Matthew Beasley, M.A., RCC
Matthew Beasley is a Registered Clinical Counsellor who works with youth and adults navigating mental health challenges, life transitions, and relationship concerns. He brings warmth, authenticity, and over a decade of counselling and teaching experience to his work.
Grounded in the belief that everyone has an innate capacity to heal and grow, Matthew helps clients uncover strengths, clarify values, and develop the tools to move forward with purpose. He tailors his approach to each individual, drawing from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Person-Centred, and Existential frameworks.
In addition to his clinical practice, Matthew is an adjunct faculty member at Adler University, where he teaches counselling skills, diversity, and addictions courses. His experience in outpatient substance use treatment informs his compassionate, practical approach to change.
Book an appointment to begin reconnecting with your strengths and creating lasting change.
Matthew Beasley, M.A., RCC
Matthew Beasley is a Registered Clinical Counsellor who works with yo...
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Dr. Gail Krivel-Zacks, Ed.D., RCC
Dr. Gail Krivel-Zacks is a Registered Clinical Counsellor with a doctorate in Educational Psychology and Special Education. She has dedicated her career to helping children, teens, and families thrive at home, at school, and in their communities.
With deep experience in both clinical and educational settings, including teaching in elementary schools and in the Faculties of Education at UBC and Vancouver Island University, Dr. Gail brings a unique blend of academic expertise and real-world understanding to her work.
Her approach is collaborative and strengths-based, helping clients find practical strategies to manage ADHD, anxiety, learning challenges, and relationship dynamics. She also provides guidance for parents seeking to better support their children’s emotional and behavioural development.
Dr. Gail’s style resonates most with highly verbal, motivated clients who are ready to explore solutions and create meaningful change.
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Dr. Gail Krivel-Zacks, Ed.D., RCC
Dr. Gail Krivel-Zacks is a Registered Clinical Counsellor with...
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Angela Herd, M.A., RCC, CCC, RCAT
Angela Herd is a Registered Clinical Counsellor, Certified Canadian Counsellor, and Registered Canadian Art Therapist with over 30 years of experience helping people of all ages live fuller, more meaningful lives.
She specializes in couples and family counselling, clinical supervision, and art-based therapy. Angela partners with clients to uncover strengths, improve communication, reduce conflict, and restore connection within relationships and families. Her warm, creative approach helps children, teens, and adults express emotion, build confidence, and develop practical coping strategies for anxiety, ADHD, loss, and life transitions.
Angela draws on evidence-based methods such as Solution-Focused Therapy, CBT, MBCT, and the Gottman Method, while also integrating Art Therapy, Sand & Play Therapy, Therapeutic Writing, and Nature Therapy.
Her sessions offer a safe and encouraging space for growth, creativity, and personal transformation.
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Angela Herd, M.A., RCC, CCC, RCAT
Angela Herd is a Registered Clinical Counsellor, Certified Can...
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Tara Stoll, M.A., RCC
Tara Stoll is a Registered Clinical Counsellor with over 25 years of experience supporting individuals and couples through life’s challenges. She offers a warm, collaborative approach that draws on clients’ own strengths to foster growth, resilience, and stronger relationships.
Tara works primarily with youth and adults, helping clients navigate life transitions, anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship concerns. Her practice is informed by Narrative Therapy, CBT, DBT, Attachment Theory, and Social Justice principles.
Tara holds a Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology (Gender Fair focus) from the University of British Columbia, where she was awarded a University Graduate Fellowship. Her early work at the UBC Women’s Student Office and ongoing commitment to ethical, inclusive care continue to shape her practice today.
Outside the therapy room, Tara enjoys time in nature and creative pursuits that inspire calm and connection.
Book an appointment to begin the process of creating meaningful change.
Tara Stoll, M.A., RCC
Tara Stoll is a Registered Clinical Counsellor with over 25 years of exper...
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