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.
Pronouns She/Her
Approach Warm, relational, mindfulness-based
Areas of Focus Stress, anxiety, depression, trauma-informed practice, family and intimate relationships, neurodivergent-affirming care
Therapeutic Style With over 20 years of yoga and meditation experience, Joni combines mindfulness and body-awareness with therapeutic techniques such as CBT and solution-focused therapy, and she is trained in Gottman levels 1 and 2. She supports clients in building emotional resilience and clarity in relationships with themselves and others
Availability In Person: Sa | Online: M W Sa
Rates $60+gst per session, with sliding scale options
Pronouns She/Her/They/Them
Approach Warm, experienced, insightful
Areas of Focus Mental health challenges, chronic illness, life transitions, anxiety, depression
Therapeutic Style I strive to foster a comfortable, unrushed, and receptive environment for clients to talk about challenging and painful thoughts, emotions, and experiences. Together, we explore meaning, connections, and values while working toward a deeper understanding and improved relationships
Availability In Person: F Sa | Online: Th F
Rates $60+gst per session, with sliding scale options (sessions may be covered by extended health benefits)in
Pronouns She/Her
Approach Compassionate, client-centred, affirming
Areas of Focus Gender, identity, relationships, neurodivergence, anxiety, depression
Therapeutic Style As a queer, non-monogamous, transgender woman, Darci brings a unique and personal perspective to her practice. She offers a safe space for diverse gender and relationship expressions, and uses solution-focused techniques to provide a sense of autonomy and structure
Availability In Person: Su | Online: M Tu Th Su
Rates $60+gst per session, with sliding scale options
Pronouns She/Her
Approach Warm, client-centred, non-judgmental
Areas of Focus 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
Pronouns She/Her
Approach Client-centred, empathetic, grounded
Areas of Focus Transitions, grief, depression, anxiety, relationships, sexuality, and more
Therapeutic Style Drawing from Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP) principles, Zoë prioritizes a safe, supportive healing environment. She strives to foster deeper understanding and compassion, helping clients build resilience and emotional strength.
Availability (Zoë is not currently accepting new clients)
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