Adlerian Therapists in Burnaby, BC
I work from an Adlerian, client-centred, trauma-informed, and family systems perspective.
Do you feel that life gets you going in circles, leaving you distressed, stuck, or barely holding on? You may be asking yourself: How can I deal with my constant worrying, fears or need for perfection? What can I do to better manage my kids, relate to them, or give them the guidance they need? Or how can I stop my negative thoughts, feelings, nightmares or flashbacks? If you're finding yourself grasping for answers, I'm here to say there's hope! I believe our mental health is an ongoing journey, with its ebbs and flows along life's path. As a fellow companion walking alongside you, we can work together to navigate a way forward.
I work from an Adlerian, client-centred, trauma-informed, and family systems perspective.
Do you feel that life gets you going in circles, leaving you distressed, stuck, or barely holding on? You may be asking yourself: How can I deal with my constant worrying, fears or need for perfection? What can I do to better manage my kids, relate to them, or give them the guidance they need? Or how can I stop my negative thoughts, feelings, nightmares or flashbacks? If you're finding yourself grasping for answers, I'm here to say there's hope! I believe our mental health is an ongoing journey, with its ebbs and flows along life's path. As a fellow companion walking alongside you, we can work together to navigate a way forward.
Therapy styles I use include: Adlerian therapy, mindfulness, EMDR, Lifespan Integration and Gottman Method for couples.
Hello, I'm your online therapist! I largely work with millennials— go-getters, people pleasers, and anxious types. You might have noticed that the "roadmap of life" doesn't really apply these days, so you're out there navigating uncharted territory with your own compass and notebook. I can help. My ideal clients are people who want to overcome anxiety, manage stress, learn to set strong boundaries, improve their relationships, and reclaim their self-worth to build confidence. If any of this resonates with you (regardless of generation), you might want to work with me.
Therapy styles I use include: Adlerian therapy, mindfulness, EMDR, Lifespan Integration and Gottman Method for couples.
Hello, I'm your online therapist! I largely work with millennials— go-getters, people pleasers, and anxious types. You might have noticed that the "roadmap of life" doesn't really apply these days, so you're out there navigating uncharted territory with your own compass and notebook. I can help. My ideal clients are people who want to overcome anxiety, manage stress, learn to set strong boundaries, improve their relationships, and reclaim their self-worth to build confidence. If any of this resonates with you (regardless of generation), you might want to work with me.
Michelle Pan
Counsellor, BSc, BSN, MCP, RCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Burnaby, BC V5C
Waitlist for new clients
I provide brief and depth counselling and draw from a number of approaches, including Adlerian, person-centred, cognitive-behavioural, psychodynamic, narrative, existential, and mindfulness.
Please note: Starting December 2024, I am only available one Saturday a month. I am a registered clinical counsellor, registered nurse, advocate, and educator. I believe people can change, heal, and grow regardless of where they are at in their lives and even under difficult circumstances. My calling is to support people to discover possibilities within themselves and find hope, strength, courage, meaning and connection with others as they move from darkness to light.
I provide brief and depth counselling and draw from a number of approaches, including Adlerian, person-centred, cognitive-behavioural, psychodynamic, narrative, existential, and mindfulness.
Please note: Starting December 2024, I am only available one Saturday a month. I am a registered clinical counsellor, registered nurse, advocate, and educator. I believe people can change, heal, and grow regardless of where they are at in their lives and even under difficult circumstances. My calling is to support people to discover possibilities within themselves and find hope, strength, courage, meaning and connection with others as they move from darkness to light.
From a positive psychology Adlerian perspective, I believe that everyone has a fundamental need to connect with others, and that people thrive when they feel accepted, understood, and achieve a sense of belonging.
Feeling stuck? My approach is to build on your strengths, moving you from where you are to where you want to be. I endeavour to enhance the therapeutic relationship by creating a caring and nurturing space for you to express feelings, emotions, behaviours, and relationships. My compassionate nature brings to the counselling relationship the sense of safety, support, and encouragement you need. When facing difficult life tasks, I provide the encouragement to explore new ways to approach your concerns, help shift perspectives and create fresh insights.
From a positive psychology Adlerian perspective, I believe that everyone has a fundamental need to connect with others, and that people thrive when they feel accepted, understood, and achieve a sense of belonging.
Feeling stuck? My approach is to build on your strengths, moving you from where you are to where you want to be. I endeavour to enhance the therapeutic relationship by creating a caring and nurturing space for you to express feelings, emotions, behaviours, and relationships. My compassionate nature brings to the counselling relationship the sense of safety, support, and encouragement you need. When facing difficult life tasks, I provide the encouragement to explore new ways to approach your concerns, help shift perspectives and create fresh insights.
I use an Adlerian person centered approach integrating Mindfulness.
Do you struggle with trauma, anxiety, stress, addictions or low mood? I can help. I have extensive experience working with trauma, addictions, low mood, self-esteem issues and anxiety in private practice and in a treatment setting. Therapeutically, I know how important it is to have a sense of connection, and a non-judgemental person to listen and understand in times of struggle, change and growth. Mental health is a spectrum and many of us go will go through periods where we need support. I invite clients to get curious about what is happening for them and to engage in the therapeutic process with self-compassion and an open mind .
I use an Adlerian person centered approach integrating Mindfulness.
Do you struggle with trauma, anxiety, stress, addictions or low mood? I can help. I have extensive experience working with trauma, addictions, low mood, self-esteem issues and anxiety in private practice and in a treatment setting. Therapeutically, I know how important it is to have a sense of connection, and a non-judgemental person to listen and understand in times of struggle, change and growth. Mental health is a spectrum and many of us go will go through periods where we need support. I invite clients to get curious about what is happening for them and to engage in the therapeutic process with self-compassion and an open mind .
Zainab Udaipurwala
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Burnaby, BC V3N (Online Only)
Finding a therapist can be daunting if you are exploring counselling for the first time or have had negative experiences in the past. So I am grateful for your curiosity in my profile.
Finding a therapist can be daunting if you are exploring counselling for the first time or have had negative experiences in the past. So I am grateful for your curiosity in my profile.
Throughout my professional life, it has been my job to listen—first as a musician, and then as a counselling therapist. I know that it can be healing just to have a space to be heard and understood. I may not know right away how to solve the problem you’re struggling with - in fact, I’m quite skeptical of quick fixes - but I do know how to ask helpful questions and offer a fresh perspective.
Throughout my professional life, it has been my job to listen—first as a musician, and then as a counselling therapist. I know that it can be healing just to have a space to be heard and understood. I may not know right away how to solve the problem you’re struggling with - in fact, I’m quite skeptical of quick fixes - but I do know how to ask helpful questions and offer a fresh perspective.
Life is full of discouraging problems and it's easy to get overwhelmed, ignore the situation, pretend we don't need to change, or quit in frustration. We might hide who we are from others thinking we are unlovable or push others away so they can't see who we are. Counselling focuses on examining our self, our ways of navigating the world and situations, and trying to make changes that let us live happier, more authentically, and more free.
Life is full of discouraging problems and it's easy to get overwhelmed, ignore the situation, pretend we don't need to change, or quit in frustration. We might hide who we are from others thinking we are unlovable or push others away so they can't see who we are. Counselling focuses on examining our self, our ways of navigating the world and situations, and trying to make changes that let us live happier, more authentically, and more free.
I love working with clients of all walks of life and welcome anyone who is looking to begin their journeys for change, regardless of what that change may look like. I approach each session with compassion and encouragement, opening the floor for us to collaboratively work towards developing a therapeutic goal and striving towards achieving it. I adopt a holistic approach, allowing me to ask questions and learn more about your past, present and future tense, as everyone’s journey and process is different and unique to them.
I love working with clients of all walks of life and welcome anyone who is looking to begin their journeys for change, regardless of what that change may look like. I approach each session with compassion and encouragement, opening the floor for us to collaboratively work towards developing a therapeutic goal and striving towards achieving it. I adopt a holistic approach, allowing me to ask questions and learn more about your past, present and future tense, as everyone’s journey and process is different and unique to them.
Welcome. I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor with a Masters in Counselling Psychology. I whole-heartedly believe in the importance of having places and relationships where a person can feel heard, cared for and respected. My approach is eclectic, in that, I draw from a range of therapeutic approaches and collaborate with each person to learn about their unique hopes and needs. I am dedicated to holding a friendly and inclusive space where individuals feel safe to be themselves. I provide client-centered counselling to adults (19 and older) from a neurodiversity affirming and anti-oppressive perspective.
Welcome. I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor with a Masters in Counselling Psychology. I whole-heartedly believe in the importance of having places and relationships where a person can feel heard, cared for and respected. My approach is eclectic, in that, I draw from a range of therapeutic approaches and collaborate with each person to learn about their unique hopes and needs. I am dedicated to holding a friendly and inclusive space where individuals feel safe to be themselves. I provide client-centered counselling to adults (19 and older) from a neurodiversity affirming and anti-oppressive perspective.
Do you struggle with feelings of inadequacy and often put more energy into your relationships than you do into your own self? Do you struggle with body image, especially within relationships and you worry about what others think of you? Do you often feel stressed, anxious, or overwhelmed that you find yourself procrastinating tasks or turning to easy fixes? I can help you let go of feelings of perfectionism and embrace self-compassion to feel engaged in your day-to-day again.
Do you struggle with feelings of inadequacy and often put more energy into your relationships than you do into your own self? Do you struggle with body image, especially within relationships and you worry about what others think of you? Do you often feel stressed, anxious, or overwhelmed that you find yourself procrastinating tasks or turning to easy fixes? I can help you let go of feelings of perfectionism and embrace self-compassion to feel engaged in your day-to-day again.
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My ideal client is struggling with stress, anxiety, panic attacks, phobias or depression. They may have someone in their life who creates a lot of drama for everyone. They want to find more peace, satisfaction and happiness in their lives. Their goal is to learn how to deal with lives that are too busy and overwhelming, to stop worrying, to be less perfectionistic and irritable, to be more assertive, to find joy in life, or to decide on a career or a move. They want tools for managing anxiety and depression so that they don't have to stay stuck. They want relationship tools.
My ideal client is struggling with stress, anxiety, panic attacks, phobias or depression. They may have someone in their life who creates a lot of drama for everyone. They want to find more peace, satisfaction and happiness in their lives. Their goal is to learn how to deal with lives that are too busy and overwhelming, to stop worrying, to be less perfectionistic and irritable, to be more assertive, to find joy in life, or to decide on a career or a move. They want tools for managing anxiety and depression so that they don't have to stay stuck. They want relationship tools.
Hello, I'm Sherry. My greatest passion is in guiding individuals through their darkest moments—whether they're grappling with depression, anxiety, or a lack of motivation and purpose. With a holistic approach that encompasses exploring past experiences and understanding present circumstances, I offer individualized psychological care tailored to each client. My goal is to provide actionable advice that not only heals pain and increases self-awareness but also empowers my clients to stride confidently toward their goals, ultimately becoming the best versions of themselves.
Hello, I'm Sherry. My greatest passion is in guiding individuals through their darkest moments—whether they're grappling with depression, anxiety, or a lack of motivation and purpose. With a holistic approach that encompasses exploring past experiences and understanding present circumstances, I offer individualized psychological care tailored to each client. My goal is to provide actionable advice that not only heals pain and increases self-awareness but also empowers my clients to stride confidently toward their goals, ultimately becoming the best versions of themselves.
It is my goal to help, heal and empower clients through the challenges and uncertainties of life within a safe empathetic, culturally responsive, open, therapeutic alliance. My tailored approach is premised on making clients feel comfortable, validated, and understood and to help make sense of and resolve the anxieties and issues clients face so they can achieve their goals and live a peaceful and content life. My specialties include Anxiety, Depression, Self Esteem, Stress Management, Life Coaching, Mindfulness-Based Techniques, Health and Wellness, Couples, Separation/Divorce, Trauma, Eating Issues & Emotional Empowerment.
It is my goal to help, heal and empower clients through the challenges and uncertainties of life within a safe empathetic, culturally responsive, open, therapeutic alliance. My tailored approach is premised on making clients feel comfortable, validated, and understood and to help make sense of and resolve the anxieties and issues clients face so they can achieve their goals and live a peaceful and content life. My specialties include Anxiety, Depression, Self Esteem, Stress Management, Life Coaching, Mindfulness-Based Techniques, Health and Wellness, Couples, Separation/Divorce, Trauma, Eating Issues & Emotional Empowerment.
Krishna Sharma is a Registered Clinical Counsellor with the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors (BCACC). She holds a second Masters in Educational Leadership and a certified teacher with specializations in Montessori, Special Education and Restorative Justice. She has worked as a Youth and Family therapist with the RCMP and currently works as a scKrishna uses CBT, Narrative and play therapy in her work and is accepting online clients. She has extensive training in trauma, anxiety, depression, ADHD, Autism, Behaviour support, Social Emotional Learning, suicide assessments and mindfulness. Services available in English and Punjabi
Krishna Sharma is a Registered Clinical Counsellor with the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors (BCACC). She holds a second Masters in Educational Leadership and a certified teacher with specializations in Montessori, Special Education and Restorative Justice. She has worked as a Youth and Family therapist with the RCMP and currently works as a scKrishna uses CBT, Narrative and play therapy in her work and is accepting online clients. She has extensive training in trauma, anxiety, depression, ADHD, Autism, Behaviour support, Social Emotional Learning, suicide assessments and mindfulness. Services available in English and Punjabi
I aim to help you find relief and understanding your anxiety, depression, how to function in society and live an authentic life with Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, as well as supporting you with difficulties adjusting to stressful situations, or a general dissatisfaction in life. I can also help you reduce the impact and grasp of your traumatic experiences, grief and loss, cultural and immigration adjustments. I have also advocated and help build a supportive academic team at school for those in K-12 and post-secondary education. I am able to speak with you in English, Mandarin, and Taiwanese.
I aim to help you find relief and understanding your anxiety, depression, how to function in society and live an authentic life with Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, as well as supporting you with difficulties adjusting to stressful situations, or a general dissatisfaction in life. I can also help you reduce the impact and grasp of your traumatic experiences, grief and loss, cultural and immigration adjustments. I have also advocated and help build a supportive academic team at school for those in K-12 and post-secondary education. I am able to speak with you in English, Mandarin, and Taiwanese.
No need to wait - our team works hard to get you in quickly and get you started on your journey to being the best version of you - to heal, to grow and to talk about whatever is on your mind - with a skilled and empathetic professional.
No need to wait - our team works hard to get you in quickly and get you started on your journey to being the best version of you - to heal, to grow and to talk about whatever is on your mind - with a skilled and empathetic professional.
Jade Counselling & Wellness
Counsellor, MA, MACP, RCC, EMDR
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Burnaby, BC V5H
Do you feel emotionally exhausted trying to figure out your life, career and relationships? Are you overwhelmed by anxiety, obsession and panic attacks? Have you experienced physical or sexual abuse, abandonment or neglect? Do you feel disconnected from yourself and others? Are you struggling with cultural dissonance, racism, oppression, separation or grief? We believe it shouldn’t be so hard to live a healthy life. People can change, there is hope and answers. Let's walk together towards wellness; and celebrate your successes along the way in an inclusive, safe space with in-person or virtual appointments to suit your schedule.
Do you feel emotionally exhausted trying to figure out your life, career and relationships? Are you overwhelmed by anxiety, obsession and panic attacks? Have you experienced physical or sexual abuse, abandonment or neglect? Do you feel disconnected from yourself and others? Are you struggling with cultural dissonance, racism, oppression, separation or grief? We believe it shouldn’t be so hard to live a healthy life. People can change, there is hope and answers. Let's walk together towards wellness; and celebrate your successes along the way in an inclusive, safe space with in-person or virtual appointments to suit your schedule.
If you are someone who just wants to be seen, heard, and validated, I am here to help you through this journey. Whether you're navigating trauma, cultural challenges, or other life stressors, I am here to provide compassionate support and evidence-based interventions tailored to your unique journey towards healing, resilience, and empowerment.
If you are someone who just wants to be seen, heard, and validated, I am here to help you through this journey. Whether you're navigating trauma, cultural challenges, or other life stressors, I am here to provide compassionate support and evidence-based interventions tailored to your unique journey towards healing, resilience, and empowerment.
Sometimes, nothing feels more real than the words "I'm not good enough." And how is it I can be everyone else's cheerleader except my own? Instead of asking "What's wrong with me?", we get curious about the questions "What is going on?" or "What needs to change in order for me to better cope and manage?" By not judging our old patterns and understanding that they once protected us, I support clients in being able to then say, "I'm ready to live in a new way."
Sometimes, nothing feels more real than the words "I'm not good enough." And how is it I can be everyone else's cheerleader except my own? Instead of asking "What's wrong with me?", we get curious about the questions "What is going on?" or "What needs to change in order for me to better cope and manage?" By not judging our old patterns and understanding that they once protected us, I support clients in being able to then say, "I'm ready to live in a new way."
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Adlerian Counsellors
How does Adlerian psychology work?
In the framework of Adlerian therapy, people are motivated by a sense of belonging and community, which drives them to surmount feelings of inferiority so as to contribute to their society; fulfilling these desires can help people flourish. Adlerian therapy proceeds in four stages—engagement, assessment, insight, and reorientation—in an overall effort to understand the client’s past and to achieve their present-day humanistic goals.
Is Adlerian therapy humanistic?
Yes, Adlerian psychology is humanistic; it focuses on the whole person, emphasises their strengths rather than just their symptoms, and centers them in determining how they can grow and flourish. This school of thought informed the work of Abraham Maslow, who went on to develop humanistic psychology.
How long does Adlerian therapy take?
Adlerian therapy is a short-term, goal-oriented form of therapy that takes around 15 to 20 weekly sessions. Of course, some people may be in therapy for a shorter or longer time frame; length depends on the individual and the problem or condition they wish to treat. Clients can ask their therapist about the timeline for treatment before they begin and check in periodically to ensure that they’re on the same page in terms of progress.
Is Adlerian therapy evidence based?
There is not as much evidence to support the effectiveness of Adlerian therapy as there is for other types of therapy such as cognitive behavioural therapy or acceptance and commitment therapy. But Adlerian therapy may be the right therapy for some people—whether they’re seeking to treat mental disorders or achieve self-growth—especially those looking for a holistic approach that emphasises relationships, community, self-worth, and purpose.