Emotional Wellbeing
Support for concerns including anxiety, depression, stress, adjustment, loss and grief.
A Session With Dr. Aref
Dr. Masoud
Aref Nazari
Clinical counselling in Vancouver with an integrative approach to psychological wellbeing, relationships and major life transitions.
Vancouver, British Columbia
A thoughtful, integrative practice
Areas of Support
Support can be provided in person, by online video, or by telephone, depending on availability and fit.
Existential & Transpersonal
An integrative space for questions of meaning, identity, personal growth and spiritual concerns.
Relationships & Transitions
Support for relational concerns, immigration and cultural transition, family challenges and life changes.
Clinical Counselling · Vancouver
About Dr. Aref
A lifelong exploration of the human condition
Dr. Masoud Aref Nazari is an Iranian-born philosopher, poet, professor and psychology Ph.D. whose professional background spans clinical and transpersonal psychology.
His training includes Gestalt Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Schema Therapy, existential approaches, body-centred work and other integrative modalities. His counselling practice emphasizes an encouraging therapeutic relationship, careful inquiry and respect for each person’s individual context.
Session stylesIn person · Online video · Telephone
PracticeEmpower Health, Vancouver
From the original Dr. Aref site
Psychology Topics
Concise educational resources from the previous website. Full articles can be reconnected when the WordPress site is restored.
Depression
General educational information about depressive symptoms and when professional support may be useful.
Eight Signs of Depression
A concise overview of common changes in mood, interest, energy and day-to-day functioning.
Major Depressive Disorder
General educational information about a depressive disorder that can significantly affect mood, interest and day-to-day functioning.
Postpartum Depression
An introduction to significant mood difficulties that can occur during the postpartum period.
Bipolar Disorder
An overview of a mood disorder involving marked changes in mood, energy and functioning.
Gestalt Therapy
An introduction to present-focused experiential psychotherapy and the empty-chair technique.
Anxiety & OCD-related concernsExistential CrisisSpiritual ChallengesRelationships & FamilyTraumaLife Transitions
Ways to connect
Sessions in Vancouver and remotely
Current professional listings show in-person, online video and telephone counselling.
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In Person
Empower Health, 2030 Commercial Drive No. 305, Vancouver, BC V5N 4A9.
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Online Video
Remote counselling for clients when appropriate and available.
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Telephone
Telephone counselling is also listed as an available session style.
Booking
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Phone+1 604-655-5700
Practice
Empower Health
2030 Commercial Drive No. 305
Vancouver, BC V5N 4A9