Professional, science-based therapy at Wellspring Counselling & Psychotherapy

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Wellspring Counselling & Psychotherapy provides professional, science-based counselling and psychotherapy services for individuals, couples, families, and youth in Vancouver. As a long-standing Vancouver-based practice led by Adjunct Professor (former) and author, Alistair Gordon, we support people navigating anxiety, stress, trauma, relationship challenges, burnout, and personal growth with thoughtful, evidence-informed care.

While our roots are in Vancouver, most counselling and psychotherapy sessions are delivered securely online. This allows Vancouver residents to access high-quality therapy without the constraints of commuting, parking, or rigid schedules—while still receiving personalized, clinically grounded support.

If you’re looking for counselling in Vancouver that is compassionate, evidence-based, and flexible, our team is here to help.

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Why Vancouver Residents Choose Wellspring Counselling

Vancouver residents choose Wellspring Counselling & Psychotherapy for ethical, science-based care delivered by experienced Registered Clinical Counsellors.

Our work is grounded in contemporary psychotherapy and neuroscience, with an emphasis on understanding the emotional and nervous-system patterns beneath distress. Rather than offering generic solutions, our counsellors tailor therapy to each client’s unique experiences, goals, and life context.

Clients value our collaborative approach, clinical depth, and the ability to work with a Vancouver-based counselling team while accessing care in a flexible, professional format.

Trusted Expertise: Our therapists bring years of experience supporting individuals and couples across Vancouver. We understand the pressures of city life—from career and family stress to the challenges of personal growth—and we tailor therapy to fit your real-world needs.

Personalized Care: We don’t believe in one-size-fits-all therapy. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, trauma, burnout, relationship issues, or life transitions, we match you with a skilled therapist who’s trained in the approaches that suit you best.

Evidence-Based Therapies: Our clinicians draw from leading approaches like EMDR, CBT, Emotion-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Clinical Hypnosis, and more—offering depth and flexibility for meaningful change.

Accessible Wherever You Are: We offer therapy through secure video sessions, providing the same depth of care and connection—without the stress of commuting or parking. Therapy that meets you where you are—literally and emotionally.

Whole-Person Support: We provide individual counselling, couples therapy, family counselling and youth counselling, addressing emotional, relational, and psychological well-being with a compassionate, integrative approach.

Counselling Services for Vancouver Residents

People seek counselling in Vancouver for many different reasons. Some are responding to immediate stress, while others want support with long-standing emotional patterns or life transitions.

Our Vancouver counselling services support concerns including:

EMDR Therapy

Trauma-focused therapy for processing distressing experiences.

Anxiety

Support for worry, panic, and chronic anxiety patterns. 

Depression

Counselling for low mood, motivation, and emotional heaviness.

Couples & Marriage Therapy

Relationship counselling to improve communication and connection.

Stress management

Support for overwhelm, burnout, and ongoing life stress.

Trauma and PTSD

Specialized therapy for trauma and post-traumatic stress. 

Grief and loss

Compassionate counselling for bereavement and major life losses. 

Anger management

Help understanding and regulating anger more effectively.

Self-Esteem

Support for confidence, self-worth, and negative self-beliefs. 

Parenting and Family Counselling

Guidance for parenting challenges and family dynamics. 

Personal Growth

Counselling focused on insight, meaning, and personal development. 

Online Therapy

Secure online counselling with Registered Clinical Counsellors.

ALL SERVICES

View our complete range of counselling services.

All services are provided by Registered Clinical Counsellors (RCCs) practicing in accordance with provincial standards and ethical guidelines.

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Evidence-Based Therapy Approaches

Wellspring’s counsellors use science-backed, neuroscience-informed psychotherapy approaches tailored to each client’s needs and goals.

Depending on the concern, therapy may draw from approaches such as EMDR Therapy, Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), trauma-informed counselling, and integrative experiential methods.

You can learn more about how therapy works at Wellspring by exploring our counselling and psychotherapy services and approaches.

  • Your Unique Story: We begin by getting to know you—your life experiences, values, and the unique challenges you’re facing. We tailor therapy to your needs, goals, and cultural context so it feels grounded, relevant, and meaningful.
  • Science-Based Therapy: Whether you’re healing from trauma, navigating anxiety, or seeking personal growth, we draw from proven therapies like EMDR, Emotion-Focused Therapy, CBT, mindfulness, and parts work to support real, lasting change.
  • Strength-Focused: You’re not broken—you’re adaptive. We help you recognize and build on your inner strengths, fostering greater confidence, self-understanding, and resilience.
  • Solutions & Growth: Therapy at Wellspring blends genuine compassion with clear strategies—helping you not only feel heard, but also equipped with tools to think, feel, and live differently in the face of life’s demands.

Meet Our Vancouver Counsellors

Wellspring’s team is made up of experienced Registered Clinical Counsellors with diverse clinical backgrounds and areas of focus. We prioritize therapeutic fit and help clients find a counsellor whose experience and approach align with their needs.

You can explore our therapists’ backgrounds and specialties on our team page.

Online Counselling for Vancouver

While Wellspring is rooted in Vancouver, most counselling sessions are delivered through secure, confidential online therapy. This allows Vancouver residents to access consistent, high-quality care without the challenges of commuting or scheduling limitations.

Online counselling is well-suited for individuals who value flexibility while still wanting depth, connection, and professional support.

If you’re specifically seeking individual therapy delivered online, you can learn more about online counselling and psychotherapy in British Columbia.

As our services are primarily online, we work with clients from Downtown Vancouver, Kitsilano, Yaletown, Mount Pleasant, East Vancouver, and surrounding neighbourhoods. Our counselling approach is rooted in empathy, evidence-informed methods, and cultural sensitivity, which are tailored to the city’s rich diversity.

Our counselling services based in Vancouver cater to individuals, couples, families, and youth. Whether you are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, parenting challenges, trauma, or simply personal growth, our counsellors are here to help you gain clarity, build resilience, and achieve emotional balance and self-development.

Start Counselling in Vancouver

Beginning counselling, psychotherapy, or personal growth doesn’t require certainty—just a willingness to explore support.

We invite you to book a free 15-minute consultation to ask questions, discuss your concerns, and determine whether Wellspring Counselling & Psychotherapy is the right fit for you.

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Clients Say

Testimonials

Mr. Gordon is someone that captures the spirit and the heart of active engagement. He is empathic, genuine and incorporates action and creative problem solving into his practice. I have no hesitation in recommending Mr. Gordon as an effective career and personal counsellor.

NA

I had no experience with therapy and was unsure of the whole process. Alistair made everything very accessible and unintimidating. It was clear that he puts quite a lot of effort and preparation into every session. I'm so glad that I decided to do this, and could not have asked for a better person to help me with this. I would highly recommend Alistair to anyone who has ever thought that they might benefit from talking to a professional.

EH

I am a young professional which for a long time now, has struggled with anxiety, insecurity, and difficulty in finding effective life coping mechanisms. Alistair was referred to me by a friend and upon the first meeting, I found Alistair to be empathetic, compassionate and intuitive. I have now been seeing Alistair regularly for 6 months and through that time my anxiety has significantly decreased, I have found effective methods of dealing with stress, found support dealing with identity issues, as well as finding inner strength to get through a tough break up. Alistair again and again, went the extra mile -thank you Alistair for your candor, openness and a safe space to get support. Thank you for playing such a large role in keeping me healthy and positive.

KL

I have been working with Alistair Gordon as my counsellor at Wellspring for almost 6 months now and cannot begin to tell you how far I have come with his help. I have tried working with other counsellors and therapists in the past but never really found one that clicked for me. I always felt judged, unsupported, and rushed at those appointments until I booked my first appointment with Wellspring and with Allistair. To anyone on the fence about booking an appointment or engaging in therapy: if you are willing to do the work, you couldn't ask for a better partner in your healing journey.

ER

When I decided to find a counsellor, I tried to find someone that I could relate to, someone that is like-minded and down-to-earth and with Alistair I really found the right person. He uses an integrative approach, showed me techniques to relax and get aware of my emotions, and helped me see things in a new perspective. Of course this is an ongoing process but I enjoy meeting and working with Alistair every time. The downtown office is a very neutral place - not too intimate, not too clinical - which is helpful to overcome apprehension, especially the first couple of times. What I find remarkable is that Alistair almost always knows what I'm trying to say, even if I can't put it into words. Working with Alistair helped me a lot and it was the right decision to put my trust in him.

MA

Alistair really cares about you the person, and I could really feel him trying to tackle my challenges. He was also very available for off-session contact via text and email. I think he did a great job with confronting me where I needed it. Alistair always could remember the important peoples' names in my personal life, which really helped with talking about my problems. I really felt like I was talking to a friend.

MS

Alistair is an awesome counsellor. He has been so helpful in working with me through some tough times in my life. He's always been available to chat with me in-between sessions. I'd recommend Alistair to anyone - he's really the ideal counsellor in my view.

JG

I enjoy how sessions are collaborative where I can take the lead for the direction of what we talk about, and at the same time I know that Alistair will offer helpful guidance and insight along the way. I also like how we focus on the future instead of just the past. I find this to be empowering and helpful to move forward in life.

RM

Alistair is an awesome counsellor. He has been so helpful in working with me through some tough times in my life. He's always been available to chat with me in-between sessions. I'd recommend Alistair to anyone - he's really the ideal counsellor in my view.

JG

I have always felt very comfortable with Alistair. He has a calming presence, and you can tell he cares about being the best counsellor for you. He helps you with all aspects of your concern, and is always able to help me find a solution to the problem I'm having.

SD

Alistair is an exceptionally talented counsellor and has always demonstrated strong ethics, great compassion, wisdom and respect for others. I highly recommend him as a counselling practitioner.

MB

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of counselling services are available in Vancouver?

We offer a full range of counselling and psychotherapy services in Vancouver, including individual therapy, couples counselling, family support, trauma therapy, anxiety and stress counselling, and support for major life transitions. Our Registered Clinical Counsellors tailor therapy to your goals, needs, and preferences.

 

No referral is needed to see a counsellor in Vancouver. You can book directly with one of our Registered Clinical Counsellors at any time. Many clients choose counselling independently, whether or not they plan to use extended health benefits.

 

 

Yes. We offer secure online therapy for clients living in Vancouver and across British Columbia. Online counselling provides the same professional support as in-person sessions and is a convenient option for busy schedules or added privacy.

 

 

Many extended health insurance plans cover counselling with Registered Clinical Counsellors (RCCs) in Vancouver. Coverage varies by provider, so we recommend checking your specific plan details. Receipts are provided for insurance reimbursement.

 

Choosing the right therapist in Vancouver depends on your goals, preferences, and the type of support you’re seeking. You can explore our team of Registered Clinical Counsellors to learn about their approaches, areas of focus, and experience. If you’re looking for guidance on what to consider when choosing a clinician, you may also find it helpful to learn more about working with a Vancouver therapist. You’re welcome to book a free consultation for personalized guidance.

 

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