“One of the most courageous decisions you will ever make is to finally let go of what is hurting your heart and soul.” —Brigitte Nicole
Clinical Counsellors and Therapists in Chilliwack, BC
Devan is not currently accepting new clients. Please complete our Contact Me page if you would like to be added to her waitlist.
I believe therapy is a rare opportunity for an open and honest conversation. It’s a space where you can let yourself shine while we explore the many things impacting your ability to live fully. This includes grief and loss of any kind, anxiety, worry, panic, anger, stress, life transitions, and experiences that may look “normal” on the surface but still affect you today. No matter how challenging things feel, we work through them together—finding ways to let go of what was never yours to carry.
I have always been drawn to counselling and supporting people through difficult seasons of life. From a young age, I recognized that some experiences are too heavy to hold alone. Sitting with you, listening closely, and offering a space where you don’t have to care for anyone else in the room is at the heart of my work. Therapy is a place for both your struggles and your successes, free from judgment, where healing and confidence can grow.
When we work together, I hope you feel supported, welcomed, and comfortable being yourself. Our sessions are dedicated to you—space to explore the past, present, and future at a pace that feels manageable. The work may not always be comfortable, but meaningful change rarely is. Each session is tailored to your needs, because no two people are the same.
I have been working and volunteering in the field of psychology since 2013. I earned my Master’s degree from Adler University in 2015 and opened this practice in 2017 while also working in community mental health. My experience includes hospice bereavement support, older adult mental health, and adult mental health. I am trained as an Existential Therapist and integrate approaches such as CBT, EMDR, ACT, DBT, TIR, and other evidence-based modalities. I have also completed advanced gender-affirming care training and continue ongoing Indigenous cultural safety and humility education.
My goal is to help you feel better, feel heard, and move forward with self-compassion and confidence—despite what you’ve been through.
About Lyndsay
Lyndsay is currently accepting new clients! Book today, or complete the contact form to request a free 15 minute telephone consultation.
Beginning counselling can feel like a meaningful step — often taken during times of transition, uncertainty, or a desire for deeper self-understanding. I offer a supportive space where you don’t have to navigate these experiences alone. My work is grounded in helping people reconnect with themselves, move toward greater authenticity, and develop self-compassion as they work through life’s challenges.
I support adults and women who are navigating trauma and recovery, life transitions, religious or faith deconstruction, personal growth, and questions around identity and neurodivergence, including late diagnosis. Many of the people I work with are seeking not only relief from symptoms, but a deeper understanding of themselves and a way of living that feels more aligned and sustainable.
My approach to therapy is warm, gentle, and insightful. I believe meaningful change happens through self-awareness, nervous system regulation, and a strong, trusting therapeutic relationship. I strive to create a space that feels safe, collaborative, and responsive to your individual needs and preferences — one where you can feel supported, resourced, and also gently challenged to grow toward your goals.
I draw from Internal Family Systems (IFS), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), somatic and body-based approaches, relational therapies, and self-compassion–informed practices. This integrative approach supports skill-building, somatic awareness, and a deeper connection with your inner wisdom, allowing change to unfold at a pace that feels respectful and sustainable.
I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor with a Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology and a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Sociology. I bring over 15 years of experience in the mental health field, including extensive work in non-profit and community-based settings supporting individuals with complex mental health challenges, trauma histories, and experiences of marginalization. I have been practicing as an RCC since January 2024 and currently work in private practice with adults.
I have always been drawn to listening deeply to people’s stories and offering a calm, supportive presence. My work is also informed by my own lived experience with mental health, including navigating a late ADHD diagnosis, which has deepened my understanding of how important it is to feel truly seen and understood in therapy. I am passionate about supporting people in getting to know themselves more fully, connecting with their inner wisdom, and becoming more authentic in who they are and how they live.
Registered Clinical Counsellors (RCC)
We are Registered Clinical Counsellors (RCC) with the British Columbia Association for Clinical Counsellors.
LGBTQ2S+ ally.
We are affirming counsellors. Our space is safe, confidential, respectful and non-judgmental.
Mental Health Provider for the First Nations Health Authority (FNHA).
Our space is safe, confidential, respectful and non-judgmental. Devan is an approved provider with FNHA and draws from Cultural Safety and Trauma-Informed Practice training.
ICBC approved practitioner.
Devan is an ICBC approved practictioner*. Direct billing is not available. Please contact Devan to discuss options for ICBC-funded services.
Your relationship with your counsellor is key in developing a supportive space for you during your time together. You deserve quality service and treatment, which is why we offer a free 15-minute consultation so you have all of your questions answered and we can see if you and the counsellor are a good fit!
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Working together looks different for each client. For you, you and your counsellor may work together briefly as your concerns are managed quickly, or you may need to learn just a handful of skills. Or, you may choose to work with your counsellor for some time to manage a variety of concerns that are impacting you life. And you may work together on and off over the years, touching base with things that pop up and when you may need a little help.
When you and your counsellor work together, you get to decide how long that work is and what you want to work on.
You are not alone in this journey and we are here to offer our support. Additionally, your time with your counsellor is always wrapped in support & encouragement so that your relationship becomes more than just a place for healing – but rather an empowering space where change happens!
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This book is focused on words of how wonderful all children are. Too many children grow up not hearing or knowing the many wonderful qualities they possess. This lack may very well contribute to poor self-esteem and self-worth from a young age. By teaching children early on about the positive qualities they have, their self-esteem and self-worth can be energized and built early in life, and hopefully they will grow into mentally well teens and adults.
As a Registered Clinical Counsellor, working in both the private and public sector, Devan Christian-Vermeer has worked with many adults who have struggled to see these qualities in themselves their whole lives. By using this book to teach children the language of their positive qualities, they can learn to see their own strengths and to use them as they grow up.