Counselling
Services

Blair completed her Master of Counselling at City University in Vancouver and is a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC). Having volunteered on the North Shore in a variety of capacities over the past decade she has worked with many folks experiencing issues such as substance abuse, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, grief/loss, and life changes and transitions. Blair believes that people are the experts of their own life and works from a client-centered and collaborative approach to help support clients to facilitate change and process trauma or loss. She offers a kind, non-judgemental, and empathetic space in which to connect and explore your concerns. Blair uses an integrative approach incorporating various evidence-based practices depending on what brings you to counselling and your preference. She has an interest in Nature-Based Therapy and enjoys offered Walking Therapy to interested clients. Blair grew up in Regina, Saskatchewan and has lived and worked on the North Shore for over twenty years with her family and dog Ally.

Alexia Spencer is a Registered Clinical Counsellor who has been working in the helping field for over 15 years, with a range of ages and populations in her capacity as a behaviour interventionist, student support worker, teacher, school counsellor, private practitioner, and supervisor of intern counselling students. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in Psychology from the University of British Columbia, a Bachelor of Education degree from Simon Fraser University, and a Master of Counselling Psychology degree from Adler University. She is a current member of the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors and an affiliate member of Vancouver Collaborative Divorce.

In the past, she was a member of Vancouver School of Narrative Therapy Live, an Executive Board Member of the BC School Counsellors’ Association (BCSCA) and their Professional Development Chair for several years. Realizing how much pressure people experienced in their day-to-day lives and the effects this had on their relationship with themselves and others has informed her therapeutic approach. Through her therapeutic work, she observed the consequences of society placing such a strong emphasis on perfectionism, a hyper-vigilance on “fixing” oneself, and external merit. Seeing people struggling to understand their identity, self-worth, and values motivated her to gain expertise in various therapeutic modalities. As a mother of two young children, her wish to continue sharing her support in encouraging others ‘ to reconnect with their values, personal knowledge, unique narratives, and own definition of personhood, while fostering an empowering relationship with themselves. Alexia’s therapeutic orientation and counselling approach is client-centered and incorporates Narrative, Adlerian, Rogerian, Cognitive-Behavioural, Dialectical Behavioural, Solution-Focused, Play/Art Therapy, and Mindfulness approaches.

Connor Burns is a Registered Clinical Counsellor based in Vancouver, BC, with a Master of Counselling from City University and over a decade of experience supporting youth, teens and adults, including at-risk and neurodivergent youth and their families.

He offers support to children, adults, and parents. HIs approach is grounded in empathy, collaboration, and curiosity. He draws from his training in Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), Compassionate Inquiry (CI), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) and Child-Centred Play Therapy. While these frameworks help guide his work, ultimately, he believes the therapeutic process begins with a respectful, attuned relationship, and that each person holds a wealth of wisdom and resiliency within.

Dina has completed her Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology at Yorkville University. During her career, Dina has always enjoyed working with, and helping a wide variety of people, and she supports clients experiencing life transitions, low mood, loss, and stress. She uses a client-centred, empathic, and collaborative approach and integrates elements from therapies such as Solution-Focused, Narrative, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, and mindfulness. Originally from the UK, Dina now calls the North Shore home and loves being part of this community.

Shahin is a compassionate counsellor with a master’s degree in clinical psychology. As an RCC (Registered Clinical Counsellor), Shahin uses an integrative approach incorporating Schema Therapy, CBT, and ACT. Shahin is dedicated to helping individuals overcome challenges and discover their best selves.

Shahin creates a safe and non-judgmental space for exploration and growth. By drawing from evidence-based techniques and a deep interest in human behavior, Shahin empowers clients to develop effective coping strategies, make meaningful changes, and break free from limiting patterns and life traps. Currently, Shahin sees our Farsi-speaking clients.

Adina is currently completing her Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology degree at Adler University. Having earned a Bachelor’s in Health Sciences with a major in Psychology, she cultivated a holistic view of mental health, taking into account the full context of a person’s life. Prior experience in helping roles has strengthened Adina’s belief in the power of connection, compassion and collaborative support. Her approach is warm and non- judgmental, grounded in the perspective that the client is the expert of their own experiences.

Adina works from a client-centred and culturally responsive lens, tailoring her approach to fit each individual’s unique needs. She integrates Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy into her practice.

She is particularly interested in working with individuals navigating anxiety, life transitions, low self-esteem, feeling stuck, or ADHD. Adina understands the pressures of today’s fast-paced world and is committed to providing an affirming environment where clients feel heard and empowered, helping them build self-understanding and self-compassion while supporting meaningful growth and change.

Bryan is completing his Master of Counselling degree at Athabasca University and has a Bachelor of Science with a major in Behavioral Neuroscience from SFU. With over eight years of experience in the helping profession, he has worked with all kinds of people and issues. Some of these issues include depression, anxiety, relationship/behavioral issues, grief, isolation, and life transitions.

Some of the approaches Bryan may use during sessions include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy. Above all though, he believes it is the fit between the counsellor and client which makes counselling successful. From his own experience as a client, he’s learnt that even the best counsellor won’t be helpful if you don’t feel comfortable talking to them. As such, he strives to create a trusting and open relationship with his clients, in which the client is the expert on their issues.

In his spare time, Bryan enjoys hiking, playing guitar, painting, trying overly ambitious DIY projects, and his fiancée insists that he enjoys their weekly salsa classes.

Kailyn is a student intern from Adler University’s Master’s in Counselling Psychology program. She enjoys working with adults experiencing anxiety, grief and the day-to-day struggles of being a human. Kailyn works from a Narrative therapy lens, helping you rewrite and empower the story of your life. She aims to create a non-judgmental, gentle and curious space. She is an active listener and enjoys getting to know each client and what makes them thrive.

Kailyn is a member of the CMHA’s North and West Vancouver community and works as a Registered Nurse (RN). In her time away from studies, she enjoys spending time outside with loved ones, baking and watching and cheering on the PWHL.