About Evi Koehl MC, RCC.

Hi, I’m Evi (she/her), I am a registered clinical counsellor licensed through the BC association for clinical counsellors (BCACC).

My therapy approach is warm, light, conversational and non-judgemental. Together we will explore what’s on your mind; anything is up for discussion. My aim is to guide you toward healing and growth through safe, supportive and holistic counselling work.

I help clients to build acceptance of their bodies, strengthen their self-confidence and self-trust, manage life transitions and heal from old wounds. Clients come to work with me for all kinds of issues including low mood, anxiety, eating disorders, difficult relationships, adhd-related challenges and persistent feelings of shame or self-doubt.

I believe deeply in the power of counselling and I have had my own experiences as a client. I consider my work a privilege and believe wholeheartedly that counselling is for everyone.

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counselling approaches

I use a combination of Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) and somatic work, including mindfulness techniques and practices. I tailor my approach to meet my clients needs and and offer both practical mental health tools as well as emotional processing for lasting change.

My counselling approach is gentle, honest and both trauma and attachment-informed. I will incorporate your needs and preferences as much as possible to make the most of our time together. You can expect sessions that are engaging and non-judgemental and which embrace feminist, queer, neurodivergent and multicultural ways of knowing.

Some of the other therapy models and frameworks that may be used:

  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

  • Existential Therapy

  • Attachment Approach

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education and training

My counselling work developed from my own work as a client. I still remember how vulnerable it can feel to sit across from a therapist and share deep fears, worries, and vulnerable memories. One of my favourite parts of working as a counsellor is providing a caring and open space for my clients to do the same.

Before becoming a therapist, I worked for many years as a registered nurse with individuals and families facing crisis, losses and transitions. These patients’ stories and courage will always be with me and shape how I hold space for the client across from me.

My credentials include:

  • Master of Counselling from City University in Canada (City U)

  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing from University of British Columbia (UBC)

Additional Counselling Training

  • Transforming Trauma with Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFIT)

  • Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy (EFIT Certified, Level 1)

  • Early Childhood and Attachment Trauma (Certification in progress)

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“I believe that telling our stories, first to ourselves, and then to one another and the world, is in itself, a revolutionary act.”
— Janet Mock