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I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor offering trauma-informed therapy to clients throughout Vancouver and British Columbia. Whatever you are navigating, I provide a safe, collaborative space to help you heal and move forward. Further, I fully recognize that your past experiences can quietly shape how you navigate the world today. Knowing that healing is a non-linear process, my goal is to provide the right guidance and support to help you make meaningful progress at your own pace.  

I am a kind and caring therapist who believes in providing a safe and non judgemental space to clients so they can explore difficult thoughts, emotions and behaviours. I have over 9 years experience working as a Registered Psychotherapist and Registered Marriage and Family Therapist. I am passionate about creating a therapeutic relationship that allows people flourish and live a live in line with their true potential. I work with individuals of all ages, families, couples and all relationships. My schedule and emails from this website are managed through Spacious Mind Counselling.  

*Accepting New Clients* I believe that one of the greatest gifts we can give ourselves is the opportunity to heal and grow from the challenges life presents us. My experiences have taught me that growth and healing occur through authenticity, connection, and acknowledgement and I believe therapy can provide a space for this process to unfold. I work with individuals, couples, and families and offer a free consultation to ensure we are a good fit.  

I provide counselling, psychotherapy and supervision services to individuals aged 19 and older. My practice is guided by extensive experience working with people coming from various socioeconomic backgrounds and ethnicity as well as many years of serving the most vulnerable communities.  

Kevin’s path to becoming a therapist wasn’t a straight line—it was a discovery of who he truly is and how he wants to contribute to the world. He initially followed the direction his parents encouraged, completing an undergraduate degree in psychology before moving into law. As a lawyer in a full-service firm, he found himself drawn not to the adversarial side of the work, but to the problem-solving, collaboration, and human connection that naturally unfolded when helping clients navigate difficult decisions. Over time, Kevin realized that the parts of law he loved most—listening, understanding, and working together toward solutions—were exactly the pieces that aligned with his values and strengths. He began to ask himself how can I make this the whole job? That question ultimately led him back to psychology, where a collaborative, solution-focused approach could become the foundation of his work. Therapy, he realized, was where he could fully lean into who he is: calm, thoughtful, curious, and deeply oriented toward helping people move forward with clarity. Kevin’s shift into couples counselling grew naturally out of his experience in divorce law. He often saw relationships break down not because of a lack of love, but because communication had eroded long before either partner sought help. Witnessing this was disheartening—it highlighted how many couples were struggling without support and how preventable many of those ruptures could have been. As a therapist, Kevin now has the opportunity to be on the other side of that process. Couples counselling allows him to help partners strengthen communication, rebuild trust, and rediscover connection before the relationship reaches a breaking point. It’s meaningful work that aligns with both his professional insight and his personal desire to help people stay connected rather than fall apart. Today, Kevin brings the best of both worlds—his background in psychology and his experience in law—into a grounded, practical, and deeply human therapeutic style. He is committed to creating a space where individuals and couples can understand themselves, improve their relationships, and navigate life’s complexities with confidence.  

Life in your 20s and 30s can feel EXHAUSTING, like no matter how hard you try, you're spinning your wheels and can't seem to catch a break. You're tired, anxious, overwhelmed, and questioning how you even got here. Maybe a big change recently flipped your world upside down, like a breakup, move, job shift, or family situation that brought everything to the surface. Or maybe it's been building for a while. You’re feeling stuck, anxious, depressed, unfulfilled, and noticing the same patterns repeating themselves again and again. You’re ready for something different. You're ready to dig deeper, understand yourself on a new level, and start creating patterns that actually move you forward. We’re here to help you do just that. Visit our website or reach out to book a free consultation with one of our therapists! We’d love to support you.  

My work begins with you. For over two decades, in different locations I have set out to use the power of the spoken word to help those who struggle with psychological and emotional issues. I have not perfected the art of therapy as yet -still trying! I promise to always deploy the best thinking and scientific research in behavior change, and brain support dynamics and technologies to help you to optimize your potential and live your best emotional life.  

At the core of my practice is a deep commitment to creating a space where you feel genuinely understood and supported. I believe that by showing up authentically, I give you permission to do the same. Whether you're navigating life transitions, relationship challenges, living with ADHD, healing from childhood or intergenerational trauma, burnout, anxiety, or depression, I meet you where you are with compassion and care. If you're ready to feel more connected, confident, and fulfilled, I would be honoured to walk alongside you. Reach out today and let’s see what healing can look like together.  

I am a Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist and Rapid Transformational Therapist, working online via Zoom with clients around the world. I specialise in the subconscious patterns underneath anxiety, imposter syndrome and self-doubt in otherwise capable adults. The people I work with are usually intelligent and self-aware. They understand their patterns. They have read the books. And still the pattern keeps showing up. That is the gap RTT was built for. I have been where you are. I know what it is like to feel trapped by anxiety, self-doubt or patterns that seem impossible to break. I also know what it feels like to finally feel free. That is why I do this work.  

I am passionate about helping children, adults, and families better understand ADHD and mental health in a practical and compassionate way. Through my work, I focus on helping clients recognize their strengths, build confidence, and develop skills to navigate everyday challenges. My goal is to create a safe, supportive space where clients feel understood and empowered to make meaningful changes. I especially enjoy working with neurodivergent individuals and parents, helping them better understand behaviour, improve communication, and build stronger relationships.  

Do you feel overwhelmed by your emotions, stuck in patterns that no longer serve you, or unsure of who you are anymore? Maybe you're navigating anxiety, depression, low self-worth, or relationship challenges. You might feel lost in transition—grappling with a recent change, a difficult past, or trying to break free from behaviours that leave you feeling disconnected. These emotions can be heavy and confusing, and it’s okay if you’re not sure where to start. I’m here to help you make sense of what you're feeling and why. Therapy with me offers a compassionate, person-centred space where your story is honoured and explored with curiosity, not judgment. With training in Emotion-Focused Therapy, Attachment-Based, CBT, DBT, and Narrative Therapy, I offer an integrative, trauma-informed approach tailored to your needs. Together, we’ll explore the roots of your struggles, increase self-understanding, and work toward the emotional clarity and change you're seeking. You don’t have to carry these feelings alone. Whether you're navigating life transitions, feeling anxious or emotionally stuck, or looking to strengthen your sense of self and relationships, we can explore this together. Reach out to discuss how I can support you.  

Many of the people I work with are thoughtful, capable, and driven, yet internally struggling with relationship conflict, emotional overwhelm, anxiety, career stress, or recurring interpersonal patterns that leave them feeling stuck. Therapy can offer a space to better understand these experiences, navigate difficult emotions and relationships, and develop more grounded and meaningful ways forward. My approach is collaborative, reflective, compassionate, and direct when helpful. I aim to create a space where clients can explore difficult emotions honestly while feeling supported, understood, and challenged toward growth. Prior to becoming a Registered Psychotherapist, I worked as a family law lawyer. That experience informs my understanding of conflict, emotional strain, and the complexity people carry beneath outward competence. My life experience also includes marriage, parenthood, and work within finance/asset management, which shape the perspective I bring into therapy. I work with individuals and couples, focusing on areas like anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, career stress, separation/divorce, men’s issues, and persistent interpersonal tension. In couples work, I help partners better understand recurring cycles of conflict so that more emotionally honest, insightful and productive conversations may emerge.  

You’re smart, driven, and holding it together on the outside... yet your body keeps whispering that something isn’t right. Maybe it’s stress, maybe it’s “just how you are,” or maybe it’s old experiences you’ve spent years outrunning. You live in your head, can push through everything, but still feel stuck and disconnected from yourself in ways you can’t quite explain. My practice specializes in high-functioning women carrying the often-unseen impact of sexual trauma—especially how it shows up in stress, boundaries, relationships, and the pressure to overperform. Using mind–body–emotion integration and grounded, honest conversations, I help you shift out of survival mode and into a way of living that’s sustainable, steady, and actually feels like you.  

Ellie Borden, BA, RP, is a Registered Psychotherapist, Clinical Director, and experienced Life & Business Coach who takes an integrative, evidence-based approach to mental health and personal development. As an internationally published author, she draws on training in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), trauma recovery, mood and anxiety disorders, relationship dynamics, and psychological assessment. Ellie leads Mind By Design®, a multi-site mental health practice offering compassionate, evidence-based care across diverse communities. She and her team support children, teens, adults, couples, families, and leaders through practical, skills-based strategies that promote emotional resilience and meaningful growth.  

Working with survivors of trauma or PTSD, I help people who have struggled with a painful past. In Toronto, practicing for over 25 years, I work with individuals and families struggling with interpersonal trauma or PTSD, difficult family relationships, or those in high distress from loss & grief, or people trying to cope with eating disorders, anxiety, or emotional pain.  

I am passionate about helping you to show up as your authentic self in a supportive and affirming environment. I take a trauma-informed, anti-oppressive and feminist approach focused on creating a safe and comfortable environment for all clients. My goal is to create a compassionate, non-judgmental, and safe environment where you can express yourself, share your story, and learn to use your inherent strengths and skills to make changes in your life. I am excited to connect with you and answer any questions you might have with a free 15-minute consultation where we can discuss what it might be like to work together.  

I help people struggling with Chronic pain and Scoliosis by learning tools and tricks to help manage their pain, reduce anxiety, and improve your overall well-being. Life can be hard sometimes and you are not alone, I am here to support you so that it doesn't have to feel so hard.  

Therapy is a place for you to be uniquely you. Past experiences, expectations, and challenges in thinking, behaviours, or emotions can make authenticity challenging. During our sessions, we create a space that offers opportunity to explore your life and its nuances, coming to a greater understanding of the challenges impacting life satisfaction and techniques to enhance the way you interact with reality. Life is short, learn how to live it according to your values, intentions, and desires.  

I am an optimistic and accepting therapist, enthusiastic about working with clients in collaborative ways, seeking to uncover and understand, and finding new ways of changing your life and living with fulfilling and rewarding relationships, families and friends. Over the years I have come to appreciate the therapeutic relationship as deeply healing, a safe space for clients to reflect and explore.  

Ilana strives to create a safe, supportive environment where clients feel understood and empowered to reconnect with their authentic selves, strengthen relationships, and move toward greater fulfillment and purpose.