Reviews of Elisabeth van Assum Counselling (Psychologist)

Andrew Robinson

I have known Elisabeth for over 15 years and know her as an individual with integrity, heart, professionalism and commitment. She has dedicated herself to the well-being of others and consistently demonstrated capacity for truly listening to you - exemplified by the focused and thoughtful feedback that she provides. She speaks informed truths - which are not always easy to receive, yet inevitable contribute to a improved understanding of self or context.

Calliope Gazetas

Elizabeth is deeply compassionate, kind and wise. I have known her for over 15 years and appreciate her wonderful tact and honesty. Without a doubt she is one of the few people I trust the most with my emotional and personal traumas. I always feel listened to and respected.

Patricia MacNeill

My experience with Elizabeth is that she is deeply empathetic, extremely smart, and she met me where I was at. I feel supported, heard and uplifted. I would recommend her and I would call upon her services again.

Marc Schaper

I have known Elisabeth Van Assum for over 24 years since we were both Undergrads at UBC in the 1990’s. You are in goods with two ????????thumbs up. Enjoy and Heal with this experience ????

Dagmar Timmer

In hours of need - and through times of joy - she is willing and able to provide insight and clarity.

Michelle Root

I have known Elisabeth for over a decade. She is a thoughtful and compassionate listener. She combines that compassion with an unusually clear eyed and intelligence. I admire her commitment to social justice and her active engagement with people of all backgrounds and experiences. She is a person of enormous integrity and is one of the people I trust most in this world. She has been there for me on more occasions than I can count. to hold space for me and validate my reality where others have attempted to deny it. I rarely feel more sane and safe than I do in the prescence of Elisabeth. I’ve made many a personal recommendation for her services and will continue to do so.

Cora Bilsker

Elisabeth is someone I can trust to bring anti-oppressive values into her practice with clients. I refer clients to her when I want to make sure their diverse experiences and identities will be respected, understood and held with care. A true asset to the Comox Valley.

Ren Fukushima

I have referred friends, family and clients to Elisabeth for the last 5 years. I highly recommend Elisabeth not only for her intellect, eduction and experience but her insight, intuition and commitment to social justice. All the people I have referred to Elisabeth have thanked me and commented on the depth and profound insight they experienced as a result of their sessions together.

Alexandra Clarke

Elisabeth provided me with some excellent professional advice around a workplace conflict, and I've been able to carry it forward into interactions I've had since. Highly recommended!

Vanessa Timmer

Elisabeth is present and insightful with a grounded and informed wisdom that supports an invaluable exploration into our lives, struggles and issues. She is a counsellor I highly recommend.

Dimi Z

Unprofessional and unorganized, Didnt even remember my name on our last meeting. (this is an alias acount)

T T

In search of a counsellor and after sharing my story, although Elisabeth felt she wouldn't quite be competent/a good fit for me, she sent so many helpful relevant sources and ideas I never even knew existed. Thank you ♡

John A.

Elisabeth is a colleague I have the privilege of knowing and consulting with on a regular basis. She is an excellent psychotherapist who is able to facilitate genuine and deep insight where others often fail. She is very professional and embodies both compassion and critical thinking. I have no hesitation in sending her referrals, and everyone I know who has worked with her has had fruitful outcomes.