Laura Avila
Counsellor, MC, RCC (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
4 Endorsed
2678 West Broadway, 206, Vancouver, BC V6K
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| español Sometimes life feels very overwhelming and we can feel lost and disconnected, or even struggle with our self-worth. I work with couples and individuals who want to understand their behaviours and improve their communication and connection. You may struggle with your romantic relationships or friendships, or find yourself repeating the same patterns with different people in your life. Sometimes you feel anxious in your relationships, or don't feel connected at all. You may want to feel more at ease in your relationships with others and especially with yourself, experiencing less anxiety and feeling grounded when making decisions.
By using Attachment Theory as my lens, I aim to identify how your experiences impact your relationships and wellbeing. This helps us understand how your behaviours make sense in your own personal context, and we can explore alternative strategies to heal your relationships. We'll work holistically with thoughts, emotions, and Nervous System regulation.
I show up authentically in my practice. Born and raised in Barcelona, I bring my Mediterranean warmth and European humour to the room, aiming to make you feel comfortable and at ease. After my own journey and exploration of self-love and understanding, I'm hoping I can assist you in yours. Everyone is welcome here, and everyone's story matters to me.
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $160
- Couple Sessions $195
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
- Pay by American Express, Cash, Cheque, Mastercard, Visa
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Laura Avila
Counsellor, MC, RCC
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by Province of British Columbia / 19309 Laura Avila
- Certificate from Allura Sex Therapy Centre The Sexually Competent Therapist / 2021
- Certificate from The Embody Lab Somatic Attachment Therapy / 2023
- Attended City University of Seattle, Master's in Counselling
Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now.
Laura Avila
Counsellor, MC, RCC
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Relationship Issues
- Sex Therapy
- Anxiety
Expertise
- Attachment
- Body Positivity
- Codependency
- Depression
- Divorce
- Infidelity
- Life Transitions
- Marital and Premarital
- Open relationships and ENM
- Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
- Peer Relationships
- Self Esteem
- Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
- Sexual Addiction
- Stress
- Women's Issues
Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now.
Laura Avila
Counsellor, MC, RCC
4 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Hispanic and Latino
I also speak
Catalan ,
Spanish
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Hispanic and Latino
I also speak
Catalan ,
Spanish
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Compassion Focused
- Emotionally Focused
- Family / Marital
- Feminist
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Somatic
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email
Laura Avila
Counsellor, MC, RCC