johnson, RCC
Location: Vancouver and Burnaby, BC
Session Format: In-person
Focus: Trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, and sexual and gender identity concerns using evidence-based techniques
Services: Individual and relationship counselling for the 2SLGBTQiA+ community.
Contact: https://www.rosannejohnson.ca/
Stephanie Lofquist, RCC and EMDR
Location: East Vancouver, BC
Session Format: Online and in person in East Vancouver
Focus: Anti-oppressive counselling that acknowledges social context and lived experience. Attachment-focused, somatic, parts works and EMDR therapy.
Services: Individual and group counselling.
Contact: Stephanielofquistcounselling.com
Sunward Journeys
Location: Vancouver, BC
Session Format: In-person and Online
Focus: Counselling, art therapy, and hormone readiness assessments in a queer and neurodivergent affirming space
Services: Individual counselling and creative therapeutic services rooted in community care.
Contact: https://sunwardjourneys.com/
Allies Integrated Health – Sarah Doyle (she/her)
Location: Victoria, BC
Session Format: In-person
Focus: Queer-affirming counselling grounded in inclusive, collaborative healthcare
Services: Counselling within an integrated health clinic setting focused on creating safer, affirming therapeutic space.
Contact: https://alliesintegrated.health/
Burn Bright Counselling
Location: Victoria, BC
Session Format: In-person
Focus: LGBTQ+ specialized counselling for youth, families, and adults
Services: Therapeutic support focused on empowerment and healing.
Contact: https://www.burnbrightcounselling.ca/
Jessalyn Law Counselling
Location: Comox Valley, BC
Session Format: In-person and Online
Focus: 2SLGBTQiA+ affirming therapy, harm reduction, substance use, and non-monogamous and kink relationship structures
Services: Inclusive therapy for individuals and diverse relationship constellations.
Contact: https://www.jessalynlaw.ca/
Kaleigh Scott Counselling
Location: Victoria, BC
Session Format: In-person and Online
Focus: Gender and sexuality affirming therapy for teens and adults, trauma, sexualized violence, identity exploration, life transitions, and relational skills
Services: Individual therapy for ages 16+ grounded in affirming and trauma-informed practice.
Contact: kaleighscottcounselling.com
Nathan MacRae (he/him), RSW
Location: Victoria, BC
Session Format: In-person and Online
Focus: Queer and trans affirming therapy integrating DBT, CBT, mindfulness, and somatic attachment therapy
Services: Individual counselling tailored to client goals and therapeutic needs.
Contact: https://www.thcounselling.com/
Outside the Box Counselling
Location: Victoria, BC
Session Format: In-person and Online
Focus: LGBTQ2S+, poly, kink-knowledgeable, and non-monogamous relationship counselling
Services: Individual, couple, family, and multi-partner constellation counselling.
Contact: https://outsidetheboxcounselling.ca/
Riley Brown, Registered Professional Counsellor – Candidate
Location: Comox Valley, BC
Session Format: In-person and Online
Focus: Counselling and therapy for queer clients navigating identity and life challenges
Services: Individual counselling in the Comox Valley and online across BC.
Contact: https://rileycounselling.ca/
Skylark Counselling – Kevin Kraussler
Location: Victoria, BC
Session Format: Not specified
Focus: LGBTQ+ clients navigating life transitions and identity exploration
Services: Individual counselling grounded in lived experience within the queer community.
Contact: https://skylarkclinic.ca/your-team/Kevin-Kraussler/
The ADHD & Relationship Centre
Location: Victoria, BC
Session Format: In-person and Online
Focus: Queer and gender-affirming counselling and coaching for ADHD and neurodivergent clients, including alternative relationship constellations
Services: Individual counselling, coaching, and group support for neurodivergent 2SLGBTQiA+ clients.
Contact: www.LoveWithADHD.com
The Grounding Stone – Counselling & Community
Location: Vancouver Island, BC
Session Format: In-person and Online
Focus: LGBTQ2S+ affirming counselling provided by queer-identified and allied practitioners
Services: Counselling and community-based healing spaces.
Contact: https://groundingstonehealing.com/
Turning Towards Hope Counselling – Imogen Chudyk-Barr (they/them), RSW
Location: Victoria, BC
Session Format: In-person and Online
Focus: Counselling for 2SLGBTQ+ individuals and couples, with specialization in survivors of partner abuse and support for marginalized communities
Services: Affirming counselling inclusive of neurodivergent, kink/BDSM, non-monogamous, and sex worker communities.
Contact: https://towardshope.ca
Erica Dolsen, MSW, RSW
Location: qathet / Powell River, BC
Session Format: In-person and Online
Focus: Queer and trans clients in kinky, poly, and non-traditional relationship structures, neurodivergence, parenting struggles, and grief and loss
Services: Individual counselling centring queer and trans communities navigating complex relational and family dynamics.
Contact: www.dolsencounsellingservices.com
Robbie Ruddell
Location: Squamish, BC
Session Format: In-person and Online
Focus: Somatic and relational psychotherapy for queer communities, healing patterns shaped by early relationships and societal oppression
Services: Individual therapy supporting emotional, relational, and embodied exploration in an affirming space.
Contact: https://www.mycasacura.com/
Sexual Health – Kootenays (Becoming Education)
Location: West Kootenays, BC
Session Format: In-person education and workshops
Focus: Queer sexual health education, consent, sexuality, and gender education
Services: Sexual health workshops and educational programming.
Contact: www.becomingeducation.ca
Mountain View Counselling – Tricia McGarrah, RCC
Location: Interior BC
Session Format: Not specified
Focus: LGBTQIA2S+ clients navigating life, faith, and identity transitions
Services: Individual counselling grounded in queer-affirming practice.
Contact: www.mountainviewcounsellingbc.com
Mica Avery Somatic Therapy
Location: British Columbia
Session Format: Counselling available online
Focus: Complex trauma and loss, family and relationship issues, non-monogamy, gender and identity exploration, neurodivergence, anxiety and depression within a queer-affirming framework
Services: Individual online counselling for LGBTQ2IA+ clients across BC, with a limited number of sliding scale spots.
Contact: www.MicaAvery.com
Prospect Counselling + Training
Location: British Columbia
Session Format: Counselling available online
Focus: SDQTBIPOC+ communities, accessible counselling, and anti-capitalist practice models
Services: Queer and POC-led counselling practice supporting collective and individual healing.
Contact: https://www.prospectcounselling.ca
Sukoon Consultancy Space – Rim Yassine (they/them), RCC
Location: Virtual across BC and Canada
Session Format: Counselling available online
Focus: Trauma-informed, relational therapy centring queer, trans, and racialized clients within culturally responsive practice
Services: Individual therapy, couples counselling, and clinical supervision.
Contact: www.sukoonconsultancyspace.ca
Our Landing Place – Queer Centred Therapy
Location: British Columbia
Session Format: Counselling available online
Focus: Queer-centred therapy and community-informed support
Services: Online counselling for queer clients.
Contact: https://www.ourlandingplace.com/
Lavender Grove Counselling
Location: British Columbia
Session Format: Counselling available online
Focus: Mental wellness, resilience, and accessible support in an affirming environment
Services: Online counselling services.
Contact: https://lavendergrovecounselling.ca/

Wild Daisy Counselling & Consultation – Brittany Clark-Wakefield (she/her)
Location: British Columbia
Session Format: Counselling available online
Focus: 2SLGBTQiA+ affirming counselling for individuals 13+, informed by experience in corrections, education, and Indigenous-led non-profit work
Services: Virtual counselling services for youth and adults across BC.
Contact: https://wilddaisycounselling.ca/
Tracy Whitmore – Indigo Journey (she/her)
Location: British Columbia
Session Format: Counselling available online
Focus: LGBTQ+ adults, women, and parents navigating identity, stress, chronic pain, health changes, and family dynamics
Services: Virtual therapeutic coaching and counselling via Zoom supporting identity exploration and personal growth.
Contact: https://indigojourney.co/

Clayre Sessoms, RP, RCT, RCC, CCC
Location: British Columbia
Session Format: Counselling available online
Focus: Queer and trans affirming therapy for adults, informed by lived experience as a trans woman, integrating grounded and relational psychotherapy
Services: Online therapy for adults, along with mentorship and consultation services.
Contact: https://clayresessoms.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

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 winrightlaw.com.