Hello, I’m Nik.

How May I Help You?

Nik Stimpson is a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) in the Greater Vancouver area. He holds an M.Sci. in Neuroscience and Psychology from University College London (UK) and an M.A. in Counselling Psychology from Adler University (formerly the Adler School of Professional Psychology).

Nik currently offers affordable counselling services to individuals, couples/partners, and families out of a community clinic in Ladner. Virtual appointments are also available.

 Nik’s services are always evidence-based, trauma-informed, and rooted in empathy and compassion.

Support For Individuals, Partners, & Families

Counselling for $175/hour. Sliding scale fees available for those with demonstrable financial need.

Individual Therapy

Nik works with adults and children experiencing a wide variety of concerns including anxiety, stress management, borderline personality disorder (BPD), depression, ADHD, autism spectrum disorders, and more.

Partners Therapy

Nik has completed Level 2 Training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy. Nik is also affirming of, and experienced in working with, a variety of alternative relationship structures.

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My Approach

There are many different approaches to therapy, and I draw upon whichever methods are most appropriate for your specific concerns. This may include techniques adapted from cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT), dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT), Adlerian psychology, Jungian psychoanalysis, and existential philosophy. Often, rather than any specific theory or intervention, the power of therapy comes from establishing a safe and trusting relationship in which we can examine ourselves freely, away from the pressures and expectations of the outside world.

That said, my work is primarily framed through the lens of Narrative Therapy. This approach places emphasis on the stories we tell ourselves about our lives, and questions how those stories might be influenced by our society and culture. When we start to read between the lines, we can pick out our strengths and use those as starting points with which to write the next chapter ourselves.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are your services covered by extended health benefits?

Nik is a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC #20350). Some extended health insurance policies will cover work with an RCC. You are encouraged to contact your insurance provider to confirm coverage.

Where are you located?

I operate both online and out of an office located in Ladner, British Columbia.

How much do you charge?

I currently charge $175 per 50-minute session for individuals, partners, and families, taxes included. Sliding scale fees may be available for those who can demonstrate financial need.

Are virtual sessions available?

Yes, I am happy to offer video and phone sessions to clients across Canada and the USA as needed. Insurance and jurisdictional limitations prevent me from working with clients located in Ontario and Quebec at this time.

Contact Me

Ask a question or express interest in an appointment below. I am not an emergency resource: for emergencies please call 911 or visit your nearest hospital.

*Please be aware that e-mail is not a secure means of communication, therefore, please avoid sharing clinically sensitive information. I would be happy to discuss that in-session with you. Sending an enquiry does not establish a client-counsellor relationship.

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(604) 283-7827 ext. 710

nik@nikstimpson.com