Jody Lightfoot (BEd, MHK, MACP)

Counsellor | Community-Builder | Consultant

I’m Jody (she/them), a therapist based in North Vancouver on the unceded territories of the Coast Salish Peoples of the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and səl̓ilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) First Nations. Over the past two decades, I’ve worked across diverse fields — education, sports sciences, program development, marketing, and business consulting — spanning cities such as London, Toronto, Tokyo, and Singapore.

I bring a broad and nuanced perspective to my counselling practice, shaped by both professional expertise and lived experience. Through every transition, one truth has stayed constant: wherever you go, you build your community — of practice, of friendship, and of life. This understanding guides both my life and my counselling practice.

As a counsellor with backgrounds in education, kinesiology, and mindfulness, I help people find insight, clarity, and confidence in times of change. My work is rooted in how our bodies communicate, guided by research-backed interventions, and informed by mindful, trauma-aware practice. My approach is guided by an intersectional feminist compass, that honours how we adapt within systems of oppression and celebrates the courage it takes to forge your own path.

Whether our time together is a single session, a season, or a longer journey, I’m here to walk alongside you as you find your flow.

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Walking the Path

Jody Lightfoot standing at the ocean, smiling and wearing a white shirt
  • I hold a Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology, a Master’s of Human Kinetics, and a Bachelor’s degree in Education.

    I have fulfilled all requirements to become a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) in British Columbia and a Certified Clinical Counsellor (CCC) across Canada. I am currently awaiting formal designation through the British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors (BCACC) and the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA)

    • Activate Personal Growth

    • Anxiety & Anger Reduction

    • ADHD Strengths

    • Career Coaching

    • Depression Management

    • End of Life Counselling

    • Effective Goal-Setting

    • Enhancing Intimacy & Sexual Enjoyment

    • Gentle Parenting

    • Grief & Loss Management

    • Increasing Wellness

    • LGBTQ2 & Gender Identity

    • Life Coaching

    • Procrastination Reduction

    • Improving Relationship

    • Stress management

    • Managing Life Transitions

  • I use many modes of therapy including but not limited to: Feminist Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT); Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Strengths-based Positive Psychology, Person Centred Therapy (PCT), Motivational Interviewing (MI) and Existential Therapy.

    Together, we’ll explore what approaches feel most supportive in helping you reach your goals.

    • Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)

    • Attachment-based Therapy

    • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

    • Narrative Therapy

    • Positive Psychology

    • Strengths-based Therapy

    • Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Therapy (MBSR)

    Somatic / Body Healing

    • Ecotherapy | Nature Therapy

    • Grounding

    • Breathwork

    • Meditation

    • Trauma-Informed Yoga Therapy

    • Play Therapy

    • Visualization

  • To keep therapy as accessible and supportive as possible, I’m offering Accessible Rate sessions at $95 per 50 minutes until my BCACC and CCPA registrations are complete.

    Beginning January 2026, my standard rate for new clients will be $175 per 50-minute session.

    Clients who begin with me before then will continue at their original $95 rate as a thank-you for supporting my early practice.

    Insurance & Coverage

    Most extended health plans in British Columbia cover sessions with a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC).

    If you’re not sure whether your plan includes counselling coverage, I’m happy to help you find out — just reach out and I can walk you through your options.

  • Every person’s path is unique, so our sessions will be too.
    Depending on your goals and what feels right for you, I draw from a range of evidence-based approaches, including:

    Feminist Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), Strengths-Based Positive Psychology, Person-Centred Therapy (PCT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and Existential Therapy.

    Together, we’ll explore which approach best supports your growth and helps you move toward the life you want.

    A Note About My Style

    As a counsellor with ADHD, I’ve learned that I do my best work when I honour my neurodivergent wiring. My sessions are often intuitive, creative, and flexible — allowing space for what feels most important in the moment.

    You might notice I occasionally run a minute or two behind; I always give that time back. I also use Heidi Health, a secure, FOIPPA- and PIPA-compliant AI tool that helps me take session notes efficiently so I can stay fully present with you.

    ADHD brings strengths that often enhance therapy: curiosity, deep focus, and an ability to make meaningful connections across complex ideas. Still, I deeply value your feedback — if something doesn’t feel aligned or we wander off course, just say so. Our collaboration works best when it’s honest and adaptive.

    Sharing this part of myself is about transparency and reducing stigma, and about ensuring that the work we do together always feels supportive, effective, and right for you.

Curious where this path could lead?

Curious where this path could lead?

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I offer a free 15-minute call as a chance to connect, ask questions, and see how therapy can support your next step forward.

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