Ally began her career in mental health as a youth counsellor for the YMCA, supporting at-risk teens. This taught her that human beings have a deep capacity for healing at their core despite the profound adversity they may have faced.
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.
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.
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.
I enjoy working with individuals who feel lost, overwhelmed by life’s circumstances, and who are seeking support for internal and external change in their lives.
Linda is a Registered Clinical Counsellor with over 25 years of experience working in a variety of settings: Post Secondary, Career, Couples and Family, Employee Assistance Programs, Addiction and 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.
Mark has worked in child, and adolescent mental health, long-term care, inpatient hospital settings, primary care, outpatient mental health, and is currently working in an outpatient environment with individuals with chronic pain.
Maryam is a Registered Clinical Counselor with years of counselling experience helping people to find their way in life journey. She also identifies as a mother, an immigrant, and a lifetime learner.
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.
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.
Naomi believes in fostering authentic therapeutic relationships with individuals and is passionate about helping them discover and build their strengths.
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.
Shannon approaches her work from an anti-oppressive, de-colonizing, non-pathologizing lens and uses neurodiversity affirming practices. Shannon supports adults who are autistic and/or have ADHD
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.
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.
Join a team that is dedicated to improving mental health for everyone. As a counsellor with Phare, you’ll gain a supportive network of peers and supervisors, as well as access to new clients. Build a sustainable living serving clients and supervising others in your profession—all while making mental health fair. If that sounds great to you, let’s chat more!