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Caitlin Springate

M.A., RCC
Registered Clinical Counsellor #22806
Springate Counselling - counselling for all seasons of your life. Compassionate and trauma-informed therapy for individuals online across Canada and in-person in Vancouver.
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Location (More info)

Vancouver, BC

Format

Virtual + In-person

Ages Served

Adults (20-64), Seniors (65+)

Client Types

Individuals

Fee Range (More info)

$160–160

Languages

English

Availability (More info)

Daytime, Evening, Weekends
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About Caitlin

It is entirely possible to look like you have it all together on the outside while feeling completely disconnected, anxious, or burnt out on the inside. You might be thriving professionally or taking care of everyone else, yet secretly managing exhaustion, self-criticism, and overwhelming worry. Whatever challenges have led you here, therapy is a safe place to pause, untangle your experiences, and rebuild your sense of self and develop self-compassion.  Therapy provides the perspective and tools needed to break unhelpful cycles and find a clear path forward. 

At Springate Counselling, support is specialized to help individuals navigate a wide range of challenges, including:

  • Anxiety & Stress Management: Quieting chronic worry, panic, and the weight of constant pressure.
  • Burnout & Caregiver Stress: Restoring energy and boundary-setting for those who give too much to others.
  • Mood & Emotional Regulation: Finding stability through depression, intense anger, and Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD).
  • Thought Patterns & Trauma: Navigating Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), deep-seated trauma, and a harsh inner critic.
  • Identity & Growth: Rebuilding self-esteem, healing through grief, and navigating major life transitions.

Before transitioning into psychotherapy, I spent years as a genetic counsellor, supporting individuals and families through life-altering diagnoses and complex medical decisions. Seeing the resilience and capacity for growth in the people I worked with inspired me to broaden my focus to mental health. Becoming a psychotherapist felt like a natural extension of my commitment to helping people better understand themselves and create meaningful, lasting change.

My background taught me that insight is empowering—a truth that applies deeply to mental health. I believe that self-understanding is the foundation for meaningful change. By exploring the "why" behind your emotions, relationship patterns, and coping mechanisms, you can gain the clarity needed to navigate life with less self-judgment and greater self-compassion.

Fees & Payment Methods

Individuals
160
Payment Methods
Credit Card, E-transfer
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Top specialties

Caregiver Support
Anger Management Issues
Borderline Personality Disorder - BPD
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Self-Esteem Issues

What to expect

Approaches Used

Acceptance & Commitment Therapy
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy
Motivational Interviewing
Psychodynamic Therapy
Solution Focused Therapy

Areas of Practice

Caregiver Support
Anger Management Issues
Borderline Personality Disorder - BPD
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Self-Esteem Issues
Anxiety and∕or Panic
Attention Deficit Disorder - ADHD
Bipolar Disorder
Depression
Perfectionism
Sleep Difficulties-Adults
Suicide Ideation ∕ Survivor
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Professional Burnout
Grief and Loss - General

Specialized Training

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Professional Memberships

British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors (BCACC)
College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO)

Client Focus

I offer a space to slow down, make sense of your experiences, and move towards lasting change.

Session Details

Sessions are held online, by phone, or in-person in Kitsilano, Vancouver. Counselling is for individuals for a number of different indications.

Client Outcomes

We can work toward greater self-understanding, a quieter inner critic, increased self-compassion, and confidence.

Therapy Style

My therapeutic style is warm, interactive, and grounded, prioritizing real conversation, creative problem-solving, and a steady, calming energy.

Qualifications and location

Locations

Primary Location
Springate Counselling
200-1892 W Broadway
Vancouver,
V6J 1Y9
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Proximity to Transit and/or Intersections:
At W Broadway & Burrard St. A 2 mins walk from bus stops for the 99 B-Line and other routes.

Qualifications

Registered Clinical Counsellor

Frequently asked questions

My core approach is acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), a type of CBT, which helps you accept what is out of your control and commit to actions to enrich your life. Whereas CBT approaches typically focus primarily on the present and future, I believe in also addressing where you have come from.  When it feels comfortable, looking at past events and relationships, your family history, can add to your understanding of the deeper roots of your patterns and beliefs. 

Additionally, I believe in acknowledging and celebrating the aspects of your life that are going well, and bringing humour into our sessions whenever it makes sense to do so. 

My practice is built on the following values: caring, non-judgmental support, and collaboration.  I provide a caring space where you can share your innermost thoughts without fear of criticism or shame. I also believe in working as a collaborative team.

It is completely normal and very common. Opening up takes immense vulnerability, and it is common to feel like your problems aren't serious enough to justify seeking help. In our sessions, we will move entirely at your pace. I believe in a flexible approach so we can tailor our time to best meet your needs.