If you’re ready to explore your path toward healing and personal growth, I’m here to support you every step of the way.
Elisabetta Risso
MA, RCC, CCC
Vancouver | Virtual
Are you feeling overwhelmed or stuck in life’s complexities?
In today’s fast-paced and challenging world, it’s natural to feel confused, isolated, exhausted and trapped, or unsure about the next step. Whether you’re facing anxiety, stress, emotional turmoil, low self esteem, relationship challenges, or major life transitions, I’m here to help you find clarity and regain your balance.
Regardless of your age or relationship status, my goal is to walk alongside you with respect and compassion, helping you explore your experiences in a safe, non-judgmental space where your story truly matters.
Reconnecting with your emotional needs and fostering a relationship of respect with yourself is the foundational step to finding your centre and building authentic connections with others. I believe that the best healing happens through collaboration and trust. Our collaborative work will cultivate a strong therapeutic alliance, enabling you to enhance your self-awareness and reconnect with what is essential to you.
No one is an island. We are immersed in our environment, constantly interacting with it, which influences us. The unique story of every individual is crucial, and i acknowledge how social and cultural contexts play a role in influencing your life, thoughts, emotions, and behaviours. This enables me to provide a sensitive and understanding perspective regarding your life and relationships.
What its like to work with me
I believe in a holistic approach that is grounded in Gestalt Therapy, Person-Centred, Existential and Zen philosophy, Transactional Analysis, and Mindfulness practices—integrating insights from these traditions to meet your unique needs. This means focusing on the here-and-now experience, developing mindfulness, and considering the entirety of a person, encompassing their mental, physical, and emotional aspects.
What we can work together on:
Stress & Burnout
Anxiety
Self-esteem
Emotional Isolation
Immigrant Issues
Life Transitions
Purpose & Meaning
Relationship Issues
Communication Problems
Compulsive Behaviours
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I trust you, and I trust your perceptions and feelings. By sharing your present concerns and your story with me, I will bring also my honest perspective to the table, so we can jointly find a path to fulfill your authentic values and needs.
The manner of our own communication, verbal and nonverbal, along with how others communicate with us, holds significant importance. Understanding our communication patterns can significantly change our viewpoint and encourage exploring alternative paths beyond usual approaches.
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I have experience supporting adults with:
Stress & Burnout
Anxiety
Self-esteem
Emotional Isolation
Immigrant Issues
Life Transitions
Purpose & Meaning
Relationship Issues
Communication Problems
Compulsive Behaviours
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Gestalt Therapy | Person-Centered | Humanistic | Transactional Analysis | Existential | Mindfulness | Narrative | Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT)
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Originally from Italy, I completed my studies there with degrees in Communication Science, Psychology, and Gestalt Counselling.
I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) with the British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors (BCACC) and a Counsellor/Psychotherapist with the Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC) with the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association.
I hold a certification for Conflict Dynamics&Strategies and Negotiation with the Canadian International Institute of Applied Negotiation (CIIAN).
With a passion for lifelong learning and deep curiosity, I’ve been honing my skills through courses and seminars on Anxiety, Psychological First Aid and Suicide Prevention, approach to ADHD, EMDR level 1, Support for Corporate Psychopaths and Narcissist Victims, Somatic Approaches for Complex Trauma and Personality Disorders, and Internet Addiction.
A little more about me…
Outside of counselling, I enjoy spending time in nature, cooking, reading, and sharing quality moments with human and furred family and friends. Or simply doing nothing and relaxing with a book or a gong bath.
My love for water leads me to spend time near it through hiking along the coast, sailing, and consistent cold plunges in the ocean.
Individual - $190
Couples - $240
Rates
Availability
TBD
Adult Individuals, Elders, Couples