Ailee Gilron, RCC

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Client Testimonial:

For years, I was hesitant to try counselling. I decided to give it a shot with Ailee and never looked back.

Ailee has guided me on a path to improving the quality of my life in so many areas — from personal growth to my relationship, I’ve noticed significant improvements.

She is strategic and personable with each of her clients, tailoring her approach to fit the person in front of her. I’d recommend her without hesitation to anyone considering counselling.

-SM

I work with individuals throughout British Columbia who are navigating burnout, anxiety, ADHD, low self-esteem, and relationship challenges. I have a particular interest in supporting men who struggle in their relationships and professional lives. Additionally, I work with individuals experiencing family or interpersonal conflict, especially during major transitions such as career changes, or significant life events like weddings.

I bring experience in harm reduction and safety work within the electronic dance music (EDM) scene and festival environments, supporting individuals in high-stimulation settings.

My approach is relational, collaborative, and holistic. I often discuss the crossover between our mental health and our physical health, often integrating information around women’s and men’s hormones cycles on the topic of relationships, for example. I aim to help clients feel at ease through humour, authenticity, and a grounded therapeutic presence. My work with clients balances warmth with accountability, to support meaningful and sustainable change.

I draw from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), and Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT), while also integrating an Adlerian psychodynamic lens and Attachment Theory when working with family dynamics and relationship patterns.

I offer individual counselling in-person in North Vancouver and Downtown Vancouver, and virtual therapy, working with clients located in Mount Pleasant, Kitsilano, Downtown Vancouver, East Vancouver, Northern BC and surrounding Lower Mainland areas.

I believe that therapy is most effective when it feels real and human. I value curiosity, compassion, and connection, bringing these qualities into every session. When I am not working, I am walking with my dog Kaiya, cooking, reading, going to concerts, travelling, and spending time with my friends and loved ones.