Therapists near West Vancouver helping Adolescents with Mood Disorders

I work with adults, children, teens and families to strive toward growth and empowerment. I am dedicated to my field and to continued professional development in order to provide research-based interventions. Compassion and making connections are two of my strongest traits. I hope you will make me your choice for ocunsellor.

Are you looking for counselling that’s neurodivergence-affirming, whether you already identify as neurodivergent or you’re starting to wonder if this might be part of who you are? I support adults navigating overwhelm, burnout, anxiety, depression, masking, perfectionism, relationship strain, and the “why is this so hard for me?” questions that often come with late recognition. I’m neurodivergent myself (ADHD, Highly Sensitive Person/HSP, with demand avoidance (PDA profile), and I understand how painful it can be to spend years trying to fit into environments that aren’t supportive. My work with individuals is primarily rooted in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): together we clarify your values, notice what pulls you away from what matters, and practice skills that help you take meaningful steps forward, even when emotions, sensory overwhelm, or old patterns show up. In relationship/couples counselling, I draw from Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) to explore relational patterns and incorporate Gottman Method tools to strengthen connection and communication. Depending on your needs, I may also integrate somatic techniques, narrative therapy, internal family systems (IFS/parts work), and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) when appropriate. I welcome direct feedback about what’s helping and what isn’t, because therapy often needs to be adapted for neurodivergent ways of thinking and feeling. *I am beginning training in EMDR and looking forward to soon offering this to clients when appropriate.* To learn more or book a free 15-minute consultation, visit divergentjourneycounselling.ca or email rebecca@divergentjourneycounselling.ca

My life's work is Assisting individuals and couples in the exploration of their lives in order to help them find deeper meaning, gain awareness and understanding, and to live more fully. I have 30 plus years of experience in the field of psychology which includes working in hospitals, employee assistance programs, and currently in private practice. My style of therapy includes assisting clients in developing a relationship with their inner world and their current circumstances, past influences and generational family patterns in order to understand what has helped form who they are. My approach is Psychodynamic / Depth psychology , which brings Jungian -archetypal therapy and dream work and Psychoanalytic perspectives together to help individuals understand the impact of patterns in their lives. Family systems impact at a deep unconscious level and becoming aware and able to consider their impact is important. This includes recognizing if Trauma has had an impact in your life. The treatment of healing trauma is important both individually and with a generational viewpoint. There is no one size fits all therapy and my aim is to help you focus on the areas you most need to engage more fully in order to gain deeper awareness with in your self and your relationships. Learn how to ACCEPT the changes in life. BECOME aware of your inner world and CONNECT deeply with your self and others.