About me
My name is Liz Vossen. I have a Master of Counselling degree from City U in Vancouver and I am currently in the qualification process for my RCC while under the supervision of Dr. Christopher Brown.
I have an undying optimism in human potential. I believe that at our core, each of us is capable, worthy, and wise but along the way, we can adopt patterns of thinking and coping that no longer serve us. These patterns often stem from beliefs we've internalized: that we're not enough, not safe, not worthy. Therapy is about returning to wholeness, not by getting rid of parts of yourself, but by understanding them, accepting them, and finding new ways forward.
I believe in the power of both insight and action. In our sessions, we'll explore the root of unhelpful patterns and make meaningful connections between your past experiences and present challenges. But we won't stop there. I'll help you develop practical strategies and new ways of being that you can practice in real life. That's where the rubber hits the road.
My story
Before I became a therapist, I worked in organizational and systems change across corporate, government, and international development sectors. I loved the big-picture work, but what I found again and again was that people trusted me. They shared what was really going on, and I was endlessly curious. Colleagues came to me when they needed someone to listen, to advocate, to see them. Those experiences showed me that individual transformation, the personal and relational work, is where I am meant to be.
I also come to this work with lived experience. I grew up in a complex and unpredictable environment, and for a long time I relied on survival strategies that made sense at the time but eventually became too small for the life I wanted. Doing my own therapeutic work helped me understand how deeply our early experiences shape us and how possible it is to grow beyond them. This background grounds my practice: I don’t assume struggles come out of nowhere. I understand the courage it takes to ask for support, and the strength it takes to imagine something different for yourself.
What shapes my work
Therapy works best when there is a sense of trust and a good fit. These principles shape how I approach my work and what many clients find helpful in our sessions.
Clarity and connecting the dots
Many people come to therapy sensing something isn’t quite working but struggling to name or navigate it. Together we step back, connect patterns across your experiences, and begin creating a map that brings greater clarity and possibility.
Calming emotional triggers
Strong emotional reactions can be linked to past experiences or fears about what might happen in the future. I’m trained in EMDR, a powerful approach that helps resolve disturbances so triggers lose their intensity.
Transforming insight into change
Insight is powerful, but change happens when you begin responding differently in everyday life. Together we’ll develop approaches you can try outside the therapy room and bring those experiences back so we can learn what works.
Understanding professional pressures
Work can bring pressure, responsibility, and stress that doesn’t stay neatly at the office. My background across consulting, government, and complex organizations helps me understand professional demands and support clients navigating them thoughtfully.
Navigating life transitions
Periods of change can bring uncertainty, grief, or difficult decisions. I support clients navigating life transitions such as loss, relationship changes, career shifts, or new chapters while helping them find their path and move forward steadily.
Diverse backgrounds welcome
I welcome clients from all cultures, identities, and life experiences. Having lived and worked across many countries and communities, I approach differences with curiosity and respect, and I bring a socially aware, anti-oppressive lens to my work while continuing to learn.