Women's Issues Therapists in Coquitlam, BC

I am a master's candidate intern counsellor with a deep passion for supporting clients throughout life's nuances. I work with individuals and couples, adults and teens dealing with life and relationship challenges. I provide warm, collaborative, and non-judgmental support that emphasizes self-reflection and self-discovery.

My focus is working with individuals who may be experiencing various stresses like anxiety, low mood; or perhaps difficulties managing emotions, and feeling reactive in interpersonal circumstances. With a background working with moderate to severe concerns of children & youth, I can support parents in identifying the concerns of their child, and support them in learning how to connect and attune to their children's needs. I also work with couples who are looking to strengthen their relationship and prepare for transitions like parenthood. Lastly, I enjoy integrating my Christian faith background into the practice as clients see fit.

I specialize in over-eating and emotional and binge eating, body shame, dementia care-giving, depression, trauma, anxiety, guilt and self-esteem/confidence issues. Get Practical and powerful tools and strategies to break free from self-sabotage and finally live life fully. In sessions we work on deep inner healing of unhelpful beliefs, depression, shame, guilt, over-eating, self sabotage or self loathing (with ACT, brainspotting, and/or IFS/inner child work etc.). I've seen powerful results with many clients and I want this for you too. Let me help you get the tools to feel grounded and confident.

Sometimes life events make us feel as if we are inside a tornado or stuck in a fog. I’ve been there myself, I know how it feels. It caused me to lose touch with my true self and cross paths with anxiety & depression decades ago. Finding my way back to myself was so impactful that I left a solid career in corporate to become a Registered Counsellor. If you find yourself lost in that fog battling with anxiety, depression, life transitions, childhood trauma, low self-esteem, relationships or disconnected from your true self, I am here to help you clear the way so you can reclaim your true self again, mind, body & soul. :)

Accepting Clients; No Waitlist - Life is complicated and messy, but everybody has the capacity to heal. My goal is to create an open, comfortable, and nonjudgmental space for individuals to work collaboratively towards healing. I believe that every individual is unique, they are the experts in their own lives, and it is with this framework that we can work together to move towards what healing means to you.

In my role as a counselor, I am committed to provide support and guidance to individuals facing various challenges on their life journey. I'm specialised in addressing issues related to immigration, relationships, self-esteem, personal development. If you appreciate being challenged, seek valuable insights, and desire those illuminating "aha moments" that lead to a deeper understanding of yourself, I invite you to reach out. I am currently accepting new clients and am eager to embark on a transformative journey with you. Together, we can navigate the complexities of life and work towards achieving the positive changes you seek.

I am a cis woman, POC, immigrant and single mother. My family immigrated to Malaysia, Singapore and the UK from my ancestral homeland of India. I was born in London and emigrated from the UK to Vancouver, Canada as a child. My personal belief system is rooted in Buddhist philosophy and the teachings of the Bhagavad Gita. Since 2016, I have been supporting clients in person and virtually as a Holistic Therapist.

Our lives each contain moments of great joy and sorrow, pain and pleasure, opportunity, and obstacle. At the center of these experiences is our innate search for connection. We need relationships, they are precious and critical, and yet they are not always easy to navigate. Do you struggle to express your needs to your partner? Or perhaps you have a hard time setting boundaries with a parent, friend or colleague? Maybe you find yourself repeating the same argument with a sibling or family member?

Life experiences can leave us feeling stressed, anxious, inadequate and even hopeless. At times we feel lost, as we struggle to navigate the pain and discomfort we are feeling and may be unsure of how to take steps forward. Counselling can be a place where we make space for the painful experiences of the past, our hopes for the future, and embracing all of who we are and hope to be. No matter what difficulty you are facing, there is hope in restoring what feels lost or broken and support for you as you process, heal, grow and find meaning.

Emotional pain is inevitable in life. Feelings of stress, inadequacy, disappointment, anxiety, anger, and sadness are universal and part of the shared human experience. Every individual experience these feelings through different situations and all of us interpret these experiences through varied perspectives because of our past and personality differences. In order to move on from our hurts, sometimes we learn to mask our feelings by suffering in silence or behaving as though everything is okay. However, when we avoid facing our pain, they may fester within us and surface through family / career / relationship / health issues.

My ideal client is someone who has struggled to feel comfortable in their own skin. Someone who has a history of beating themselves up because they cannot live up to their or others' expectations. I often work with clients who want to learn how to better process their emotions and understand why they do what they do. Many clients have a history of anxiety, depression, or trauma. Whether it's due to harm caused by others, body shame, chronic illness, ADHD, ASD, or anything else, we will work to understand where these thoughts and feelings come from to allow for healing and change.

Christine brings several years serving in the mental health field working with children, youth, adults and families. She has worked in non-profit organizations, the Ministry of Children and Family Development, alongside a variety of community professionals supporting those that have experienced complex trauma, have struggled with life transitions, depression, anxiety, relational issues, grief and more. Christine draws from an intersectional, holistic and trauma-informed lens that allows individuals to be seen from the many facets of their lives.

Take the first step today and start feeling better tomorrow! I have helped clients go from a feeling of hopelessness in there current situation to feeling empowered and capable of making change that moves them in a positive direction in life. My clients are of all ages, struggling with issues such as anxiety, depression, anger, loss, abuse, stress, communication issues, parent/child conflict and life transitions. I specialize in working with clients who have have experienced trauma and difficulties coping. it is important to find someone you can trust and who has the necessary skills and experience to help you thrive in life.

Counselling is a sensitive journey that invites us to be vulnerable, open, and authentic. I aim to create a safe environment for clients to explore their challenges and self, offering compassion, non-judgment, warmth, and genuine care in the therapy room. I am committed to supporting clients with practical coping strategies and tools to address low self-esteem, stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and other emotional and mental health challenges. Through collaboration, I tailor each session to your unique needs and goals, recognizing that no two journeys are alike.

Most of us desire to live our lives with a sense of confidence, purpose, and closeness with others, but difficult life experiences can lead us to build walls for protection and safety, and as a result, we can lose our sense of connection with ourselves and others. If you are here, you may be feeling some combination of lost, alone, stuck, anxious, afraid, unsure, frustrated or angry, overwhelmed, grief, worried, low, sad and/or depressed. We can work together to help you bring a greater sense of control, satisfaction, and ease into your life.

Accepting NEW Clients! Are you having difficulty moving on from your breakup? Are you feeling lost and are still grieving the relationship with your ex? Do you wonder if you’re “good enough” and feel scared about moving forward? I’m here to help. Together, we’ll identify emotional blocks that are keeping you stuck, redefine any expectations keeping you unhappy, and overcome limiting beliefs that are no longer serving you. I intend to empower strong individuals to get through difficult breakups that are holding them back. I help individuals redefine their lives through any life transitions and to help them move forward in confidence.

We all face ups and downs in life. While we do our best & can pick ourselves up in most cases, sometimes we get stuck & the solutions we devise don't work. During these times we need someone to guide us through a process that can help us move past these issues & give us valuable insights into ourselves.

Do you feel angry, tired, confused, overwhelmed? Are you dealing with loss or struggling with relationships? As a wellness practitioner of 10 yrs, immigrant, parent, person of color, I know how hard it is to navigate life's challenges alone. As EFT trained couples therapist and certified trauma specialist, I help my clients build safe and healthy relationships and heal from traumatic life experience. I support in processing trauma, setting boundaries, understanding patterns/emotions and dealing with anxiety/ depression. I have lived struggles and clinical training to deal with C-ptsd/ADHD/OCD, family conflict and parenting.

Metamorphose Counselling and Consultation Ltd. focuses on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging, we are a Black-owned and operated business with passionate people employing their talents and strengths, providing tools and resources to enable all groups and people navigating a transition to grow; by providing a safe space for them to share their stories, without fear and judgement, to aid in their transformation.

Life can sometimes feel overwhelming and many times we don't know what to do or how to reach out. Perhaps you're feeling stress, anxiety, depression? Having problems in life, marriage, or at work? Or you simply lost hope? I’m here for you. You’ve made it to the first step. Reaching out for help can be hard, and you are very brave for doing it. There's a way, happiness is possible. I know that right now it seems like there's no end, but I can promise there's light at the end of the tunnel. I'm here for you.

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.