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The following counselling practicum students are currently providing sliding scale counselling:
Hours: See individual bios for working hours
Location: By phone, video or in person at 207 West Hastings Street, Vancouver or by Main and Broadway in Vancouver
Please email samkaplan@expressivewellness.ca to inquire about connecting with one of these practicum students
All practicum students are provided with clinical supervision by Luisa Ospina, Sandra Suasnabar, and Sam Kaplan, as well as engage in peer and school based supervision, while completing their counselling education.
Rates for student counsellor services:
50 minute individual session: $30-80 self-selected sliding scale
75 minute individual session: $40-100 self-selected sliding scale
50 minute relationship or family session: $50-125 self-selected sliding scale
75 minute relationship or family session: $60-150 self-selected sliding scale
HRT assessments: $50-150 self-selected sliding scale
Hours: See individual bios for working hours
Location: By phone, video or in person at 207 West Hastings Street, Vancouver or by Main and Broadway in Vancouver
Please email samkaplan@expressivewellness.ca to inquire about connecting with one of these practicum students
All practicum students are provided with clinical supervision by Luisa Ospina, Sandra Suasnabar, and Sam Kaplan, as well as engage in peer and school based supervision, while completing their counselling education.
Rates for student counsellor services:
50 minute individual session: $30-80 self-selected sliding scale
75 minute individual session: $40-100 self-selected sliding scale
50 minute relationship or family session: $50-125 self-selected sliding scale
75 minute relationship or family session: $60-150 self-selected sliding scale
HRT assessments: $50-150 self-selected sliding scale
Naomi Aris HORIINaomi (she/they) is a student counsellor who offers a collaborative, anti-oppressive, trauma-sensitive, justice-oriented approach to support the therapy journey. Knowing that therapy can be a tender process, she works alongside clients with compassion and attentiveness to explore trauma, values, grief, structural barriers, and the way we carry what uniquely shapes us.
In-Person and Online Individual Counselling |
HaylEy BoutonHayley is a biracial student counsellor dedicated to creating a safe, welcoming and compassionate space. She works with clients navigating cultural identity, anxiety, trauma, life transitions, interpersonal conflict, infertility and burnout.
In-Person and Online Individual and Relationship Counselling |
Kailyn MacCarthyKailyn (she/her) is a student counsellor who brings warmth and curiosity to counselling. She hopes to provide a comfortable and compassionate space to chat about what ever it is that is taking you to therapy.
In-Person and Online Individual and Relationship Counselling |
Lea HUTCHEONLea is a nonbinary, neurodivergent disabled student counsellor with a warm and collaborative style. Lea’s focus is to create affirming, accessible, and COVID-conscious spaces for 2SLGBTQ+ and disabled people experiencing shame and distress.
Online Individual and Relationship Counselling |
ASHNA TIWARIAshna is a cis woman of colour with a social justice lens. She focuses on a meditative approach to supporting clients rooted in self-actualization and providing a non-judgmental approach from a multicultural lens to supporting clients.
In-Person and Online Individual and Relationship Counselling |
Rabab SeblaniRabab (she/her) is a second generation Lebanese immigrant. She is committed to cultivating a safe, warm and non-judgemental space to support clients through their unique journeys and struggles. She brings genuine empathy, care and respect to clients, and honours their life experiences and culture.
Online Individual Counselling |
Maïté LEDIGMaïté (she/her) is a student counsellor. She will meet you where you’re at with genuine curiosity, compassion, and a commitment to creating safety. Maïté is trained in various somatic disciplines and, if you’re curious, will invite you to explore embodied practices for an integrative approach to healing.
In-Person and Online Individual Counselling |
Shana SooWaitlist for New Clients
Shana (she/they) is a student counsellor who is passionate about providing a safe, validating, and collaborative space for clients. Their practice is anti-oppressive, trauma-informed, and harm reducing, with a touch of playfulness. In-Person and Online Individual and Relationship Counselling |
Wendy AkuneWaitlist for New Clients
Wendy (she/her) commits to providing a compassionate and safe environment for clients of all identities and backgrounds. With 15 years of experience in the social justice field, she is dedicated to promoting inclusivity, diversity, and equity. Wendy holds space for grief and trauma and will support you in gaining clarity of your strengths, resiliencies and values. In-Person and Online Individual and Relationship Counselling |
Janae DUNLOPWaitlist for New Clients
Janae (they/she) is a 2spirit, neurodivergent, mixed Black/Néhinaw/Japanese student counsellor. Their approach is anti-oppressive, and trauma-informed. You can expect warmth, validation, and thoughtfulness. She is currently prioritizing queer couples and QTBIPOC. In-Person and Online Individual and Relationship Counselling |
Sherine McNAUGHTONWaitlist for New Clients
Sherine is a student counsellor committed supporting clients navigating relational issues, anxiety, burnout, low self-esteem, life transitions and stressors. Clients can expect their sessions to center safety, be trauma-informed, collaborative, and welcoming. In-Person and Online Individual Counselling |
Ocean johnstonWaitlist Closed
Ocean is a student counsellor who approaches therapy from an anti-oppressive, trauma-informed lens. She strives to aid clients in their journey of discovering their values and creating meaning. She brings warmth, curiosity, and humor to her work. In-Person and Online Individual Counselling |
Dawn SerraWaitlist for New Clients
Dawn is a Student Counsellor who specializes in relationship counselling, trauma, body liberation, & eating disorders. Deeply informed by anti-oppressive, feminist values, work with Dawn is playful, compassionate, caring, and collaborative. In-Person and Online Relationship, Family and Individual Counselling |
Becca beckfordWaitlist Closed
Becca is a Black, cisgender, and queer Student Counsellor. She works from a person-centered approach, working from a space of the client being the expert in their own lives. She is sex-worker affirmative and strives for social justice. You can expect sessions with Becca to be trauma-informed, warm, and validating. In-Person and Online Individual Counselling |
Souzan RezaiWaitlist Closed
Souz (she/her) is a student counsellor. As a neurodivergent person and first generation immigrant, she approaches therapy from a multicultural, trauma-informed lens. You can expect a safe space that promotes curiosity, authenticity, and empowerment. In-Person and Online Family and Individual Counselling (including kids 10+) |