Meet THE Practicum Student counsellors
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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 the Collaborative Space at 207 West Hastings Street, 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: $25-75 self-selected sliding scale
75 minute individual session: $35-100 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
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 the Collaborative Space at 207 West Hastings Street, 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: $25-75 self-selected sliding scale
75 minute individual session: $35-100 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
Allahna SomjiShort Waitlist for New Clients
Allahna’s therapeutic approach is centered around collaboration, meeting all clients with empathy and non-judgement. She hopes to create a safe and accepting space for her clients, allowing for empowerment, encouragement, and connection. Online |
Katia MerhiKátia is a student counselor. She identifies as a Lebanese-Brazilian cis woman. She strives to bring empathy, warmth, and a non-judgmental mind into the session. She seeks to understand her clients, meeting them where they are and providing counselling strategies best suited for their unique needs. She is passionate about helping folks rediscover their strengths and their empowered selves.
In-Person and Online |
LAURA GUENZEL Waitlist for New Clients Laura's counselling style is warm and nonjudgmental, allowing you to share at your own pace. Laura especially enjoys providing affirming counselling for fellow ace, aro, 2SLGBTQIA+, neurodivergent, and fat people. Online |
JENN NAPIERJenn shows up in full humanity, with warmth, curiosity, and openness. Jenn's approach is collaborative, anti-oppressive, and trauma-informed. Her practice draws upon narrative, systems, and somatic theories based in queer celebration, fat liberation, and radical acceptance. In-Person and Online |
Kaitlyn KraatzWaitlist for New Clients
Kaitlyn is a queer and genderqueer Student Counsellor. They see counselling as a way for people to become empowered in their own healing. Kaitlyn’s approach has been described as warm, open, and creative. Their practice is trauma-informed, which means you can expect a space that prioritizes your needs. |
emily fangWaitlist for New Clients
Emily is a biracial, cisgender Student Counsellor. She is passionate about supporting clients in discovering their personal strength and autonomy in their lived experiences. Clients can expect sessions to be collaborative, safe, and welcoming. |
nida khanWaitlist for New Clients
Some of Nida’s passions in counselling are supporting folks with experiences related to trauma, life transitions, and oppression related to marginalized identities such as BIPoC and 2SLGBTQIA+ folks. Sessions with Nida are genuine, including attempts to bring humour, as well as being emotion-focused. Nida hopes to meet clients where they are at to support them on their journey. |