About Christina Savage, Clinical Counsellor in BC
Christina Savage is an experienced clinical counsellor and clinical supervisor in BC with over 20 years of helping individuals, couples, families, and children navigate life's challenges. As a Registered Clinical Counsellor and Approved Clinical Supervisor (RCC-ACS #11978) with the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors, Christina offers online counselling throughout British Columbia, making compassionate, expert mental health support accessible from anywhere in the province.
Specializing in trauma, ADHD, eating disorders, identity development, and 2SLGBTQIA+ affirming care, Christina provides a warm, collaborative space where you can explore your struggles, uncover your strengths, and move toward healing and growth.
Christina is a first-generation Portuguese Canadian, navigating challenges tied to family dynamics cultural and gender identity. She works through the healing journey, including self-acceptance, embracing identity, and participating in inclusive communities of acceptance and belonging.
Christina's Approach to Counselling
Her approach to counselling is warm, empathic, and collaborative, rooted in anti-oppressive, culturally sensitive, and trauma-informed principles. It integrates various counselling methods, including Family Systems, Narrative and Feminist Therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). She tailors sessions to meet each one's unique needs and circumstances with the primary objective of empowering and helping clients uncover their strengths and realize their full potential.
Who Christina Works With
She works with individuals, couples, families, and children from diverse backgrounds, including 2SLGBTQIA+folks, neurodivergent people, those with disordered eating, trauma and abuse survivors, individuals dealing with anxiety and depression, as well as those coping with loss and grief, and separation and divorce. She has been assisting local and international students adjust to school, life transitions, and cultural differences.
Clinical Supervisor in BC
Beyond counselling, she supervises clinical counsellors and practicum students at the diploma and master's levels. Additionally, she teaches counselling courses and has served as a department head of a counselling therapy program.
Areas of Practice
Stress (Work, Academic, General)
Anxiety, Depression and Mood Disorders
Trauma and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Executive Functioning Including Procrastination, Time Management, and Sleep Hygiene
Eating Disorders, Body Image and Disordered Eating
Identity Development, Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
Perfectionism
Guilt or Feelings of Worthlessness
Serviços de Aconselhamento em Português | Portuguese Counselling Services
As a first-generation Portuguese Canadian, Christina offers all counselling services in Portuguese, providing a culturally sensitive space where you can express yourself in your native language. She deeply understands the unique challenges facing Portuguese-speaking communities in BC, including immigration stress, intergenerational family dynamics, cultural identity conflicts, and the experience of navigating life between two cultures.
Como canadense-portuguesa de primeira geração, Christina oferece todos os serviços de aconselhamento em português, proporcionando um espaço culturalmente sensível onde você pode se expressar no seu idioma nativo. Ela compreende profundamente os desafios únicos enfrentados pelas comunidades de língua portuguesa na Colúmbia Britânica.
Whether you're more comfortable discussing trauma, family conflicts, identity struggles, or mental health challenges in Portuguese, Christina creates a safe, judgment-free environment where language and cultural understanding support your healing journey.
Book Your Session for Clinical Counselling or Clinical Supervision Today
Ready to begin your healing journey with a compassionate, experienced Registered Clinical Counsellor who understands your unique story? Christina offers online counselling throughout British Columbia, making it convenient to access support from Vancouver, Vernon, Burnaby, Kelowna, or anywhere in the province. Sessions are available in English and Portuguese (Sessões disponíveis em inglês e português).
Whether you're dealing with trauma, ADHD, eating disorders, identity questions, or life transitions, Christina provides the expertise, warmth, and cultural sensitivity you deserve. She accepts CVAP, ICBC, and WorkBC claims. Book your appointment with Christina Savage today and take the first step toward empowerment, self-acceptance, and lasting change.