Emotion Wise Counselling

03/13/2026

We are very excited to welcome Mina Alijevski (MSW RSW) to our team. www.emotionwise.ca/mina

Mina comes with over 10 years of experience working in the mental health field. She specializes in providing therapy for complex trauma and emotion regulation with adults, youth and families.

She is trained in DBT, EMDR, and Emotion-Focused Family Therapy and works with youth, adults and families.

If you are looking for a therapist who is attuned, attentive, kind, and experienced we highly recommend you reach out to Mina.

To book free 20 minute consultation:
emotionwise.janeapp.com
email: info@emotionwise.ca
phone: 236-412-2539

01/13/2026

📢We are please to announce that we opening up our 20 Week Trauma-Informed DBT Groups for enrolment today!

🌱Tuesdays 5:30-7pm virtually (starting Feb. 17th)
🌿Wednesday 10-12pm in-person (starting Feb 18th)

$80/per week and $1600 for the 20 Week Group.
FNHA funding accepted.

🌎You can book a free Intake session today at emotionwise.janeapp.com
Register today as there are limited spots available!

www.emotionwise.ca/groups
Email us directly with any questions or to enroll: info@emotionwise.ca

Join our Trauma-Informed DBT skills group at Emotion Wise Counselling in Vancouver that provides DBT emotion regulation skills to improve your life and relationships.

12/04/2025

Discover how DBT mindfulness and EMDR work together for trauma healing. Learn about the benefits of integrating DBT mindfulness in EMDR therapy today!

https://www.emotionwise.ca/post/is-mindfulness-one-of-the-secret-ingredients-in-emdr

Phone: Contact us at 236-412-2539 to schedule your free 15-minute consultation

Website: www.emotionwise.ca/contact and fill out our intake form

Email: Reach out with any questions about EMDR, DBT, or mindfulness therapy info@emotionwise.ca

EMDR therapy works well, but requires mindfulness to process trauma. Learn about how DBT mindfulness benefits trauma healing through EMDR

11/27/2025

A big question you may be asking- is it even POSSIBLE to control my intense emotions?

The answer is YES and NO.

Learn more below.

https://www.emotionwise.ca/post/my-emotions-feel-so-intense-can-i-learn-to-control-my-emotions

Learn more about Emotion Wise: www.emotionwise.ca
Book today: emotionwise.janeapp.com
Email us to get started: info@emotionwise.ca

As you have learned from your own struggle, changing emotions is not simple and easy, and if it was easy and simple you would have done it already without coming to read this article or looking for a therapist. At Emotion Wise Counselling we specialize in helping people learn to understand and cope....

11/06/2025

Learn answers to commonly asked questions about how EMDR therapy works, who it helps, and how to book sessions in Vancouver, BC. Emotion Wise Counselling is here to support your healing journey today.

https://www.emotionwise.ca/post/frequently-asked-questions-about-emdr-therapy

Book today:
emotionwise.janeapp.com
www.emotionwise.ca

Learn answers to commonly asked questions about how EMDR therapy works, who it helps, and how to book sessions in Vancouver, BC. Emotion Wise Counselling supports your healing journey.

10/23/2025

We are thrilled to offer affordable EMDR(Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapy at $100/session with sliding scale of $50/session for those in financial need.

Book today:
https://emotionwise.janeapp.com/ #/staff_member/2
E-mail: info@emotionwise.ca

Jamie Hellewell, our post-graduate associate, comes with a MEd in Counselling Psychology from UBC and years of experience working with people with trauma, addiction, and executive functioning issues.

*Affordable EMDR is being offered while Jamie is awaiting RCC registration, his fees will not be covered under insurance*

For more info
www.emotionwise.ca/jamie
www.emotionwise.ca/emdr

10/09/2025

Is it procrastination or ADHD??

For some of us we need strategies to keep things enjoyable and interesting.

For others the key may be to notice the anxiety/avoidance cycle and break tasks down into smaller chunks that helps with the overwhelm in getting started.

Jamie Hellewell (www.emotionwise.ca/jamie) our newest associate on the Emotion Wise Counselling, shares the difference between ADHD and Procrastination and how to approach each one differently in getting things done.

Read more:
https://www.emotionwise.ca/post/procrastination-or-adhd-why-can-t-i-get-things-done

Book online: https://emotionwise.janeapp.com/
www.emotionwise.ca
info@emotionwise.ca

We all struggle to get things done. The key is not self-criticism but understanding why. Whether it is ADHD or procrastination we share how to finally find solutions to accomplish the tasks you need to do.

10/02/2025

We are pleased to welcome Jamie Hellewell www.emotionwise.ca/jamie to the Emotion Wise Counselling Team as our post-graduate associate.

Sessions are currently $100 with sliding scale available
In-person downtown Vancouver and virtually

Book Now:
https://emotionwise.janeapp.com/ #/staff_member/2

He has obtained his Masters in Education(MEd) in Counselling from the University of British Columbia.

He comes with a PhD in philosophy a breadth of experience in academia as a University Instructor as well as working many years in the DTES with those facing mental health and substance use issues.

Most recently has has been working with students at SFU Counselling centre on issues of ADHD, procrastination, and anxiety. He has a special interest in working with meaning and purpose and existential issues, as well as those experiencing complex trauma and mental health struggles.

He provides: CBT, DBT, Existenital and EMDR therapy.n

We're thrilled for clients to meet and work with Jamie, with his warm and welcoming presence.

Read his recent article on procrastination here:
https://www.emotionwise.ca/post/procrastination-or-adhd-why-can-t-i-get-things-done

09/11/2025

Do your emotions sometimes feel bigger than everyone else’s?

Maybe you’ve been told you’re “too sensitive” or “too much.” The truth is, there are many reasons why emotions can feel overwhelming—biology, trauma, neurodivergence, and more.

In our latest blog, we break down the causes of intense emotions, the role of shame, and the coping tools that actually help.

🌱 You don’t have to keep struggling on your own. Learn more here: https://www.emotionwise.ca/post/why-do-my-emotions-feel-more-intense-compared-to-other-people

To connect with a counsellor today reach out:
www.emotionwise.ca/contact
Book a free consultation:
emotionwise.janeapp.com

For most of my life, I’ve wondered—like many of our counselling clients—why do my emotions feel so much more intense than other people’s?Growing up, I was extremely emotionally sensitive—especially to social rejection, criticism, and failure. When I tell people who didn’t know me back th...

08/04/2025

Hi ! All! We are offering a 20 Week Trauma-Informed DBT Group.
Residents in BC and Ontario are eligible!

We're proud to be offering this for our 4th year in an extended format of 20 weeks!

We will have two facilitators and cover the foundational DBT skills to help learn valuable skills to regulate your emotions and understand your trauma responses.

We still have space for additional participants!
Eligible for FNHA funding- please inquire
www.emotionwise.ca/groups
info@emotionwise.ca

06/24/2025

Emotion Regulation struggles are a symptom of ADHD that is becoming more well-known.

DBT therapy has emerging evidence to help with struggles with emotion regulation in ADHD and can complement medication, exercise, and other therapy and coaching approaches for ADHD.

ADHD can create a lot of internal sense of shame, and DBT therapy aims to increase self-acceptance, find skills that work for you (no need to use the ones that don't!) and a create a life that uniquely works for you!

https://www.emotionwise.ca/post/can-dbt-therapy-help-adhd

www.emotionwise.ca
info@emotionwise.ca
Book online: emotionwise.janeapp.com

DBT therapy is known for providing a robust set of coping skills to help with emotion regulation issues, including those with ADHD. Emotion Wise Counselling in Vancouver provides therapy aimed to help people using DBT including our virtual Trauma-Informed DBT groups.

05/31/2025

If you’re a new parent feeling overwhelmed, know this:

You are not broken—and you are not alone.

It’s okay to need support. In fact, asking for help is one of the most courageous and loving things you can do for yourself and your family.

At our clinic, we specialize in Trauma-Informed DBT Therapy and work with new parents who want to build resilience, regulate emotions, and break generational cycles. We offer:

In-person DBT counselling in Vancouver
Online therapy across BC, Ontario, and Alberta
Group DBT programs (www.emotionwise.ca/groups tailored for trauma and parenting support

Parenthood is hard—but healing is possible. And it’s okay to start small.

Reach out today to speak with a DBT-trained therapist in Vancouver. Let us walk alongside you as you navigate the beautiful, messy, and deeply human experience of becoming a parent.

website: www.emotionwise.ca
email: info@emotionwise.ca
book now: emotionwise.janeapp.com

https://www.emotionwise.ca/post/using-dbt-to-regulate-as-a-new-parent

If you’re a new parent feeling overwhelmed, know this: you are not broken—and you are not alone. It’s okay to need support. In fact, asking for help is one of the most courageous and loving things you can do for yourself and your family. At our Vancouver clinic, we specialize in Trauma-Informe...