Couples and relationship counselling for connection, intimacy, conflict and change in Vancouver and online across BC
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Hollman Lozano
RCC, CCC
I offer couples, relationship, and individual counselling in English and Spanish, with in-person sessions in Vancouver and virtual appointments across British Columbia.
M.A. in Counselling Psychology
M.A. Equity Studies
PhD. (Philosophy)
Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC)
Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC)
Therapy that makes space for connection and change
I work primarily with couples and individuals whose difficulties are more complex than a communication problem or a temporary period of stress.
Many of the couples who come to see me still care deeply about one another but have become caught in patterns of conflict, withdrawal, mistrust, resentment, or sexual disconnection that they have not been able to change on their own. Some are recovering from infidelity or another breach of trust. Others are navigating neurodivergence, cultural differences, trauma, major life transitions, or uncertainty about whether their relationship can be repaired.
My approach is active, relational, and direct. I create space for each person's experience while helping clients identify the patterns beneath what is happening, understand the emotions and attachment needs driving those patterns, and translate insight into meaningful change. I do not believe therapy should consist only of listening sympathetically while the same difficulties continue outside the therapy room.
How I Work
Every client and relationship brings a different history, set of strengths, and hopes for change. I draw from different therapeutic approaches depending on the people in front of me rather than expecting every client or relationship to fit one predetermined model.
My work is active and collaborative. I help clients slow down reactive patterns, understand what is happening beneath the surface, and translate insight into changes that can be practised outside the therapy room.
My work draws from:
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Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy
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Gottman Method Couples Therapy
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EMDR
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Sex therapy–informed practice
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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
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DBT-informed therapy
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Trauma-informed, relational, and culturally responsive practice
We may work well together if you are:
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Feeling stuck in recurring patterns of conflict, withdrawal, or disconnection
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Recovering from infidelity or another breach of trust
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Navigating differences related to culture, migration, neurodivergence, gender, or identity
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Experiencing concerns related to intimacy, sexuality, or desire
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Looking for a therapist who is active, engaged, and direct
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Seeking both emotional depth and practical strategies for change
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Able to understand your difficulties intellectually but finding that insight alone has not created meaningful change
My Areas of Focus
While every client and relationship is different, my work most often focuses on the following areas.
Couples and Relationships
Conflict and communication breakdown
Emotional withdrawal and disconnection
Betrayal, trust & repair
Intimacy and sexual concerns
Separation
Discernment, and relationship uncertainty
Intercultural and multilingual relationships
Neurodivergence within relationships
Polyamory and consensual non-monogamy
Parenting and intimacy
Sex and Intimacy
Desire discrepancy
Sexual communication
Initiation and rejection cycles
Sexual avoidance or disconnection
Rebuilding intimacy after betrayal
Conflict related to pornography use
Sexuality within neurodivergent relationships
Trauma-related sexual challenges
Sexual shame or restrictive belief systems
Individual Therapy
Trauma and difficult past experiences
Anxiety and emotional overwhelm
Grief, anger, and shame
Attachment patterns and relationships
Relationship patterns
Identity and belonging
Men’s mental health and healthy masculinities
Professional pressure & burnout
Major life decisions
My Training & Credentials
Alongside my Counselling MA, I hold a PhD in Philosophy and an MA in Equity Studies, and I spent more than twenty years working in corporate and organizational settings. Those experiences allow me to bring emotional depth, analytical clarity, cultural awareness, and practical understanding to therapy, particularly when clients are facing complex decisions, entrenched conflict, or experiences that cannot be reduced to a single diagnosis or technique.
I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) and Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC), offering in-person counselling in Vancouver and virtual counselling throughout British Columbia.
As a Colombian therapist, I offer counselling in both English and Spanish. My work is culturally responsive and informed by the ways migration, identity, family history, gender, power, and social context shape relationships and emotional well-being.
Selected Training & Approaches
Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy
Gottman Method Couples Therapy
EMDR
Sensate Focus Fundamentals
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
DBT-informed therapy
Trauma-informed and culturally responsive practice
EFT Externship
Wondering if working together feels like the right fit?
A free 20-minute consultation is an opportunity to talk about what's bringing you to therapy, ask any questions you may have, and explore whether my approach aligns with what you're looking for. If it feels like a good fit, we'll discuss the next steps together.
