Women's Issues Therapists in New Westminster, BC
Her Journey Counselling | Angela Torres-Wong
Counsellor, RCC, MCP-AT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New Westminster, BC V3M
I offer counselling and art therapy near Metrotown in Burnaby. In sessions, my aim is that you will feel warmth, compassion, and genuine care. I support women and teens who feel burdened by stress, anxiety, and depression and want to help clients live life to the fullest. I use art-making to help clients gain insight, express themselves, and process emotions by incorporating both mind and body. I also provide neurodivergent affirming care and support clients in navigating ADHD and ASD. Common situations I work with are self-esteem and identity, academic/career stressors, parenting concerns, women's issues, relationships, and trauma.
I offer counselling and art therapy near Metrotown in Burnaby. In sessions, my aim is that you will feel warmth, compassion, and genuine care. I support women and teens who feel burdened by stress, anxiety, and depression and want to help clients live life to the fullest. I use art-making to help clients gain insight, express themselves, and process emotions by incorporating both mind and body. I also provide neurodivergent affirming care and support clients in navigating ADHD and ASD. Common situations I work with are self-esteem and identity, academic/career stressors, parenting concerns, women's issues, relationships, and trauma.
Have you recently given birth? Have you suffered a loss? Are you feeling traumatized after your birth experience or feeling overwhelmed and scared navigating the fourth trimester. Are postpartum symptoms taking over? Feeling detached from your spouse, stressed, sleep deprived, self conscious or not like yourself is very unsettling. You feel as though you dont have anyone to talk to; friends and family don't truly understand what you are experiencing. You might be hiding your true thoughts and feelings about how everything you are living through is affecting you.
Have you recently given birth? Have you suffered a loss? Are you feeling traumatized after your birth experience or feeling overwhelmed and scared navigating the fourth trimester. Are postpartum symptoms taking over? Feeling detached from your spouse, stressed, sleep deprived, self conscious or not like yourself is very unsettling. You feel as though you dont have anyone to talk to; friends and family don't truly understand what you are experiencing. You might be hiding your true thoughts and feelings about how everything you are living through is affecting you.
Through both my work as a therapist and my own life, I've often found myself in awe the innate human capacity to heal. And the more I do this work, the more in awe I am at how so much of healing begins with no longer being alone in hard things. In my therapeutic work I've witnessed the incredible resilience and transformation that can emerge when a safe space is held for one's story and experience. I continue to stand in awe of that resilience.
Through both my work as a therapist and my own life, I've often found myself in awe the innate human capacity to heal. And the more I do this work, the more in awe I am at how so much of healing begins with no longer being alone in hard things. In my therapeutic work I've witnessed the incredible resilience and transformation that can emerge when a safe space is held for one's story and experience. I continue to stand in awe of that resilience.
When one individual tries to solve multiple problems at the same time, things can easily get overwhelming. My sessions focus on helping my clients narrow down their problems to manageable goals, help them detangle their thoughts and gain clarity on their situation. I help them manage overwhelming emotions, such as anxiety, guilt and shame, and gain a sense of direction when dealing with life transitions. My approach helps my clients focus on parts of their problem that are within their control, while making sure that these changes have a trickle effect on aspects they want to change, but have no control over.
When one individual tries to solve multiple problems at the same time, things can easily get overwhelming. My sessions focus on helping my clients narrow down their problems to manageable goals, help them detangle their thoughts and gain clarity on their situation. I help them manage overwhelming emotions, such as anxiety, guilt and shame, and gain a sense of direction when dealing with life transitions. My approach helps my clients focus on parts of their problem that are within their control, while making sure that these changes have a trickle effect on aspects they want to change, but have no control over.
Sara Pun
Registered Provisional Psychologist, MEd, MMT, CCC, RCC, MTA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New Westminster, BC V3L
Is there a longing inside of you? A feeling you can’t quite name? Maybe it’s a cascade of emotion and you may feel too overwhelmed to understand or know how to process it. These emotions could be a sign of grief, sadness, anxiety, depression, or unhappiness with your current life circumstances. You may feel stuck and alone. My name is Sara and I welcome you here. I work from an integrated model that draws from Emotion-Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, mindfulness, and the expressive arts. I believe each person is the expert of their own life and my role is to support you in a safe and non-judgemental space.
Is there a longing inside of you? A feeling you can’t quite name? Maybe it’s a cascade of emotion and you may feel too overwhelmed to understand or know how to process it. These emotions could be a sign of grief, sadness, anxiety, depression, or unhappiness with your current life circumstances. You may feel stuck and alone. My name is Sara and I welcome you here. I work from an integrated model that draws from Emotion-Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, mindfulness, and the expressive arts. I believe each person is the expert of their own life and my role is to support you in a safe and non-judgemental space.
Dr. Tanya Elez, Registered Psychologist
Psychologist, PhD, RPsych
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New Westminster, BC V3M
I am a Registered Psychologist, Registered Marriage and Family Therapist and an Approved Supervisor of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy. I work with individuals, couples and families who wish to address issues of past trauma, grief, loss, depression and anxiety, strengthen their relationship, increase intimacy and trust, or augment parenting skills.
I practice from a systemic, strength based perspective and hold a holistic, hopeful view of human nature. In in order to promote well being and help you accomplish personal goals, I will collaborate with you, relying on your own incredible resiliency and capacity to heal.
I am a Registered Psychologist, Registered Marriage and Family Therapist and an Approved Supervisor of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy. I work with individuals, couples and families who wish to address issues of past trauma, grief, loss, depression and anxiety, strengthen their relationship, increase intimacy and trust, or augment parenting skills.
I practice from a systemic, strength based perspective and hold a holistic, hopeful view of human nature. In in order to promote well being and help you accomplish personal goals, I will collaborate with you, relying on your own incredible resiliency and capacity to heal.
Janele Lajoie
Counsellor, BA, MA, RCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
New Westminster, BC V3L (Online Only)
Hello! I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) who is passionate about supporting clients to navigate challenging life events or mental health concerns. I am also focused on reducing negative stigma of mental health. I have worked in various roles in the social services sector for ten years before beginning my career as a clinical counsellor, including immigration, disability support, outreach counselling, cultural safety, social work and case management. This professional experience combined with lived experience allows me to practice from trauma-informed, intersectional and anti oppressive frameworks.
Hello! I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) who is passionate about supporting clients to navigate challenging life events or mental health concerns. I am also focused on reducing negative stigma of mental health. I have worked in various roles in the social services sector for ten years before beginning my career as a clinical counsellor, including immigration, disability support, outreach counselling, cultural safety, social work and case management. This professional experience combined with lived experience allows me to practice from trauma-informed, intersectional and anti oppressive frameworks.
Hello and welcome! If you reading my personal statement you have taken that first step to reach out for help or support. For some of you this first step might have been easy, for many others starting the search took some time. And choosing a counsellor by having a brief conversation is next. I start the counseling process exactly where you are. Using a style that is usually collaborative and gentle, but can switch to utilizing humour and challenge if that works better for you.
Hello and welcome! If you reading my personal statement you have taken that first step to reach out for help or support. For some of you this first step might have been easy, for many others starting the search took some time. And choosing a counsellor by having a brief conversation is next. I start the counseling process exactly where you are. Using a style that is usually collaborative and gentle, but can switch to utilizing humour and challenge if that works better for you.
I invite you practice a few deep breaths as you reflect on aspects of your journey that led you to this page. Have you been feeling stressed, anxious, or overwhelmed? Exhausted or drained? Perhaps seeking to to learn new coping tools or wanting to develop your self-care practices? When we bottle up emotions and feel disconnected to both ourselves and others it can be difficult to access healing, recovery, and growth. Counselling can provide a space to press pause from busyness or turmoil. Seeking a safe space to rest. reflect, and to feel restored.
I invite you practice a few deep breaths as you reflect on aspects of your journey that led you to this page. Have you been feeling stressed, anxious, or overwhelmed? Exhausted or drained? Perhaps seeking to to learn new coping tools or wanting to develop your self-care practices? When we bottle up emotions and feel disconnected to both ourselves and others it can be difficult to access healing, recovery, and growth. Counselling can provide a space to press pause from busyness or turmoil. Seeking a safe space to rest. reflect, and to feel restored.
In this moment, you are thinking about opening a new conversation. Perhaps this is an easy step for you and perhaps it is very unfamiliar and uncomfortable. Either way, you are preparing to step towards support that feels right. How brave and wise a step that can be. If you feel drawn, I invite you to talk to me. Let’s talk about what is going on for you. About what you are feeling, what you are fearing, what you are avoiding. About how you are managing now and what you are hoping for in your future. All of this matters; all of this deserves time and support.
In this moment, you are thinking about opening a new conversation. Perhaps this is an easy step for you and perhaps it is very unfamiliar and uncomfortable. Either way, you are preparing to step towards support that feels right. How brave and wise a step that can be. If you feel drawn, I invite you to talk to me. Let’s talk about what is going on for you. About what you are feeling, what you are fearing, what you are avoiding. About how you are managing now and what you are hoping for in your future. All of this matters; all of this deserves time and support.
If you are looking to work on any of the following in your life, we might be a good counselling match! -> Healthy communication and boundaries; Self-esteem; Confidence; Motivation; Understanding and fulfilling emotional needs; Healing from past wounds; Moving forward from a difficult breakup; Leaving an abusive relationship; Learning how to cope with difficult family dynamics -> If you are tired of repeating old patterns and want to take a new direction that is also in alignment with your values and desires, let's work together.
If you are looking to work on any of the following in your life, we might be a good counselling match! -> Healthy communication and boundaries; Self-esteem; Confidence; Motivation; Understanding and fulfilling emotional needs; Healing from past wounds; Moving forward from a difficult breakup; Leaving an abusive relationship; Learning how to cope with difficult family dynamics -> If you are tired of repeating old patterns and want to take a new direction that is also in alignment with your values and desires, let's work together.
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Based on the belief that: "we all have our own answers", I focus my efforts to provide a professional, non judgmental and non critical space, where people can safely engage in a process of self reflection and discovery through which they can increase their self awareness, and learn how to access their own answers and solutions to a wide range of mental health concerns and challenging life situations.
Based on the belief that: "we all have our own answers", I focus my efforts to provide a professional, non judgmental and non critical space, where people can safely engage in a process of self reflection and discovery through which they can increase their self awareness, and learn how to access their own answers and solutions to a wide range of mental health concerns and challenging life situations.
Hello, I am Autumn! I work largely with play, expressive and nature based therapy. I work with children, teens, and adults. Play is how children communicate so there is no better way to work with the concerns that are close at heart then through play for little ones. Don't think that play is only for kids though - expressive therapy like painting, clay, movement, and other creative ways of being can help even those of us that doubt we are "artistic" reach a deeper level of self-connection and authenticity. Nature is a wonderful way to feel connection to something bigger than us while increasing our grounding and mindfulness skills.
Hello, I am Autumn! I work largely with play, expressive and nature based therapy. I work with children, teens, and adults. Play is how children communicate so there is no better way to work with the concerns that are close at heart then through play for little ones. Don't think that play is only for kids though - expressive therapy like painting, clay, movement, and other creative ways of being can help even those of us that doubt we are "artistic" reach a deeper level of self-connection and authenticity. Nature is a wonderful way to feel connection to something bigger than us while increasing our grounding and mindfulness skills.
Hello and welcome! My name is Daniel and I look forward to supporting your needs on the journey of discovery and healing. Life can bring a variety of challenges from the past to the present. For some people, these can be presented as anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, anger and conflict in the couple or the family. My role and intention are to collaborate and address your needs to transform your life in a meaningful way.
Hello and welcome! My name is Daniel and I look forward to supporting your needs on the journey of discovery and healing. Life can bring a variety of challenges from the past to the present. For some people, these can be presented as anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, anger and conflict in the couple or the family. My role and intention are to collaborate and address your needs to transform your life in a meaningful way.
Hello! I’m Bruna, a counsellor with a passion for helping individuals navigate the challenges of chronic pain, anxiety, and depression. As someone who also lives with chronic pain, I understand the unique struggles and emotional complexities that accompany this journey—from changes to relationships, navigating complex diagnoses and needing to adapt daily activities. I believe in fostering a safe, inclusive, and collaborative environment where clients can explore their thoughts, feelings, and behaviours. I hope you will find your power and become able to lead a more fulfilling life, even amidst pain and emotional distress.
Hello! I’m Bruna, a counsellor with a passion for helping individuals navigate the challenges of chronic pain, anxiety, and depression. As someone who also lives with chronic pain, I understand the unique struggles and emotional complexities that accompany this journey—from changes to relationships, navigating complex diagnoses and needing to adapt daily activities. I believe in fostering a safe, inclusive, and collaborative environment where clients can explore their thoughts, feelings, and behaviours. I hope you will find your power and become able to lead a more fulfilling life, even amidst pain and emotional distress.
As a Registered Clinical Counsellor, my goals are to support individuals and couples to gain deeper insight into their unique challenges and help them find clarity on how to move forward. I specialize in areas of anxiety, depression, ADHD, couples dynamics, sex-related concerns, conflict, and life transitions. As a culturally sensitive therapist, my practice considers my clients' cultural backgrounds, values, and beliefs to ensure culturally sensitive and relevant treatment. As your therapist, I aim to provide a nurturing and empowering environment where you can explore, heal, and transform.
As a Registered Clinical Counsellor, my goals are to support individuals and couples to gain deeper insight into their unique challenges and help them find clarity on how to move forward. I specialize in areas of anxiety, depression, ADHD, couples dynamics, sex-related concerns, conflict, and life transitions. As a culturally sensitive therapist, my practice considers my clients' cultural backgrounds, values, and beliefs to ensure culturally sensitive and relevant treatment. As your therapist, I aim to provide a nurturing and empowering environment where you can explore, heal, and transform.
Shauna Cheney
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
New Westminster, BC V3M (Online Only)
If you want to change your life, therapy is a great way to start. I help people develop coping skills to manage complicated thoughts and emotions. With 22 years of experience, I provide a supportive setting to help you manage your emotions, make positive changes, and overcome difficulties. But, the first step is actually reaching out for help.. I provide therapy for clients who struggle anxiety, depression, life transitions, PTSD/trauma, borderline personality disorder (BPD), panic attacks, mood swings, and relationship problems. I also work with couples who are struggling with communication, stress, infidelity and intimacy issues
If you want to change your life, therapy is a great way to start. I help people develop coping skills to manage complicated thoughts and emotions. With 22 years of experience, I provide a supportive setting to help you manage your emotions, make positive changes, and overcome difficulties. But, the first step is actually reaching out for help.. I provide therapy for clients who struggle anxiety, depression, life transitions, PTSD/trauma, borderline personality disorder (BPD), panic attacks, mood swings, and relationship problems. I also work with couples who are struggling with communication, stress, infidelity and intimacy issues
Integrative Somatic Therapy Practice, Vancouver
Counsellor
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
New Westminster, BC V3M
The feeling of helplessness can be the most debilitating experience. In a safe nurturing space, you are gently guided to take a proactive role in your healing process, experience self-efficacy, build resilience & reclaim HOPE. We offer Integrative Somatic Therapy Practice (ISTP) incorporating gentle Yoga, Mindfulness, Breathwork, Bodywork, Ceremony, Somatic & Body Oriented Processing. Centering on this organic process of healing trauma, individuals are guided to gently release body-stored trauma, experience self-efficacy, gain greater emotional resilience, and interact with life’s circumstances with clarity, openness, & HEART.
The feeling of helplessness can be the most debilitating experience. In a safe nurturing space, you are gently guided to take a proactive role in your healing process, experience self-efficacy, build resilience & reclaim HOPE. We offer Integrative Somatic Therapy Practice (ISTP) incorporating gentle Yoga, Mindfulness, Breathwork, Bodywork, Ceremony, Somatic & Body Oriented Processing. Centering on this organic process of healing trauma, individuals are guided to gently release body-stored trauma, experience self-efficacy, gain greater emotional resilience, and interact with life’s circumstances with clarity, openness, & HEART.
Dr. Leah Baugh
Counsellor, PhD, RCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New Westminster, BC V3L (Online Only)
Currently Accepting New Clients. If you desire deeper connections with yourself and others and more vitality in life, or are finding it difficult to enjoy the present moment or to show up fully as yourself because you are struggling with anxiety and critical thoughts, navigating grief, or trying to heal from past trauma, please reach out for a free consultation. I have experience providing compassionate evidence-based treatment for anxiety, depression, trauma, identity and self-confidence, grief, relationships, and life transitions. Walking alongside you in your healing and growth is something I do not take lightly and value highly.
Currently Accepting New Clients. If you desire deeper connections with yourself and others and more vitality in life, or are finding it difficult to enjoy the present moment or to show up fully as yourself because you are struggling with anxiety and critical thoughts, navigating grief, or trying to heal from past trauma, please reach out for a free consultation. I have experience providing compassionate evidence-based treatment for anxiety, depression, trauma, identity and self-confidence, grief, relationships, and life transitions. Walking alongside you in your healing and growth is something I do not take lightly and value highly.
Strength Counselling Services
Counsellor, MEd, RCC, CCC, RSW, RP
Verified Verified
New Westminster, BC V3M (Online Only)
We are an online counselling agency so do not provide services in person. Strength Counselling Services has licensed, experienced therapists who use evidence-based practices, prioritize client needs, and maintain ethical standards. We offer culturally sensitive, affordable services in a supportive environment. We offer a comprehensive goals assessment, regularly assess progress, and collaborate with other professionals. We provide transparency in our fees and for thirteen years now have held a positive reputation of trust, and client success. Lastly, ensuring our clients' privacy and confidentiality are of utmost importance to us.
We are an online counselling agency so do not provide services in person. Strength Counselling Services has licensed, experienced therapists who use evidence-based practices, prioritize client needs, and maintain ethical standards. We offer culturally sensitive, affordable services in a supportive environment. We offer a comprehensive goals assessment, regularly assess progress, and collaborate with other professionals. We provide transparency in our fees and for thirteen years now have held a positive reputation of trust, and client success. Lastly, ensuring our clients' privacy and confidentiality are of utmost importance to us.
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Women's Issues Counsellors
How do you encourage a woman to go to therapy?
It’s helpful to express concern and love for the person while framing therapy as a tool for improving their life. Offering specific examples of how an individual may be suffering, and what effects it has on them, should be done with compassion and with empathy. It may be useful to devise a game plan—breaking the process down into parts, such as finding a therapist, making appointments, and looking into insurance coverage.
How can women prepare for therapy?
Women can prepare for therapy by being willing to talk about their past experiences and their private thoughts. Before a session, an individual may want to reflect on how they’ve felt since the last session and what’s happened in their lives. Between sessions, it can be useful to write down notes about their reaction to a given event or how they felt at a particular time.
How long does therapy for women’s issues often last?
As with any type of therapy, sessions depend on the individual and the challenges they face. Therapy types like Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), Prolonged exposure therapy (PET), and Eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing (EMDR) can be brief, most often ranging from between 5 and 20 sessions. In some cases, such as for women with eating disorders, residential treatment may be recommended for an individual who is judged to be at high risk of self-harm. For any therapy, the duration will depend on the progress made and results realised.
How can women overcome stigma around specific challenges in order to seek therapy?
Women dealing with domestic abuse, sexual assault, eating disorders, and any other number of troubles may feel a stigma around seeking help. It’s important to remember that these issues are not uncommon and there is no shame in getting help for them. Therapy is confidential, and women can talk about their experiences without fear of judgment. Seeking therapy can be a courageous and liberating act, and an important step toward healing and recovery.