Meet Our Team
Our team is united by a shared commitment to creativity, inclusivity, and genuine human connection—offering art therapy and counselling that honour each person’s unique story and way of healing.
Jillian Bagan (They/She)
Clinic Director
MA, RCC, RCAT, CCC, Provisional ACS
Jillian is a Registered Clinical Counsellor and Registered Canadian Art Therapist based in Vancouver, BC. With over ten years of experience, they integrate trauma-informed and attachment-based practices with creativity and neuroscience. Jillian is passionate about supporting individuals navigating complex trauma, identity and relationship challenges, neurodivergence, and life transitions. They value art as a powerful tool for exploration, healing, and meaning-making, offering a compassionate and inclusive space for self-discovery and growth.
Offering video and in-person sessions.
Melissa Soleski (She/Her)
Masters of Counselling Psychology Art Therapy Student
Melissa is a graduate student at Adler University completing her Master of Counselling Psychology: Art
Therapy. As a practicum student, she is developing her skills as an emerging art therapist with a client-
centered approach. Melissa has a particular interest in supporting individuals living with chronic pain, as
well as working with youth and LGBTQ+ communities. She values art as a powerful tool for self-
expression, healing, and connection.
Offering video sessions.
About Jillian Bagan Art Therapy
Jillian Bagan Art Therapy is a queer-owned counselling and art therapy practice grounded in creativity, compassion, and accessibility. We believe therapy should be a collaborative process that honours each client’s lived experience, values, and pace. Our work is person-centred, trauma-informed, and rooted in the understanding that healing happens through connection—both to ourselves and to others.
The practice offers individual and group sessions that integrate verbal counselling with art-making, providing both structured goals and space for intuitive exploration. We are committed to fostering inclusivity, supporting neurodivergent and 2SLGBTQIA+ clients, and creating a welcoming environment where every person feels seen, respected, and supported.
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