Leia Shay Counselling

05/10/2025

Meet phil di loreto, our new Intern Counsellor at East Vancouver Counselling!

phil brings over 15 years of experience creating safe, affirming spaces — and now he’s bringing that wisdom into the therapy room. Whether you're navigating identity concerns, work stress, relationship dynamics, or just seeking deeper self-connection, Phil’s your guy — especially if you're embracing change later in life or in a q***r or non-traditional relationship 🌈

Now accepting clients at East Vancouver Counselling starting May 12! Sessions start at $60 with sliding scale options

https://eastvancouvercounselling.janeapp.com/ #/staff_member/82

04/30/2025

East Vancouver Counselling is offering free support to those impacted by the Lapu Lapu festival attack

Our hearts go out to the Filipino community in this time of crisis. Our team would like to offer bundles of 3 free sessions of mental health first aid to help anyone affected by this crisis.

01/22/2025

When trans people are erased, when their existence is denied, it's not just harmful - it’s life-threatening.
To my trans friends, loved ones, and community: You deserve safety, dignity, and the right to exist fully and freely, without fear. You are loved, you are important, and I will always have your back 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈💗

04/10/2024

Introducing Darci Layke, East Vancouver Counselling’s newest student intern counsellor, who will be working under my supervision :) She will be offering low-cost counselling - so feel free to spread the word and share this post with folks who you think could benefit.

Darci is a q***r, non-monogamous, transgender woman, a person who only found herself later in life and understands the complicated journey our lives can undertake. She provides a safe and welcoming space for diverse gender expressions, sexualities, and relationships that go beyond the monogamous and heteronormative. Darci practices a compassionate and client-centered approach that invites collaboration and mutual respect.

Darci offers both online and in-person sessions, with in-person sessions on Sundays and online sessions on Monday and Tuesday evenings.��Learn more about Darci here: https://eastvancouvercounselling.ca/counsellors/

FREE! 20-minute initial consultations with Darci can be booked here: https://eastvancouvercounselling.janeapp.com/ #/staff_member/67

09/22/2023

Introducing my new intern, Dizzy Feehan!

Dizzy proudly identifies as trans, non-binary, and q***r is specifically interested in working with q***r and trans issues, including trauma and both monogamous and non-monogamous relationships, as an individual and couples counsellor.

As a Master's student in their final practicum prior to becoming a registered clinician, Dizzy's regular rate is $60/session (plus gst) but they can offer a few sliding scale spots for lower, even more accessible service. They work both out of my office on Commercial Drive and online. Dizzy has worked in social services for many years and brings a wealth of experience, both personal and professional, to the counselling room.

Dizzy is currently accepting new clients.

If you'd like to see more about Dizzy and their approach, you can visit: https://eastvancouvercounselling.ca/counsellors/?mq=Dizzy

And new clients can book consultation sessions here: https://eastvancouvercounselling.janeapp.com/ #/staff_member/55

10/28/2022

08/18/2022

East Vancouver Counselling is excited to welcome our two new Student Intern Therapists: Caroline Wakelin, and Jackson Mulligan. Both Caroline and Jackson are students at City University in their...

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10/01/2021

First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) provides clients with access to free counselling services from mental health providers in the community such as myself. As a registered service provider for the FNHA, I strive to provide culturally safe and trauma-informed mental health services to Indigenous people in BC. I am approved as a mental health service provider for the following health benefits programs: Mental Wellness and Counselling Program, Indian Residential School Resolution Health Support Program (IRS-RHSP), and the Missing & Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls (MMIWG) Program. Please call the FNHA Health Benefits line at 1-855-550-5454 or visit fnha.ca/benefits to determine your eligibility and get registered.

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08/04/2021

I realize it's been a long time since I posted, so here's an update on me and my practice: I am back from maternity leave and back to doing in-person sessions (YAY!). Currently I have a waitlist of approximately three months - if you are interested in getting onto the list, you can email me at shay.laur@gmail.com. Current clients can book me here: https://eastvancouvercounselling.janeapp.com/ #/staff_member/7

Counselling and Neurofeedback in East Vancouver