Adult Counselling in Vancouver & Online throughout BC and the Yukon
A Gentle Place to Land Rooted in Love & Liberation
Depth-oriented, trauma-informed counselling for adults navigating trauma, burnout, grief, identity, and life transitions.
A SANCTUARY TO SLOW DOWN
You’ve been carrying so much.
You keep trying to fit yourself into places that don’t quite fit you.
You’re longing to find a place to call home.
You’re in limbo - not yet where you want to be, but further from where you used to be.
You’re meeting old parts of your identity for the first time.
“Tired” only scratches the surface of what you are feeling.
Exhale
You don’t have to have it all figured out, all at once.
I invite you to slow down. To put a few of the things you are carrying down, for a while.
Together we will explore the stories, patterns, relationships and experiences who have shaped who you are - and the ways they continue to shape how you move through the world.
We’ll make space for what’s asked to be felt, understood, grieved, and changed.
A softer way of being
A deeper sense of belonging.
A way of coming home to yourself
Meet Chantelle
CHANTELLE SANDS, MA, RCC | Registered Clinical Counsellor | BCACC Member #18044
Hi! I’m Chantelle
I’m so glad your path has led you here.
I am a proud, born-and-raised Yukoner of mixed Indigenous and European ancestry. A queer femme happily married in a hetero-passing relationship. And a first-generation university graduate. My path to counselling began nearly two decades ago. Before becoming a counsellor, I spent years working in grassroots, frontline care in my hometown of Whitehorse while pursuing my education. Those experiences taught me that healing happens in relationship—with ourselves, with one another, and within the communities and stories that shape us.Today, I weave my raw lived experience with gentle clinical grounding to offer you a soft landing: an unhurried, cozy space where you can let down your guard and be truly seen.Therapy with me isn’t about fixing you.
I don’t believe you need to arrive with a diagnosis, a treatment plan, or a perfectly articulated problem.Our work together is collaborative, relational, and deeply curious. Together, we’ll explore the patterns, relationships, experiences, and protective parts that have shaped you—while staying grounded in what’s happening in your life right now.Sometimes therapy is deep. Sometimes it’s ordinary. Sometimes we laugh.All of it belongs.
Working Together
I’ve supported people from many backgrounds and at different stages of healing. Some specialized areas of support I offer are:Trauma & Relational WoundsBurnout, Depression & Deep FatigueGrief & Life TransitionsIdentity, Belonging & Self-Exploration.Dreams, Altered States & Meaning-MakingDecolonial, Feminist & Indigenous-Informed Perspectives
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FAQ’S AT A GLANCE
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Individual Counselling Session (50 minutes): $165
Commitment to Accessibility: I reserve a dedicated portion of my practice for sliding-scale spots, prioritizing low-income frontline workers, Indigenous folks, and marginalized community members. Please reach out to inquire about current availability.
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As a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC #18044) with the BCACC, my services are covered by most extended health insurance plans in BC and the Yukon (such as Sun Life, Canada Life, Pacific Blue Cross, Manulife, Green Shield, etc.).
Official receipts for reimbursement provided after each session.
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In-Person Care: Cozy, dedicated adult counselling located in Vancouver, BC.
Virtual Care: Accessible for folks seeking online therapy throughout British Columbia and the Yukon via a secure, confidential, and encrypted telehealth platform.
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I offer reflective space-holding, peer consultation, and decolonial framework guidance for therapists, frontline advocates, social workers, and community medicine carriers.
This is a collaborative, non-surveillant container designed to help you navigate the heavy landscape of community care without absorbing it as personal burnout.
Please note: While there are currently no official requirements for clinical supervision in our region, I do not act as an official clinical supervisor and cannot sign off on hours or evaluations for student counsellors or practicum placements.
Step Into the In-Between
You don’t need to have your story completely figured out before beginning therapy.
You don’t need to arrive with the right words, a clear diagnosis, or a plan for what needs to change.
You simply need to bring what is here.
If you feel that my approach may be a good fit for what you’re looking for, I invite you to book a complimentary 20-minute consultation. It’s a chance for us to meet, talk a little about what brings you to therapy, and see how it feels to be in conversation together.
Words and Witness
Healing lives in the stories we tell, the myths we unravel, and the art we make of our survival. On my Reflections page, I share poetry, prose, and fragmented thoughts on walking between worlds, decolonial healing, and the beauty of getting lost.
If you are a seeker, a dreamer, or someone who finds medicine in written words, I invite you to read along.
