Lee Kotsalis-Thulin, MA, RCC

Private practice in Vancouver since 2002

Registered Clinical Counsellor in Vancouver

Finding your way through difficult thoughts, feelings, or life experiences can be challenging. Therapy offers a space to feel heard, gain understanding, and explore meaningful change at a pace that feels right for you.

I’m Lee Kotsalis-Thulin, a Registered Clinical Counsellor (MA, RCC) based in Vancouver. With a Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology from UBC and over 30 years of experience as a therapist, I bring a compassionate, collaborative, and respectful approach to our work together. My goal is to create a safe, inclusive space where you can explore what’s troubling you, deepen your understanding of yourself, and move toward a life that feels more fulfilling and aligned with who you are.

More about me and my approach

You might be here because…

  • You feel stuck or depleted, like you're living “a life of quiet desperation”
  • You want increased capacity to connect to self and others
  • Anxiety, stress, or ruminating worry is taking up too much space
  • You're struggling with low mood or a loss of motivation
  • Your relationship feels distant, strained, or difficult to navigate
  • You're noticing self-defeating patterns repeating in your life
  • You're carrying grief, shame, anger, or painful past experiences
  • You feel out of control with food or substances
  • You're caring for everyone else and losing touch with yourself

Getting started

First steps

You might be feeling nervous about beginning therapy, but it is a supportive process that can be simultaneously challenging, revealing, relieving, humorous and profound. You can self-refer (you do not need a doctor's referral).

  1. View upcoming openings

    Evening and weekend appointments are available.

    Open the online scheduler

  2. A complimentary intro phone or video call

    This is an optional step for clients who prefer to connect prior to arranging a first session. It is typically about 20 minutes, gives us a chance to explore your interest in seeking therapy, and answer any questions you may have about my background or approach.

  3. An initial session

    An initial session gives us an opportunity to explore working together. At the end of the session I'll give you feedback and make recommendations on how I think therapy could help you address the things you are concerned about.

Read the frequently asked questions

It takes courage to reach out for help.

To explore your interest in seeking therapy, book a first session or a complimentary intro phone or video call.

Book online

604-315-8118 lee@lktcounselling.com Suite #223, 1628 West 1st Avenue, Vancouver, BC V6J 1G1