Gillian

Ms Gillian Curtis

Registered Counselor

“An experienced, compassionate, and competent therapist working primarily with Adults both online and in person. My approach to counselling is relational, experiential, attachment-based and trauma-informed.”

About Me

I offer a space where we can gently explore past experiences and current challenges together. My relational approach means our connection forms a safe foundation for this work. We can explore how early relationships shape you now. An experiential lens helps process difficult emotions, allowing you to understand yourself more deeply. This fosters lasting change and resilience, supporting your unique journey towards well-being.

Approach

Sessions move at a gentle, steady pace: we notice how early attachments surface in body, thoughts and relationships, and use experiential exercises to safely process those moments. Whether we meet in my Vancouver office or online in English, the room stays practical and attentive, with mindfulness and psychoeducation threaded through our work. Between meetings I offer small, doable practices and collaborative reflections to help translate insights into daily choices. Adults navigating anxiety, trauma, addiction or relationship challenges often find this focused, relational style grounding.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

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Services

Services Offered:

  • Counseling

    A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.

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  • Free Consultation

    A no-cost initial session to meet the therapist, discuss needs, and decide whether they are the right fit before committing.

  • Mindfulness

    The practice of paying deliberate attention to the present moment without judgement, used to reduce stress and increase awareness of automatic reactions.

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  • Psychoeducation

    Structured information provided about a mental health condition (what it is, why it occurs, and what strategies can help) as part of the therapeutic process.

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  • Psychology

    The scientific study and clinical practice of understanding the mind, emotions, and behaviour, applied to promote healthier functioning.

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  • Individual Therapy

    One-on-one therapy sessions between a client and a therapist, focused on that person's specific concerns and goals.

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Works With:

  • Adults

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Abuse

    Emotional, physical, or sexual mistreatment by another person that causes lasting psychological harm and disrupts a person's sense of safety.

  • Addiction

    A compulsive dependence on a substance or behaviour, such as alcohol, drugs, or gambling, that causes harmful consequences to health, relationships, or daily life.

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  • Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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  • Relationship Issues

    Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.

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  • ADHD / Attention

    A neurodevelopmental condition involving persistent difficulty with attention, impulsivity, and/or hyperactivity that interferes with daily functioning.

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  • Personal Development

    The ongoing process of self-awareness, self-improvement, and reaching one's potential, pursued not because something is wrong but to live more fully.

  • PTSD

    Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, a condition that develops after a traumatic event, causing flashbacks, nightmares, hypervigilance, and emotional numbness.

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  • Trauma

    The lasting psychological impact of deeply distressing events, such as violence, abuse, accidents, or disasters, that overwhelm a person's ability to cope.

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Professional Title:

  • Registered Counselor

    A counselor who is formally registered with a professional or regulatory body.

Credentials

Registrations

British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors (BCACC)

RCC

Qualifications

Adler University

Service Areas

Charting Pathways Counselling

In-person & Online

Vancouver, British Columbia

Canada

Vancouver, Canada