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Kristy Ricard

Chilliwack, British Columbia

Kristy Ricard

Masters of Counselling Psychology
Years in practice: 3
Offers:  Remote Therapy

Accepting NEW Clients – Are you looking for support in navigating anxious thoughts or feelings, or what feels like a dark cloud following you around? Are you tired of feeling like you’re not enough? Is a new life change causing stress or needing exploring? Do you feel burdened by obsessive thinking, or difficulties with food and body image? Are there relationships in your life that you’d like to explore, or better understand how you feel when around others? Are you simply hoping to build self-awareness or coping strategies?

It’s normal if reaching out feels scary. I’ve worked with individuals in public, athletics, and private health settings, and i’m looking forward to connecting with you.

Chilliwack, British Columbia
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Calum Ramsay

Victoria, British Columbia

Calum Ramsay

MA in Counselling Psychology, Yorkville University
Years in practice: 1
Offers:  Remote Therapy

Everyone struggles with something. We can’t control every thought, feeling, or body sensation we have, but we can find ways to create balance and choice in our lives. In sessions, you can expect to develop skills to help you understand yourself with compassion, while keeping “who you are” at the centre of the process.
I prioritize developing clarity, trust, and respect in our work, so that counselling can act as a stabilizing and supportive presence in your life. I work from an integrative approach, drawing from a selection of research-supported theories like ACT, EFIT, and narrative therapy. My work is also informed by the 12 years I worked in international and Olympic rugby, helping athletes make difficult decisions under pressure.

Victoria, British Columbia
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Laura Wray

Vancouver, British Columbia

Laura Wray

MS in Counselling and Psychotherapy, University of Keele
Years in practice: 6
Offers:  Remote Therapy

I have significant experience working with men, and have developed a real sensitivity and empathy for the struggle many men face in opening up about, and making sense of their emotions. I believe we all have different ways of expressing ourselves and that using emotional language is not the only – or the correct – way to navigate our experience and relationships. If you are worried about being constantly asked how you feel, or about long awkward silences in the therapy room, that’s not what you will find here. I use humour, directness, prompts, helpful strategies, and most importantly, I work alongside you in a very human and engaged way. Our sessions will be collaborative and lead by what feels helpful to you.

Vancouver, British Columbia
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Corey Chan

Vancouver and Burnaby, British Columbia

Corey Chan

MEd in Counselling Psychology, Simon Fraser University
Years in practice: 12
Offers:  Remote Therapy

I am dedicated to helping you address your concerns and issues and focus on what’s important to you. We do this on your terms and at your pace. Through an effective, non-judgemental, therapeutic relationship, I help you examine the different areas of your life and help you make practical and meaningful changes. Depending on your concerns, goals, and needs, I utilize a variety of clinical approaches and techniques to assist you. Approaches such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Solution Focused, Person Centred, Mindfulness and other modalities are customized to aid in your treatment.

Vancouver and Burnaby, British Columbia
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Georgette Whitehead

Comox, British Columbia

Georgette Whitehead

MSW, Dalhousie University
Years in practice: 15
Offers:  Remote Therapy

I have been providing counselling support to men living with depression, anxiety, PTSD, addictions, sleep, chronic pain, and relationship issues since 2010. I provide individual therapy using a variety of modalities including cognitive behavioural, strengths-based, and trauma-informed therapies that honor your strengths and experiences. I work with many veterans and current military members. I offer a variety of specialized therapies empirically validated to treat trauma. Many of my clients are dealing with and learning to manage chronic pain.

Comox, British Columbia
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Mr Douglas Matear

Vancouver, British Columbia

Mr Douglas Matear

B.A., B. of Educ. (U of A), M.A. (UBC), D Ed (Univ. of Kansas)
Years in practice: 23
Offers:  Remote Therapy

“Clients are the experts of their own lives, and wellness is not a state of being, but a state of action.”

Douglas Louis Matear is a long-time practitioner of EMDR but uses a variety of approaches that best suit the needs of his clients. His diverse work and life experiences suit him well in navigating difficult conversations. Early childhood trauma, the impact of abuse, anxiety, depression, and an anti-deficit frame are at the core of his work. Cross-cultural sensitivity and being a member of the LGBTQIA2P+ community have enriched his therapeutic approaches. He is further interested in stress reduction, mindfulness, the importance of exercise, and coaching clients to be the best they can be.

Vancouver, British Columbia
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Diksha Tyagi

Surrey, British Columbia

Diksha Tyagi

MSc in Counseling, Johns Hopkins University
Years in practice: 8
Offers:  Remote Therapy

Counselling doesn’t have to be clinical or intimidating — it’s simply a place where you don’t have to carry everything alone. Many men come to therapy not because something is “wrong” with them, but because they’re tired of feeling overwhelmed, misunderstood, or stuck in patterns they can’t seem to shift. I help men make sense of what’s happening beneath the surface — the stress, shutdown, frustration, or emotional numbness that so often goes unnamed.

I also work with couples, particularly around the pressures men experience in relationships when they are expected to be strong, steady, communicative, emotionally available — even when no one taught them how. My approach is grounded, steady, and emotionally safe for clients who don’t usually open up easily.

I am part of the Surrey Vitality Collective team and sessions with me can be booked via text at 855-425-4310‬.

Surrey, British Columbia
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Abby Petterson

North Vancouver, British Columbia

Abby Petterson

Master in Counselling Psychology
Years in practice: 21
Offers:  Remote Therapy

Abby Petterson, clinical director at AJ Petterson & Associates Inc., is a Registered Clinical Counsellor, Registered Psychotherapist and a trained Collaborative Divorce Coach/Child Specialist. She has specialized skills and extensive experience in the areas of divorce related issues, blended families and collaborative divorce.

North Vancouver, British Columbia
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Ala’a Founouni

Port Moody, British Columbia

Ala’a Founouni

MA, Yorkville University
Years in practice: 1
Offers:  Remote Therapy

As a male therapist and father to a young son, I’m especially passionate about men’s mental health. I’ve seen firsthand how powerful it can be to create safe, non-judgmental spaces where men feel supported in opening up and doing the deeper work. I also offer sliding scale options to help make therapy more accessible for potential clients who are being priced out of mental healthcare, something I care deeply about.

I’m a Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC) and Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) with nearly a decade of experience in community counselling, support, and advocacy. I offer a down-to-earth, trauma-informed approach for clients dealing with stress, depression, anxiety, trauma, substance use, or relationship strain. I draw from CBT, DBT, and strength-based tools to help you better understand what you’re going through, cope more effectively, and move forward in a way that works for you. My style is warm, direct, and grounded in real-life experience.

Port Moody, British Columbia
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Sara Warren

Gibsons and Vancouver, British Columbia

Sara Warren

MA in Counselling Psychology, Yorkville University
Years in practice: 9
Offers:  Remote Therapy

My goal is to work collaboratively with you based on your specific goals and needs with an emphasis on building a strong therapeutic relationship and creating a safe environment. I provide psychotherapy services for issues related, but not limited to, various forms of trauma and abuse, interpersonal relationships, substance use, self-esteem, identity, eating disorders, self-harm, depression, anxiety, and chronic illness. My therapeutic approach is integrative to best meet your needs. I draw upon various approaches, such as EMDR, Narrative, DBT, Polyvagal, Hypnotherapy, Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Brainspotting, Somatic work and other trauma-focused interventions.

Gibsons and Vancouver, British Columbia
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MRS LOLA OPACIC LUNOT

White Rock, British Columbia

MRS LOLA OPACIC LUNOT

BSW-UVIC, MSW-Dalhousie University
Years in practice: 12
Offers:  Remote Therapy

I have 15 + years of experience in the social work field (from child protection to medical social work- including ER, Maternity, and medical units). I have spent the last 3 years working on an Inpatient Psychiatry Unit where you can still find me 3 days per week. I pride myself in helping and working with individuals struggling with mental illness and addictions as well as their loved ones.

I practice within a trauma informed, anti-oppressive and intersectional practice and use the following counselling approaches:

​Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT)
Motivational Interviewing
Solution-Focused Therapy
Gottman’s Couple’s Therapy
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)

White Rock, British Columbia
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Leslie Fahr

Chilliwack, British Columbia

Leslie Fahr

MACP, Yorkville University
Years in practice: 12
Offers:  Remote Therapy

Many men don’t talk about it openly, but feeling disconnected — from your partner, your emotions, or even from yourself — can quietly take a huge toll. Whether it shows up as withdrawal, shutting down, anger, overwhelm, ADHD-like overload, or not knowing how to express what you actually feel, the experience underneath is often the same: it’s lonely to carry life without feeling understood.

In therapy, I help men build the skills and inner foundation for healthier relationships — not just with others, but with themselves. I support clients navigating emotional shutdown, communication barriers, trauma, ADHD/ASD-related overwhelm, and the kind of quiet pain that rarely gets put into words.

I am part of the Chilliwack Vitality Collective team and sessions with me can be booked via text at 855-425-4310‬.

Chilliwack, British Columbia
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Inner Sphere Wellness

Squamish, British Columbia

Inner Sphere Wellness

Number of Therapists: 2
Offers:  Remote Therapy, Individual Therapy

At Inner Sphere Wellness, we believe that while life is messy, the journey through it doesn’t have to be. Our counsellors use blend of therapy styles, tailored to each clients individual needs. We’re also real people and bring a warm blend of no-nonsense directness, curious challenges, and sometimes a splash of black humour or sarcasm.

Squamish, British Columbia
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Element Health Company

North Vancouver, British Columbia

Element Health Company

Number of Therapists: 2
Offers:  Remote Therapy, Individual Therapy, Group Therapy

At Element Health Co., we strive to increase mental health access and resources by removing stigmas and creating an intentional, insightful and inclusive environment that supports people with their goals. We are committed to your mental health and wellness.

North Vancouver, British Columbia
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Dr. Jennifer Acheson

Surrey, British Columbia

Dr. Jennifer Acheson

PhD, McGill University
Years in practice: 15
Offers:  Remote Therapy

We all encounter moments when our usual coping strategies fall short, but you don’t have to navigate these challenges alone. With over a decade of experience, I’m here to guide you through your journey of self-discovery and healing. Recognizing the challenges of change, I approach our work with skill, respect, and curiosity, valuing your commitment to transformation. Your journey deserves professional expertise, warmth, and understanding. Knowing that one single approach doesn’t work for everyone, I utilize a variety of techniques, and provide personalized strategies to help you not only cope but thrive. Together, we’ll uncover your strengths, build resilience, and lay the groundwork for a more fulfilling and balanced life.

Surrey, British Columbia
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