Darya Gilbert

Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC - #24322)

Areas of Focus

  • Intimacy and Relationships
  • Trauma
  • Life Transitions
    other concerns

Who I Work With

Adults and Couples
LGBTQIA2S+ folks welcome!

Availability

Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Sundays

For additional online availability or any other queries, email me at counsellor.darya@gmail.com

Interesting Facts About Me

The topics of social justice, LGBTQIA2S+ rights, feminism, inclusion, equality, and
decolonization are very important to me.

I speak fluent Russian, Belarusian, English, French, and basic German.

Going on long bike rides, being in nature, experiencing art, and listening to music are my
favourite ways to reconnect with myself and the world.
I spend my evenings with my girlfriend, bearded dragon Sushi, and cat Noodle.

I enjoy travelling and exploring new places through discovering the local food scene.

        Are you feeling disconnected from yourself, your body, or the important people in your
life? You may be carrying some hurt, feeling unsure how to talk about your needs, or hoping to
reconnect with pleasure, safety, and belonging. You are not alone. My work is all about
supporting those who are navigating challenges around relationships, intimacy, trauma, or major
life transitions.

      My personal journey in therapy inspired me to be a counsellor myself and help others
reach their full potential. Life experiences like living in several cultures, changing careers in my
30s, and navigating relational challenges with partners and family have increased my capacity
for empathy and compassion.

      Whether you are an individual feeling stuck in some way or a couple looking to improve
communication, increase your connection, or resolve conflict, I am here for you. Nothing about
your identity, desires, or experiences is “too much” or “not enough” here. Besides working with
folks on such challenges as sexual and relational trauma, intimacy and relationship challenges,
and life transitions, I also support clients with a variety of sex-related concerns, such as low or
decreased desire and desire discrepancy, arousal and orgasm difficulties, unwanted pain during
sex, performance anxiety, and self-esteem challenges. The topics of sexual and gender identity,
ethical non-monogamy, polyamory, BDSM, kink, fetishes, and others are also safe to explore in
session with me.

      I approach my clients from a culturally sensitive, trauma-informed, and sex-positive lens.
When appropriate, I can offer psychoeducation and practical tools. In our sessions, we can
address the impact of difficult experiences from your past and define what healing means to you.
Together, we will create a space where your nervous system can soften, where long-silenced
parts of you can finally be heard, and where consent, respect, and compassion are valued.

      I look forward to connecting with you.

Training and Credentials: 
Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) in good standing with BCACC
The Sexually Competent Therapist training, Allura Sex Therapy
Gottman Method Couples Therapy Level 1 and Treating Affairs and Trauma trainings
Master’s Degree in Counselling Psychology with Honours, Yorkville University
I am committed to continued learning, so feel free to ask me what I’m reading now!

             

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Reception hours | Monday – Saturday: 9.00 am – 3.00 pm

Appointment Hours | Monday – Sunday: By appointment only.

Aster Wellness Centre is located on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territory of the kʷikʷəƛ̓əm (Kwikwetlem First Nation). As part of Port Coquitlam’s heritage, we thank the kʷikʷəƛ̓əm who continue to live on these lands and care for them, along with the waters and all that is above and below.

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