About Soma
Christian Counselling in Vancouver
Soma is a diverse group of certified and professionally trained therapists who are passionate about integrating clinical counselling with a Christ-centred worldview.
We are passionate about strengthening relationships and facilitating the emotional, mental and spiritual development of each person.
We believe that healing is ultimately found in a life centred in Jesus. Psychotherapy is a tool God has given us to facilitate the wholeness found in Him. We also believe that people are designed for living authentically in community with others, and that doing so is a vital and powerful part of the healing process.
Our Approach
What does it look like to be a Soma Counselee?
Although different counsellors will have different therapeutic approaches, there are some common elements in the way each of us engages our clients:
We attune to each individual.
We strive to enter into their story, their culture, and listen to them and express thoughtful love.
We are dedicated to integrating mind, body, and spirit, and bring people to relational wholeness with God, self, and others.
We understand the deep impact that mental wellness can have on all aspects of our lives – at work, at school, and at home, on our relationships, communities, and on our physical health. Having someone alongside us, supporting us through life’s challenges, can help us to heal.
We encourage our clients to involve their community in the healing process.
Our Faith
How does the Christian faith integrate with our approach?
All of Soma’s counsellors are professing and practicing Christians. The Christian faith of Soma’s counsellors is vital to the kind of work we do because it helps to provide a foundation for addressing the relational and emotional issues that many clients bring to therapy.
Our Team
Our team is a diverse group of professionals that offer a wealth of experience in Christian counselling.
Grace K Voo
Clinic Director
BSc (SFU), MEdL (UBC), MEd (UBC), RCC, CCC
David Lee
Associate Director Counselling Services
BA (NBTC), MA-MFT (TWU), MDiv (Regent), RCC
Brenda Hayashi
Associate Counsellor
BSc Occupational Therapy (UBC), MEd (SFU), RCC
Cynthia McCrum
Associate Counsellor Registered Social Worker
BSW (UBC), DipCs (Regent College), RSW, BCASW
Daniel Cloake
Associate Counsellor Community Engagement
BA (TWU), MA-MFT (ACTS), RCC
Brandy Holownia
Associate Counsellor
BComm (UofA), MA (Regent College), MEd (UBC), RCC
Jane Suh
Associate Counsellor
BA (UBC), MA-MFT (TWU), RCC
SOMA ASSOCIATES
Associates are independent counsellors and are not an employee or contractor of Soma Counselling and Family Resources.
Each associate counsellor is responsible for the counselling services provided to you, and for billing related to the counselling services.