Therapy & Counselling in Vancouver
Feeling anxious, stuck, or disconnected? You don't have to carry it alone.
I'm Brandon — a registered clinical counsellor offering warm, in-person and online therapy in Vancouver for adults and couples. Together we'll make sense of what's weighing on you and find your way back to feeling like yourself.
No pressure, no commitment — just a chance to see if we're a good fit.
You're not alone in this
Do you feel overwhelmed by anxiety or low mood — stuck in patterns that leave you feeling empty or isolated?
Maybe you're losing hope that things can feel different, or you're carrying something from your past that still shapes your days. More than ever, people feel uncertain about their place in life.
I believe you can heal from what's behind you and move toward the future with hope. We start by understanding your story, set goals together, and gently work through what's keeping you stuck — so you can reconnect with your strength, your calm, and the people you love.
Take the first step
Meet your therapist
Hi, I'm Brandon Bate
I'm a Registered Clinical Counsellor based in Vancouver. My approach is relational and trauma-informed — I take time to truly understand you, and we build the work together rather than me handing you a one-size-fits-all plan.
People tell me they feel genuinely heard in our sessions. My hope is that therapy becomes a steady, safe place where you can slow down, make sense of things, and find real movement toward the life you want.
How to get started
Starting therapy is simpler than it feels
Three easy steps, at a pace that's comfortable for you.
Book a free consult
A relaxed 20-minute call to meet me, hear about my approach, and ask anything you'd like. No commitment.
Your first session
We talk through what's bringing you to therapy and make sure it feels like the right fit for where you are.
Ongoing therapy
We set goals and meet weekly or bi-weekly — typically 50-minute sessions — checking in regularly on your progress.
How I can help
Areas of focus
Support for the things that are hardest to carry on your own.
Anxiety
Quiet the racing thoughts and find steadier ground in daily life.
Depression
Move through heaviness and reconnect with energy and meaning.
Trauma
Heal from the past in a safe, paced, trauma-informed way.
EMDR Therapy
Evidence-based processing for distressing memories and experiences.
Men's Issues
A space to talk openly about pressure, identity, and connection.
Relationships
Rebuild trust, communication, and closeness — solo or as a couple.
What colleagues say
Respected by the people he works alongside
"Brandon effortlessly connects with his clients, holding a great deal of compassion and understanding for their experiences."
Melissa Drabbant, MA, RCC
"A skilled and compassionate therapist. He takes the time to deeply attune to his clients' needs and co-create the healing process together."
Derek Thiessen, MA, RCC, CCC
"An exceptional listener who engages people with authentic warmth and curiosity, with keen insight into mental health struggles."
Kenton Klassen, BFA, MA, RCC
The first step is the hardest. Let's take it together.
Book a free 20-minute consultation today — we'll see if we're a good fit, with no pressure either way.
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