Adult Counselling in Vancouver & Online throughout BC and the Yukon
A Gentle Place to Land
Rooted in Love & Liberation
Depth-oriented, trauma-informed counselling for adults navigating trauma, burnout, grief, identity, and life transitions.
A SANCTUARY TO SLOW DOWN
An invitation to exhale
You don’t have to have it all figured out, all at once.
I welcome you to slow down.
To put a few of the things you are carrying down, for a while.
Together we will explore the stories, patterns, relationships and experiences who have shaped who you are - and the ways they continue to shape how you move through the world.
We’ll make space for what’s asked to be felt, understood, grieved, and changed.
A softer way of being
A deeper sense of belonging.
A way of coming home to yourself.
You don’t have to take this journey alone.
I look forward to walking along side you.
Meet Chantelle
CHANTELLE SANDS, MA, RCC | Registered Clinical Counsellor | BCACC Member #18044
Hi! I’m Chantelle
I’m so glad your path has led you here.
I am a proud, born-and-raised Yukoner of mixed Indigenous and European ancestry. A queer femme happily married in a hetero-passing relationship. And a first-generation university graduate. My path to counselling began nearly two decades ago. Before becoming a counsellor, I spent years working in grassroots, frontline care in my hometown of Whitehorse while pursuing my education. Those experiences taught me that healing happens in relationship—with ourselves, with one another, and within the communities and stories that shape us.Today, I weave my raw lived experience with gentle clinical grounding to offer you a soft landing: an unhurried, cozy space where you can let down your guard and be truly seen.Therapy with me isn’t about fixing you.
I don’t believe you need to arrive with a diagnosis, a treatment plan, or a perfectly articulated problem.Our work together is collaborative, relational, and deeply curious. Together, we’ll explore the patterns, relationships, experiences, and protective parts that have shaped you—while staying grounded in what’s happening in your life right now.Sometimes therapy is deep. Sometimes it’s ordinary. Sometimes we laugh.All of it belongs.
Working Together
I’ve supported a diverse group of people from all walks of life and at different stages of healing. Built from these experiences - I offer specialized areas of support in these areas:Trauma & Relational WoundsBurnout, Depression & Deep FatigueGrief & Life TransitionsIdentity, Belonging & Self-Exploration.Dreams, Altered States & Meaning-MakingDecolonial, Feminist & Indigenous-Informed Perspectives
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A few things you might be wondering
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I offer appointments Monday through Thursday, with some flexibility within these hours.
Monday: 11:00 AM–6:00 PM
Tuesday: 12:00 PM–6:00 PM
Wednesday: 12:00 PM–6:00 PM
Thursday: 10:30 AM–2:00 PM
Friday–Sunday: Closed
Appointments are by booking and are not available during every hour listed.
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In-Person Care: Cozy, dedicated adult counselling located in Vancouver, BC.
Virtual Care: Accessible for folks seeking online therapy throughout British Columbia and the Yukon via a secure, confidential, and encrypted telehealth platform.
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I’m a registered CVAP provider. Clients submit their own CVAP claims, and receipts are provided for extended health benefits. Coverage varies by plan.
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Individual Counselling Session for new clients: $195
Commitment to Accessibility: I reserve a dedicated portion of my practice for sliding-scale - these rates start at $135
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Sessions are 50 minutes, with time built in between appointments for transition and care.
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Appointments can be booked online through my secure booking portal. I offer pre-scheduled sessions on a weekly, biweekly, or monthly basis, arranged with you in advance. You can also use the self-booking option to schedule an appointment within the next two weeks.
Have more questions?
View the full FAQ → here
Step Into the In-Between
You don’t need to have your story completely figured out before beginning therapy.
You don’t need to arrive with the right words, a clear diagnosis, or a plan for what needs to change.
You simply need to bring what is here.
If you feel that my approach may be a good fit for what you’re looking for, I invite you to book a complimentary 20-minute consultation. It’s a chance for us to meet, talk a little about what brings you to therapy, and see how it feels to be in conversation together.
Words and Witness
Healing lives in the stories we tell, the myths we unravel, and the art we make of our survival. On my Reflections page, I share poetry, prose, and fragmented thoughts on walking between worlds, decolonial healing, and the beauty of getting lost.
If you are a seeker, a dreamer, or someone who finds medicine in written words, I invite you to read along.
