Therapists in Duncan, BC

I work with clients of all ages and specialize in working with adults as well as seniors of all gender. Whether you are going through a difficult time in life or looking for creatives ways to live, together we can work on : Overcoming stress or lack of motivation or low self-esteem, Looking into your daily routine to turn your day from meh to exciting, Dealing with loss or grief or a significant life event, Family dynamics, parenting and overwhelmed parent/caregiver, Frustration in or ending a relationship with a partner, Making a change in your career path or trying to decide on a new one, Exploring your creative self.

“I will see this through with you”. I am a Marriage and Family therapist with a Master in Psychology. I work with different population; Children, teenagers, adults, couples and families. I offer my sessions through an online platform. My main emphasis of work is based on looking at primary relationships and explore its influence on client's current well-being. A lot of weight is put on processing personalities & identities with the aim of supporting the evolution of the person’s view of themselves and to create satisfaction though movement to an authentic self-perception. I lived in Lebanon & USA. I speak Arabic, French & English.

As my mentors have helped me in my life, and as they have guided me through difficult points of self-growth and reflection, I have come to learn the value of being there for others to progress through our own difficult times. We need each other. I do believe it is far less problematic to overcome challenges with guidance and direction. Even more so when that guidance is refined through education, experience, and a standardized expectation of practice. I am capable of direct billing for ICBC and CVAP and can be accepted through other insurance agencies (i.e. Sunlife, BlueCross, GreenShield)

We are a specialized team of mental health professionals providing high-quality counselling and trauma therapy to individuals and couples. We know that talk therapy is beneficial, but we realized that many of our clients’ problems require a deeper and more integrative approach. Stressful and traumatic experiences leave lasting impacts on peoples’ minds and their bodies, which can make them feel stuck in the same patterns. By integrating neurobiologically-based therapies such as EMDR, OEI and Somatic Experiencing into talk therapy (CBT, narrative), our team specializes in helping people break free from discouragement and overwhelm.

My purpose and my passion is to help you fully remember who and what you truly are! The beautiful, perfect soul you are, prior to all the programming and conditioning that's had you believing that you're just "not good enough". This "not good enough" nonsense, is nothing more than an indoctrinated/brainwashed belief. It is at the root cause of all pain and trauma. It underlies all of humanity's suffering. It is indeed, the real pandemic on this planet. It has infected entirely all of us. It is the greatest, most ridiculous most asinine lie that has ever been sold to humanity! My job and my joy is to help you heal from this insanity.

As a trained trauma therapist, my approach gets to the root of your long-standing problems. Experiences of stress and trauma leave lasting impacts on the brain, body and psyche, disrupting our mood, energy, and thinking patterns. These impacts can not be undone by “talk therapy” alone. In addition to being a talk therapist, I am trained in a variety of neurobiologically-based trauma processing therapies. These techniques can release the impacts of stress and trauma, freeing you to pursue the life you want. If you’ve been feeling stuck, discouraged and overwhelmed, consider whether stress and trauma have been holding you back.

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.

Shelley Ugyan, RRC, is an acclaimed author, speaker and has over 15 years experience in mental and holistic health. Her evidence based tools including Cognitive Behavioural reconditioning as well as psychodynamic, relational and hypnosis approaches set you on a path to direct healing, starting immediately after the first 90 minute session. Her approach is genuine, empowering and powerful. Healing is probable, and happens as a result of conscious daily actions and unconscious dynamics that shift as a result of this process. Shelley loves to work with individuals who are ready and willing to change their thinking to heal for life.

I offer Heart-Centered & Compassion-Focused Psychotherapy. Are you being held back from fulfilling your purpose or true potential? Are past traumas or life stressors impacting you mentally, emotionally or physically? Are your relationships suffering because you’re not able to be fully present in the moment? I believe that every single one of us has a profound contribution to share with the world. My greatest passion is helping people find their individual expression, inner strength & abundant joy.