Loss or Grief therapists in Richmond, BC
Browse Loss or Grief therapists in Richmond, British Columbia, Canada. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Grief
GrewpTogether.ca
Pre-Licensed Professional, BPHE, MRE, MACP
I understand what it’s like to lose, to grieve, and to have your life changed by something you never wanted to happen. Sometimes grief is obvious and consuming; other times, it’s quieter, showing up in ways you don’t expect. I’m here to help you move through the loss, make room for what has changed, and discover what life can look like from here. We don't have much language around loss and grief but it very much belongs as part of what it means to be human.
1 Years Experience
In-Person Near Richmond, BC
Online in Richmond, BC
Grief
Nightingale Counselling
Counsellor/Therapist, RCC, MSW
Grief is one of the most profound and disorienting experiences a person can face, and at Nightingale Counselling we recognize that it is not a linear process but a deeply personal one shaped by each individual's relationships, cultural background, spiritual beliefs, and sources of meaning. Our therapists are trained to hold space for the full complexity of loss, including not just sadness but the anger, guilt, anxiety, and disbelief that grief so often carries alongside it, and we offer specialized support for a wide range of experiences including spousal loss, suicide bereavement, pet loss, complicated grief, and violent or unanticipated loss. At Nightingale, grief counselling is a collaborative and culturally attuned process, with the goal of helping clients move from the overwhelming disorientation of loss toward acceptance, relief, and a renewed sense of hope.
6 Years Experience
In-Person Near Richmond, BC
Online in Richmond, BC
Grief
Carol D.B. Whaley Counselling and Psychotherapy
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
As we journey through life loss is inevitable. We experience loss whenever there is a transition in our lives; changing careers, moving, our children leave home, our relationship ends, and most deeply when someone we love dies. All of these losses require us to grieve.
Each of us feels the depth of the loss or change in our own unique way so our grief is very individual and personal.
In my work with grief and loss I offer, with deep compassion, a safe place to express the emotional pain around the loss you are experiencing and offer tools to help you navigate life with the loss and find a way to thrive again.
42 Years Experience
In-Person Near Richmond, BC
Online in Richmond, BC
Grief
Anna Vaisser Psychotherapy
Counsellor/Therapist, MD, MEd, RCC
Grief can reshape your inner world—sometimes quietly, sometimes with overwhelming intensity. Whether you’re grieving a person, a relationship, a life chapter, or an identity, I offer a steady, warm and attentive space to help you navigate the emotional, mental and body-based layers of loss. We make room for your experience without rushing it. Together, we support your nervous system, soften the places that feel stuck or shut down, and help you reconnect with meaning, connection, and a sense of inner continuity as you move forward.
3 Years Experience
In-Person Near Richmond, BC
Online in Richmond, BC
Grief
Manupriya Mehra
Licensed Professional Counsellor, (RTC)(ACCT), C.HypTM -Trauma Specialist, B.A., M.A. Psychology ( India)
Grief is a deeply personal experience that can arise from the loss of a loved one, relationship changes, health challenges, or significant life transitions. I offer a compassionate and supportive space where individuals can express their emotions freely, without pressure to “move on” or heal within a timeline.
My approach to grief counselling is trauma-informed and paced, helping clients process loss while restoring emotional stability and inner strength. Together, we work to understand the impact of grief on the mind and body, develop coping strategies, and gently rebuild meaning, connection, and hope in daily life.
24 Years Experience
Online in Richmond, BC (Online Only)
Grief
Yanna Martinek
Counsellor/Therapist, R.C.C.
I support clients through grief and loss that feel complicated, unresolved, or hard to put into words. I am trained in Induced After Death Communication (IADC), an extension of EMDR, which can gently help process complex and prolonged grief. Our work honours the uniqueness of your grief—there is no right timeline or right way to move through it. Together, we create space for both the sorrow and the ongoing bond, allowing grief to shift and soften.
11 Years Experience
In-Person Near Richmond, BC
Online in Richmond, BC
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 Richmond, BC
Online in Richmond, BC
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 Richmond, BC
Online in Richmond, BC
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 Richmond, BC
Online in Richmond, BC
Grief
Ashley Kabugo
Counsellor/Therapist, Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC)
Grief can be complicated and painful. If you need additional support please reach out, you do not have to go through it alone.
2 Years Experience
Online in Richmond, BC (Online Only)
Richmond, British Columbia is one of the most ethnically Chinese cities outside of Asia — with Chinese Canadians comprising roughly half of the population and Mandarin and Cantonese widely spoken — creating a therapy community where demand for Chinese-language and culturally competent therapists far exceeds available supply. The city's proximity to Vancouver International Airport and its role as a gateway community for recent immigrants from Hong Kong, mainland China, and Taiwan shapes a therapy landscape particularly attuned to immigration stress, cross-cultural family dynamics, and the identity challenges of first-generation residents. Richmond Hospital provides institutional mental health resources alongside a private therapy community that is increasingly building capacity in Chinese-language care. Help-seeking stigma in some East Asian communities remains a significant barrier, and many therapists in Richmond invest considerable clinical energy in normalizing therapy as part of their work.
Loss or Grief therapists in Richmond, BC Statistics
Loss or Grief therapists in Richmond, BC average 12 years of experience and charge around $161 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (66%), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) (56%), and Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (51%).
Average years in practice
12 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$161
Accept insurance
68%
Offer sliding scale
52%
Gender ID
| 76% |
Female |
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| 22% |
Male |
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| 1% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 1% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 60% |
In Person and Online |
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| 40% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 66% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 56% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 51% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 49% | Internal Family Systems (IFS) |
| 49% | Somatic Therapy |
| 44% | Narrative Therapy |
| 43% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 75% | Young Adult |
| 66% | Senior |
| 53% | Teen |
| 17% | Children |
Client Focus
| 70% | Women |
| 57% | Men |
| 50% | LGBTQ+ |
| 42% | Persons with Disabilities |
| 39% | Christian |