Mental Health made fair
Phare is a community, a mission, and a revolution. The idea for Phare was born during the COVID-19 pandemic. We were inspired by organizations who were providing accessible low cost counselling to frontline and essential workers. But it made us realize that the way people typically access counselling just doesn’t work.
Phare is a community, a mission, and a revolution.
Phare is a community, a mission, and a revolution. The idea for Phare was born during the COVID-19 pandemic. We were inspired by organizations who were providing accessible low cost counselling to frontline and essential workers. But it made us realize that the way people typically access counselling just doesn’t work. People aren’t getting the help they need because of high costs, long waitlists, and confusing processes. Together, we’re going to change that. We created a new sustainable system that removes the barriers of access and focuses on what really matters: improving mental health for everyone.
The meaning behind Phare Counselling
Phare is the French word for lighthouse. At Phare Counselling, we work to spread the light and help you find your way to your destination. #WeArePhare
Match with a counsellor: We'll help you find a counsellor that meets your specific needs. Use your health benefits: We accept most health insurance plans. Support our mission: Help make mental health accessible and fair for everyone.
Making Mental Health Fair for Everyone
Making Mental Health Fair for Everyone
Sustainability
We believe in creating something that’s great for today and every day after.
Equality
Whatever walk of life you come from, we're here for you. Our priority is to always make space for everyone.
Generosity
Take care of yourself and take care of each other.
Fairness
Be reasonable, be honest, and be inclusive.
Meet Our Counselling Team
Rachel is an Expressive Arts Therapist and Artist with a Master's degree in Expressive Arts Therapy and a minor in Psychology.
Elyssa offers a nonjudgmental space where you can be your full self and share your thoughts and experiences freely, with a specialization in ADHD and related challenges.
Ryan works from a Disability justice, humanistic, person-centred, and strength-based perspectives, shaped by his own experience living with a chronic illness.
Randi is a Registered Social Worker with a special interest in providing inclusive and affirming counselling to 2SLGBTQIA+ and BIPOC individuals, couples, and families.
With over 15 years of experience, Jae specializes in helping individuals work through the impact of childhood trauma and navigate cross-cultural challenges.
Tania’s approach to counselling is influenced by 12 years of experience as a holistic practitioner and her counselling/work background in helping people overcome childhood and relationship wounds.
Mark is a Registered Social Worker with over 15 years of experience in child and adolescent mental health, long-term care, in-patient acute care, and outpatient mental health.
Mariana is a registered clinical counsellor, level II sensorimotor psychotherapist, trained in EMDR, Focusing-Oriented Psychotherapy, also implementing Mindfulness-based CBT and DBT.
Melinda's passion for counselling grew from personal experience with grief, loss and trauma. Completing University later in life has fueled her drive to enable and empower others fully.
Tamara helps clients to optimize strengths, build resilience and cultivate growth. She is committed to providing a safe and non-judgmental environment and developing a therapeutic and trusting relationship.
Camila has worked with homeless youth, international university students, First Nations youth, women affected by violence, people living with HIV/AIDS, cancer patients, and seniors.
Marziyeh has worked with youth/adults and families who have been affected by mental health issues. She is committed to creating a safe and non-judgmental environment for all people as they discover their path.
Evangelos is a Registered Clinical Counsellor. He has worked as a trainee therapist in a clinical hospital setting in Greece and he has been offering counselling services as a member of diverse mental health professional teams in Vancouver.
Ally approaches therapy sessions with creativity, humour, and a down-to-earth realistic mindset. She works with individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, relationship issues, self-esteem, family estrangement, eating disorders...
Nat is a registered social worker who specializes in the domains of trauma and dissociative disorders, 2SLGBTQIA+ concerns, as well as symptoms of autism and/or ADHD. Nat's goal is to support individuals, couples, and families in achieving wellness.
Rachel finds it important to connect with others in order to improve both individuals’ and the world’s views toward mental health. She believes the client-counsellor relationship is crucial to the therapeutic process.
GaiAnne specializes in EMDR. Her approach is collaborative and client-centred that guides clients to process the past, connect with the present and re-imagine the future.
Meet Phare the Counsellors
Our therapists specialize in a wide array of areas, including LGBTQ2+ concerns, anxiety, depression, OCD, trauma, and beyond. With their extensive experience and empathetic approach, our team members are equipped to guide you through your unique mental health journey.Through years of experience, our registered counsellors have honed their skills and developed an empathetic approach that goes beyond traditional therapy. They understand that mental health challenges are deeply personal and unique to each individual. With a deep sense of empathy, they provide a safe space for you to express your feelings, thoughts, and concerns openly.Discover our amazing team and find the clinical counsellor that is right for you.
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