Category: LGBQ+ Affirming

​I am a BCACC registered clinical counsellor with nearly two decades of experience working for the public school system. This has enabled me to become well versed in various therapeutic approaches such as solution focused, play therapy, cognitive behavioural, and rational emotive therapy. I’m also...

Sunward Journeys: For all the beauty of neurodiversity, the reality is that we live in a system that doesn’t always account for us. Navigating such a world can be lonely, confusing and harsh. An ADHD, Autism, dyslexia etc. label may be officially diagnosed, or perhaps neurodiversity is something you...

AIDS Vancouver Peer Navigators and Case Managers are available to support people living with HIV right from the time of a new diagnosis throughout a person's full HIV journey. We work to connect people living with HIV with appropriate education and informational resources, and we coordinate health...

I offer individual counselling focussed on people experiencing anxiety, LGBTQ2S+ people, and neurodivergent people including autistic people and people with ADHD. I am experienced in working with OCD, burnout and and depression. My approach is neurodiversity-affirming -- this means that I approach...

Allura Sex Therapy Centre is Vancouver's leading group therapy practice exclusively specializing in sex, sexuality, and relationships. Our counsellors provide a safe, judgement-free and sex-positive space for our clients to heal on their own terms and provide help through sex therapy, couples...

The Ann Davis Transition Society provides education, prevention, and support services to those affected by abuse or violence. It is a self-referring service meaning that clients do not need to have a referral from a doctor to utilize the services offered. Meeting with counsellors have mostly moved...

If you are lesbian, gay, trans, queer, questioning, or 2-spirited, you might struggle with issues like depression, anxiety, or concerns related to being an LGBTQ2S person. Being LGBTQ2S is challenging… it’s also confusing and painful at times. You might struggle with feeling bogged down by sadness...

Artfeels Counselling and Art Therapy is a counselling private practice located in Burnaby, BC. Taking space on the ancestral, unceded territories of xʷməθkʷəy̓əm, Sḵwx̱wú7mesh, Sel̓íl̓witulh, and Kwikwetlem Nations, it serves the communities by providing affordable and low-barrier counselling care,...

Arukah Counselling offers clinical counselling support for a variety of age groups, from school-aged children, to teens, adults and elders. We work with LGBTQ+ populations; mental health issues like depression and anxiety; grief and loss; goal-setting and planning. We use a variety of modalities,...

At As You Are Counselling, we create an inclusive and safe space to empower individuals through curiosity and courageous exploration. We celebrate each individual by encouraging adaptive creativity in those we meet. We understand and recognize change as becoming more of who you are. Our team of...

Searching for the right counsellor isn’t an easy process, but it is a necessary one. You might have already come across many questions online asking if you’re feeling stressed, overwhelmed, or hopeless. These are definitely important questions you should ask yourself. But how often have you been...

My name is Axel McGown and I am a counsellor, offering online and in person services based in Nelson, BC, on Sinixt territory. I work with individuals experiencing a range of mental health concerns and I aim to provide a non-judgemental and compassionate container for folks to be seen and heard. My...

Holistic body based counselling therapy that allows the client to get more in touch with what is important to them. I specialize in issues around sexuality, gender, and reproductive health.

My name is Beckham Ronaghan. I am a Registered Social Worker in British Columbia. My practice is entirely online; I can see clients from anywhere in BC. I predominantly work with adults and occasionally work with youth. I have a Masters of Social Work from The University of Windsor (2019) and a...

Hi there, my name is Amrin and I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor and a Registered Social Worker. Please feel free to look at my website to learn more about me. My approach with each person is as unique as the individual. I have a natural ability to connect with people, and to empathize with...

Bodymind Counselling is a group of Registered Clinical Counsellors and trained student counsellors in Victoria BC. Bodymind Counselling offers professional and personalized trauma-informed psychotherapy to individuals, believing that this will ripple out and change our communities for the better....

Breathing Space Counselling was founded in 2016 by two Master Therapeutic Counsellors, Nasreen Gulamhusein & Shahaa Kakar. We offer in-person and online counselling for individuals and couples. We also offer community events and professional development training for fellow counsellors. Our offices...

Chill Rides is making space for folks who have been marginalized by the cycling community as a whole and who have been affected by the patriarchy. We're a community of Non-Binary, Women, and Queer Folks. We welcome cyclists of all skill levels and all bikes are welcome. We ride at "Party Pace" which...

Chroma Counselling facilitates an inclusive and multicultural perspective to help clients examine their worldview as the framework for therapy and to create a safe and welcoming space for everyone to explore their true colours. We strive to support clients struggling with anxiety, depression trauma,...

My approach is client centered, that comes from a nonjudgmental place. I have vast experience working with clients, drawing from and using a number of different therapeutic tools to support my clients to find a their path in life. I work with 2S/LGBTQ+ based in the Okanagan and offer online...

My name is Louis (pronounced Lou-ee, He/They), and I am a first-generation queer immigrant/settler from Taiwan who has always had a unique relationship with stories. We rarely move through life with intention and space to slow down and reflect. I see counselling as a dedicated space created for you...

I offer online career coaching which is informed by 25 years of experience working with folks whose work lives have been interrupted by illness, injury and/or trauma. I help people figure out where their true work satisfaction lies, and then how to achieve their goals through specific achievable...

Clarity Okanagan provides counselling services to youth, adults, families and those in relationships, inclusive of those in non-monogamous relationships. In addition, we provide affirmative care planning, as well as hormone and surgical readiness assessments to individuals seeking affirmative care,...

Hello, I'm Clayre Sessoms, and I'm proud to offer a safe and affirming digital space for trans*, nonbinary, and gender non-conforming teens and adults seeking supportive therapy services. I bring a unique blend of qualifications as a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) in British Columbia, a...

At Coastal Clinical Counselling Services, we are dedicated to providing compassionate and effective mental health support to individuals in coastal communities. Our team of experienced Clinical Counsellors and Registered Social Workers understands the unique challenges faced by individuals living in...

Erinn (they/she) is a social worker, counsellor, and Somatic Experiencing Practitioner who specializes in helping their clients heal from trauma and relational wounds. Erinn’s clients are individuals, families, and romantic partners of all genders, and all sexual and relational orientations, who...

Sliding scale counselling program with practicum student counsellors who centre anti-oppressive work and embody intersectional identities. We prioritize working alongside 2SLGBTQAI+ folks, BIPoC folks, polyamorous folks, neurodivergent folks and sex workers. Online, in person and telephone based...

Life is not always easy. On our paths, we can come across seemingly insurmountable challenges and dark times that appear endless. During these times, one of the toughest challenges is to reach out for help. The truth is, as social beings, humans were never meant to face life's trials and...

Hi folks! I am Davis (he/him), a queer business owner of Between The Vines Counselling. I am dedicated to providing a non-judgmental, gender-affirming space for you to speak on your constant life challenges. I help individuals and couples navigate even the smallest of concerns in their day to day...

My name’s Evren (they/them). I am a queer non-binary trans (TME) human offering accessible narrative-informed therapeutic conversations. I am a refugee from Kosovo and have had the messy privilege to live, learn, and work on the stolen lands of the Secwepemc peoples (a.k.a. Kamloops, BC) and the...

Rebeca is a Registered Clinical Counsellor #15906 who specializes in EMDR and & Somatic Psychotherapy. She also works with Ecotherapy, holistic approaches, and Psychedelic Integration. She is registered with the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors. She holds a Masters in Counselling Psychology...

We provide individual, family and couples counselling services.

I am a Trauma Therapist and EMDR practitioner and have devoted my practice to working holistically with those who wish to free themselves from the grips of past pain and return to states of flow and empowerment. Trauma overwhelms the mind and the body, and can block access to presence and...

I am a queer, cisgender, Jewish woman living and working on the unceded, ancestral, and traditional homelands of the Coast Salish peoples. I offer individual and relationship counselling that emphasizes compassion, personal agency, social interconnection, and tapping into the body’s knowledge. I...

Holly is a queer Expressive Arts Therapist who is ethnically half Chinese Canadian. They work with those who identify as women, queer and non-binary clients. They specialize in helping clients with anxiety, grief, trauma, depression, self-confidence and self-development as well as exploring, sexual...

My name is Rebecca Fairweather and I am a queer registered clinical counsellor who works primarily with trauma healing, LGBTQIA2+ identifying folks including diverse relationships, gender identity and sexuality. I have completed trainings in working with Indigenous communities in a culturally safe,...

Welcome! My name is fir moon and I am honoured to offer support to you on your journey. I am a queer woman of colour, a survivor, an artist, a healer. I have been bringing all of these parts of myself to my community-based mental health and trauma work for just about a decade now. In this time, it...

I believe that in the hardest moments of our lives, we deserve to be supported, believed, and honored. As a proudly queer and queer-affirmative counsellor I am experienced in helping individuals and their loved ones explore their gender and sexual identities. Everyone is unique but major themes that...

All people who identify as a diverse and/or non-conforming gender, including trans, non-binary and Two-Spirit individuals, experience even greater adversity with less support and resources. We at the Howe Sound Women’s Centre welcome and celebrate gender diversity! All trans, non-binary and...

Gender Journeys offers weekly peer support groups for transgender, Two Spirit, nonbinary, gender diverse, and questioning adults (18+) and youth (12-17) in Nanaimo, BC. We also will be offering a monthly peer support group for parents and caregivers of gender diverse youth. We offer a safe space to...

Hi! I am Lauren (they/she). Together we will collaborate to create a customized plan that meets your counselling goals and needs. My approach is empathic, straight-forward, and I like to use humor where appropriate. I have an eclectic approach where we focus on both your internal world: how you...

In Good Company Counselling is a group counselling practice in downtown Vancouver that offers individual, couples/relationship, and sex therapist services in person and online. With every interaction, we strive to maintain a warm, welcoming, and affirming approach while inviting our clients to...

I am a social worker and transformational coach with 14 years experience supporting LGBTQ+ people and their families. My passion is to create safe, supportive and inclusive spaces for them to heal, grow and connect to each other and their authentic selves. I help LGBT+ adults let go of the fear,...

Hi there! Moreover, nice to meet you! Thank you for visiting my webpage. My name is Irvine G. Harvey (he/him/his). I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor and a Certified Canadian Counsellor on Vancouver Island. I live in Sidney, BC, with my husband Daniel, our former Great Dane Luna, and our baby...

We focus on your holistic wellness. We are privileged to collaborate with amazing individuals, couples and families who put their trust in us and we put our belief in them and their resourcefulness. We walk alongside you as the compass and are guided by your commitment and feedback. For us,...

Do you feel like you're stuck in old patterns? Are you always zoning out or in crisis mode? Do you struggle to connect with your body and aren't quite sure what it means to feel your feelings? Would you prefer to work with a queer therapist with experience supporting 2SLGBTQ+ folks and who is...

I was born and raised in an urban area in Thailand. I emigrated to Victoria, BC, Canada, to advance my counselling career in 2004. Moving to Canada where the widely promoted sense of community gave me the privilege to get involved and learn from community services. I volunteered with Victoria...

Connection, creativity, and curiosity fuel my work as a counsellor. With an educational background in Behavioural Science and Counselling Psychology, and with a passion for artful and playful living, I offer a unique therapeutic approach that honours both neuroscience and your intuitive process. I...

I am a queer and genderqueer therapist (they/them/theirs), in private practice on the traditional and ancestral Sinixt təmxʷúlaʔxʷ (West Kootenays). I have been supporting adults and youth (18+), and 2SLGBTQ+ community since 2009. I am a registered counsellor. Trauma resolution is central to my...

LTCC offers clinical counselling to individuals, couples and families needing support.

My name is Nadine Tilma (she/her) and I specialize in queer, feminist, anti-oppressive and trauma-informed approaches. At the core of my work is a passion for healing wounds of intergenerational trauma for Black, Indigenous and People of Colour, holistic approaches to mental wellness, and the...

We are a team of Clinical Counsellors with graduate degrees and specialized training. We use evidence-based treatment approaches grounded in neuroscience to best meet your needs. We provide online and in-person counselling and psychotherapy to individuals, couples and families. In person and virtual...

Mariana Martinez Vieyra (she) identifies as cisgender Latina living on the Unceded Territories of the Coast Salish People aka Vancouver, BC. Her practice as clinical counsellor, supervisor, consultant and trainer is centered in Human rights, anti-racism and justice-doing. A firm believer in the...

Men’s Health Initiative (MHI)'s goal is to increase supportive, community-based networks for men-who-have-sex-with-men (MSM) within Interior BC while raising attention to their needs and concerns. Ultimately, our hope is to build on the remarkable strengths and resilience of the diverse queer men...

Tricia did an undergraduate degree in Psychology at the York University in Toronto O.N. She then travelled to Vancouver B.C. where she completed a graduate degree in Counselling Psychology at the Adler University. Tricia has extensive experience counselling individuals and families previously at the...

A private counselling and psychotherapy practice in Prince George BC.

I'm a queer Registered Clinical Counsellor, and I just started my online counselling private practice, Mountain View Counselling. I provide individual and relationship counselling to LGBTQIA2S+ adults (18+) who are working through life and identity transitions as well as those who are going through...

Everyone deserves access to quality counselling and wellness services, and at Mountainside Wellness we make it happen. Whether you are looking for support around anxiety, depression, grief, loss, mental health, ADHD, addiction, or anything else that is holding you back, we have the team and the...

Nested Heart Counselling provides private 1-1, couples or group sessions to those who wish to ensure their counsellor understands the experiences of unconventional identities and lifestyles. Some of the areas our counsellors are knowledgeable in are ethical non-monogamy/polyamory, GBLTQ+, BDSM/kink,...

Hello! My name is Tammam. I believe that the individual’s life and behaviours are better understood when body, mind, and context are examined simultaneously. Our life events are based on the interactions of these three parts. As a counsellor I work with my clients to navigate through their...

Nimble Counselling was founded with the belief that true health and well-being are intrinsically linked to our ability to adapt gracefully to life's ups and downs. We support individuals and couples to find greater understanding, clarity, and ease within their lives and relationships. Whether you...

Welcome! We are a team of highly trained and caring Psychologists, Clinical Counsellors and Practicum Students providing evidence based treatments for youth, adults and families. We specilaize in CBT, ACT and Familly Therapy for youth and young adults. We believe that everyone should have access to...

Okanagan Clinical Counselling Services is a comprehensive clinic that offers a wide range of services to help you deal with any challenging life circumstances or mental health concerns. Our Clinical Counsellors and Social Workers strive to create a comfortable, open, and encouraging space for our...

At Okanagan Clinical Counselling Services (OCCS), we are dedicated to providing compassionate and affirming mental health support to the LGBTQ+ community and creating a safe space for individuals to explore their unique experiences. Our team of skilled Clinical Counsellors and Registered Social...

Okanagan Clinical Counselling Services (OCCS) is a comprehensive clinic committed to meeting and exceeding the psychological and emotional needs of the LGBTQ+ community and beyond. With a team of Clinical Counsellors and Registered Social Workers, OCCS offers a wide range of accessible and...

Okanagan Clinical Counselling Services (OCCS) is a comprehensive clinic dedicated to meeting and exceeding the psychological and emotional needs of individuals in the community and beyond. With a team of Clinical Counsellors and Registered Social Workers, OCCS offers a wide range of accessible and...

At The Woods Counselling Co. your in good hands with a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC). Counselling in Vancouver BC and offering all of Canada Online Therapy. Here, you'll find flexibility with drop-in and weekly sessions whenever you need them. Providing personal support, family support, and...

Open Door Community Counselling is a Community Counselling Clinic in Vancouver. We charge $50 per session to all our clients, and do not require you to disclose your income or tax information to access this lower fee. Sessions can be in person at our accessible West Broadway location or online via...

Sher Vancouver runs three peer support groups for queer South Asians called Pyar is Pyar (queer South Asian youth and friends 19 to 30), Sher Lotus (queer South Asian queer and trans women, non-binary, and two-spirited people who are 19+), and the Dosti Project Monthly Meetup (queer South Asians and...

We offer music therapy services to a wide range of individuals. Rooted in a trauma-informed, anti-oppressive, social justice, holistic client/family centred approach, we feature BIPOC therapists who have experience working with racialized peoples and the 2S/LGBTQ+ community. We have training in...

First, congrats on looking for help! It's not always easy. Perhaps you've been trying to manage and change on your own for years. Feeling like you need to be able to "handle" everything that life throws at you. Like you "should" be able to figure it all out on your own. Putting effort into changing,...

Prospect Counselling + Training is a 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,...

You've been feeling disconnected, frustrated, or unfulfilled when it comes to your experiences with sexuality, relationships, or parenting. You're finally ready to invest in any of these important parts of your life because you want a more satisfying, connected, nourishing existence and you don't...

Are you feeling stuck, anxious or experiencing the same-old challenges in your relationships? Somatic Therapy can safely get to the root of the issues and support your system to release these old patterns. I love working with all types of people, new to therapy, seasoned clients and everyone in...

At Riverside Counselling, we offer a safe and supportive environment for self-exploration and growth. We welcome all people – regardless of race, gender, age, sexual orientation, or religion. You may be searching for a therapeutic space for yourself, or perhaps for someone you love. We offer...

At Riverside Counselling, we offer a safe and supportive environment for self-exploration and growth. We welcome all people – regardless of race, gender, age, sexual orientation, or religion. You may be searching for a therapeutic space for yourself, or perhaps for someone you love. We offer...

I provide Free HRT assessments for Trans* and Gender Diverse Folks Residing in BC. I also provide short-term coaching and counselling and can refer to long-term counselling that is low/no-cost through connections I have with other wellness and counselling partners. I am a member of WPATH and...

I am feminist therapist specializing in the use of CBT/ACT + hypnosis. As such, I work well with clients who desire to take an active role in their well being and are looking to learn new skills and practices they can use in their daily lives. I primarily serve clients who are struggling with things...

Somatic trauma resolution for survivors of sexual assault and childhood sexual abuse. This work is well suited for people who have already done some self development work (talk therapy, meditation etc...) and are ready to be with what is going on in their body. Working at the level of the nervous...

Mattie Walker (they/them) lives and works in Victoria, BC on the unceded, Coast Salish Territory of the Lekwungen and W̱SÁNEĆ nations. Mattie offers individual counselling support for youth and adults for many different needs including: anxiety, depression, trauma, gender-based/sexualized violence,...

I offer individual counselling and counselling for parents and caregivers online and by phone. I having training in somatically-oriented therapy and trauma counselling supporting clients to bring curiousity and compassion to the personal experiences, memories, sensations, emotions and feelings they...

As a queer and non-binary person, I bring the strength of lived experience to my sessions. I understand deeply how it feels to live in a heteronormative or cisnormative world, and how that can impact different areas of our lives. My practice is also focused on supporting neurodivergent people,...

We provide a variety of options for holistic healing in the form of virtual-counselling to any location Canada-wide with a clinical focus given to mental, emotional, spiritual, and physical health. We are a highly diverse team of clinicians, with decades of experience, that offer support for nearly...

"The moment of surrender is not when life is over, it's when it begins."-Marianne Williamson Dana has an unconditional positive regards for all and utilizes many different counselling styles to support her clients to develop a positive relationship with themselves. At Surrender To Hope Counselling...

The Grounding Stone is a queer-owned and run online counselling community that offers phone and video counselling throughout British Columbia. Our team operates within the unceded traditional territory of the Skwxwú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish), Xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Səl̓ilwətaɁɬ təməxʷ...

This Space is a welcoming space for 2SLGBTQIA+ and/or IBPOC youth (up to age 24) within Syilx Okanagan (Kelowna, BC). This program is currently offering no cost, in-person or virtual individual counselling for 2S/LGBTQIA+ and/or IBPOC youth by 2S/LGBTQIA+ and/or IBPOC staff.

Three Points Counselling Group offers online individual counselling services and couples counselling services. We are also a partnered provider with FNHA for counselling services. The focus is on thoughts, behaviours, and emotions. Three Points Counselling values connection as the basis for change...

Through Trailhead Counselling, I practice between my two home provinces of Ontario and British Columbia providing counselling to adults and youth with trans and gender-diverse identities and sexual orientations. I also counsel families looking to better support loved ones with these identities. I...

Peer support and health navigation for transgender, Two Spirit, gender diverse, non-binary, and questioning individuals or family of gender diverse people living in the East or West Kootenay region. We run monthly peer support groups as well as offer 1:1 support and can help with gender journeys,...

VBT&AF is a non-profit organization connecting Black community members in need to mental health resources such as free therapy, low-cost therapy, free patient navigation, therapy groups, and advocacy services. For our free therapy program, we prioritize providing access to low-income, newcomer,...

Venturous Counselling & Wellness is an online/walk & talk, multidisciplinary, and evidence-based counselling practice for holistic wellness. We offer services beyond the talk; EMDR, art, movement, and breathwork practices are incorporated alongside traditional counselling services so you are...

Virtual e-counselling practice across British Columbia. I am an active member of the British Columbia Association of Registered Clinical Counsellors (RCC). I also hold a Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC) designation with the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA) and a...

We offer counselling services from a trauma informed, inclusive, anti-oppressive lens in multiple langauages. Counselling services for Children, ndividuals, Couples and Families. Get support for ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Anger Management, Work Stress and Relationships. Our BIPOC led team...

At West Kootenay Counselling Services, our mission is to provide compassionate and effective mental health support to individuals in the West Kootenay region. Our team of dedicated Clinical Counsellors and Registered Social Workers is committed to helping clients navigate life's challenges and...

For LGBTQ2S+ individuals and their friends, families and community allies. It is open to ALL community members young and old. It is a place to: Make friends and build community Share resources, ideas, successes and challenges A space to just be yourself Meetings are held on the 4th Wednesday of...

At Wildwood Virtual Therapy Clinic, we provide Feminist Therapy to teens and adults aged 14+ via phone and video. We are a small team of 9 Registered Clinical Counsellors living, working, and playing on the territories of the W̱SÁNEĆ, Esquimalt, Songhees, Pacheedaht, K'ómoks, Ktunaxa, Syilx, Sinixt,...

We are a counselling practice in Vancouver serving all of BC virtually. Our counsellors are trauma-informed and or anti-oppressive. We deeply value your experiences based on culture, race, Indigeneity, socioeconomic status, sexuality, gender identity, age, disability, and spirituality. We are...

I am consistently optimistic about the unique potential of everyone I meet with. This informs every aspect of my counselling approach. I am a Registered Clinical Social Worker offering counselling and psychotherapy to individuals and couples. Services are available in-person at my downtown Vancouver...