Therapists in Burnaby, BC

I believe true healing comes from being heard, being known, and being seen; it is my deepest desire and privilege to come alongside another in this process. My name is Angela Zhou and I am currently an intern at Wishing Wells Counselling (located in Vancouver, British Columbia), completing my Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy at Trinity Western University. I provide counselling to individuals, couples, and families of all ages.

If you have experienced a troubling event, or live with anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, or loss, we will use my mix of person-centered therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), narrative therapy, solution-focused therapy (SFT), emotion-focused therapy (EFT) and existential therapy, to focus on solutions and help you to feel more empowered. My approach is gentle and kind, but also directive.

“Life is suffering”, the Buddha famously said, and now, more than ever, this seems to be true. But it doesn’t have to be this way, at least not all of the time. While I may never know the full extent of your situation, I can be sure of two things – you have suffered and a part of you believes it is possible for things to be better. I am here to assist you on your journey to better, however that may look for you.

I enjoy connecting with people by providing a safe space for them to share their thoughts and feelings. We will work together to overcome the challenges of the past, and take steps together to shape the future with what works best for you. Sometimes it can be a crisis that makes you seek out counselling, in working together, you will discover that the crisis may have been exactly what was needed to help you make some important changes to improve your life. Taking the first step in asking for help takes tremendous courage, the next step typically includes finding the right counsellor for you.

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.

Are you struggling with your relationships, mental health, or life transitions? I will hold space for your grief and trauma, as well as bring light to your strengths, resiliencies, and values. I can help you to deconstruct patterns and narratives, and find a deeper understanding of yourself. I will meet you in a way that is guided by respect, compassion, and acceptance. My approach will be based on your needs, goals and presenting concerns. Modalities that I draw from include mindfulness-based therapies, Polyvagal theory, Internal Family Systems, Intersectional Feminism, CBT, and neuroscience.

Counselling offers an opportunity for insight, growth and change. It can be a source of support and hope in times of difficulty or crisis. I believe in having a client- centered and strength based approach as well. I work with families, children, individuals and couples. My specializations include: suicide prevention and assessment, depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship concerns, parenting, grief, and ADHD. As each client is different and unique, I use an approach that works best for you. In my practice, I integrates techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy, narrative therapy, emotion focused therapy and solution focused therapy.

Arturo has worked as a counsellor for more than six years in non-profit, independent, community based organizations and private practice. He works with clients who experience depression and anxiety, family and relationship issues, loss and grief, identity issues and with clients who seek a safe space to express, process and explore what is in their minds and hearts. He works with individuals 19 years or older. The sessions can be in English or Spanish and in person or on video based on the client's needs.

Do you struggle with anxiety and depression that affect your relationship with others, work, or school? Do you feel overwhelmed by living up to ever increasing standards? Do you feel exhausted from answering several phone calls and emails? Do you think that your work position could be better? Now more than ever, men are feeling overwhelmed about overcoming a difficult relationship and feeling uncertain about finding their place in life.

Our team aims to help you create and discover a life worth living for and have fulfilling relationships with yourself and with others. Living from a place of fear/anger/resentment right now might be impacting how you see the world every single day. It may also affect your relationships with your family members, partners, and/or children (young and adults), friends, even coworkers, and you need help to make sense of it all. Every day, you may experience conflict, lack of connection, fear of something, or other challenges that gets in the way of you finding that sense of belonging and ownership over your life.

I have developed a holistic and person-centred approach to therapy that integrates evidence-based, strength-based, mindfulness, and somatic-based practices. This approach best equips me to meet your specific concerns and needs. To me, therapy is a space where we can explore, discover, and tackle distressing thoughts, feelings, or behaviours that may be holding you back.

We are all our own universe, with such different perspectives and modes of survival. Making sense of it all can be daunting on your own! I like to see people on a wide range, be it children, youth, young adults, or adults all looking to go about life in a more confident way. I hope to be able to create a safe space so we can explore your outlook and feelings in an effective way so that you can learn how to navigate the world with a strong sense of connection to yourself and those around you.

Life is a journey in which we all encounter unexpected twists and turns, detours and obstacles... The journey can also be full of possibility, discovery and joy. Counselling can provide support and strategies to help you navigate the challenges with greater ease, and enhance the positive experiences with a sense of meaning and purpose. My goal in counselling is to foster an environment in which you may achieve greater understanding and compassion for yourself, find ways to ease distress, and create more clarity, peace and stability in your life.

You are the expert of your own lived experiences, beliefs and values. Together, we can build a collaborative therapeutic relationship to support you in deepening your understanding of what has brought you to this point in your life, what your needs are now, and what you want the next chapter of your story to be.

Too often I hear stories of people struggling in silence, battling inner thoughts and not knowing what to do with them. Shrouded in fear and shame, they do their best to navigate their daily lives hoping things will get better, but sometimes the struggle continues. Seeing a counsellor can help ease this burden. Whether it's about relationships, careers, family or personal challenges, talking to a trusted counsellor can be the start of offloading these troubling thoughts and allowing space for clarity, growth and direction.

Are you tried of struggling with food or body image? Is eating a significant source of stress, anxiety, guilt or shame in your life? Do you rely on food to cope with stress or difficult emotions? Do you feel unable to control yourself around food? Do negative feelings about your body consume your thoughts, dictate how you feel and hold you back? Struggles with eating and body image are more common now than ever. Not addressing these challenges can lead to the situation deteriorating further and taking up even more mental and emotional space in your life. Thankfully it is possible to heal your relationship with food and your body.

Welcome to Strive! We are a team of BIPOC Counsellors that bring a diverse wealth of experience and training in various areas of therapy. Collectively, we specialize in Couples & Relationships, complex / acute trauma, youth, children and families, addiction, cultural concerns, anxiety, depression, career / school issues, and sports psychology. While we use different approaches, the core of our work relies on nurturing the therapeutic trust, and adopting a collaborative approach. Asking for help is a big step, and we're so glad that you're considering us along side you on this journey. Please reach out - we'd love to chat!

Welcome and Thank you for visiting my profile! My name is Paula Fernandez and I’m originally from Spain. I provide therapy in English and Spanish. I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor with the BCACC and hold a Master’s Degree in Psychology with a specialization in Clinical and Health Psychology from the UIB (Spain). I have broad experience working with children, youth, and adults providing individual, family, and couples therapy. I believe that creating a warm and trusting space where you can feel seen, heard, and validated is an essential component to help you explore your inner world and embrace your strengths and resilience.

Tiffany provides a healing space for women and folks who've faced psychological, emotional, physical, financial, or sexual violence in their lifetime. Having a safe, compassionate space to feel heard, supported, and believed is vital for healing, transformation, and change. For women and other survivors of any form of violence and abuse being able to share our stories in safe places can help to gain clarity, dissolve shame, feel more connected with ourselves and others and support empowerment.

I am a Therapist with a Social Work education background who wants to use my skills to support those who are struggling. I’ve supported children, youth, adults, and families from all walks of life through all sorts of difficult life experiences. Whether this is your first time seeking counselling or you are exploring further options, I am here to support you and meet you where you are at.

I am a registered clinical counselor with a Master of Counselling from Trinity Western University, Langley, British Columbia and over 12 years of experience I have developed my interest in people through my own life experience and travels. I love people and it is my desire to meet clients where they are at and walk along side them to places of emotional, spiritual and relational peace and growth. I am fascinated by neuroplasticity and the repair that happens during therapy.

I came into this field by accident, but after realizing the importance of relationships I stayed. My background is in working with youth, and families, aiming to meet you where you are at in your journey. Having experienced culture-clash myself, I know how hard it can be to find wellness and belonging when incongruence exists at home. Clients of all demographics are welcome.

Do you struggle with infertility? Do you have a difficult time setting boundaries with others? Do you find yourself people pleasing in order to be liked or be accepted? If these are issues you struggle with, a practical, grounded, compassionate approach to counselling is what I offer my clients. Within the therapeutic relationship, we uncover your strengths and identify limiting beliefs and emotional barriers that can get in the way of your experience of self-expression and joy. We address and transform these patterns which ultimately leads to a deeper connection with yourself and others, resulting in lasting changes.

I'm specialized in supporting adolescents, adults, couples, and families with various mental health and relational issues such as PTSD, anxiety, depression, trauma, borderline personality, family relationships, self-development, career-related issues, anger management, cross cultural and generational conflicts, marriage issues, parent/teen conflict, etc.