I’m an experienced family therapist that has worked as a clinician and clinical supervisor for over 20 years in the area mental health including both public and private settings.

We are all embodied, relational beings at our core - we are hard-wired this way. In order to shift the patterns that we are stuck in and move through our pain, I believe we are required to connect deeply and find integration within all the parts of ourselves. The health and integrity of our most sacred relationships depends on this, including the relationship you have with yourself. For this reason, I think we are best served when we work intentionally with the healing power of the body and always with the significance of our attachment relationships in mind.

I understand the complexity involved in finding effective, heart-centred solutions to our daily struggles. As a person that embraces my own imperfection, I feel that I bring practicality, integrity and a compassionate presence to the therapeutic relationship.

Areas of Specialization:

• Parenting sensitive children/adolescents
• Feeding/disordered eating problems in children, adolescents and adults
• Over-controlled coping (inflexibility, stuck thinking, compulsive behaviours, loneliness and disconnection from others)
• Parental mental health and well-being
• Anxiety
• Depression
• Body-based, attachment focused interventions for trauma
• Yoga for Mental Health

Modalities: Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) Radically Open Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (RO-DBT) Emotion-Focused Family Therapy Somatic Attachment Psychotherapy

Professional Registrations:

Registered Clinical Social Worker with the BC College of Social Workers (RCSW)

Registered Clinical Counsellor with the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors (RCC)

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Having extensive experience working with children, I believe in cultivating a therapeutic space in which children feel seen, heard and respected. Approaching my work with children from a child-centered play therapy lens, I specialize in supporting children in the early years and middle childhood. I believe children can heal through the power of play via sensory regulation techniques, dramatic play, storytelling and expressive art inspired activities.

My approach will help children process and gain the tools to move through their challenging moments in a safe, validating environment which encourages them to thrive.

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Hi, I’m Viktoriya.

I’m an Adult Therapist and a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC #15781) with a Masters of Counselling Psychology from UBC.

My guiding principle and deepest desire in counselling therapy is the creation of safety in our relationship. More than any technique I may use, my hope is that you feel deeply understood and seen in our interactions. This is the basis of our work together.

For the last decade, I have worked in mental health programs across Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) and Fraser Health including adult and family therapy, crisis intervention, group-based programs, and inpatient/outpatient eating disorders programs.

I work with adults from all areas and stages of life who want their lives to look different from their current reality. I draw from systemic approaches (meaning we’ll likely talk about you in relation to your family, community and society as a whole); from Emotion-Focused Therapy (helping you identify, process, and cope with difficult emotions), and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT, which can help shift your thinking, target distress tolerance, and help build a life worth living). As every human is unique and our difficulties arise from various factors, I aim to tie in principles and theory from various roots in a way that I believe makes sense for you personally. Most importantly, I am a Trauma-Informed Therapist and heavily rely on the principles of empowerment and choice in my work.

At times when we seek counselling, we aren’t totally sure what the ‘problem’ is, we just know our current realities don’t feel fully fulfilling. Other times, we can identify what the ‘issue’ may be, but feel stuck around how to move forward. Counselling therapy is effective in both scenarios, and works to bring both insight and solutions into an individual’s life. If you’re here, there’s likely an area of your life that you would like to see be different. This may be your relationship with yourself or others, your daily experience of anxiety, depression or eating issues, your struggle in making sense of your past, or the ongoing effects trauma. Perhaps you are a family member of someone struggling with mental health.

I’m here to help and have journeyed with many people through the challenges that the human experience brings. Let’s use our time together to bridge the gap between your current reality and a more fulfilling future.

Areas of Specialization

I work with adults of all genders, and families as they navigate difficulties such as:

Trauma Anxiety Depression Immigration Eating Disorders Eating Issues Athletes Family Dynamics Relationship Difficulties Self-Worth & Self-Esteem Life Transitions & Loss Navigation of Religion/Spirituality Navigation of Gender/Sexuality

Therapeutic Approaches

Trauma Informed Therapy (EMDR & Forward-Facing Trauma Therapy) Emotion-Focused Therapy & Emotion-Focused Family Therapy Dialectical Behaviour Therapy Existential Psychotherapy Feminist Therapy & Systemic Therapy

Educational Background

Master’s Degree in Counselling Psychology - University of British Columbia (UBC) EMDR- Five-Day Intensive Training EFFT- Core and Advanced Training
Forward-Facing Trauma Competency Therapy Training DBT for Eating Disorders Training

Professional Designations

Registered Clinical Counsellor with the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors (RCC)

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Hello, I’m Allison, the Outreach Support Worker on the Honeycomb Team, specializing in providing in-home and community-based support for parents, youth, and young adults. With a neuro-affirmative and anti-oppressive lens, my approach is grounded in trauma-informed care and fuelled by my own lived experience. I bring over 20 years of experience in working with, teaching, and advocating for the health and wellness of children and families. My journey as a parent, navigating the challenges, heartbreak and joys of raising four wonderful humans, I believe has been my greatest accomplishment. My deepest passion lies in offering compassionate care to others. In our collaborative journey, I hope to honour your unique stage of life, holding space for you as you question, endure, explore, celebrate, and uncover new resiliencies in yourself. I am committed to creating a safe and inclusive space, free from judgement or discrimination, where everyone’s identity is acknowledged and respected. My support spans a wide array of areas, including in-home caregiver support, creative engagement with youth at home or in the community, medical and school system advocacy, executive functioning coaching and practical life skills support. With a background in fine arts, I believe engaging with our creative self allows us to heal and grow in ways that are more aligned with our values. I integrate this belief into my work, fostering meaningful connections and carrying an awareness of the immense impact relationships have on all of us. In our work together, I am dedicated to providing practical support, a listening ear, and a place for you to heal and grow in ways that are aligned for you.

Areas of Practice

• In-home and community-based outreach support • Pre & postpartum in-home support including assistance with breastfeeding, sleep, feeding, toddlers, optimizing household systems for functionality and caregiver self care and well-being. • Youth and young adult engagement and community-based support including connection, coping skills, and advocacy • Providing tools and strategies to navigate the complexities of organizing and prioritizing tasks for individuals with executive functioning difficulties • School and medical systems support and advocacy

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NUTRITIONAL COUNSELLING Nutritional counselling translates scientific research into practical solutions to get you feeling and functioning at your very best. Your individualized plan will encompass a specific strategy and plan to meet your specific nutritional needs and lifestyle. As importantly, it will take into account and fully address any health concerns you may be encountering. This plan will be specifically designed for both YOUR body and mind as you move toward optimum health and wellness. We pride ourselves in offering guidance on not only food choices, but also patterns of eating. By employing the very best proven methods, we will work with you to steadily move from old habits into healthier and more rewarding behaviours which will serve your life and lifestyle.

Whether this is for you or your child, Sophie brings 6 years of training, experience and expertise in addressing:

Disordered Eating and Eating Disorders Picky Eaters Weight Management Including Chronic Dieters Vegetarianism and Veganism Relationship with Food and Develop Healthier Eating Sports Nutrition

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I am a registered clinical counsellor with a Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology from Simon Fraser University. I am also a parent of three children. I have over 10 years of experience helping individuals and families in a therapeutic setting.

“Life does not have to hurt so much. I firmly believe that counselling is a powerful way to lessen your emotional pain. Therapy gives the opportunity to explore and understand your thoughts and feelings, heal emotional wounds and make positive changes towards deeper and compassionate connection with self and others. I am especially passionate about issues pertaining women, youth and their families. I am dedicated to help you feel better.”

AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION:

Emotion-Focused Family Therapy

Emotion Focused Therapy for Individuals and Couples

Dialectical Behaviour Therapy

Radically Open Dialectical Behaviour Therapy

Clinical Supervision

Disordered eating in adolescents and adults

Over-controlled coping and perfectionism

Parental stress and well-being

Anxiety

Depression

Trauma

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Elizabeth Yu is a Registered Dietitian who obtained her Bachelors of Science degree with a major in Dietetics at the University of British Columbia. She uses an evidence-based and collaborative approach in treating and managing various nutrition concerns including disordered eating, eating disorders, blood sugar management and general nutrition to optimize health. Elizabeth firmly believes in supporting individuals to say “bye-bye” to food guilt and say “hello!” to living a healthy, balanced and fulfilling life. In her free time, you can find her outside in nature, seeking out the best donut spots or enjoying homecooked meals with family and friends.

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