Play therapists in Nelson, British Columbia BC, Canada CA
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Play Therapy
Vanessa Gear
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Is your child or teen feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, ADHD, school challenges, or difficulty managing big emotions? Perhaps learning differences, neurodivergence, family conflict, or life transitions are creating stress at home or school. I work with children, teens, adults, and families who want a supportive space to better understand these challenges. Together, we focus on building emotional regulation, confidence, coping skills, and stronger relationships so clients feel more capable, understood, and supported in their daily lives.
I specialize in supporting children, teens, and families navigating ADHD, autism (ASD), anxiety, school issues, learning challenges, and life transitions. Using CBT, ACT, mindfulness, and experiential approaches, including play-based techniques, I help clients strengthen emotional regulation, build coping skills, and develop greater confidence and resilience
Behind every behaviour is a story waiting to be heard. If you or your child feel overwhelmed, misunderstood, or stuck, therapy can provide a supportive space to slow down and make sense of what’s happening. Together we’ll explore strengths, build practical tools, and create meaningful change so you can move forward with greater confidence and connection.
0 Years Experience
Online in Nelson, BC British Columbia
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Laura Abraham
Counsellor/Therapist, M.A. RCC
Do you often feel anxiety crowding your thoughts? Or do you worry about “little things” and cannot understand why others dismiss your worries so easily? You are not alone. Together we can work on coping strategies to help manage your anxiety, stress, and general overwhelming feelings in daily life. I bring experience, education, and passion to my practice. With over a decade of professional experience counselling children, teens, and adults, I help support them through anxiety, stress, parenting, spiritual questions, and other life challenges.
15 Years Experience
Online in Nelson, BC British Columbia
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Somatic Healing Arts, Psychotherapy and Wellness
Registered Psychotherapist, RP (qualifying), MA-ExAT
I believe that healing is a creative and embodied process. As an expressive arts and somatic therapist, I am guided by the understanding that our bodies, emotions, and imaginations hold profound wisdom. In my work, I invite movement, image, sound, and story to help people discover new pathways to resilience, connection, and self-understanding.
My approach is gentle, collaborative, and rooted in curiosity. I support clients in tuning into the signals of their bodies, exploring their inner landscapes, and expressing what may be difficult to put into words. I see therapy as a space where what has been held can be released, where identity can be reclaimed, and where the nervous system can finally exhale.
Whether someone is navigating trauma, stress, transition, or a longing for deeper authenticity, I strive to create a space where their whole being is welcomed. My intention is always to help others reconnect with their innate aliveness, creativity, and capacity for healing.
9 Years Experience
Online in Nelson, BC British Columbia
Play Therapy
Nightingale Counselling
Counsellor/Therapist, RCC, MSW
At Nightingale Counselling, we believe that healing is not something a therapist does to a client, but something that emerges from the quality of the relationship between them. Grounded in scientific research, counselling theory, and clinical experience, our approach helps people access their own innate capacity for change, whether they are navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship difficulties, or the weight of emotions that have long felt out of control. We serve individuals, couples, and families across a wide range of backgrounds, identities, and life circumstances, and we are committed to creating a space where every person who walks through our doors feels met with genuine empathy, cultural competence, and the kind of non-judgmental presence that makes honest conversation possible. Because we know that no single practitioner can serve all people, our diverse group practice exists to ensure that whoever you are and whatever you are carrying, there is someone here who is the right fit for you.
6 Years Experience
Online in Nelson, BC British Columbia
Play Therapy
Your Story Counselling Services
Registered Psychotherapist, MSc, CCC, RMFT, RSW, RP
At Your Story Counselling, we believe that we all have our own unique voice and way of thinking that allows us to experience life in our own diverse ways. We truly see our role as a guide in helping you making changes towards your most preferred way of life and living. All of us possess the tools within ourselves to create those changes, we all deserve a little help in finding them.
10 Years Experience
Online in Nelson, BC British Columbia
Play Therapy therapists in Nelson, British Columbia, Canada Statistics
Play Therapy therapists in Nelson, British Columbia, Canada average 11 years of experience and charge around $158 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (95%), Depression (86%), and Stress (81%).
Average years in practice
11 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$158
Accept insurance
95%
Offer sliding scale
76%
Gender ID
| 62% |
Female |
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| 29% |
Male |
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| 6% |
Non-Binary |
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| 3% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 81% |
In Person and Online |
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| 19% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 95% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 86% | Depression |
| 81% | Stress |
| 81% | ADHD |
| 67% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 67% | Self Esteem |
| 62% | Anger Management |
Ages Served
| 90% | Young Adult |
| 90% | Teen |
| 90% | Adult |
| 71% | Children |
| 57% | Senior |
Client Focus
| 43% | Women |
| 43% | Men |
| 38% | LGBTQ+ |
| 33% | Asian |
| 29% | Christian |