East Vancouver Counselling’s graduate Intern Counsellors bring fresh insights and new research from their studies to their work with you.
They offer accessible, affordable low-cost counselling to a diverse range of clients who are seeking support with concerns around anxiety, depression, overwhelm, health and wellness, gender & sexuality, grief & loss, trauma, couples and relationship issues, and much more.
EVCs Interns work in-person and online with individual adults, couples, children, and youth and are closely supervised and supported by highly experienced, fully licensed, senior EVC Team Members.
Approach I integrate a blend of techniques, including Emotion-Focused, Attachment, Mindfulness-Based, Cognitive Behavioural, and Somatic therapies, all grounded in a trauma-informed framework. My approach is client-centered, tailored to honour your unique needs and experiences.
Services I work with trauma, anxiety, stress & burnout, substance misuse and more. I aim to support clients in navigating their healing journey with compassion and empowerment.
Therapeutic Style Empathetic, authentic, collaborative, and curious, I strive to create a welcoming, non-judgmental space that honors multiple truths. My work fosters a brave space where you feel empowered to explore and deepen your understanding of yourself and your path toward healing.
Availability In Person: Su | Online: M W F
Rates $60+gst per individual session, with sliding scale options
Accepting new clients starting in January ’25
Approach Kevin takes an holistic approach to counselling, integrating Person-Centred, Acceptance & Commitment, Mindfulness, and Narrative Therapies and techniques.
Services Kevin works with individuals aged 16 and up, addressing a variety of concerns including anxiety, stress, self-esteem, and life transitions.
Therapeutic Style Kevin brings genuine curiosity, warmth, and compassion to his work to create a calm, non-judgmental space where you feel truly heard, accepted, and empowered to move toward positive change.
Availability In Person: Sa | Online: Tu Th
Rates $60+gst per individual session, with sliding scale options
Approach Darci blends Cognitive Behavioural, Emotion-Focused, Narrative, Solution-Focused, and Somatic therapies to support her clients’ unique journeys. With advanced training in the Gottman Method, she brings a client-centered perspective that emphasizes collaboration and autonomy.
Services Darci provides affirming support for clients navigating neurodivergence and diverse sexualities and she welcomes individuals, couples and members of non-traditional relationship structures who are striving to live more authentically and embrace their true selves.
Therapeutic Style Empathetic, open, and non-judgmental, Darci fosters a safe space for honest dialogue and self-discovery. As a queer, non-monogamous, transgender, autistic woman, her lived experience and professional background in these communities allow her to deeply understand and support her clients’ journeys toward self-acceptance and fulfilling relationships.
Availability In Person: Su | Online: M Tu Th Su
Rates $60+gst per session, with sliding scale options
Approach Warm, client-centred, non-judgmental
Services Anxiety, depression, self-esteem, life transitions
Therapeutic Style Francesca draws on Narrative, Solution-Focused, and Cognitive Behavioural therapies to provide an open, accepting space for healing and growth. She works with clients of all ages to help them navigate life’s challenges with compassion and self-awareness.
Availability In Person: W Su | Online: M W Su
Rates $60+gst per session, with sliding scale options
Approach Joni works from a client-centered, trauma-informed, relational, and mindfulness-based perspective, integrating tools from Solution-Focused and Cognitive Behavioural therapies and the Gottman Method. With over two decades of yoga and meditation practice, she often explores pain points through the breath, body, and mind-body connection.
Services Joni supports clients navigating stress, anxiety, depression, family and intimate relationships, and trauma. She is dedicated to providing holistic, culturally responsive, and neurodivergent-affirming care, helping clients build emotional resilience and healthier coping skills.
Therapeutic Style Warm, compassionate, and collaborative, Joni fosters connection in her work to support clients in finding clarity in their relationships with themselves and others.
Availability In Person: Sa | Online: M W Sa
Rates $60+gst per individual session, with sliding scale options
Please let us know what would make your counselling experience ideal and we’ll get back to you with some recommendations!
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