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CompassionWithin is a team of dedicated Clinical Counsellors offering holistic and trauma-focused therapy in Vancouver BC and online. Our work is inspired by Internal Family Systems (IFS), mindfulness practice, mind-body somatic work, and trauma-informed therapy.
We help people heal from the impacts of past and present trauma, alleviate anxiety and depression, heal old attachment wounds, & live with greater freedom, self-compassion, and joy.
Please check out our staff bios below and contact us to book a free consultation or initial session.
We look forward to supporting you on your continued journey of healing and growth!
We help people heal from the impacts of past and present trauma, alleviate anxiety and depression, heal old attachment wounds, & live with greater freedom, self-compassion, and joy.
Please check out our staff bios below and contact us to book a free consultation or initial session.
We look forward to supporting you on your continued journey of healing and growth!
Meet the Team
Sarah Jarvis, MA, RCC
Sarah is a certified Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapist, Somatic IFS therapist, approved IFS consultant, and a Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) teacher. She is highly experienced working with complex trauma, anxiety and depression, spirituality and meaning-making, and intimacy/relationships. She has a special love for working with therapists and coaches both in psychotherapy and consultation.
Sarah is the clinical director of Compassion Within: Counselling & Mindfulness. You can learn more about Sarah here.
Sarah is a certified Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapist, Somatic IFS therapist, approved IFS consultant, and a Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) teacher. She is highly experienced working with complex trauma, anxiety and depression, spirituality and meaning-making, and intimacy/relationships. She has a special love for working with therapists and coaches both in psychotherapy and consultation.
Sarah is the clinical director of Compassion Within: Counselling & Mindfulness. You can learn more about Sarah here.
Sarah works with: Individuals, Couples & Groups
Issues addressed: Trauma, PTSD & CPTSD, depression, anxiety, grief, spirituality, relationships, sexuality & intimacy, Highly Sensitive People, IFS clinical consultation
Therapeutic modalities: IFS, EMDR, AEDP, Somatic Therapy, Mindfulness, Compassion-Focused Therapy, EFT for Couples
Fees: $175+gst/50 minutes
Issues addressed: Trauma, PTSD & CPTSD, depression, anxiety, grief, spirituality, relationships, sexuality & intimacy, Highly Sensitive People, IFS clinical consultation
Therapeutic modalities: IFS, EMDR, AEDP, Somatic Therapy, Mindfulness, Compassion-Focused Therapy, EFT for Couples
Fees: $175+gst/50 minutes
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Carla Budd, MA, RCC
Carla is a trauma therapist with a big heart and sharp intuition. She brings great warmth, humour, wisdom, and compassion to her therapeutic work. She is skilled in helping people heal from past wounds, build stronger relationships, and live more fully and freely from their empowered & authentic self. Carla integrates her past years as a professional dancer and registered nutritionist with her ongoing studies in trauma therapy, somatic practice, and psychedelic therapy & integration, to bring a truly holistic approach to her counselling practice. She works with individuals, couples, children, and families, and helps people find greater clarity, confidence, connection, and inner freedom. You can learn more about Carla here. |
Carla works with: Individuals, Couples, Children, & Families, Groups
Issues addressed: Trauma, PTSD & CPTSD, depression, anxiety, family adjustment, parenting, grief, spirituality, psychedelic therapy & integration, domestic violence/abuse
Therapeutic modalities: IFS, CBT, Compassion Focused Therapy, ACT, Solution Focused Therapy, Psychedelic Assisted Psychotherapy & Integration, Movement Therapy
Fees: $160+gst/50 minutes session
Issues addressed: Trauma, PTSD & CPTSD, depression, anxiety, family adjustment, parenting, grief, spirituality, psychedelic therapy & integration, domestic violence/abuse
Therapeutic modalities: IFS, CBT, Compassion Focused Therapy, ACT, Solution Focused Therapy, Psychedelic Assisted Psychotherapy & Integration, Movement Therapy
Fees: $160+gst/50 minutes session
Erica Steward, MACP, RCC
Erica is known for her ability to create healing spaces that are compassionate, collaborative and deeply safe. She specializes in grief and loss, relationship and couples issues, anxiety and depression, trauma, chronic pain, self-esteem, big life transitions, and issues unique to Highly Sensitive People (HSPs).
Erica takes a holistic, person-centered and strength-based approach to therapy. She draws on her training in Internal Family Systems, attachment theory, and Emotionally Focused Couples therapy to support her work. She wants to understand what your unique life experience means to you, draws on your existing strengths and gifts, and support you to find greater clarity, integration, and healing.
You can learn more about Erica here.
Erica works with: Individuals & Couples
Issues addressed: Relationships & intimacy, anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD & CPTSD, OCD, grief & loss, chronic pain, self-esteem, HSPs.
Therapeutic modalities: IFS, EFT for Couples, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment theory, Mindfulness, Trauma treatment, DBT and CBT
Fees: $160+gst/50 minutes
Issues addressed: Relationships & intimacy, anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD & CPTSD, OCD, grief & loss, chronic pain, self-esteem, HSPs.
Therapeutic modalities: IFS, EFT for Couples, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment theory, Mindfulness, Trauma treatment, DBT and CBT
Fees: $160+gst/50 minutes
Virginia O'Brien, MC, RCC
Virginia is a compassionate and attuned guide on the path to inner healing, peace, and self-discovery. She works with folks seeking relief from anxiety and depression, trauma, relationship and attachment struggles, parenting and postpartum issues, and those simply yearning for greater emotional and spiritual growth.
Virginia goes beyond traditional talk therapy to support you in getting to the root of your distress, while helping build mind-body skills for greater calm, confidence, and courage. She draws on over a decade of teaching and leadership in the healing field, including somatic therapy, yoga, and meditation, which she now weaves together with trauma informed modalities such as EMDR and Internal Family Systems (IFS) to best support her clients.
You can learn more about Virginia here.
Virginia works with: Individuals, Couples, and Groups
Issues Addressed: Trauma (PTSD & CPTSD), Relationship issues, Parenting, Pregnancy/Postpartum, Grief and Loss, Spirituality, Gender and Sexuality, Self-Esteem, Anxiety, Depression
Therapeutic Modalities: EMDR, IFS, Somatic therapy, Mindfulness, CBT, Solution-Focussed Therapy, EFT, Gottman Method
Fees: $160+gst/50 minutes
Virginia is a compassionate and attuned guide on the path to inner healing, peace, and self-discovery. She works with folks seeking relief from anxiety and depression, trauma, relationship and attachment struggles, parenting and postpartum issues, and those simply yearning for greater emotional and spiritual growth.
Virginia goes beyond traditional talk therapy to support you in getting to the root of your distress, while helping build mind-body skills for greater calm, confidence, and courage. She draws on over a decade of teaching and leadership in the healing field, including somatic therapy, yoga, and meditation, which she now weaves together with trauma informed modalities such as EMDR and Internal Family Systems (IFS) to best support her clients.
You can learn more about Virginia here.
Virginia works with: Individuals, Couples, and Groups
Issues Addressed: Trauma (PTSD & CPTSD), Relationship issues, Parenting, Pregnancy/Postpartum, Grief and Loss, Spirituality, Gender and Sexuality, Self-Esteem, Anxiety, Depression
Therapeutic Modalities: EMDR, IFS, Somatic therapy, Mindfulness, CBT, Solution-Focussed Therapy, EFT, Gottman Method
Fees: $160+gst/50 minutes
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