Loss or Grief therapists in Burnaby, British Columbia BC, Canada CA
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Grief
Kim Alscher
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RCC
Grief can reshape every part of life—relationships, identity, and one’s sense of stability. I help clients move through these experiences from a place of personal experience and healing. My own significant losses inform the empathy, steadiness, and depth I bring to supporting others on this path, and allow me to meet clients with an accepting presence.
17 Years Experience
In-Person in Burnaby, BC V5C 0K4
Online in Burnaby, BC British Columbia
Grief
Ferzana Jamani
Counsellor/Therapist, BA, RTC
I offer a safe and compassionate space for individuals coping with bereavement, separation, or significant life changes. My work focuses on validating clients’ experiences, supporting emotional expression, and helping them rebuild meaning and connection after loss.
3 Years Experience
In-Person in Burnaby, BC
Online in Burnaby, BC British Columbia
Grief
Bill Arbuckle
Therapist, MCP, RCC
Grief doesn't follow a schedule, and it doesn't always make sense to the people around you. Sometimes it shows up long after the loss, or for something others don't recognise as a loss at all. I work with people in that space without trying to move them through it faster than they're ready for, helping them find their footing again and figure out who they are on the other side.
12 Years Experience
In-Person Near Burnaby, BC
Online in Burnaby, BC British Columbia
Grief
Dave Vass
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Clinical Counsellor: RCC
I offer a calm, compassionate space to sit with loss and grief. I listen without judgment, help you name painful emotions, and provide practical tools to cope with overwhelming feelings and daily life. Together we’ll honor your experience, untangle complicated thoughts, and find ways to carry your memories forward while rebuilding meaning and routine. I’ll walk alongside you at your pace, offering steady support as you navigate each step toward healing.
7 Years Experience
In-Person Near Burnaby, BC
Online in Burnaby, BC British Columbia
Grief
Spencer Copland
Registered Psychotherapist, RCC, MCP
Grief and loss can feel overwhelming, unpredictable, and deeply personal. While it may come from the loss of a loved one, grief can also arise from the end of a relationship, changes in identity, unmet expectations, or other significant life transitions. You might notice waves of sadness, anger, numbness, or disconnection, and it can feel isolating when others don’t fully understand the depth of what you’re experiencing.
In our work together, we’ll create a space where your grief is allowed, without pressure to move on or feel differently than you do. We’ll gently explore your experience, making room for both the pain of the loss and the meaning it holds. Using a trauma-informed and attachment-focused approach, we’ll also support your nervous system in processing grief, helping you feel more grounded and better able to carry your loss over time.
I draw from approaches such as IFS, ACT, EMDR, Mindfulness-Based CBT, and somatic-based practices, tailoring our work to your unique needs. Together, we’ll focus on building compassionate ways to navigate your grief, while supporting connection, self-understanding, and healing in your own time.
I offer both in-person and virtual counselling sessions. You’re welcome to reach out or visit my website to book a free 20-minute phone consultation to see if we’re a good fit.
6 Years Experience
In-Person Near Burnaby, BC
Online in Burnaby, BC British Columbia
Grief
Nicklas Ehrlich
Counsellor/Therapist, MSW, RCC (#0843), RSW (#11561), Psychotherapist, Counsellor, Life-Coach, Hypnotherapist, Advanced Neurofeedback Trainer
Loss or grief deeply affects us physically and emotionally. Through balancing the central nervous system and brain along with counselling the body and mind are brought through a gentle process of grief. We can grieve many things: expectations, identity, relationships, careers, health, and the past.
46 Years Experience
In-Person Near Burnaby, BC
Online in Burnaby, BC British Columbia
Grief
Anna MacGillivray
Counsellor/Therapist, MCP, RCC
Humans are meaning makers and often grief overwhelms and exhausts our meaning making abilities. Together we can explore the emotions associated with change, loss, and grief in order to attain a greater state of wellness.
8 Years Experience
In-Person Near Burnaby, BC
Online in Burnaby, BC British Columbia
Grief
Shay Galamiton
Counsellor/Therapist, RPC, MPCC
I work with individuals experiencing loss and grief in a safe, compassionate, and supportive space. Together, we explore emotions, process difficult experiences, build coping strategies, and foster resilience and healing while honouring personal experiences and memories.
3 Years Experience
Online in Burnaby, BC British Columbia (Online Only)
Grief
Aliya Amarshi
Registered Psychotherapist, PhD (Sociology)
Grief can take many forms—death, change, endings, or unacknowledged losses. I offer a compassionate, grounded space to move through grief at your own pace, honoring the complexity of your experience and the uniqueness of your path.
6 Years Experience
Online in Burnaby, BC British Columbia (Online Only)
Grief
Candace Plattor
Drug and Alcohol Counsellor, M.A. in Counselling Psychology from Adler University
In most families with addiction, there has been much grief and loss - and even more so if the addict has died.
35 Years Experience
Online in Burnaby, BC British Columbia (Online Only)
Burnaby is one of Metro Vancouver's most populous municipalities — home to Simon Fraser University and BCIT, and housing the headquarters of Electronic Arts Canada, Telus, and other major technology companies — creating a therapy demand shaped by tech-sector burnout, academic stress, and a highly multicultural population that includes large Chinese, South Korean, Iranian, and South Asian communities. SFU and BCIT generate significant student mental health demand and clinical training pipelines that feed into the local therapy community. Burnaby Hospital and Royal Columbian Hospital provide institutional mental health resources alongside a growing private practice community that serves residents increasingly priced out of Vancouver proper. Many Burnaby residents access the broader Metro Vancouver therapy ecosystem, and the relative proximity to Vancouver means specialist care is generally accessible.
Loss or Grief therapists in Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada Statistics
Loss or Grief therapists in Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada average 11 years of experience and charge around $158 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (69%), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) (56%), and Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (53%).
Average years in practice
11 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$158
Accept insurance
68%
Offer sliding scale
53%
Gender ID
| 75% |
Female |
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| 22% |
Male |
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| 2% |
Non-Binary |
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| 1% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 59% |
In Person and Online |
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| 41% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 69% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 56% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 53% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 52% | Internal Family Systems (IFS) |
| 48% | Narrative Therapy |
| 47% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 46% | Somatic Therapy |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 75% | Young Adult |
| 68% | Senior |
| 53% | Teen |
| 18% | Children |
Client Focus
| 68% | Women |
| 56% | Men |
| 48% | LGBTQ+ |
| 40% | Persons with Disabilities |
| 37% | Christian |