I worked with Sophie weekly for eight years. I will miss her as she leaves San Francisco for the…read morenext chapter in her life. My life has been enriched as the result of working with her in ways I could never satisfactorily describe. Sophie is a special human being. She is a gifted listener who holds a compassionate, non-judgmental space. She is an articulate teacher full of profound wisdom. She welcomed and accepted all parts of me. She has been perhaps the most influential person in my life to date, and I am the man and the partner I am today because of her guidance. Choosing a therapist is a personal decision, and like any intimate relationship, it must be the right fit. But my message to those who will begin their work with Sophie as she arrives in her new city: you are inheriting a blessing. Thank you, Sophie, for more than I could ever repay.

I had an appointment today morning but the office was closed and no one was there. I wish at least…read moreI would have received a call to let me know they are not going to be there.

Probably the single most impactful & pivotal moment in my life was eight years ago at the end of my…read morefirst counselling session with Bach Counselling Group. I'll always remember from that day my immensely positive feelings of safety, comfort, respect & value. I knew I was in the best place possible to start living my life how I wanted & being the man I wanted to be. I'm a confident, capable, self-aware person who is fortunate enough to often identify & address issues alone. Still, during every session I learn so much life-altering information. I once said out loud to Heather during a session, "I love you Heather; you're my favourite person in the world." I'm a sensitive, openly sharing man & I meant those words. I'm also very logical & pragmatic with my treatment, thoughts, & actions; my counsellor is always right beside me, guiding accordingly. Most sessions I have planned discussion topics, and they often change upon starting, & every time become more valuable than what I planned! Though there are many amazing, giving, magical-like people around me, there's no one I feel more capable, safe, strong, inspired, & driven by than Heather Bach. As well, another counsellor here helped in the past with couples counselling & that experience was also incredible, strengthening, & helpful in every way. This counselling is worth every penny, minute, & much, much more. As much as I've grown here, counselling off & on over the years with different life challenges, I have no intention of stopping. There are always new mountains to climb together, & new wisdom & life learning to gain here. This is the place to be for growth, happiness, success, & fulfillment. I could simply not be more grateful for what I've been given by Bach Counselling Group. Thank you from the bottom of my huge heart. - Kyle Wright, Burnaby, age 35

I made an appointment to see Heather Bach a few years ago when I was in a tough situation. So much…read morestress and anxiety that I really needed to talk to someone and hopefully put an end to it, or at least make it manageable. I set an appointment for 11am, showed up at 10:45am. And waited, and waited, and waited. By 11:30am I was starting to get a little frustrated. The walls and door were paper thin so I could hear the entire conversation she was having with her patient before me. At no time did she say "well it's time for my next appointment". Or come out to say "I'm sorry I'll be right with you". I just sat there like an idiot wasting my lunch break. At 11:40am I said to myself "forget it!" On her website it read "please show up on time, don't cancel or you'll be charged". So I expected the same treatment in return. By this point I was really frustrated, the exact opposite of how I thought I was supposed to feel after going to a counsellor! So I left my business card and went back to work, more stressed out than before my lunch break. At around 12:15pm I receive an email from her. No apology, no explanation, just "I must have JUST missed you! Your business card is still warm." Huh? I didn't want to work with someone that would give so little consideration to her new patients. Honestly though, this turned out to be the best thing for me! I went back to work and discovered that my employer pays for counselling. So I started to see Martin Pinot around lower Lonsdale. 6 sessions that absolutely changed my life! And he was so considerate of starting and finishing on time, such a kind man! So I guess I should be thanking Heather!

Mia's energy is open, accepting, and welcoming. She brings out the best in me. Whatever I share…read morewith her, she offers invaluable insights, while also posing very helpful questions that enable me to arrive at a greater understanding of myself.

From the owner: Couples, Self-accetance, Forgiveness, Purpose, Uncoupling, Co-parenting, Workshops, Support Groups…read more Do you struggle with boundaries, trusting yourself, feeling safe, negative thinking? Do you feel alone in life or your relationship? I offer safe and genuine human connection, warmth and gentle curiosity. I will show you how relationships can offer rest and belonging. I empower you to express what you need and what you long for, and see others newly. This allows connection, aliveness and magic. I strive to awaken wonder and hope in our darkest places. When we trust that we will be seen, heard and accepted we develop the safety to fully be ourselves. From there we can find purpose, confidence and explore our dreams. I am a Registered Therapeutic Counsellor (RTC) specializing in Emotionally Focused Therapy for Couples (EFT).

I have been coming here for a few years and all I can say is that the staff and counsellors are…read morefantastic. They have helped me in so many ways!

I would not recommend this place to anyone. After an initial call with the secretary they placed me…read morewith a doctor for a session. The doctor was qualified but I had a number of issues: 1.) No Rapport 2.) Accent made it tough to understand everything 3.) After being told (before my first session) that the doctor was available at 7pm on weekdays. He said its "summer" and he'd rather work earlier in the day. I work Monday to Friday and cannot make an earlier time work. Further I don't want to spend nearly $200/hr on someone who would rather work a different time. After calling with my frustration and requesting to see another doctor or be refunded they refused. Don't pay $200 an hour for something or someone you are not totally sure about because there is no chance that is coming back. Spoke with the managing director she was't helpful in any way.

Awful experience, these guys are not able to offer any feedback on why they do how they do it. Very…read morejudgmental, in a negative way, they look at you like you're not the client and leave your money there. I had a session with Kevin Rose. First 10-15 minutes of our paid time he made us fill-in forms for him. He gave me a bad look when, at the end of the hour, I asked him why we didn't do this in the 10-15 minutes we spent waiting in the lobby anyway. This guy was not able to say one word on what kind of progress/feedback/whatever we may expect after three paid sessions. Hi seemed surprised I DARED to ask such a question. ...I could go on and on, but I don't want to annoy anyone. AVOID THEM. They are just money suckers, it's all they care about.

My experience with the Steadfast Counselling group has been absolutely fantastic. Kevin was…read more instrumental in not only helping me through a difficult time in my life, but also helping me work through challenges I have struggled with for years. Counselling can be challenging and it is important to find the right fit. I had tried once or twice in the past, but I clicked with Kevin in my first session. He was not afraid to ask the tough questions and made sure I did the hard work necessary for true progress. It took time but Kevin was there as a patient and kind guide. I've been so appreciative that I've had the opportunity to work with him and I can honestly say I've experienced absolutely stunning personal growth. I also appreciate how open, flexible and compassionate all of the counsellors in the group have been. I'd reached out with a couple of questions and they were so welcoming, offering solutions and going above and beyond. The ethos of the group are people who truly care about your well-being. Thank you!

I really enjoyed going here is very helpful I would highly recommend this place This is by far one…read moreof the best psychology places I have been to so far

After trying some therapists I was thinking that therapy just wasn't for me. I mean I needed it,…read morebut none of them helped. A few seemed like they needed my help, in fact. My sister recommended I see Val. I reluctantly did so and I'm super glad that I did. Right off the bat, I was impressed at how she didn't make me feel like I needed psycho analysis, I didn't need the Pollyanna treatment. I was greeted with empathy, intelligence and a person that was able to start helping me on my first visit. If you are intelligent and you see through a lot of crap, go see Val. She doesn't play games.

This guy is likely a fraud, and here is why: on Google+ you'll find 11 great 5-star reviews, one…read moreline each. What you can see only after you take a cold shower from this extremely rude, condescending and judgmental individual on the phone is none is older than one month ago! At his request, I tried to feed him as much info on my complex situation, in the space of the max 30 minutes we had. I asked him to interrupt me whenever he wants and ask me more focused questions, which he did. Sometimes it was hard to hear him (he put me on speaker on his end), and I frequently had to ask him twice what he was mumbling about. He wanted any answer in either black or white, without saying so. When, at some question, I tried to say why in my mind it wasn't either yes or no, he became extremely rude, he practically verbally attacked me and he hung up. And no, I've been always extremely polite, listening, doing my best to pass the info I knew about. I truly regret I did not record our phone conversation, because I would have addressed a complain as well to his professional ethical committee. AVOID AT ANY PRICE!

From the owner: Private practice started in 2001 in combination with Daniel Stone and Associates. Currently I am…read morestill affiliated with Daniel Stone & Associates however my private practice clients compile 95 % of my clients while the remaining 5% come from Corporate clients.

I've been seeing Joanne for a few years now, and she is by far the best counsellor I've had. She's…read morehelped me in ways I didn't know were possible. I truly look forward to our sessions. I routinely recommend her to my friends suffering from all forms of mental illness.

From the owner: Own Mind Counselling Group is a team of Registered Clinical Counsellors trained in evidence based…read moretreatment for mental health concerns. We work closely together as a team and in consultation with psychiatrists and family physicians to deliver the best therapeutic treatment for our clients. We are trained in DBT, CBT and EMDR as well as other eclectic modalities.

Dr Mushtagh is a great listener, patient and nurturing. As my first Naturopathic Doctor, he gave me…read morean entirely new health care experience. He helped me through some significant health challenges in my life, and has always been there to support me.

From the owner: Excellence in Integrative treatments for Mental Health…read more(Depression/Anxiety/Mood disorders) and Neurological disease (ADHD/Autism/MS/Parkinson's/Migraines)