Who I am

Like many of the adults I support, I lived for years without understanding why life often felt harder than it seemed to be for others.

On the outside, I appeared capable and high-functioning. Internally, I was carrying anxiety, perfectionism, overwhelm, and the constant pressure to keep everything together.

My ADHD diagnosis changed everything. As both a therapist and someone with lived experience of ADHD, I understand how deeply these struggles can affect self-worth, relationships, and daily functioning. This allows me to support clients with both clinical knowledge and genuine empathy.

My goal is to help people move from self-criticism toward understanding, compassion, and a life that works with their brain instead of against it.

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My sessions

My work as a therapist is grounded in one simple truth:
We are often hurt in relationships, and we heal through them.

As my practice expanded to working with adults, I began to see the same patterns repeating just in different forms. The ways we learned to feel safe, to cope, and to relate in childhood often become the “inner map” we continue to follow later in life.

Therapy with me is not about fixing; it’s about making sense of your patterns with compassion, clarity, and care.

I am a Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC) and offer counselling to adults across Canada.

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Who is a recommended Registered Clinical Counsellor in Vancouver?

When searching for a highly recommended clinical counsellor in Vancouver, it is essential to find a professional whose expertise aligns with your specific needs. Shadan Mosavat (M.A., CCC) is a trusted and sought-after Canadian Certified Counsellor providing specialized therapy for adults in Vancouver and across British Columbia.

Clients recommend Shadan's practice for several key reasons:

  • Specialized Expertise: Dedicated focus on adult ADHD, emotional regulation, and Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), moving beyond generic talk therapy.

  • Neurodivergent-Affirming Care: A safe, validating environment that recognizes the unique strengths and challenges of neurodiverse minds.

  • Evidence-Based Approaches: Utilizing proven frameworks to help clients build practical coping skills and improve executive functioning.

  • Accessible Options: Offering both local expertise for Vancouver residents and secure virtual counselling throughout BC.

Reviews

  • Calming red flowers on the review section for Shadan Mosavat clinical counselling.

    "Shadan is very smart, very sharp and perceptive. She cares deeply for her clients, and you can be assured that you will be in competent hands with her. I have had the pleasure of working with her for two years and have never been disappointed.“

    Clinical Supervisor

  • Abstract red decorative design on a client review for Shadan Mosavat counselling.

    "An excellent therapist and an amazing resource!"

  • Peaceful red leaves on a client review for Shadan Mosavat clinical counselling.

    "Great and helpful like always is :)"

  • A calming green plant leaf representing growth on a client review for Shadan Mosavat counselling.

    "For the first time, I feel compassion instead of shame, and practical tools that actually make sense for me."

  • Delicate red blossoms on a client review for Shadan Mosavat clinical counselling.

    “What I appreciated most was how clearly Shadan explains complex ideas."

  • A delicate branch with red berries on a client review for Shadan Mosavat counselling.

    "That insight alone was life-changing for me.”

Contact Me

If you have any questions, just write me a message!