About Ana
Ana (she/her) is a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) and Master Practitioner in Clinical Counselling (MPCC) with over 16 years of experience supporting children and families. She brings a client-centred, trauma-informed, and compassionate approach to her work.
Ana holds a master’s degree in clinical psychology and worked for more than 10 years at a nonprofit agency in her home country of Portugal. Since 2021, she has also supported children, youth, and families affected by complex trauma (C-PTSD) within a nonprofit setting.
Ana is passionate about using Play Therapy as her primary approach with young children. Her work is influenced by Carl Rogers, Dr. Garry Landreth, and Lisa Dion. Through play and a safe therapeutic relationship, she helps children strengthen their coping skills, decision-making, self-control, confidence, and sense of competence. She also provides parent and caregiver support throughout the therapeutic process.
Ana works with adults and couples using Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and attachment-based approaches. Drawing on attachment science, she supports clients navigating relationship concerns, dating, marriage, separation, and divorce.
Outside of her work, Ana is a divorced mother of two teenagers whom she co-parents. She enjoys yoga, spending time in nature, discovering coffee shops with a good book, taking long walks while listening to podcasts, biking, and spending time with her children and friends.
Ana offers in-person sessions at the downtown Vancouver office. She welcomes clients to book a complimentary 15-minute consultation to connect, ask questions, and explore whether working together feels like a good fit.
Child/Youth Individual Counselling
2 optionsChild/Youth Individual Counselling – Extended Session
2 optionsComplimentary ConsultationNew patient
2 optionsCouples Counselling Extended Session
2 optionsCouples Counselling Session
2 optionsFamily Counselling Extended Session
2 optionsFamily Counselling Session
2 optionsIndividual Counselling Extended Session
2 optionsIndividual Counselling Session
2 optionsIntake SessionNew patient
2 optionsParent Check-In Session
2 optionsOpenings checked 6 hr ago
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23 Sept 12 openings
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