Shay Konrad (She/her)

MC, RCC

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

Shay is a Registered Clinical Counsellor with the British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors. She holds a Master’s degree in Counselling and a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology. Shay has spent over five years working in non-profit community health agencies, supporting young adults and adults experiencing barriers related to complex mental health and substance use concerns. Through this work, she has developed a deep appreciation for people’s inherent capacity to heal and is committed to creating a non-pathologizing, collaborative space where clients feel seen, supported, and connected.

FOCUS

Shay is a relational psychotherapist who is passionate about supporting young adults, adults, and couples navigating self-exploration, mental health challenges, relationships, and life transitions. Her work focuses on both honoring your lived experience and exploring how your inner world, relational experiences, and broader systems shape and influence your wellbeing. Her hope is that therapy can be a space where you can deepen your understanding of yourself and begin to shift unhelpful patterns so that you may live more authentically and intentionally.

Shay uses evidence based therapeutic modalities in her work with her client

  • Psychodynamic Psychotherapy
  • Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP)
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Trauma Informed Stabilization Therapy (TIST)
  • Relational Therapy
  • Attachment Focused Therapy
  • Systemic Therapy

Shay Konrad

Location Vancouver, B.C.
Ages 16+
Specialties
  • Relational and Childhood Trauma
  • Relationship and Attachment Challenges
  • Embodiment and Building Interoceptive Capacity
  • Relationship to Substance and Addiction
  • Interpersonal Challenges
  • Anxiety
  • People Pleasing and Self Abandoning
  • Burnout and Perfectionism
  • Relationship with the Self, Self-Esteem, Self-Trust
  • Depression
  • Life Transitions
Availability In person/online: Monday & Thursday 9am-7pm
Qualifications Master’s of Counselling (MC)
Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC)
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Complimentary 15 minute consultation.

Approach

Shay takes an integrative and collaborative approach to therapy, meaning she draws from several evidence-based modalities based on what may be most supportive of your therapeutic goals. These modalities primarily include Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and relational therapy. Her approach is grounded in non-judgemental, collaborative, and anti-oppressive practices.

The quality of the therapeutic relationship is one of the most significant factors in meaningful change. As a relational therapist, this is at the centre of her work. Shay hopes to foster a therapeutic relationship rooted in genuine connection, support, and humour, and a space where clients can deepen their connection to themselves, their bodies, and their communities.

Fees

Payment in the form of credit card or email transfer is due at the end of each session unless other arrangements have been made. Please note that 2 business days notice is required to cancel a scheduled appointment to avoid being charged the full session fee. Some third party payment plans such as Extended Health Care Insurance and Employee/Family Assistance Programs pay partial or total coverage for counselling services. Please follow up with your benefits plan/health care provider.