Evelyn is centered in the photo smiling. They have short, brown, straight hair that is parted to the side. They are wearing glasses and a collared buttoned up green shirt. They are standing in front of the ocean with blue cloudy sunlit skies.

Hi, I’m Evelyn.

I’m a Registered Clinical Counsellor & Canadian Certified Counsellor based in BC.

I work with adults, couples, and teens in these areas of focus: relationships, sex, identity, gender, trauma, body image, self-esteem, and life changes.

My approach is direct and caring. I apply practical, evidence-based techniques, authentic connection, and a touch of humour in our chats together. I believe you deserve to feel secure in your emotions, pleasure, and body.

For individuals, we will process your emotions & experiences to their completion and untangle narratives you have internalized, perhaps unconsciously, that impact how you show up in the world.

For couples, I support you to look deeper into reactions and arguments to find what you're really longing for: connection, appreciation, safety. More about how I work.

I’m currently available for appointments.

  • I’m a queer, non-binary person, and a non-disabled white settler. Before completing a Masters in Counselling, I spent over 8 years working in mental health, in non-profit, research, and crisis counselling settings, such as through the TransLifeline.

    I grew up as a “weird kid” and a tomboy. My lived experiences inform my practice, such as experiencing the transformation of hurt into a resource for strength, and a passion for identity exploration.

    Outside the therapy room, I fill my cup with time near the ocean, film, great coffee, saunas, cycling, Mario Kart, and camping.

  • I work with adults and teens, individuals and couples/relationships.

    I thrive working with folks navigating identity and gender exploration, shame, trauma, and relationships. With relationships, I specialize in intimacy & desire, communication, and transforming conflict into connection.

    Guided by an attachment lens, I weave in cognitive and somatic approaches for an embodied experience that feels deeply nourishing. This includes Parks Work, EFT, Gottman Method, DBT, and Inner Child Work. I am passionate about providing affirming care for BDSM & kink, non-monogamy, and queer & trans folks.

    I offer non-counselling services such as Hormone Readiness Assessments, facilitated relationship check-ins (R.A.D.A.R.S.), and consulting.

    • Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC #23858), BC Association of Clinical Counsellors

    • Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC #11262450), Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association

    • Master of Counselling (Presidents Honours), City University of Seattle

    • Bachelors of Psychology, Simon Fraser University

    • AEDP Level 1 - Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy Immersion, Jerry Lamagna, LCSW (2026)

    • Externship in Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy (EFCT), Yolanda von Hockauf, M.Ed, RMFT & Veronica Kallos-Lilly, Ph.D, R. Psych (2025)

    • Gottman Couples Therapy Level 1 , The Gottman Institute (2023)

    • The 7 Stages of Queer Relationship Development, Tom Bruett, LMFT (2026)

    • When One Partner Transitions: Supporting Partners of Trans People, Dr. Kimberly Williams, PhD MSW RSW (2026)

    • How to Love Your Shame: Using IFS to Rethink Eating Disorders, Dysphoria, and More, Lee Thomas, MSW RSW (2026)

    • Designing Dungeons & Dragons for Identity Exploration and Social Isolation, Finn-Lily Heartwood, MPCC (2026)

    • Non-Pharmacological PTSD Care for 2SLGBTQIA+ Communities, Dr. Maurgan Leblanc, ND (2026)

    • The Rise of Extremism in Young Boys: The Detrimental Reality of Performative Masculinity and Extremism, Afrin Rahman, PhD Candidate (2026)

    • Complex Grief and Loss in 2SLGBTQIA+ Communities, Sarah Eley, LICSW, and Jen Brown, LICSW (2026)

    • Kink and Polyamory Aware Professional (KAP), National Coalition for Sexual Freedom’s KAP List

    • Integrative Sex and Couples Certification Training, Dr. Tammy Nelson (2025)

    • Somatic Therapy 101 (With a Focus on Working with Queer & Trans Clients), Andrea Glik, LCSW (2024)

    • Gender Affirming Medical and Surgical Treatments Trainings (GAMSTs): (1) Intro to Gender Diversity Expanded, TransCareBC; (2) Gender-Affirming Primary Care, University of British Columbia (2024); (3) Hormone Readiness Assessment, Clinical Supervision under Sam Kaplan, RCC-ACS (2024/5); (4) What the WPATH?: Affirming, Low Barrier “Readiness Assessments” for GAS Access, Jey Benoit, MSW RSW (2026); (5) Supporting Gender Creative Children and their Families, Trans Care BC (2026)

    • Intro to Racial Justice & Anti-Oppression 101 , Cicely Blain and Stratagem (2024)

    • Fertility Care for Trans and Gender Diverse People - presented by Dr. Beth Taylor, MD, FRCSC and moderated by Trans Care BC's medical director, Dr. Marria Townsend (2020)

    • DBT Skills Training, DBT Centre of Vancouver (2018)

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Galiano Island

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Spanish Banks

Thank you, I hope to connect soon.

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French Beach

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Pacific Spirit Park