Youth & Adult Counselling in Vancouver | Dr. Joanne MacKinnon, Psychologist

I provide specialized counselling and psychotherapy for youth, adults, and seniors. (Note: My current practice focuses on individual therapy; I do not work with children or couples.)

Counselling and Psychotherapy support for:

Individual Therapy for Relationship and Family Dynamics

• Intimacy and Boundaries
• Break-Ups, Separation, and Divorce
• Infertility Support
• Conscious Parenting
• Healing from Family Violence
• Family of Origin Dynamics
• Attachment Difficulties
• Breaking Reoccurring, Self-Defeating, or Ineffective Behavioral Patterns

Trauma & Recovery

• PTSD and Complex PTSD
• Motor Vehicle Accidents (Please note: I am no longer accepting ICBC or legal-related referrals)
• Accidents and Physical Injury
• Medical Trauma
• Healing from Sexual Assault and Abuse
• Childhood Trauma, Abuse, or Neglect
• Witnessing Abuse or Violence
• Support for Victims of Crime

Depression & Emotional Well-Being

• Bipolar Affective Disorder
• Grief, Loss, and Bereavement
• Adjusting to Painful Life Transitions

Anxiety & Stress Management

• Panic and Overwhelming Stress
• Phobias and Deep-Seated Fears
• Social Anxiety

Personal Growth & Life Transitions Counseling

• Navigating Personal Growth and Major Life Changes
• Cultivating Low Self-Esteem and Self-Worth
• Developing Healthy Assertiveness
• Coping with Difficult Life Situations
• Women’s Issues and Empowerment
• Managing Anger Constructively
• Feeling “Stuck” or Unfulfilled
• Performance Enhancement
• Adjusting to Physical Disability
• Coping with Chronic Pain, Health Challenges, and Illness
• Exploring Sexuality and Gender Identity
• Fostering Spiritual Growth

Work-Related Challenges

• Navigating Interpersonal Workplace Conflicts
• Achieving Sustainable Work-Life Balance