(She/Her)

I truly believe that each one of us has the innate capability to strive and thrive through difficult times.

We will begin counselling by creating a trusting and safe relationship, and I will walk alongside you during your healing journey. I aim to ensure that you feel heard, seen, understood, and accepted. I will offer guidance and support, while you take the lead, walk the path at your own pace, and figure out what you need.

I moved to Vancouver to pursue my Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology, after I realized the passion I had for the field while working in India for an Employee Assistance Program. I am fortunate to have two degrees – the first is a Master’s in Health Psychology from the University of Hyderabad, India and the second is a Master’s in Counselling Psychology from Adler University, Vancouver, BC.

My general approach uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) combined with a trauma-centred framework. I offer individual counselling to a wide range of people, and I will help you attain the clarity, growth, and healing that you seek. I also enjoy helping people with their relationship challenges, and I specialize in couples counselling.

Areas of Practice:

• Life transitions
• Grief and loss
• Trauma
• Relationships, attachment
• Couples counselling
• Career
• Self-esteem, identity, personal growth
• Immigration, cultural adjustment

Languages I offer counselling in:

• Hindi
• Telugu
• Kannada
• Tamil
• English

Schedule:

• Tuesday 10:00-7:00 in-person or online
• Thursday 1:00-7:00 in-person or online

(She/Her)

By honouring ourselves physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually, we can create meaningful connections with ourselves and others.

Having ancestry from the Mi'kmaq people of Newfoundland and the English people of Bath, I use the teachings of the medicine wheel as a foundation for both my personal and professional life.

I strongly believe that making art can be a practice that supports physical, mental, emotional and spiritual well-being. When we make art, we can experience our stories and our struggles in a fresh, new way. This can open the door for creating deeper connections in ourselves, with our bodies, with those around us and in our communities. My mission is to guide people in honouring their stories and reclaiming their connections in order to live more whole and meaningful lives.

I hold a Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology and Art Therapy from Adler University in Vancouver. I’m registered with the B.C. Association of Clinical Counsellors and I’m a professional member of the B.C. Art Therapy Association. I’ve recently completed a two-year training program in Focusing-Oriented Therapy, a body-centred modality where people are invited to notice what they are sensing in their bodies rather than what they are thinking in their brains. I’ve seen how turning our attention towards our physical experience can create space for curiosity and compassion to sprout and grow.

I specialize in working with teenagers and adults who experience struggles related to trauma, neurodiversity and identity exploration. As a First Nations counsellor, I’m especially passionate about working with other Indigenous people. I have had the honour to work with various Indigenous communities in the Lower Mainland such as the Kwantlen Nation.

Schedule:

• Thursday 3:30-7:15 in-person or online • Friday 10:00-1:30 in-person or online

(She/Her)

I value human connections and relationships with others but also ourselves.

I believe part of our healing journey is strengthening our relationship with who we are and who we want to be.

I support you from a client-led, strengths-based, trauma informed lens. I work alongside you, at your pace, providing a non-judgemental, safe space. I utilize a range of modalities including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Theory, Acceptance Commitment Theory and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), and Emotion-Focused Couples Counselling.

I describe counselling like driving on a highway. You are in the driver's seat and I’m sitting next to you in the passenger seat. You decide on a goal and this determines how we proceed each session. You can stop, pull over and change direction should you choose to. I empower you, draw on your strengths and support you on your journey.

In counselling, I encourage you to share your experience with me, so together we can explore coping strategies. I will remain curious and encourage you to be the same. I will identify common behaviours and thinking patterns and share these with you. My goal is to support you achieve your goals and shift any roadblocks that may be preventing you from this.

I graduated with my Master’s degree in Social Work from London Metropolitan University in 2010 and I worked as an independent domestic violence advocate for three years in West London. I first worked as a counsellor in Australia, in 2015, supporting women and then in New Zealand, in 2017, supporting youth and women. I’ve worked as a counsellor for over 4 years in Canada and I am registered with the B.C. Association of Clinical Counsellors.

I work with individual adults, children and teenagers, as well as couples in these areas of practice:

• Recovery from childhood abuse and trauma
• Depression and anxiety
• Trauma
• Sexual abuse and assault
• Self-esteem and self-worth
• Multicultural concerns

Schedule:

• Monday 11:00-7:00 in-person or online • Wednesday 2:00-6:00 in-person or online • Thursday 2:00-8:00 in-person or online

(He/Him)

I believe that every person is unique, and that they truly matter.

In counselling I will aim to help you understand yourself better, explore your full potential, and effectively navigate through the stressors and challenges that life brings. You will be heard with attention and care and together we can find ways to face what life is asking for.

In my home country of Brazil, I earned a degree in Psychology and a diploma in Counselling. My work experience there was mainly focused on trauma, in a range of settings with people of all ages. I enjoyed working in the areas of addiction and harm-reduction, front-line mental health crisis management, and workplace mental health for First Responders.

Several years ago, I chose to move and make my home here in BC, Canada. I completed a Master’s Degree in Counselling Psychology in Vancouver, to obtain my full credentials in Counselling. I am now a Registered Clinical Counsellor with the BC Association of Clinical Counselling.

My theoretical orientation is Existential-Humanistic and Person-Centered, and I’m engaged in ongoing learning within a six-year specialized training program through Existential Analysis Canada. My approach is non-judgmental and inclusive and I enjoy supporting clients with a wide variety of concerns.

Areas of Practice:

• Anxiety • Depression • Crisis intervention • Trauma/PTSD/C-PTSD • Life transitions • Multicultural/immigration concerns • Self-esteem • Sexuality • Grief and Loss

Languages I can offer counselling in:

• Portuguese • Spanish • English

Schedule:

• Wednesday 9:00-1:30 in-person or online • Saturday 9:00-5:00 in-person or online

(She/Her)

I believe therapy can give people the opportunity to discover, reclaim and cultivate their own unique strengths and resources, equipping them to navigate through life’s challenges.

My priority is to create a safe, non-judgmental space, where you feel you can explore the unknown within the comfort of a supportive relationship. Whether you are on a healing journey, building your tools and coping skills, exploring emotions, or processing trauma, we can work together using a variety of counselling modalities.

I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor (BCACC), and I work within an anti-oppressive and trauma-informed lens. My orientation is Strengths-Based, Person-Centred and Mindfulness-Based and I consider a strong therapeutic relationship as the foundation for the counselling process. Together we will explore what type of support best meets your needs and goals and let that guide our process. Our work together might include exploring new ways to relate to and understand the past, examining patterns in your life, uncovering new perspectives and facets of yourself, moving towards nourishment in daily life or strengthening your ability to access inner resources.

In addition to more traditional talk therapy, you will also have the option to try Expressive Arts Therapy if it is something you are interested in. Expressive Arts Therapy explores content coming up in sessions by inviting the imagination and the senses into the process. Working in this experiential way can also provide a safe container for accessing difficult emotions or past traumas. No arts experience is required and simplicity is celebrated in this way of working.

I have been practicing for the last 9 years in a variety of settings including a not-for-profit agency in a child and youth sexual abuse program, an adult counselling program, in a First Nations community, and at elementary schools. I hold a Master’s degree in Expressive Arts Therapy and Psychology from the European Graduate School and a B.A. in Psychology.

I work with adults, as well as children and teens, and have experience with:

• Depression and anxiety

• Processing trauma

• Sexual abuse and assault

• Grief and Loss

• Identity exploration

• Reconnecting to the creative self

• LGBTQ2S+

• Life transitions and crisis

• I am a registered provider for the Crime Victim Assistance Program (CVAP) and First Nations Health Authority (FNHA)

Schedule:

• Tuesday 11:00-6:30 in-person or online • Wednesday 11:00-7:30 in-person or online • Friday 9:30-5:30 in-person or online

(She/Her)

I believe we are all seeking connection, a sense of belonging, and to be heard and seen for who we truly are.

Counselling is taking the time to honour your needs for wherever you are in your life, through challenges, change, and past experiences – and I am here to support you in the process. It can be hard, uncomfortable work, but I believe showing up for yourself in counselling is admirable for your own mental wellness.

I work from an intersectional feminist lens, with humanistic and person-centered theory at the core of my therapeutic practice. We will explore whatever brings you in to counselling with gentle curiosity, and I will highlight information from a non-judgemental and empathetic perspective. A safe and trusting therapeutic relationship is always at the foundation for effective practice. This work is sacred to me because I acknowledge the immense vulnerability of voicing your private life to a stranger. I will acknowledge your feelings as valid and hold space for you to heal. I would be honoured to work with you and hear your story.

I graduated with a Master of Counselling from City University, and I am registered with the B.C. Association of Clinical Counsellors. I was the first intern to work with Tapestry Counselling Centre and I am grateful to continue my work here as an RCC. I also have intern experience with a non-profit where I provided short-term counselling to adults. Before my Master’s, I worked on the frontline of a post-secondary counselling office, and it is here I discovered my goal to become a counsellor myself.

I work with Individual adults from all walks of life. My areas of practice are:

• Major life transition • Relationships • Abuse •. Trauma • Depression and Anxiety •. Grief and Loss •. Self-esteem, self-worth, identity •. Working with First Responders

Schedule:

• Monday 2:00-8:00 in-person or online • Tuesday 2:00-8:00 in-person or online
• Friday 10:00-6:00 in-person or online
• Saturday 9:00-12:30 online only

(She/Her)

I love to help people create solutions and changes that they never imagined could be possible.

As a Registered Clinical Counsellor, it is my privilege to hear the stories of people from many backgrounds, who have all developed strengths and coping techniques of many kinds. When they get stuck or overwhelmed, I know that they will find their way out eventually, but I help them to get there sooner.

My job is to listen to your story in a way that lets you understand it better, and to offer you tools and encouragement to solve your current problems.

I help those who are experiencing anxiety and depression, a crisis in their life, or those who have a particularly difficult path through life because of trauma, difficult relationships, loss, or disability. I work with all ages of people, including providing play therapy for children. I also have a special interest in supporting families affected by Autism Spectrum Disorders.

Since completing my Master’s in Counselling Psychology, I have taken extra training in working with families affected by domestic abuse, trauma care, and in parenting education.

Schedule:

• Tuesday 9:30-1:30 in-person or online • Friday 2:00-8:00 in-person or online

(She/Her)

I strive to understand each person and their unique experiences to move toward and support meaningful change.

My name is Monika Ulrich, I am a registered clinical counsellor with the British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors. I have worked for over 20 years at various social service agencies with a primary focus on the fields of substance abuse and mental health. I hold a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, a Certificate in Substance Abuse Counselling, and a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology.

Some of the therapeutic practices I use are:

• Solution-focused

• cognitive Behaviour Therapy

• Emotion-Focused

• Self-Regulation Therapy

• Mindfulness.

My training and background, allow me to support you in making sense of your experience and to help you develop resources to better navigate the ups and downs of life.

Schedule:

• Thursday 11:00-2:45 and 4:00-7:30 online only

Co-Founder and Director

(She/Her)

At the core of my approach to counselling is the belief that every human being is unique and inherently valuable.

Counselling is like a journey and I am simply a fellow traveller - I will walk beside you for a time, giving you genuine acceptance, respect, and support. I believe you will naturally grow in positive ways when you are affirmed and supported.

In counselling, you will be invited to explore your situation in a way that reveals your core values and innate strengths, and ultimately what is truly meaningful to you in life. We will work collaboratively, and tailor the process of counselling to your particular needs and goals, and together we will find ways to bring healing and transformation to your life.

I have been practicing as a counsellor for over 25 years. I hold a Master's Degree in Counselling Psychology from the University of British Columbia, and I am registered with the B.C. Association of Clinical Counsellors. I have worked in a variety of settings, such as non-profit agencies, government child-protection services, and private practice counselling centres.

I have expertise in recovery from abusive and traumatic experiences, with a particular specialization in healing from childhood abuse. To help with this work, I have advanced training in EMDR (Eye-Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing).

I work with individual adults and enjoy helping a wide range of people. My areas of practice are:

• Childhood Abuse
• All forms of Trauma
• Abusive Experiences or Relationships
• Depression and Anxiety
• Major Life Changes and Transitions
• Grief and Loss

Schedule:

• Monday 11:00-5:30 in-person or online • Tuesday 9:30-5:00 in-person or online • Wednesday 9:30-5:00 in-person or online • Thursday 9:30-5:00 in-person or online

Co-Founder and Director

(She/Her)

I am committed to building a counselling centre and a team that offers support and healing to all those who reach out.

As a counsellor, I believe change, growth and healing are possible and that people are naturally wired for such progress. At the same time, I recognize that the person you are today has been formed by your past experiences and environments. They have profoundly impacted how you see yourself, how you see the world and how you function in your life today.

While I am not taking any more new clients into my schedule, I facilitate the Tapestry Team to further the healing, recovery and supportive work being done here. My expectations are that you will be heard by every person you connect with here at Tapestry, and that you will be treated with dignity and respect. You will experience excellent counselling services and you will be guided ever closer to your goals for change and healing.

I hold a Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology and am a Registered Clinical Counsellor, specializing in the healing and recovery from trauma and childhood abuse.