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About Vancouver Psychology Centre

A practice built on evidence, guided by care.

Founded in 2003 by Dr. Carla Fry and Dr. Lisa Ferrari, VPC is a registered private psychology practice in Vancouver. Assessment, counselling, and consultation grounded in research and the therapeutic relationship.

Dr. Carla Fry and Dr. Lisa Ferrari, Directors of Vancouver Psychology Centre

Twenty years of practice, and listening.

What began as a small practice on Vancouver's Broadway corridor has grown into an established psychology group with seventeen clinicians. Over two decades, we've worked with thousands of clients across the lifespan: children navigating school transitions, couples rebuilding trust, professionals carrying invisible loads, families reorganizing after loss.

What hasn't changed.

A careful consultation, collaborative formulation, and treatment grounded in research. The relationship between clinician and client is itself a vehicle for change. Each plan is built for the person in front of us, not a protocol.

What has.

The team has grown. The science has evolved. We've added specializations in perinatal mental health, complex trauma, ADHD assessment, and more. We've integrated telehealth. And we've sharpened our approach to inclusive, culturally humble care.

Four commitments

Plain-language principles that shape every consultation, formulation, and treatment plan at VPC.

01

Evidence,
not trend.

We use approaches with rigorous research support: CBT, EFT, EMDR, ACT, and psychodynamic therapy. We tell you why a given method fits your situation.

02

The relationship
is the work.

Decades of research confirm: the therapeutic alliance predicts outcome more reliably than any single technique. We prioritize fit, transparency, and your authority over your own care.

03

Whole
person.

Mental health is shaped by sleep, nutrition, relationships, identity, work, and history. We assess the whole picture and coordinate with physicians, schools, and other providers when it helps.

04

Inclusive
by default.

We work with cultural humility. Clients of all identities, orientations, and backgrounds are welcome. We name what we don't know and learn alongside the people we serve.

Registered, regulated, accountable.

Every clinician at VPC is registered with their respective regulatory college in British Columbia and bound by its Code of Ethics and standards of practice.

Ready to take the first step?

A brief call with our care team. No commitment, no pressure. Just a conversation about what you're looking for.