Meet
Hollman Lozano
PhD, 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)
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.
I also work with individuals experiencing trauma, anxiety, emotional overwhelm, grief, anger, shame, relationship difficulties, and the strain of carrying significant personal or professional responsibility.
Many of my clients are thoughtful and capable people who understand their difficulties intellectually but find that insight alone has not changed how they react, relate, or feel.
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.
My clinical approach draws
Primarily from Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, EMDR, the Gottman Method, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, DBT-informed approaches, and sex therapy-informed practice. These approaches provide structure, but I adapt the work to the people in front of me rather than expecting every client or relationship to fit a predetermined model.
Alongside my counselling training, 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.
You May Be a Good Fit to Work With Me 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
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.
Core Approaches
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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
My Areas of Focus
While every client and relationship is different, my work most often focuses on the following areas.
Couples and Relationships
Recurring conflict and communication breakdown
Emotional withdrawal and disconnection
Betrayal and trust repair
Intimacy and sexual concerns
Separation, discernment, and relationship uncertainty
Intercultural and multilingual relationships
Neurodivergence within relationships
Polyamorous and consensually non-monogamous relationships
Sex and Intimacy
Desire discrepancy
Sexual communication
Initiation and rejection cycles
Sexual avoidance or disconnection
Rebuilding intimacy after betrayal
Conflict or secrecy related to pornography use
Sexuality within neurodivergent relationships
Individual Therapy
Trauma and difficult past experiences
Anxiety and emotional overwhelm
Grief, anger, and shame
Relationship patterns
Identity and belonging
Men’s mental health and healthy masculinities
Professional pressure, burnout, and major life decisions
My Training & Credentials
The training and approaches below reflect the foundation of my practice and the way I support individuals and relationships in creating meaningful, lasting change.
Credentials
Registered Clinical Counsellor
Canadian Certified Counsellor
MA in Counselling Psychology
MA in Equity Studies
PhD in Philosophy
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
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.