Wondering if a therapist on our team is the right fit for you? You can now book online for a complementary 15-minute phone consultation to discuss your goals, the therapist's approach, ask questions, and see if it feels like a match. If you don't see a time that works for you, email the therapist directly at [the therapist's first name]@shivaniwells.com to ask if they can accommodate a different time. If you're not sure where to start and would like support with getting matched with a therapist on our team, you can book a Client-Therapy Matching Consultation with our Clinical Coordinator via our online booking page or by emailing Kathy at coordinator@shivaniwells.com

These reduced-rate sessions are provided by Graduate Intern Counsellors who are completing their Master's-level practicums under the direct supervision of Shivani Wells-Shaw. Graduate Interns provide supportive counselling to clients with a wide range of issues and concerns with a high degree of empathy and compassion, and share the values of our clinic. They are committed to growth and learning, are aware of the most up-to-date research on evidence-based practices and transfer this knowledge to their work with clients. These sessions provide a space where you can feel seen and heard, gain perspective on your experience, learn healthy coping skills, and explore your thoughts, emotions, and behaviours. Sessions can take place online or in person at our office in Downtown Vancouver. Sessions with a Graduate Intern are not covered by extended health benefits.

Clinical Social Work offers a range of benefits for individuals seeking support for their mental health and well-being. Similar to Clinical Counselling, Social Work takes a holistic, integrative, and collaborative approach to treatment and builds on your strengths to promote positive change. Therapeutic approaches may include both cognitive and somatic therapies including Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), eye movement reprocessing therapy called Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), and Sensorimotor Psychotherapy (SP) depending on your needs and goals for therapy. (*There is no GST on sessions with a Social Worker)

Our Registered Clinical Counsellors provide individual counselling for adults and adolescents of all cultural backgrounds, genders, and orientations and support clients with trauma-related symptoms and a variety of other issues. Our therapists are trained in various evidence-based approaches, and sessions will include therapeutic approaches unique to your counsellor. These may include Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR),  Somatic Experiencing (SE), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Emotionally Focused Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Adlerian Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Mindfulness-based Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Clinical Hypnosis, and more. 

If you've been affected by a motor vehicle accident, ICBC provides pre-approved coverage for twelve counselling sessions to customers within the first 12 weeks from the date of the crash. These sessions focus on rehabilitation, processing the emotional impacts of the accident, and reaching functional goals. We do direct billing to ICBC, and clients are charged $20 per session. If you require additional treatment beyond the 12-week early access period, your therapist will submit a treatment plan to ICBC and request additional sessions on your behalf, although a doctor's recommendation is also typically required.

Relationship / Couples Counselling provides a supportive space for partners to strengthen communication, resolve conflicts, and deepen their connection. Whether you're navigating challenges, seeking to rebuild trust, or simply aiming to enhance your relationship, couples counselling offers tools to foster greater understanding and emotional intimacy. Working with our skilled therapists can help you uncover patterns, address concerns, and build a stronger, healthier relationships.

​Clinical Case Consultation and EMDRIA Consultation are for therapists looking to deepen their intervention skills, refine case conceptualization, and navigate complex cases. These sessions provide a collaborative space in which to strengthen clinical confidence, address ethical considerations, and refine therapeutic approaches, reduce isolation, and support the delivery of high-quality client care. EMDRIA Consultation hours count towards EMDR Certification.