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meet the practicum student counsellors

​Click on a Counsellor's Bio to Learn More about Them
The following counselling practicum students are currently providing sliding scale counselling:

Please email [email protected] to inquire about connecting with one of these practicum students or you can click on the booking link in their bio if they have one.
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All practicum students are provided with clinical supervision, as well as engage in peer and school based supervision while completing their counselling education.

Rates for student counsellor services (fees are in a range for a self-selected sliding scale):
Initial Consultation to explore fit 15-20 minutes: No cost 
50 minute Individual session: $30-80 
75 minute Individual session: $40-100 
50 minute Relationship/Family session: $50-125
75 minute Relationship/Family session: $60-150
HRT Assessments: $50-150

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Hours: See individual bios for working hours
Location: By phone, video, or in person at 119 West Pender Street, Vancouver or by Main and Broadway in Vancouver
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Nadine Nakagawa

Nadine is student counsellor working from an intersectional, anti-oppressive approach that considers collective and community healing. She identifies as a queer Hāfu woman and brings art, creativity, and embodiment to her practice. 

​In-Person and Online
Individual and Relationship Counselling
LEARN MORE ABOUT NADINE
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Soyoung Yu

Soyoung is a multicultural, neurodivergent student counsellor committed to creating a spacewhere clients feel seen and supported. Taking a holistic, anti-oppressive approach, Soyoung
meets each person where they are, honouring their unique identities and experiences.


​In-Person and Online
Individual Counselling
LEARN MORE ABOUT SOYOUNG
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Ashleen Pratap

Ashleen (she/her) is a cisgender, second-generation settler and queer student counsellor. She works from an anti-oppressive, intersectional, multicultural and trauma-informed lens supporting individuals including the BIPOC and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. She works collaboratively with clients and creates a safe, welcoming, and non-judgmental space to support clients in knowing they are not alone in their life challenges. 
​In-Person and Online
Individual and Relationship Counselling
LEARN MORE ABOUT ASHLEEN
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Alayna Fender

​Alayna is a queer student counsellor working with folks navigating identity, relationships and trauma. She is passionate about supporting clients as they explore and embrace their inner selves. Her approach is inclusive, collaborative, and warm.

​In-Person and Online
Individual and Relationship Counselling
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LEARN MORE ABOUT ALAYNA
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Linda Szeto

Linda (she/her) is a student counsellor with a heart-centered, warm, and compassionate approach. She strives to provide a trauma-informed, affirming space to help all folks navigate the tricky parts of life. She is completing her EMDR training and is available for folks wanting to engage in EMDR.
Online
Individual Counselling
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LEARN MORE ABOUT LINDA
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Susan Aini

Susan (she/her) is of Afghan and Syrian heritage. Living with multiple identities—Muslim, Arab, Middle-Eastern, Canadian, someone with an invisible disability, student, and survivor—Susan understands the complexities of life and the burnout that comes with it. She is committed to social justice and addressing issues of oppression, colonialism, and injustice worldwide.
​In-Person and Online
Individual Counselling
LEARN MORE ABOUT SUSAN
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Austin Lee

Hi, I’m Austin (he/they), a non-binary, neurodivergent student therapist devoted to fostering affirming spaces using TF-CBT and IFS. I focus on trauma and 2SLGBTQIA+ care, drawing inspiration from poetry, music, and exploring nature to enrich my work.

Online
Individual and Relationship Counselling

LEARN MORE ABOUT AUSTIN
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JESSAMINE LIU

Jessamine (she/her) is a queer, Filipino-Taiwanese immigrant and settler on stolen Coast Salish lands. She hopes to co-create intersectional, anti-oppressive, trauma-informed, and collaborative spaces with her clients.

​In-Person and Online
Individual, Relationship, and Family Counselling

LEARN MORE ABOUT JESSAMINE
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Atrena Azordegan

Atrena Azordegan (she/her) is a biracial, bisexual, neurodivergent student-counsellor passionate about working with individuals and couples on a range of issues including: trauma, attachment, life transitions, identity exploration, relationships (including poly/non-monogamy), neurodiversity, sex and kink-positivity. Her approach is integrative, trauma-informed, and client-centered, tailoring therapy to fit each person’s unique needs.

​In-Person and Online
Individual and Relationship Counselling

LEARN MORE ABOUT ATRENA
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Madi Meinzer

Waitlist for New Clients
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Madi (she/her) is a student counsellor and experienced social worker specializing in trauma-informed care. Grounded in safety and autonomy, she supports survivors, the queer community, and anyone seeking a holistic, compassionate space to heal.

​In-Person and Online
Individual and Relationship Counselling
LEARN MORE ABOUT MADI
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Hollman Lozano

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Monthly BIPOC Connections Group
Hollman (he/his) is a counselling practicum student currently completing his training. An
immigrant from Colombia, born and raised in Bogota, who arrived in 'Canada' 20 years ago
seeking safety. Hollman roots his practice in the importance of emotions; his gentle presence and client-centred stance enhance his holistic and anti-oppressive approach to counselling.

​In-Person and Online
Individual and Relationship Counselling

LEARN MORE ABOUT hollman
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Bryanna Cassidy

Cheyenne Archer

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Bryanna (she/they) is a queer, neurodivergent, sex-positive student counsellor. They primarily focus on supporting clients navigating neurodivergence, 2SLGBTQIA+ identities, disability, non-monogamy, kink/BDSM, parenting, and childbirth. With a non-judgmental, neuro affirming and culturally responsive approach, you can expect sessions to be collaborative, dynamic and empowering.

​Online
Individual Counselling
LEARN MORE ABOUT BRYANNA
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​Cheyenne (She/Her) is a bi-cultural Indigenous student counsellor who approaches therapy from a holistic, client-centered, anti-oppressive lens. She works with individuals and relationship clients who might be navigating multiple identities, relationship challenges, intergenerational trauma, medical complexities (including infertility), and overall life challenges.

​In-Person and Online
Individual and Relationship Counselling
LEARN MORE ABOUT CHEYENNE

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