Life can feel overwhelming. Solace Counselling offers a warm, confidential space where you can work through what's holding you back — at your own pace, without judgement.
Reaching out for support is one of the most courageous things a person can do. At Solace, Kate offers a respectful, non-judgmental approach to counselling — viewing every client holistically as a unique individual with the potential for growth and possibilities.
Whether you're navigating grief, relationship challenges, anxiety, trauma, or simply feeling stuck — meaningful change is possible. The counselling relationship exists for your best interests, and all sessions are strictly confidential.
Sessions are available in-person at Yaletown (Vancouver) and Deep Cove (North Vancouver), with virtual counselling available throughout Metro Vancouver, the Lower Mainland, and across British Columbia.
Rarely in life will you meet someone that possesses a truly kind soul. Ms. Gates has the knowledge, the understanding and experience that is necessary to assist you along your path to healing.
— Lynne Rousseau-McDaniel, M.A.
Every person's journey is unique. Kate's services are tailored to meet you where you are, drawing on 30 years of evidence-based practice to support lasting wellbeing.
One-on-one sessions focused on your goals, your challenges, your pace. Drawing on multiple therapeutic modalities tailored to your unique needs.
A specialized focus on the unique experiences and challenges women face — identity, relationships, self-esteem, life transitions, and more.
A neutral space to improve communication, rebuild trust, and rediscover connection. Using Emotionally Focused Therapy, Gottman's work, and Imago therapy.
Work stress, relationship patterns, personal growth — Kate helps you build a life you actually want to live, with tools that go far beyond the therapy room.
Kate integrates multiple evidence-based modalities, selecting the tools that best serve each unique person — not the other way around.
A powerful approach that focuses on healing through emotional experience. Kate trained directly with Diana Fosha, the founder of AEDP.
Helping you accept what's outside your control while committing to action that enriches your life and aligns with your values.
Developed by Dr. Paul Gilbert, CFT is designed to help people who experience high shame, self-criticism, anxiety, or trauma-related distress. The core aim is to develop self-compassion and emotional regulation.
Mind-body integration is central to Kate's practice — using Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction and Sensorimotor Therapy to support holistic healing.
For couples, Kate draws on the most respected evidence-based frameworks — Emotionally Focused Therapy, Gottman's research, and Imago relationship therapy.
Kate Gates, RCC
Kate has been dedicated to helping people in the counselling field for 30 years. She is highly regarded for her deep compassion, curiosity, non-judgmental stance, and ability to work towards genuine shifts and transformation with her clients.
She founded Solace Counselling in 1996 and has since worked with individuals and couples specializing in women's issues, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationships, and personal growth. She also provides clinical supervision to MA students from UBC, SFU, and Adler University.
Contact Kate →Individual Counselling
50-minute session
One-on-one sessions for individuals working through personal challenges, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, or growth.
Couples Counselling
60-minute session
Joint sessions using EFT, Gottman, and Imago approaches to improve communication, rebuild trust, and deepen connection.
Initial Consultation
15-minute call
A no-obligation conversation to see if we're a good fit. No commitment required — just an honest conversation.
I think you're very unique and irreplaceable. You helped me build a life I wanted to live. You really have given me strong tools to help me continue to grow. For that I thank you.
— J.S., former client
All inquiries are confidential and responded to within one business day. There's no pressure — just a conversation.
Or call Kate directly at (604) 364-8445.