About Evi Koehl MC, RCC.

Hi, I’m Evi (she/her), I am a registered clinical counsellor licensed through the BC association for clinical counsellors (BCACC). I have masters-level education and training in counselling, with specialized research in self-esteem among adults with ADHD.

My therapy approach is warm and non-judgemental, yet direct. I use various therapy approaches in sessions to appropriately address your needs. My aim is to guide you toward relief through safe, supportive and evidence-based psychotherapy.

I am especially passionate about helping clients to build acceptance around body-image, and feel a sense of confidence and self-trust.

Folks come to work with me for all kinds of issues including low mood, anxiety, eating disorders, difficult relationships, adhd-related challenges and inner feelings of “I’m not good enough.”

I believe deeply in the power of counselling and I have had my own experiences as a client. I consider my work a privilege and believe wholeheartedly that counselling is for everyone!

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counselling approaches used

I use a combination of Emotionally-Focused Therapy for Individuals (EFIT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and mindfulness techniques. I tailor my approach to meet my clients needs and and offer both practical mental health tools as well as emotional processing for lasting change.

My counselling approach is gentle, honest and trauma-informed. I will incorporate your needs and preferences as much as possible to make the most of our time together. You can expect sessions that are engaging and non-judgemental and which embrace feminist, queer, neurodivergent and multicultural ways of knowing.

Some of the other therapy models and frameworks that may be used:

  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

  • Existential Therapy

  • Attachment Approach

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  • Master of Counselling from City University in Canada (City U)

  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing from University of British Columbia (UBC)

Additional Counselling Training

  • Transforming Trauma with Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFIT)

  • Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy (EFIT Certified, Level 1)

  • Early Childhood and Attachment Trauma (Certification in progress)

education and training

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