Trauma & Attachment Therapy
Gentle, body-aware support to process painful experiences, understand your attachment patterns, and feel safe in yourself and your relationships again.
Virtual Counselling with a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) Vancouver, BC & Beyond Empowering you to thrive amidst life's challenges.
I provide compassionate, evidence-based therapy online, so you can do this work from wherever you feel most at ease, whether that's Vancouver, elsewhere in BC, or beyond. It's a safe haven for exploration and healing, where every part of you is welcome.
- Secure video sessions from home
- Serving Vancouver, BC & beyond
- CVAP approved counsellor
You're not alone
Is this you?
Maybe you're here because…
- You're carrying the weight of past experiences, and your body still feels on guard, even when you're safe.
- You and your partner keep having the same painful conversations, and you miss feeling close.
- You find yourself hiding parts of who you are at work, at home, or in your culture, and you're tired of not feeling seen.
- Alcohol, substances, or food have become ways to cope, and you're ready for a gentler way through.
- You've experienced a crime or violence and aren't sure where to begin healing.
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Whatever brought you here, you don't have to figure it out alone. We'll go at your pace, together.
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About the Practice
A safe, affirming space to heal and rediscover yourself
I'm Alia Mai, a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) with a Master of Social Work (MSW). I support people moving through trauma, including trauma connected to gender, race and identity, as well as relationship and family dynamics, dating, and challenges at work. My goal is to help you meet these experiences with more grace, empathy and resilience.
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A somatic, body‑aware approach
Stress and trauma don't live only in our thoughts. They can be held in the nervous system as tension, numbness or overwhelm. Somatic therapy helps you notice those signals gently, release what you've been carrying, and reconnect with your emotions and your body.
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A direct, relational philosophy
Therapy works best when you feel safe, seen and respected. I draw on evidence-based methods and a collaborative style. I listen closely, speak openly, and never judge, so you can explore your thoughts and feelings honestly.
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Virtual counselling, wherever you are
We meet by secure video through Jane. If video counselling is new to you, that's completely normal. Many clients find it comforting to do deep emotional work from home, without the pressure of stepping right back out into the world afterward.
Practice Areas
Counselling services for individuals and couples
All sessions are virtual, so you can join from Vancouver, North Vancouver, Burnaby, Coquitlam, Langley, Abbotsford, anywhere in BC, or beyond.
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Medical & Health Trauma
Support for medical trauma, surgery recovery, fertility struggles and health-related stress, at a pace that feels safe for your body.
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Couples Counselling
Grounded in the Gottman Method and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) to help you ease conflict, rebuild trust and deepen your connection.
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Addictions & Disordered Eating
Support for alcohol, substance use and disordered eating that focuses on reducing shame, addressing root causes and building healthier ways to cope.
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BIPOC Therapy & Culturally Affirming Care
A space where your culture, identity and lived experience are understood and honoured, including the impacts of racism.
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Crime Victim Assistance Program (CVAP) Approved Counselling
Counselling for survivors of violent crime, with help accessing funded sessions through BC's Crime Victim Assistance Program.
Common questions
Frequently asked questions about virtual therapy in BC
Who do you work with?
I work with adults and couples across British Columbia on trauma, medical trauma, relationships, addictions and disordered eating, and culturally affirming care, including BIPOC therapy and CVAP-approved counselling for survivors of crime.
What is somatic therapy?
Somatic therapy is a body-aware approach that explores the connection between your mind, nervous system and body. Instead of only talking about what happened, we notice how it lives in your body and help it settle. Read more about somatic therapy.
Is virtual counselling right for me?
Many clients find it comforting to do deep emotional work from home, without the pressure of stepping right back into the world afterward. We meet by secure video through Jane. If video counselling is new to you, that’s completely normal.
Do you offer a free consultation?
Yes. A free consultation is a no-pressure conversation to see if we’re a good fit. You can ask questions, share what’s bringing you in and decide whether to move forward.
How much does therapy cost, and do you bill insurance directly?
Individual sessions are $170 for 50 minutes and couples sessions are $250 for 60 minutes, with package pricing and a sliding scale available. I don’t bill insurance directly; you receive an official receipt to submit. See the fees page for details.
Can you see me if I live outside Vancouver?
Yes. Because all sessions are virtual, I see clients throughout British Columbia, from Vancouver, Victoria and Kelowna to smaller and more remote communities.
Ready to take the first step?
Book a free consultation to see if we're a good fit.
No pressure, just a conversation.