Pacific Islander therapists in Powell River, BC
Browse Pacific Islander therapists in Powell River, British Columbia, Canada. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Serving Pacific Islander
Azin Heydari
Registered Psychotherapist, RP; MA
I work alongside you on this self-exploratory journey, not only showing curiosity about the thoughts that shape your emotional world but also the nervous system patterns held in your body. Real change occurs when the mind and body begin communicating differently, and I will collaborate with you to explore this process with care, curiosity, and evidence-based tools. My approach is warm, relational, and grounded in trauma-informed methods that create space for deep emotional work at a pace that feels safe. If you’re ready to understand your patterns, reconnect with yourself, and find lasting relief—not quick fixes—I am here to support your healing through this process.
6 Years Experience
Online in Powell River, BC
Serving Pacific Islander
Dr. Stéphanie Gamache, PhD
Hypnotherapist, PhD
Something in you knows that what you're carrying runs deeper than the presenting problem.
Many of the people I work with are thoughtful, capable, and outwardly composed-yet internally they live with anxiety, depression, chronic tension or pain, relentless self-criticism, or a sense that something essential is blocked, muted, or just out of reach. These struggles may surface in mood, in the body, in behavior, or in relationships-including sexuality and intimacy-but they are rarely contained to any one area. They tend to reflect deeper emotional and relational patterns formed early in life, often before language, that continue to shape how a person approaches closeness, vulnerability, agency, pleasure, and self-expression.
My work centers on how early experience shapes the capacity for self-regulation, desire, connection, and meaning throughout life-and particularly on how people come to know what they need and want, how they learn to express or inhibit those impulses, and what happens when these capacities become conflicted, constricted, or difficult to sustain.
I integrate psychoanalytic hypnotherapy, somatic awareness, and clinical sexology within a reflective, depth-oriented process. Hypnosis functions as a central clinical tool-creating conditions for deeper internal contact with emotional, bodily, and unconscious experience that can be difficult to reach through conversation alone. The aim is not only relief from symptoms, but the development of a more coherent and compassionate relationship with one's inner life: sensations, emotions, impulses, and desires.
This work is oriented toward lasting psychological change-and toward greater freedom in how one relates to oneself, one's body, and one's capacity for connection, authenticity, and vitality. It is best suited to those ready to move beyond symptom management toward something more fundamental.
7 Years Experience
Online in Powell River, BC (Online Only)
Serving Pacific Islander
Manisha Grewal
Counsellor/Therapist, BA (Hons), MA, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Do you tend to replay past events in your mind over and over, and spiral into worries about the future? Do you struggle with boundaries, people-pleasing, or relationships, causing you to "overgive" to others while abandoning your own needs? Many people describe feeling like they’re moving through life on autopilot — weighed down by overthinking, low mood, or the pressure to keep everyone else happy. You might notice people-pleasing tendencies, difficulty maintaining boundaries, or a pattern of overgiving that leaves you drained, ungrounded, and disconnected from yourself. Here, you’ll find a warm, calm space where your feelings are validated and your voice genuinely matters. Together, we’ll engage in meaningful, deep processing work, explore what's fuelling your distress, and gently uncover the deeper experiences and patterns shaping your emotional world. Alongside this, we’ll build practical tools to regulate your nervous system and ease your symptoms in the present, helping you reconnect with a more empowered, resilient, and self-aware version of yourself. I bring the richness of three cultures, four languages, and the lived experience of being both a first- and third-generation immigrant. My background in the medical field also allows me to integrate physiological and psychological insight. These parts of who I am allow me to deeply empathize with the immigrant journey across generations, as well as the ways culture, family expectations, and identity can shape mental health. No matter your background or story, I aim to meet you with genuine understanding, respect, and compassion. I am a proud ally to LGBTQIA2S+ and BIPOC communities and offer inclusive, compassionate care for all backgrounds and lived experiences. If what I’ve shared resonates, we may be a good fit. If you're curious about working together, let's start with a free, no-pressure 30-min video consultation, where we can connect and chat in a calm, relaxed space.
✨ Evening and weekend appointments available
✨ Free 30-minute consultation to get started
2 Years Experience
Online in Powell River, BC (Online Only)
Serving Pacific Islander
Sanofer Ansari
Licensed Mental Health Counsellor, MACP
Therapy, to me, is a space where you don’t have to have everything figured out or carry everything on your own. It is a place to pause, feel heard, understand what you’re experiencing, and gently make sense of what may have been difficult to express or process. My approach is trauma-informed and emotion-focused, recognizing that our emotions, relationships, past experiences, and cultural backgrounds all shape how we navigate life. I aim to create a compassionate, non-judgmental space where you can feel understood, reconnect with yourself, and move toward greater self-awareness, emotional well-being, and meaningful change.
7 Years Experience
Online in Powell River, BC
Serving Pacific Islander
Liz Witzke
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, BA, LLB, CSAT
I am trained in Partner and Betrayal Trauma Therapy and have experience supporting both partners who've been hurt by betrayal and individuals struggling with compulsive sexual behaviors. My goal is to create a safe, nonjudgmental space where healing, accountability, and lasting change can begin.
2 Years Experience
Online in Powell River, BC
Pacific Islander therapists in Powell River, BC Statistics
Pacific Islander therapists in Powell River, BC average 9 years of experience and charge around $161 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (91%), Depression (87%), and Stress (87%).
Average years in practice
9 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$161
Accept insurance
65%
Offer sliding scale
78%
Gender ID
| 77% |
Female |
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| 15% |
Male |
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| 4% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 4% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 52% |
In Person and Online |
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| 48% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 91% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 87% | Depression |
| 87% | Stress |
| 83% | Loss or Grief |
| 83% | Self Esteem |
| 78% | Body Image |
| 74% | Relationship and Marriage Counseling |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 87% | Senior |
| 78% | Young Adult |
| 65% | Teen |
| 22% | Children |
Client Focus
| 100% | Pacific Islander |
| 96% | Asian |
| 96% | Buddhist |
| 96% | LGBTQ+ |
| 96% | Women |