Our Team Of Vancouver Therapists

Our team of experienced mental health professionals are dedicated to providing compassionate and effective therapy to individuals in the Vancouver area. Whether you're seeking in-person support from one of our trusted local counsellors or prefer the convenience of virtual therapy sessions, our team is here to help you navigate life's challenges and improve your overall well-being.

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Meet Marla

Marla is a Registered Clinical Counsellor with a Masters of Counselling Psychology from Adler University.

What is your unfinished business? Life experiences that have not been adequately processed or resolved have a lasting presence in our lives. They keep showing up in ways we may or may not be aware of. Counselling gives us the opportunity to explore our unfinished business and the role it is playing in our lives currently. I look forward to joining you on your journey to learn more about yourself and what is getting in the way of you living the life you want.

Education

Marla obtained her Bachelor of Arts in Criminology and Criminal Justice from St. Thomas University. She then went on to achieve her Masters in Counselling Psychology from Adler University in Vancouver. As a part of her graduate requirements Marla completed a 700-hour clinical practicum in forensic psychiatry.

Work

In between degrees, Marla spent seven years doing youth outreach with a local nonprofit servicing youth facing homelessness, substance use, mental health challenges, and sexual exploitation. She is now immersed in the world of concurrent disorders, working in adult forensic services as well as youth and adult substance use services at a residential treatment program. This combination of education and work experience over the years has provided her with familiarity in a number of different areas that may pertain to your story and what is bringing you to counselling.

Hobbies & Interests

Marla's life outside of the counselling room consists entirely of being a dog Mom. He’s been her sidekick for the past six years and joins her and her partner on all of their camping and road trip adventures. They spend their early morning walks listening to true crime documentaries and their evenings on the couch watching Netflix. Marla truly values her downtime and opportunities to connect with the important people in her life.

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Meet Chantal

Chantal is a Registered Clinical Counsellor with a Masters of Counselling Psychology from Adler University. She is passionate about honoring the stories and life experiences of clients with humility, non-judgment, and heartfelt compassion. Her work is strongly informed by both lived experience and emerging research which uniquely confirm how we may heal in relationship.

Education

Chantal has carried a lifelong interest in work that has the capacity to heal and transform, and  has served in areas as diverse as the arts, civic engagement, harm reduction, and public health policy before becoming a therapist. In her early years, Chantal obtained her Bachelor of Arts in International Security and Conflict Resolution Studies from Simon Fraser University in Vancouver, British Columbia. She later completed her Masters of Counselling Psychology at Adler University in Vancouver, British Columbia. As a lifelong learner, Chantal is consistently seeking supplementary training to enrich her practice and presence.

Work

Chantal works with individuals who struggle feeling safe in their human experience. There may be an emotion, sensation, belief, or experience that carries unbearable weight that tethers you to disconnection and despair. And while this may be true, she strongly believes that the provision of evidence-based care rooted in compassion and kindness can radically transform the trajectory of a human life.

Chantal’s work is informed by the guiding principles of existentialism, intersectional feminism, Buddhist psychology, mindful self-compassion, narrative therapy, and interpersonal neurobiology. Her education and life experiences have led to a clinical focus on trauma, substance use, and other forms of addiction through a bio-psycho-social-spiritual lens.

While honouring and re-authoring client life stories that foster meaning and hope, Chantal strongly believes in the ongoing promotion of client safety, agency, curiosity and collaboration. Above all, she is committed to a creating a space where clients may feel seen, heard, respected, and affirmed in their courage to take action toward healing.

Hobbies & Interests

Chantal loves to lead her life with gentleness. When she is not studying or working with clients, she enjoys creating all forms of art, resting, playing, or connecting to the land and her community.

Zainab

Meet Zainab

Zainab Udaipurwala is a Pre-Registred Clinical Counsellor studying Masters of Counselling Psychology at Adler University, Vancouver.  She brings a unique and diverse perspective to her work, shaped by her international academic experience. 

Grounded in Adlerian principles, Zainab takes a holistic approach to therapy, focusing on the individual as a whole. She works collaboratively with her clients to tailor her therapeutic methods to their unique strengths and challenges, fostering resilience and personal growth. Her global exposure allows her to connect with clients from diverse backgrounds, enhancing her ability to create inclusive and culturally sensitive therapy.

Education

Zainab earned her BSc (Hons) in Psychology with Counseling Skills from Middlesex University Dubai and is furthering her expertise with a Master's in Counseling Psychology from Adler University, Vancouver. As a part of her graduate requirement, she has completed a 700-hour clinical practicum working with substance use, addiction and concurrent disorders. 

Work

Throughout her education, Zainab has been involved in a variety of community-based initiatives. She has volunteered with NGOs in India and Dubai, supporting youth who have experienced abuse and trauma. She has also led psychoeducational workshops tailored to different age groups and genders.Now residing in Vancouver, she continues her passion for community service through a local non-profit. 

Currently, she is committed to helping individuals overcome substance use challenges and concurrent mental health disorders. She creates a safe, non-judgmental space where clients can explore their experiences and move towards personal growth. With a compassionate and empowering approach, Zainab supports her clients in self-discovery, helping them regain control and build resilience for lasting change.

Hobbies & Interests

Apart from working, Zainab enjoys reading, staying active in her community, and spending time with her family and friends. She believes in the importance of balance and prioritizes it in her own life, just as she encourages her clients to do.

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