Buddhist Therapists in Surrey, BC
With 25 years as a counsellor, I am positive that change is possible. Many of us simply need support and guidance to truly understand ourselves. During our time together, my passion, attention and focus will be dedicated to your wellness, and finding what works best to help you reach your full potential.
With 25 years as a counsellor, I am positive that change is possible. Many of us simply need support and guidance to truly understand ourselves. During our time together, my passion, attention and focus will be dedicated to your wellness, and finding what works best to help you reach your full potential.
Practical and meaningful results. If you want results then I can help. Free 30 minute initial consult. I specialize in marriage & family counselling, anger management, trauma & abuse, grief/loss counselling, spiritual issues and parenting. I will work collaboratively with you to determine the best way to help you in achieving the goals and hopes you have for your marriage, family or individual needs. I believe that you have the answers within you to achieve the change you want. I can help you get to those answers and assist you in building a better marriage, or peaceful family or gaining more insight into your issues.
Practical and meaningful results. If you want results then I can help. Free 30 minute initial consult. I specialize in marriage & family counselling, anger management, trauma & abuse, grief/loss counselling, spiritual issues and parenting. I will work collaboratively with you to determine the best way to help you in achieving the goals and hopes you have for your marriage, family or individual needs. I believe that you have the answers within you to achieve the change you want. I can help you get to those answers and assist you in building a better marriage, or peaceful family or gaining more insight into your issues.
Are you struggling with stress, anxiety, inability to focus or with depression? I can help you feel better and show you how to manage your challenges. I have helped many clients in the past 25 years work with relationships, anger and addiction issues and the stress of immigrating to Canada. You may be turning to unhealthy coping patterns like drinking, using drugs and emotional eating or withdrawing from others. I will help you become healthier and have a more fulfilled life. I also provide Student Care and ICBC counselling. I speak Hindi, English, Punjabi and Urdu fluently.
Are you struggling with stress, anxiety, inability to focus or with depression? I can help you feel better and show you how to manage your challenges. I have helped many clients in the past 25 years work with relationships, anger and addiction issues and the stress of immigrating to Canada. You may be turning to unhealthy coping patterns like drinking, using drugs and emotional eating or withdrawing from others. I will help you become healthier and have a more fulfilled life. I also provide Student Care and ICBC counselling. I speak Hindi, English, Punjabi and Urdu fluently.
Small changes in how you think and feel can lead to an amazing life. Together, we can create lasting transformation, healing, and help you fulfill your goals, so you can experience greater peace and happiness. I have over 15 years of experience working with individuals, couples, children, and families to overcome areas of conflict and challenges. My unique approach is rooted in science and spirituality and focuses on the connection between the three layers of a human being: the emotional, psychological (mind), and physical (body). This integrative and holistic approach helps to collectively heal and align all parts of your life.
Small changes in how you think and feel can lead to an amazing life. Together, we can create lasting transformation, healing, and help you fulfill your goals, so you can experience greater peace and happiness. I have over 15 years of experience working with individuals, couples, children, and families to overcome areas of conflict and challenges. My unique approach is rooted in science and spirituality and focuses on the connection between the three layers of a human being: the emotional, psychological (mind), and physical (body). This integrative and holistic approach helps to collectively heal and align all parts of your life.
Vitality Collective Counselling Centres
Counsellor, MA, RCC, CCC
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Surrey, BC V3S
We believe that therapy is for everyone. With offices located in Surrey, Vancouver, and Chilliwack, our specialized team consists of 20+ clinical counsellors who are uniquely skilled to help you heal and thrive. The research demonstrates that about 70% of what accounts for the change in therapy is based on the therapeutic relationship. It is so important to ensure the right fit; to make sure you feel understood and that you can trust your counsellor to be compassionate, non-judgemental, and professional. We support children, youth, adults, couples, and families to thrive.
We believe that therapy is for everyone. With offices located in Surrey, Vancouver, and Chilliwack, our specialized team consists of 20+ clinical counsellors who are uniquely skilled to help you heal and thrive. The research demonstrates that about 70% of what accounts for the change in therapy is based on the therapeutic relationship. It is so important to ensure the right fit; to make sure you feel understood and that you can trust your counsellor to be compassionate, non-judgemental, and professional. We support children, youth, adults, couples, and families to thrive.
This imperfect moment is the entryway into everything you may want. However, when in the midst of a difficult moment people don't often remember the potential it may hold for healing and fulfillment. Counselling with Paula is an invitation to deepen your engagement with the life you have, since that is the best way to have the life you want. Therapy can guide you to practice the skillful means necessary to release habits that perpetuate dis-ease and discontent in order to transform difficult experiences into opportunities for creativity, healing, wisdom and fulfillment.
This imperfect moment is the entryway into everything you may want. However, when in the midst of a difficult moment people don't often remember the potential it may hold for healing and fulfillment. Counselling with Paula is an invitation to deepen your engagement with the life you have, since that is the best way to have the life you want. Therapy can guide you to practice the skillful means necessary to release habits that perpetuate dis-ease and discontent in order to transform difficult experiences into opportunities for creativity, healing, wisdom and fulfillment.
Nikkol Adams
Counsellor, MA, RCC, EMDR, Somatic, 400-YTT
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Surrey, BC V3S
I am a trauma-informed therapist with specialization in somatic and talk therapies aimed to address your specific concerns for the purpose of healing and self-growth. Seeking support and allowing space for self-reflection can be daunting. For that, I recognize the courage it has taken for you to get here and the willingness to be open. I believe understanding your human experience is the path towards healing. Therefore, wonder, acceptance, and compassion are core values of my approach. As we become more self-reflective towards our physical, emotional, and spiritual selves, we gain the ability to create lasting change in our lives.
I am a trauma-informed therapist with specialization in somatic and talk therapies aimed to address your specific concerns for the purpose of healing and self-growth. Seeking support and allowing space for self-reflection can be daunting. For that, I recognize the courage it has taken for you to get here and the willingness to be open. I believe understanding your human experience is the path towards healing. Therefore, wonder, acceptance, and compassion are core values of my approach. As we become more self-reflective towards our physical, emotional, and spiritual selves, we gain the ability to create lasting change in our lives.
Do you want to heal from trauma or childhood wounds? Or perhaps you want to overcome anxiety, depression and other emotional issues? Or maybe your life is good, and you want to be more successful and increase abundance in all areas of your life! Let Quyn, a gifted therapist and coach, guide you to achieve what's really important to you! With powerful EMDR therapy, hypnotherapy, CBT and more, you can expect to experience healing and transformation in-person or online. Suffer no more! Let us begin your incredible journey of self-discovery! Reach out to Quyn NOW!
Do you want to heal from trauma or childhood wounds? Or perhaps you want to overcome anxiety, depression and other emotional issues? Or maybe your life is good, and you want to be more successful and increase abundance in all areas of your life! Let Quyn, a gifted therapist and coach, guide you to achieve what's really important to you! With powerful EMDR therapy, hypnotherapy, CBT and more, you can expect to experience healing and transformation in-person or online. Suffer no more! Let us begin your incredible journey of self-discovery! Reach out to Quyn NOW!
As an RCC, my practice is focused on helping individuals, couples, and families who feel stuck and powerless, and desire to move forward on their healing journey with a positive mindset. With warmth, empathy, and concern, I work with adults and youth with mental health concerns stemming from childhood trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, grief, and relational trauma, and women who are victims of gender-based violence. I provide counselling to address the impact of trauma that manifests as self-esteem issues, addictions, BPD, family issues, grief and loss, and bicultural identity crises, acculturative stress, and life transitions.
As an RCC, my practice is focused on helping individuals, couples, and families who feel stuck and powerless, and desire to move forward on their healing journey with a positive mindset. With warmth, empathy, and concern, I work with adults and youth with mental health concerns stemming from childhood trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, grief, and relational trauma, and women who are victims of gender-based violence. I provide counselling to address the impact of trauma that manifests as self-esteem issues, addictions, BPD, family issues, grief and loss, and bicultural identity crises, acculturative stress, and life transitions.
Resolve Trauma Collective-Richard Tatomir & Assoc.
Counsellor, MA, CCC
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Surrey, BC V3S
Did you know that trauma is stored in the body but so are the mechanisms to heal it? We are a network of independent trauma therapists specializing in body-oriented approaches that get to the root of your complex trauma to help you understand and Resolve it so you can live life to your full potential. Whether your trauma is from an accident, childhood, relationships, or even religious, racial, or sexual - or you are unsure, but are suffering nonetheless - we have a diverse team with lived and professional experience. Our founder, Richard Tatomir provides supervision and coaching of therapists, executives, and other leaders.
Did you know that trauma is stored in the body but so are the mechanisms to heal it? We are a network of independent trauma therapists specializing in body-oriented approaches that get to the root of your complex trauma to help you understand and Resolve it so you can live life to your full potential. Whether your trauma is from an accident, childhood, relationships, or even religious, racial, or sexual - or you are unsure, but are suffering nonetheless - we have a diverse team with lived and professional experience. Our founder, Richard Tatomir provides supervision and coaching of therapists, executives, and other leaders.
Hurting people hurt people, but they also tend to hurt themselves in the long run. The need for an unbiased and non-judgemental person to talk to can serve to provide a sense of relief from the stress you may be facing in the moment. I believe that is what we may need in our lives, and I am able to serve you in this area. For whatever your needs may be, I will tailor the treatment plan accordingly and strive to find the best approach to meet them.
Hurting people hurt people, but they also tend to hurt themselves in the long run. The need for an unbiased and non-judgemental person to talk to can serve to provide a sense of relief from the stress you may be facing in the moment. I believe that is what we may need in our lives, and I am able to serve you in this area. For whatever your needs may be, I will tailor the treatment plan accordingly and strive to find the best approach to meet them.
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I enjoy working with clients of all ages. Whether you have specific goals for therapy, feel like you need help to keep moving forward, or are searching for some sort of clarity, I look forward to discussing how my skills and experience may help you in your journey.
I enjoy working with clients of all ages. Whether you have specific goals for therapy, feel like you need help to keep moving forward, or are searching for some sort of clarity, I look forward to discussing how my skills and experience may help you in your journey.
Jessica-Ann Dozois
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Surrey, BC V3R (Online Only)
Are you struggling with depression and anxiety? Do depression and anxiety rob you of happiness and peace in your everyday life? I know what this struggle is like and we can work together to chart a new path of contentment and peace in your day to day life. We will use self compassion, practical goals, and simple mental health techniques to lift the weight of sadness from your life in a short period of time and move towards a brighter future.
Are you struggling with depression and anxiety? Do depression and anxiety rob you of happiness and peace in your everyday life? I know what this struggle is like and we can work together to chart a new path of contentment and peace in your day to day life. We will use self compassion, practical goals, and simple mental health techniques to lift the weight of sadness from your life in a short period of time and move towards a brighter future.
Greetings and Welcome to my page! I work with clients who may be struggling with depression, anxiety, life changes, trauma, feeling overwhelmed by life in general, or just looking to improve themselves. Using a client-centered approach, I aim to empower you to become your own therapist. Through embodied interventions, you will be guided to understand how to harness the power of your neuroplasticity; The rewiring of old patterns in our brains to create new, more adaptive patterns. I believe that within you exists the inherent capacity to heal, and we aim to support you in fostering this healing process.
Greetings and Welcome to my page! I work with clients who may be struggling with depression, anxiety, life changes, trauma, feeling overwhelmed by life in general, or just looking to improve themselves. Using a client-centered approach, I aim to empower you to become your own therapist. Through embodied interventions, you will be guided to understand how to harness the power of your neuroplasticity; The rewiring of old patterns in our brains to create new, more adaptive patterns. I believe that within you exists the inherent capacity to heal, and we aim to support you in fostering this healing process.
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Our healing begins with an insight into our experiences and the meanings we have attributed to them. I will work with you through a trauma-informed lens to explore the meanings contributing to your mind, body, and spiritual well-being. Together we can regain agency over your narratives and cultivate the wisdom to navigate future embodied experiences. I believe that therapy is a relational process. I aim to help my clients with personal and social growth by nurturing a safe space. I will focus on working with what is present in the “here and now” while honouring the stories that shape how we think and feel. We heal in community.
Our healing begins with an insight into our experiences and the meanings we have attributed to them. I will work with you through a trauma-informed lens to explore the meanings contributing to your mind, body, and spiritual well-being. Together we can regain agency over your narratives and cultivate the wisdom to navigate future embodied experiences. I believe that therapy is a relational process. I aim to help my clients with personal and social growth by nurturing a safe space. I will focus on working with what is present in the “here and now” while honouring the stories that shape how we think and feel. We heal in community.
"There are gifts and transformations embedded within trauma." My counselling approach is holistic and relationally based with a focus on a somatic (body) awareness to bring congruency between the mind and body. Many of our wounds occurred within our most trusted relationships causing us to have difficulties getting close to loved ones. Also, we become disconnected from ourselves when we experience trauma or disruptions in relationships. The good news is, with the right support, everyone has an inner capacity to heal and transform from their struggles.
"There are gifts and transformations embedded within trauma." My counselling approach is holistic and relationally based with a focus on a somatic (body) awareness to bring congruency between the mind and body. Many of our wounds occurred within our most trusted relationships causing us to have difficulties getting close to loved ones. Also, we become disconnected from ourselves when we experience trauma or disruptions in relationships. The good news is, with the right support, everyone has an inner capacity to heal and transform from their struggles.
Your needs come first, and given Ryan’s vast experience in the counselling arena, the emphasis on the values which come with your cultural diversity is respected and celebrated. Ryan’s commitment to your mental health and well-being is congruent with the requirements for facilitating your healing journey.
Your needs come first, and given Ryan’s vast experience in the counselling arena, the emphasis on the values which come with your cultural diversity is respected and celebrated. Ryan’s commitment to your mental health and well-being is congruent with the requirements for facilitating your healing journey.
I have experience addressing a wide range of issues that bring people to counselling, such as depression, anxiety, life transitions, and relationship difficulties. I create a warm and genuine relationship with people that allows them to feel safe to explore the challenges they are facing. I aim to provide a comfortable and non-judgmental space where people can work with me to identify the issues that are causing them distress and explore solutions to these problems.
I have experience addressing a wide range of issues that bring people to counselling, such as depression, anxiety, life transitions, and relationship difficulties. I create a warm and genuine relationship with people that allows them to feel safe to explore the challenges they are facing. I aim to provide a comfortable and non-judgmental space where people can work with me to identify the issues that are causing them distress and explore solutions to these problems.
Transform your relationship to yourself, others, and the world around you. I believe that each person is fundamentally whole just as they are, yet painful life experiences, inner conflict, and confusion obscure an innate sense of wellbeing and connection. I support people to heal these wounds, transforming them with curiosity, awareness, and kindness, to make a life you truly want to live. It is never too late, each moment is an opportunity to change.
Transform your relationship to yourself, others, and the world around you. I believe that each person is fundamentally whole just as they are, yet painful life experiences, inner conflict, and confusion obscure an innate sense of wellbeing and connection. I support people to heal these wounds, transforming them with curiosity, awareness, and kindness, to make a life you truly want to live. It is never too late, each moment is an opportunity to change.
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.
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Is buddhism beneficial for mental health?
While Buddhism itself is not a treatment for mental health conditions, its practices can greatly enhance mental well-being by introducing coping skills and ideas that promote overall wellness. Key Buddhist practices, such as mindfulness, have been shown to alleviate symptoms of various mental health conditions, including anxiety, depression, addiction, and trauma. Moreover, Buddhism's focus on self-compassion, non-judgment, and acceptance can benefit individuals with particularly negative or self-critical thought patterns.
What are the concepts and principles of buddhism as a therapeutic approach?
Core Buddhist principles are often used in therapy to help clients gain insight into their thoughts and emotions. Concepts such as suffering (dukkha) and impermanence (anicca) are applied to help clients recognise that common forms of suffering, like repetitive negative thought patterns, can be accepted and viewed as impermanent. The Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path are additional core concepts utilised frequently in Buddhist therapy sessions. The Four Noble Truths highlight the existence of suffering as an inherent part of the human experience—an insight frequently used to move clients toward greater acceptance. The Eightfold Path, which includes right understanding, right thought, right speech, right action, right livelihood, right effort, right concentration, and right mindfulness, offers practical skills to alleviate suffering.
What is the buddhist approach and practice during a therapy session?
Therapists informed by Buddhist principles often integrate mindfulness and meditation practices into therapy sessions to help clients cultivate greater acceptance, compassion, and non-judgment toward themselves and others. Typically, Buddhist therapists guide clients through mindfulness exercises, such as breathing exercises or body scans, and encourage them to practice similar exercises outside of sessions. Additionally, many Buddhist therapists utilise elements of Positive Psychology or Compassion-Focused Therapy, which can help reduce symptoms of self-criticism and shame common among clients with various mental health conditions. In general, Buddhist therapists strive to embody the compassion and non-judgmental approach they promote, often incorporating exercises aimed at developing compassion in session, such as loving-kindness meditation (Metta).
Is mindfulness the same as buddhism in the context of therapy?
While Buddhist therapists frequently integrate mindfulness practices into therapy sessions, the terms mindfulness and Buddhism are not synonymous in the context of therapy. Therapists may use mindfulness techniques, such as Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) or Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), without identifying as a Buddhist therapist. In contrast, those practicing within a Buddhist belief framework typically encourage mindfulness therapies, in addition to foundational Buddhist beliefs, such as the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path. These therapists may also guide clients toward a deeper understanding of Buddhist philosophy, unlike those who use Buddhist mindfulness principles without the broader spiritual context.