Be curious, not judgmental
I’m Jeff Darcy, MSW, RCSW, a counsellor providing online psychotherapy to adults throughout British Columbia, as well as in-person therapy in Vancouver. I help people navigate anxiety, intrusive thoughts, men’s sexual health, LGBTQ2S+ concerns, consensual non-monogamy, life transitions, and existential challenges — with curiosity rather than judgment.
I help people transform fear into excitement so they can enjoy the rollercoaster 🎢 of life. Clients often see me as an existential detective guiding them to discover what matters most, so they can live their best lives.
Areas of Expertise
anxiety
intrusive thoughts
men’s sexual health
existential crises
consensual non-monogamy (CNM)
depression
life transitions
LGBTQ2S+
performance enhancement
spirituality
body image
poly & kink-friendly
eco-anxiety & grief
Meet Duke, the unofficial therapy dog
Duke reminds me about unconditional love, trust, curiosity, and kindness. He is always happy to see me. He accepts whatever mood I am in. He expects me to be kind and friendly, so it’s easy to live into that. He melts my heart and reminds me we are connected.
With client interest I sometimes borrow Duke from the folks on the first floor of my office building. They like loaning him out as an unofficial therapy dog.
Some clients appreciate Duke’s gentle presence while they process difficult memories and emotions.
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About Me
I am Registered Clinical Social Worker (RCSW) with over 25 years of experience helping thoughtful, self-aware adults stop being ambushed by their own minds. My approach centres on curiosity — learning to observe your thoughts and feelings with openness rather than judgment, so anxiety loses its grip, and you can enjoy the roller coaster of life instead of holding on for dear life.
My background is diverse. Prior to becoming a counsellor, I worked as an engineer, an educator, and a facilitator. Many of my tech clients appreciate how I can explain psychological concepts for the science-oriented mind. We work with reason and logic as well as emotions and behaviours. By listening to all parts of ourselves, we learn to respond more skillfully to life.
“In nature, nothing exists alone.”
- Rachel Carson
We are all connected. Yet, sometimes the mind creates the illusion of separation. Ecotherapy acknowledges our interdependence with each other and the web of life. Sometimes our mental health is affected by a perceived separation from nature and global environmental concerns like climate change. I aim to create a safe, comfortable space where you can feel connected - to the different parts of yourself, to your communities, and to your environment.