Grief Therapists in British Columbia

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Jody Rambold

Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC)

In-Person

I am a warm genuine and empathetic psychotherapist specializing in trauma and relational issues. Using a relational approach, I strive to create a healing connection with my clients. I help empower individuals to break free from patterns of insecure attachment caused by childhood trauma and develop the skills and awareness necessary to create strong, meaningful connections with self and others.

Tanya Vall
Tanya Vall

Registered Therapeutic Counsellor

Virtual In-Person

I’m Tanya, a warm, laid-back, trauma-informed counsellor who believes therapy should feel human. I’m your biggest cheerleader, offering a space where you can be yourself without judgment. I support adults navigating anxiety, burnout, grief, relationships, and life’s transitions. Together, we’ll explore patterns, build self-understanding, and find ways to feel more grounded. Come as you are.

Alli Parker
Alli Parker

Registered Clinical Counsellor

In-Person

Do you feel like you are too much and not enough all at the same time? Do you hear the phrase ‘just love your body’ and you know deeply that there is more to that statement? Our society holds many messages about being acceptable and conforming while we just want to trust what’s right for us. My practice is here for people seeking to develop trusting and compassionate relationship with themselves.

Matty Davison

RTC

In-Person

Hi, I'm Matty Davison. I'm a counsellor based in North Vancouver. I offer in-person as well as virtual therapy for anyone in Canada. I also work with the VCH outreach team on the north shore, and am a Hospice Volunteer. I help adults with grief, parents with support, children and adolescents. And I help adults struggling with depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, and life transitions.

Ryan Yellowlees
Ryan Yellowlees

Registered Clinical Counsellor, MC, RCC

Virtual

Disability-affirming counselling that respects your lived experience, challenges ableism, and puts your voice, choices, and well-being at the centre.

Joshua Dhanaraj

Student Therapist

Virtual

Warm greetings, my name is Joshua Dhanaraj (He/Him) and I am a student therapist completing my final year in a Masters of Counselling Psychology through City University in Canada (Calgary, AB). I am also currently interning at Jade Counselling Services in Calgary. Please do not hesitate to reach out if you are having any difficulty in booking or are wanting a free 15 minute consultation.

Grant McMahon
Grant McMahon

Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC 11135)

Virtual

I offer online counselling for adults across BC and the Yukon dealing with anxiety, depression, burnout, relationship strain, or difficulties that are hard to name. My approach is thoughtful and individualized, with room for experiences that do not fit familiar explanations.

Abby Tait
Abby Tait

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

Virtual

You might come to therapy feeling stuck in familiar patterns - ways of coping, thinking, or relating that once made sense but now feel hard to shift. You may be thoughtful and self-aware, yet find yourself overthinking, avoiding certain emotions, or feeling disconnected from who you are or where you’re headed. Questions about identity, values, and purpose often sit quietly underneath these experi…

Renee Crossan (she/her)
Renee Crossan (she/her)

Registered Social Worker (MSW, RSW)

Virtual

I know how important it is to find a therapist that who truly understands you. As a trauma-informed therapist, I understand that a strong therapeutic relationship is essential for healing and personal growth. I strive to create a safe and nurturing space where you can openly share your experiences, allowing us to work collaboratively on your journey toward resilience and self-discovery.

Brittany Peddle

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

Virtual

I work with individuals who are looking to overcome their trauma by learning healthier coping skills and more helpful resources, and who want to do deeper processing work to resolve and release trauma in order to let go of the past and move forward in life. I offer both support and solutions, using a client-centered approach utilizing DBT, ACT, EMDR, Somatic Therapy and other modalities.

Abby Tait
Abby Tait

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

Virtual

Grief doesn’t always wait for a physical loss. I help adults navigate grief, caregiver burnout, burnout and life transitions, including caring for a parent or partner with dementia or Parkinson’s. Evidence-based virtual therapy across BC, Ontario, Manitoba and Saskatchewan, attuned to your circumstances, relationships and lived experience.

Alexandra Goodall
Alexandra Goodall

Registered Clinical Counsellor, Somatic Psychotherapist, EMDR, MA

Virtual In-Person

Somatic. Relational. Neurobiological. I am an integrative, somatically-oriented therapist. I support clients who find themselves facing change and growth, be that in relationships, contribution/vocation, trauma recovery, intergenerational legacy, sexuality or spirituality. More at www.alexandragoodalltherapy.com and www.redkitehealing.com

Kelly Love
Kelly Love

FIFO Mental Health Therapist | Registered Clinical Counsellor | Licensed School Psychologist

Virtual

Life doesn’t always happen between 9 and 5 — and neither do stress, burnout, mental health struggles, learning differences, or major life transitions. Alfresco Therapy offers strength-based clinical counselling and school psychology services for people balancing demanding lives, high expectations, and the pressure of holding it all together. Real-world support designed for every season of life.

Michelle Keough

Master of Clinical Social Work, Registered Social Worker

Virtual

Feeling disconnected from your partner has got you feeling discouraged and frustrated in your relationship. You're tired of having the same arguments continue to happen in your relationship with no understanding. Being stuck in conflict has lead to you feeling disconnected from your partner and is holding you back from creating a secure loving bond. You no longer need to feel alone in your rela...

Carol D.B. Whaley
Carol D.B. Whaley

Psychotherapist

In-Person

I am a Vancouver based Psychotherapist in a diverse and inclusive Private Practice offering both in person and virtual sessions. I have over 22 years of extensive clinical experience working with individuals, couples, families and groups. I work with all ages on any issues that are getting in the way of the client experiencing life to its fullest in the very personal way they want to live.

Stacy Kirkbride
Stacy Kirkbride

Registered Psychotherapist, Recreation Therapist

Virtual

I offer compassionate support for those living with chronic illness, pain, and post-injury life challenges. I specialize in helping you navigate the emotional and mental hurdles these bring. My goal is to help you reclaim your sense of self, cope with grief and loss, and rebuild your life with resilience and purpose. You're not alone--I'm here to support you every step of the way.

Karine Keokongchack
Karine Keokongchack

Registered Clinical Counsellor

Virtual In-Person

A compassionate, authentic counsellor who supports people to feel more grounded, confident, and connected to what matters most. Feel deeply heard, gain self-awareness and learn new skills to help you thrive in your relationships & endeavours. Sessions incoporate a variety of therapeutic modalities. Karine is respectful, supportive and allow space for growth.

Ashley Johnson
Ashley Johnson

MPCC-Provisional

Virtual

You might be the person everyone turns to: the caregiver, helper, or one who keeps it all together. I work with adults and teens navigating trauma, grief, anxiety, ADHD, burnout and relationship patterns. My approach is warm, person centred and trauma informed, creating space for meaningful change in your life.

Liana Yip
Liana Yip

Counsellor, MA, MCP, RCC

Virtual In-Person Not accepting new clients

I work with folks who long to break free from patterns that perhaps were once helpful but are now worn out or destructive, who wish to reclaim lost or forgotten parts of themselves, their ancestral lineages, and their communities; who are seeking autonomy, sovereignty, and a sense of purpose in a world that needs us to show up and participate in our own unique ways more than ever.

Edna Mitander
Edna Mitander

Registered Therapeutic Counsellor RTC

Virtual

What is your understanding of joy and happiness? I'd like to hear your definition. Do you find it difficult to understand the suffering and challenges you face in your life? Do you still experience past trauma and feel like you're going through life on autopilot? Do you question your faith and finding yourself scrolling the internet to find answers?

British Columbia Therapists at a Glance

Number of therapists listed

38

Average years in practice

10 Years

Currently accepting new clients

97 %

Therapists in British Columbia who prioritize treating:

100% Grief
74% Anxiety
55% Depression
39% Trauma and PTSD
37% Relationship Issues
34% Stress
26% Coping Skills
24% Emotional Dysregulation

How therapists see their clients

18% In Person & Online
68% Online Only
13% In Person Only

Top therapy approaches used in British Columbia:

47% Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
45% Trauma Focused
39% Attachment-based
32% Somatic
32% Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
32% Narrative
26% Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
26% Internal Family Systems (IFS)

Frequently Asked Questions About Grief

What is grief and when does it need professional support?

Grief is the natural emotional response to loss — most commonly the death of a loved one, but also the loss of a relationship, a job, health, or a major life change. While grief is a normal human experience, professional support is helpful when grief is prolonged, intense, or significantly interfering with daily life, relationships, or the ability to function. A therapist offers a safe space to process loss at your own pace, without judgment.

What types of loss can grief therapy help with?

Grief therapy addresses a wide range of losses: the death of a parent, partner, child, sibling, or friend; pregnancy loss and infertility; the end of a significant relationship; loss of identity following illness, injury, or retirement; and disenfranchised grief — losses that may not be widely recognized, such as the death of a pet or estrangement from family. No loss is too small or too large to deserve support.

What is complicated grief and how is it treated?

Complicated grief (also called prolonged grief disorder) occurs when acute grief does not ease over time and persists with significant intensity for six months or more after a loss. It may involve intense longing, difficulty accepting the death, bitterness, or an inability to engage with life. Complicated grief is treated with specialized approaches such as Complicated Grief Treatment (CGT), which combines exposure work with strategies for rebuilding a meaningful life.

What does a grief therapy session look like?

Grief sessions are generally less structured than approaches like CBT — they are guided by what feels most present and necessary for you in each session. You might talk about the person or thing you lost, explore memories, work through difficult emotions like guilt or anger, or discuss what life looks like going forward. Your therapist's role is to witness, support, and gently help you integrate the loss into your ongoing life.

How long does grief counselling take?

There is no set timeline for grief — it is as individual as the relationship that was lost. Some people find 6–12 sessions sufficient to process a loss and find their footing; others benefit from longer-term support, particularly after sudden, traumatic, or multiple losses. Grief does not follow a linear path, and your therapist will meet you where you are rather than expecting you to follow a predictable sequence.