Vancouver Counselling

Support for Anxiety, Burnout, Self-Doubt, Low Mood, Relationship Stress

Evidence-based, culturally aware counselling for adults in Vancouver and across BC.

In-person (Downtown Vancouver) and online.

Book a free 20‑minute intro.
Start With a Free Intro Session

Feeling stuck?

You’re functioning on the outside, but inside, it feels like a constant battle.

Anxious thoughts that won’t stop. Low mood that makes everything feel flat. Trouble focusing, procrastination, or always feeling behind. Unstable emotions, or relationships that feel harder than they should.‍

People carry these struggles in different ways. Some push through and look fine on the surface, others feel like they’re slipping. But the common thread is this:

life takes more out of you than it gives back, and you want a way forward

What to expect

At Iroko Health, therapy gives you a space to slow down, make sense of what you’re going through, and work with strategies that actually fit your life.

We help with challenges like:

  • Anxiety, low mood, burnout, or emotional overload.
  • ADHD and executive function struggles such as scattered focus, procrastination, and follow-through.
  • Perfectionism, self-doubt, or feeling like you’re always falling behind.

My approach draws from evidence-based methods like Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Narrative Therapy.

All of this is applied through a trauma-informed, identity-focused, and culturally aware lens, so your unique background and experiences are part of the work, not an afterthought.

Iroko Health aims to offer mental health counselling  that sees the whole person. That means your symptoms, but also your history, your culture, and the beliefs that shape how you see yourself.

My approach is culturally aware, trauma-informed and identity-focused. We're not chasing quick fixes.  It’s collaborative and intentional work that helps build steadier emotions, clearer thinking, and a stronger connection to yourself.
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How therapy works at Iroko Health

A simple, structured path so you know what to expect. Offered in-person in Downtown Vancouver and online across BC.

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Free Intro Session (20 Minutes)

What we do
Get a feel for fit, ask questions, and share what you’d like support with. I’ll outline how I work (CBT, ACT, IFS and more) and recommend next steps. No obligation.
Key activities
- Share what’s been hardest lately and what a win would look like
- Get a brief overview of how I work and session options
- Decide together if booking your first session makes sense
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02

First Session: Assessment (80 minutes)

What we do
We clarify goals, map your patterns, and identify what’s getting in the way. You’ll leave with an initial plan and practical tools to start using between sessions.
Key activities
- Talk through what’s been hard and where it shows up day to day
- Identify patterns, triggers, and protective strategies you use
- Connect the dots into an initial plan and immediate next steps
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03

Discovery Phase (1–2 sessions)

What we do
We slow down to understand your story and context before tools, so the work fits you, not a template.
Key activities
- Map your recent timeline: stressors, habits, relationships, identity factors
- Clarify values, strengths, and constraints (work, family, culture)
Surface leverage points. What to stop, start, or keep doing
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04

Goals and Strategy (Weekly or Biweekly)

What we do
We set clear goals and work a practical plan using evidence-based approaches tailored to you.
Key activities
-  Define specific, measurable goals tied to daily life outcomes
- Practice tools from CBT/ACT/IFS (e.g., thought skills, exposure, parts work, behavioural activation)
- Build simple routines for tracking, reflection, and accountability
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05

Review and Adjust

What we do
Regular check-ins to measure progress, troubleshoot roadblocks, and refine the plan for lasting change.
Key activities
- Review wins and challenges using brief check-ins or questionnaires
- Adjust strategies, pacing, and session frequency as needed
- Plan the next focus (deepen work, maintain gains, or step down)
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What working together looks like at Iroko

A simple, structured path so you know what to expect. Offered in-person in Downtown Vancouver and online across BC.

Phase 1.  Free Intro Call (20 minutes)

What we do

A short, no-pressure call to talk about what's been feeling off and if we're the right fit.

Key activities
  • Share what’s been hardest lately and what a win would look like
  • Get a brief overview of how I work and session options
  • Decide together if booking your first session makes sense

Phase2.  First Session: Assessment (80 minutes)

What we do

A focused intake to understand your history, current challenges, and priorities so we can create a clear starting plan.

Key activities
  • Talk through what’s been hard and where it shows up day to day
  • Identify patterns, triggers, and protective strategies you use
  • Connect the dots into an initial plan and immediate next steps

Phase 3.  Discovery Phase (1–2 sessions)

What we do

We slow down to understand your story and context before tools, so the work fits you, not a template.

Key activities
  • Map your recent timeline: stressors, habits, relationships, identity factors
  • Clarify values, strengths, and constraints (work, family, culture)
  • Surface leverage points. What to stop, start, or keep doing

Phase 4.   Goals and Strategy (Weekly or Biweekly)

What we do

We set clear goals and work a practical plan using evidence-based approaches tailored to you.

Key activities
  • Define specific, measurable goals tied to daily life outcomes
  • Practice tools from CBT/ACT/IFS (e.g., thought skills, exposure, parts work, behavioral activation)
  • Build simple routines for tracking, reflection, and accountability

Phase 5.  Review and Adjust

What we do

Regular check-ins to measure progress, troubleshoot roadblocks, and refine the plan for lasting change.

Key activities
  • Review wins and challenges using brief check-ins or questionnaires
  • Adjust strategies, pacing, and session frequency as needed
  • Plan the next focus (deepen work, maintain gains, or step down)

Real stories from clients

These are the stories of people who once felt stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected, and what changed when they reached out.

“I didn’t even realize how far I’d checked out. I was going through the motions, just hoping something would shift. Working with Isi helped me feel like a real version of myself again.”

- J.D, Vancouver, BC

“I used to react out of nowhere. I’d either snap or shut down. Now I catch myself and respond differently. My relationship feels safer, for both of us.”

- B.L, Vancouver, BC

“I finally stopped feeling like everything was on me. I didn’t need to explain everything. I just needed someone to help me sort it through, one step at a time.”

- D.M, Burnaby, BC