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Counselling & Psychotherapy in Vancouver, BC

In Vancouver, Wellspring Counselling provides a safe and inviting environment for you to address your challenges, recover from past experiences, and develop the resilience necessary for personal growth.

This location combines historic charm and modern vibrancy, creating a close-knit community where life’s challenges can feel overwhelming.

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Why Choose Wellspring, the best Counselling in Vancouver?

  • Local Expertise: Our therapists know what it’s like to live in Vancouver and the surrounding communities, and they understand the unique challenges and joys that come with it.
  • Convenient Location: Convenient for Vancouver residents, with easy access to transit.
  • Diverse Therapies: Our team specializes in various mental health concerns and offers EMDR, CBT, Emotion-Focused Therapy, and more.
  • Holistic Support: We provide individual therapy, couples counseling, and family support to help with challenges affecting your relationships, work, and overall well-being.
  • Online Options: Can’t visit our Vancouver office? Secure online counseling in BC allows access from anywhere.

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Our Approach: Personalized, Compassionate, Results-Focused

  • Your Unique Story: We start by learning about your experiences, goals, and cultural background to create a therapy plan that feels personally relevant.
  • Proven Techniques: We use EMDR for trauma and traditional talk therapy. We may also use mindfulness or other approaches based on your needs.
  • Strength-Focused: We recognize your strengths and abilities and build on them to help you feel more confident and empowered.
  • Solutions & Growth: It’s essential to provide warmth, empathy, and practical tools and strategies for making lasting changes in how you think, feel, and navigate life in this unique community.

Meet Our Vancouver Therapists

Life in Vancouver can be fulfilling but also comes with pressures. Our therapists create a safe and nonjudgmental space where you can get clarity, build resilience, and make a satisfying life in this thriving community. We offer personalized support and tools based on evidence to help you effectively handle challenges.

Alistair Gordon - Online Counsellor in BC, MA, RCC | Profile Picture | Wellspring Counselling Inc.

Alistair Gordon, MA, RCC

The director of Wellspring Counselling, Alistair, has extensive experience and leadership. He specializes in helping with anxiety, stress, depression, self-esteem, relationships, and life transitions, and he understands the fast pace of life in Vancouver.

Alistair is dedicated to helping his clients reach their goals. He achieves this using proven techniques such as EMDR, cognitive-behavioral, and emotion-focused therapy. His ability to customize his approach to each client sets him apart, ensuring they receive the best care possible.

Alistair’s part-time professor role at UBC shows his dedication to the field. When he’s not working, he enjoys exploring Vancouver’s historic charm and modern conveniences with his family.

Blair Mclean, MA, RCC

Blair helps clients dealing with trauma, anxiety, addiction, depression, low self-esteem, and career challenges. He understands how past experiences and coping mechanisms may conflict with the fast pace of life in Vancouver.

Blair provides warmth, understanding, and practical guidance to help clients develop new, more effective personal and professional success strategies.

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Lorilee Keller, MEd, RCC | Profile Picture | Wellspring Counselling Inc.

Lorilee Keller, M.Ed, RCC

Lorilee uses a combination of traditional talk therapy and somatic and energy healing techniques to help clients with anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, and reproductive mental health concerns.

She believes in the connection between the mind and body for deep healing. This perspective resonates with many people in Vancouver who are looking for balance in their community’s dynamic energy.

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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.

Dr. Norman Amundson

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.

Edward Hicks

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.

Kahir Lalji

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.

Elyse Renouf

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.

Max A

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.

Michael S.

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.

Dr. Marla Buchanan

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