Nathalie (MACP, RCC) is a warm clinician at Sao Therapy, whose counselling practice is rooted in a trauma-focused and integrative approach to therapy, believing in everyone’s potential for growth and the curiosity to learn from you. Nathalie prioritizes building a safe therapeutic relationship that can act as a model and an experience for secure attachment, striving to support you in fostering a secure relationship with yourself. She will connect with you with empathy and acceptance, offer validation, and compassionately challenge you toward growth. Nathalie’s practice addresses a variety of issues, including neurodiversity, anxiety, depression, nervous system regulation, impacts of traumatic experiences, disordered eating and body image challenges, grief and loss, relational challenges, and existential questions. Her integrative counselling approach draws from Emotion-focused Therapy, Polyvagal Theory, Somatic and Mindfulness Practices, Narrative Therapy, Internal Family Systems, and Experiential Therapy. Nathalie works with adults, youth, families and couples. Contact us today to connect with Nathalie, your nearby therapist.

Nathalie (MACP, RCC) is a warm clinician at Sao Therapy, whose counselling practice is rooted in ... Read More

Leia Newland (MACP, RCC) is a skilled clinician at Sao Therapy who believes in the power of human connection. With expertise in trauma and challenging life experiences, Leia helps individuals restore their daily functioning and relationships. Leia’s practice is built on empathy and understanding, fostering a therapeutic environment for meaningful change. Leia’s therapeutic style is warm and engaging, making clients feel at ease from the very first session. She utilizes a range of therapeutic approaches, including dialectical behaviour therapy, internal family systems, and narrative therapy, to address the unique needs of each client. Leia’s goal is to help clients find their inner strength and resilience, guiding them towards a more fulfilling and balanced life. As a nearby therapist, Leia is dedicated to providing flexible and accessible therapy options. She offers in-person sessions in Vancouver and telehealth services throughout British Columbia, ensuring that you can receive the support you need, no matter where you are. Interested in therapy with Leia, your nearby therapist?

Leia Newland (MACP, RCC) is a skilled clinician at Sao Therapy who believes in the power of human... Read More

Krista Sao (MACP, RCC) is the founder of Sao Therapy with an innate desire to help others. Krista understands the challenges of navigating life without proper tools and is dedicated to empowering individuals to overcome feelings of inadequacy and embrace their ability to cope. With a compassionate approach, Krista offers a safe space for healing and personal growth. Krista’s approach to therapy is rooted in empathy and understanding. She believes that everyone has the capacity to heal and grow, and her role is to guide you through this process. Krista specializes in a variety of therapeutic techniques, including mindfulness, cognitive-behavioural therapy, and acceptance and commitment therapy, to tailor her approach to your unique needs. As a nearby therapist, Krista is committed to making therapy accessible and convenient for her clients. She offers both in-person sessions in Vancouver and telehealth services across British Columbia. Her goal is to create a supportive environment where you feel comfortable and empowered to explore your thoughts and feelings. Want to work with Krista, your nearby therapist?

Krista Sao (MACP, RCC) is the founder of Sao Therapy with an innate desire to help others. Krista... Read More

Kylee (MACP, RCT, CCC) is a proficient clinician at Sao Therapy, whose approach is informed by her belief that we are all human, with a story, life experiences and struggles of our own. Kylee understands how hard it can be to have a human mind that constructs various emotions, unhelpful thoughts and confusions that make us feel stuck and overwhelmed. However, if we can foster a greater connection to our identity, experiences, emotions and thoughts, we can nurture an environment that fosters growth, adaption, healing and decision-making. Kylee works with individuals across the lifespan through a client-centered, culturally sensitive and socially-just lens, that recognizes and appreciates the unique intersectionalities of each client. She believes that therapy is a collaborative process, built on the foundations of trust, flexibility, accountability and respect. Kylee’s therapeutic style is generated through the lens of attachment theory, she believes that supporting clients as they identify their needs, can establish the foundations for trust, affect regulation and interpersonal relationships. Kylee works with clients who are experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, self-image, and general difficulties in life that require support in the therapeutic setting. She is a Neurodiverse-Affirming Therapist, and works with clients who are Autistic, ADHD, OCD, and experience sensory or emotional challenges. Are you ready to connect with Kylee, your nearby therapist?

Kylee (MACP, RCT, CCC) is a proficient clinician at Sao Therapy, whose approach is informed by he... Read More