Cat is not taking new clients at the moment, email her at cat@liberatecounsellingcollective.com to be placed on her waitlist

Cat is a warm, compassionate human being and a skillful, attentive, and emotionally attuned therapist. She has many gifts as a therapist - unconditional respect, creativity, and an unwavering appreciation of all experiences.

Her counselling approach is an integrated one, adapted to meet your specific needs and situation. She draws from various counselling theories & techniques that include: Narrative & Intersectional-Feminist Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Anti-Oppressive & Trauma-Informed Practice, Internal Family Systems, Compassionate Mindfulness & Expressive Arts Therapy.

Regardless of the style, Cat always grounds her work in curiosity, collaboration and the creation of relational safety. She sees you as the expert of your own life, and her role as witness and guide in uncovering your own innate wisdom and healing capacities.

Cat loves working at Liberate and finds that her LCC clients often identify with some (or all) of the following:

• Have struggles with anxiety and depression
• Want to better understand their trauma & find new practices for working with symptoms
• Feel stuck and want to find flow again
• Identify as lgbtqia2s+
• Are curious about the mind/body connection
• Want to find ways to embrace and work with their sensitivity
• Need help finding meaning, purpose or direction in life
• Want to find more ease in relationship with self and others
• Are creative souls (however that manifests itself)
• Appreciate the role of humour in healing
• Want to feel liberated from the pressures of cultural norms/expectations

Cat is proud to be a founding member of Liberate Counselling Collective and continues to feel inspired by the values that uphold the Collective, as well as deeply appreciative of the ongoing support and learning she receives from her fellow therapists.

You can reach her directly via email: cat@liberatecounsellingcollective.com

Explore her private practice where she gets really passionate about the Politics of Care: www.catmaincounselling.com

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Hiu is currently not accepting new clients at LCC.

Hiu is experienced in working from an Intersectionality-focused lens with predominantly Black, Indigenous, and folks of colour who identify as queer and have ongoing relationships with grief. Trained in Feminist Narrative Therapy, Hiu privileges a person’s survival story and relationships to their agency, emotions, boundaries, and people.

His is a non-disabled immigrant settler on the traditional, unceded, and occupied lands of the Musqueam, Tsleil-Watuth and Squamish peoples from Hong Kong with non-binary, anti-racist and anti-capitalist values.

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Madeline (she/her) nurtures warm, open, and collaborative relationships with clients, bringing a trauma-informed and anti-oppressive lens to counselling. Coming from an intersectional feminist perspective, she invites you to explore the systems of oppression operating within our society and how they relate to your experiences. She welcomes all clients and is particularly passionate about supporting folks who are navigating relationship/family issues, life transitions, anxiety and depression, trauma, and identity development. She shapes her approach around each person’s unique needs, circumstances, and intentions, drawing from attachment theory, narrative therapy, and somatic grounding. Madeline is a firm believer that each client is the expert in their life story, and she is there to guide and support you in a non-judgemental way. With a strong belief in the power of human connection, Madeline takes great care and attention in developing relationships with those she works with based on respect and trust. Madeline is in the process of becoming a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC), having recently completed her Masters in Counselling from CityUniversity of Seattle, “Vancouver” campus.

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OUT OF OFFICE NOTICE: Amanda will be away from January 26 to February 16, 2024.

Amanda is not taking on new clients at the moment. Contact us to be added to Amanda’s waitlist.

Amanda has worked in a variety of supportive roles in marginalized communities throughout her career. As a proponent of social justice, her work is grounded in intersectional feminist, anti-oppressive, trauma-informed, and neurodivergent-affirming frameworks.

Amanda draws from a range of therapeutic approaches in her practice, including narrative therapy, systems based therapy, mindfulness practice and somatic (body-centred) therapy. She is honoured to work alongside you to help you deepen your understanding of your problems, shift unhelpful thoughts and perceptions, access your own insight and wisdom, and mobilize change in your relationship with your circumstances.

Amanda is a Registered Clinical Counsellor and a member in good standing with BCACC. She holds a Master’s Degree in Clinical Counselling.

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