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Experiential Psychotherapy in Vancouver
Therapy for when you're feeling discouraged or struggling to be yourself
I offer experiential psychotherapy for adults navigating anxiety, depression, shame, low self-esteem, relationship issues, life transitions, and the lasting effects of difficult experiences.
Online across British Columbia - In-person available in Vancouver - English & Spanish
Marina Sandonato, BA Psych, MPCC, RTC, FOT
Registered Counsellor
Welcome!
I see therapy as a space where change happens through real, human connection.
Together, we slow down and pay attention to what's happening beneath the surface. We make space for something more than just what you think about your experience but what you're actually feeling and needing.
Through this process, you can begin to understand yourself more deeply and find more lifegiving ways of relating to yourself, others, and your life.
Experiences we can explore together:
shame and guilt ● low self-esteem ● anxiety ● depression
personal growth ● emotional abuse
life transitions ● interpersonal issues ● trauma and C-PTSD
cultural adjustment
Counselling in Vancouver: In-person and online
I offer in-person sessions in Vancouver and online sessions across BC. My fee for a 60 min individual session is $140. Most extended health insurances cover my services, and I am able to do direct billing with a few of them. Sessions can be in English or Spanish.
What brings people to therapy:
Feeling anxious, depressed, or on edge.
Struggling with low self-esteem and shame.
Carrying the effects of interpersonal trauma.
Difficulty knowing what you feel or need.
Feeling stuck despite knowing what's happening.
Navigating questions of belonging or meaning.
Shifts you can expect:
Feeling more grounded and less overwhelmed.
Greater self-confidence.
Better emotional regulation.
Clearer about needs and boundaries.
Improved relationships with self and others.
A stronger sense of direction.
My work draws from:
Process-experiential therapy
Attachment theory
Gestalt therapy
Person-centred therapy
Focusing-oriented therapy
Trauma-informed practice
Culturally responsive care
I adhere to the ethical standards of the Association of Cooperative Counselling Therapists of Canada and the Canadian Professional Counsellors Association.
A relational and experiential approach to therapy
My work focuses on helping you slow down, sense into your experience, and shift patterns from the inside out.
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We meet in a relaxed, conversational way
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I listen carefully, without judgement or quick fixes
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Together, we explore what you're feeling and what it means
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I help you notice patterns and make space for new ways of being
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You learn to relate to yourself with more clarity and kindness
Therapy is more than talking. It's a way of listening to yourself more deeply, with support.
The felt sense
(Focusing Approach)
A core part of my work is helping you connect with what is often just beneath words. Like a subtle, unclear, yet meaningful experience called a "felt sense."
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It's not just emotion, and not just thought
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It can feel vague at first, like a sense of somethig there in the middle of your body
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When you stay with it, it begins to form into something clear
This process allows deeper parts of your experience to come forward, bringing insight, relief, and a sense of direction.
"The way one wants to change isn't just from one category to another, or from being like some people to being like other people. One wants to change precisely into oneself, into more of oneself than one has been able to be so far."
Eugene Gendlin - Experiential Psychotherapy
Start where you are
You’re welcome to book a free consultation directly using the link below. If you’d rather connect by email, just send a short note to marina@intobeing.ca, and I’ll follow up within 24 hours.
You don't have to figure it out alone. I'm here to help.