In-Person in Vancouver, BC V6B 2V3
Online in
British Columbia
Nothing is too big or too small for the therapy room. The parts of ourself that we hold tightly, wanting to avoid or keep hidden, are less scary when we find a safe place to slowly unravel them. When you're feeling stuck, confused, or tired of repeating the same patterns, therapy can be a pathway for change. I help clients navigate the ups and downs of life, explore relationship patterns, and unravel difficult thoughts, feelings, and memories. Common reasons people come to me for counselling are anxiety, life stress, trauma, attachment wounds, queer experiences, and relationships. I offer individual, relationship, and family counselling for folks of all different backgrounds, beliefs, genders, identities, and ages (17+).
Client Focus
Session Format: Couple, Family, Individual sessions.
Age Specialty: Adult, Young Adult
Demographic Expertise: LGBTQ+, Women clients.
Treatment Approach
- Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) Helps people accept difficult thoughts and feelings instead of fighting them, while committing to actions that reflect their values. It blends mindfulness with practical behavior strategies.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) One of the most widely used approaches, CBT helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and replace them with healthier patterns. It is effective for anxiety, depression, and many other concerns.
- Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) Focuses on strengthening emotional bonds in couples or families. It helps people identify negative cycles and create more secure connections.
- Feminist Therapy Addresses how gender roles, power, and social inequality affect mental health. It empowers clients to challenge limiting beliefs and systems.
- Gottman Method Couples Therapy Based on decades of research, this method gives couples tools to improve communication, manage conflict, and strengthen intimacy.
- Narrative Therapy Encourages people to view problems as separate from themselves and reframe their life story. It helps build resilience and self-identity.
- Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) Emphasizes empathy, unconditional positive regard, and authenticity. It provides a safe space for self-discovery and growth.
- Relational Psychotherapy Emphasizes the healing power of the therapist-client relationship. It uses trust and safety as a foundation for change.
- Somatic Therapy Helps clients notice how emotions are stored in the body. It uses breath, movement, and awareness for healing trauma and stress.
Approach Description: I am trained in a variety of therapy approaches, some talk therapies and some focused on the mind-body connection and nervous system. The most important piece of therapy is our relationship. It matters more that you feel connected, trusting, and seen by the relationship we will develop. The various therapy techniques we might use depend on your specific needs and wants, so we will tailor our time together in a unique way to be most effective for you.
Fees & Insurance
Fees
- Average Session Fee Individual - $150, Couples - $180
- Affordable sliding scale therapy: apply if you may be eligible.
- All of my sliding scale spots are currently full. Please reach out to be added to the waitlist.
- Out of Network
- Most Registered Clinical Counsellors are covered by insurance plans. You will receive a receipt after payment which you can submit to your insurer for reimbursement. Please check with your insurance provider to ensure your coverage first.
Education & Credentials
Abby Rizzolo RCC
- Female, Non-Binary
- License # 22311
- Licensed in British Columbia
- Practicing Since 2023
Education: I received a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology from Adler University in Vancouver, BC.
Abby Rizzolo Practice Details
Therapy Sessions
- Available In-Person in Vancouver, BC V6B 2V3
- Available Online for residents of British Columbia
- Online Therapy Details: Zoom
We're not meant to navigate life alone. I'm here to offer you a steady place to find your ground. Many clients come to me for support with anxiety, stress, trauma, attachment wounds, queer experiences, and relationships. I bring a warm steadiness to my sessions, and our time is tailored to your unique needs and preferences. I use various therapy techniques that explore emotions, relationship bonds, values, thought and behaviour patterns, nervous system regulation, somatic techniques, coping tools, and more. I offer in-person therapy from my warm and inviting space in Gastown, or virtual therapy so you can stay in your own cozy space. I look forward to having moments of joy, challenge, growth, and laughter together.
You can book a free consultation with me to see if we're a good fit at: groundupcounselling.janeapp.com.