Women's Issues Therapists in Surrey, BC
It’s one of my greatest joys to support women who are struggling and experiencing pain and disconnection in their lives. Through my own journey of healing past trauma and reconnecting to myself, I’ve become passionate about nurturing and empowering women as they lean into their healing and wellness. Using a trauma-informed, emotion-focused framework, I’ll tailor my work with you to your unique needs, often weaving in body-based interventions designed to help you feel more at home with yourself.
It’s one of my greatest joys to support women who are struggling and experiencing pain and disconnection in their lives. Through my own journey of healing past trauma and reconnecting to myself, I’ve become passionate about nurturing and empowering women as they lean into their healing and wellness. Using a trauma-informed, emotion-focused framework, I’ll tailor my work with you to your unique needs, often weaving in body-based interventions designed to help you feel more at home with yourself.
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.
When we are overwhelmed with the struggles of life & past trauma, it can feel as if our whole life is unravelling and can be a lonely, dark, anxious space & challenging to see the light at the end of the tunnel. Perhaps you have felt unworthy, unseen & unheard. I understand that feeling. I imagine you are here, because you want to do something different. Perhaps you have been trying to do it on your own. What if I told you, you were never meant to? Is there something in you stirring, a flame burning, desiring change in your life? Lets get curious. Connect with me to start on your own unique healing journey today.
When we are overwhelmed with the struggles of life & past trauma, it can feel as if our whole life is unravelling and can be a lonely, dark, anxious space & challenging to see the light at the end of the tunnel. Perhaps you have felt unworthy, unseen & unheard. I understand that feeling. I imagine you are here, because you want to do something different. Perhaps you have been trying to do it on your own. What if I told you, you were never meant to? Is there something in you stirring, a flame burning, desiring change in your life? Lets get curious. Connect with me to start on your own unique healing journey today.
Accepting new clients! I want to help you do the things you need and love to do, without feeling distress; I want to empower people, and help them feel good about their lives and themselves. Through a non-judgmental and individualized approach, we will focus on your values, strengths, and goals. We will work together to build self-awareness, and make the changes that will lead to personal growth. I am passionate about my work and feel honoured to be a part of your mental health journey.
Accepting new clients! I want to help you do the things you need and love to do, without feeling distress; I want to empower people, and help them feel good about their lives and themselves. Through a non-judgmental and individualized approach, we will focus on your values, strengths, and goals. We will work together to build self-awareness, and make the changes that will lead to personal growth. I am passionate about my work and feel honoured to be a part of your mental health journey.
Currently taking new clients online and in person. Through an empathic and relationship approach, I work to empower others to process challenges and identify greater personal meaning. Whether navigating life transitions, struggling with mental health concerns, or seeking greater self-awareness, I create a safe and nurturing environment where you can explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences without judgement. I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) with a Master's degree in Counselling Psychology and an Accredited Music Therapist (MTA), bringing over 24 years of dedicated service to the therapy field.
Currently taking new clients online and in person. Through an empathic and relationship approach, I work to empower others to process challenges and identify greater personal meaning. Whether navigating life transitions, struggling with mental health concerns, or seeking greater self-awareness, I create a safe and nurturing environment where you can explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences without judgement. I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) with a Master's degree in Counselling Psychology and an Accredited Music Therapist (MTA), bringing over 24 years of dedicated service to the therapy field.
If you are looking for an authentic, warm counsellor who can support you as you find your way through difficult times I would love to meet with you & see how we can work together to create the change you want. I know that it can be hard to reach out that first time. I know because I have been in your shoes - I've done the work too. Life is hard. Working to improve it can be made easier by finding someone who you feel truly cares & feels safe to explore the deeper questions. Weaving together education & life experiences I offer unique perspectives & insight that can often ignite new ideas and ways forward for my clients.
If you are looking for an authentic, warm counsellor who can support you as you find your way through difficult times I would love to meet with you & see how we can work together to create the change you want. I know that it can be hard to reach out that first time. I know because I have been in your shoes - I've done the work too. Life is hard. Working to improve it can be made easier by finding someone who you feel truly cares & feels safe to explore the deeper questions. Weaving together education & life experiences I offer unique perspectives & insight that can often ignite new ideas and ways forward for my clients.
Karina Crow
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, BSW, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Surrey, BC V3S
I work from an integrated approach, using different types of counselling modalities to personalize your sessions. I support diversity and welcome people who identify as counter-culturalists, nonconformists, creatives, musicians, and people exploring their meaning in the world. I am an ally with marginalized people and the Queer community. I have worked for many years with multiple non-profits in the Downtown East Side of Vancouver, in Forensic Social Work, Public Health and I currently work in private practice.
I work from an integrated approach, using different types of counselling modalities to personalize your sessions. I support diversity and welcome people who identify as counter-culturalists, nonconformists, creatives, musicians, and people exploring their meaning in the world. I am an ally with marginalized people and the Queer community. I have worked for many years with multiple non-profits in the Downtown East Side of Vancouver, in Forensic Social Work, Public Health and I currently work in private practice.
My name is Melanie, and I hold a Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology and a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from UBC. Before becoming a counsellor, I worked as a Personal Trainer, focusing on helping people achieve their health and fitness goals, particularly in healthy ageing. I also draw from personal experiences that have given me valuable insights into resilience and healing. These experiences allow me to empathize deeply with clients who bring their unique life challenges to counselling.
My name is Melanie, and I hold a Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology and a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from UBC. Before becoming a counsellor, I worked as a Personal Trainer, focusing on helping people achieve their health and fitness goals, particularly in healthy ageing. I also draw from personal experiences that have given me valuable insights into resilience and healing. These experiences allow me to empathize deeply with clients who bring their unique life challenges to counselling.
Dr. Karen Reilly is a Registered Clinical Counsellor who brings warmth, empathy and over 25 years of experience to help you improve your relationships, reduce anxiety or depression, cope with loss, and manage major life transitions. Counselling is a place to build on your strengths and find solutions to the many challenges you face every day. It is also a place to be truly heard in a compassionate and nonjudgmental environment. People come for so many reasons, but often the most pressing is an overwhelming sense of unhappiness with the life they are living. I can help you find a way to live the life you truly want to live.
Dr. Karen Reilly is a Registered Clinical Counsellor who brings warmth, empathy and over 25 years of experience to help you improve your relationships, reduce anxiety or depression, cope with loss, and manage major life transitions. Counselling is a place to build on your strengths and find solutions to the many challenges you face every day. It is also a place to be truly heard in a compassionate and nonjudgmental environment. People come for so many reasons, but often the most pressing is an overwhelming sense of unhappiness with the life they are living. I can help you find a way to live the life you truly want to live.
Whether you are re-taking control of your life and starting over or you are looking to set time aside for your mental wellbeing, Art Therapy can help. Art Therapy is widely used as an auxiliary treatment for depression, illness and chronic pain, addiction and trauma. Children and Youth particularly respond well to Art Therapy as it offers a less confrontational approach to counselling . I have experience working with children and youth with various challenges stemming from parental separation, anxiety disorders, grief and loss and especially difficulties with social inclusion and feeling outcasted.
Whether you are re-taking control of your life and starting over or you are looking to set time aside for your mental wellbeing, Art Therapy can help. Art Therapy is widely used as an auxiliary treatment for depression, illness and chronic pain, addiction and trauma. Children and Youth particularly respond well to Art Therapy as it offers a less confrontational approach to counselling . I have experience working with children and youth with various challenges stemming from parental separation, anxiety disorders, grief and loss and especially difficulties with social inclusion and feeling outcasted.
Hello, I’m Kathryn Jacobsen, a Master Therapeutic Counsellor, Certified Hypnotherapist and Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (Intermediate level). I understand how you can feel lost, lonely and disconnected. I empathize with the pain and struggle those feelings can bring. I know life can sometimes feel disempowering and overwhelming. I have experienced life’s challenges as a woman, a wife, a daughter and a mother. Through my own journey in life, and extensive training, I have become passionate and dedicated to helping you claim who you truly are, in your own way and at your own pace.
Hello, I’m Kathryn Jacobsen, a Master Therapeutic Counsellor, Certified Hypnotherapist and Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (Intermediate level). I understand how you can feel lost, lonely and disconnected. I empathize with the pain and struggle those feelings can bring. I know life can sometimes feel disempowering and overwhelming. I have experienced life’s challenges as a woman, a wife, a daughter and a mother. Through my own journey in life, and extensive training, I have become passionate and dedicated to helping you claim who you truly are, in your own way and at your own pace.
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I specialize in the healing, empowering and recovery for women. Much of my practice involves the support of women who are navigating past/present trauma, facing intimate partner violence and are striving to cultivate a healthy relationship within themselves. I also work closely with women who are suffering from anxiety, depression, self esteem and emotional expression. I have supported younger populations as a former public school educator and counsellor. If you wish to feel more empowered, self-compassionate, and grounded in yourself and your ability to express your needs, I am here to support you in reaching your goals.
I specialize in the healing, empowering and recovery for women. Much of my practice involves the support of women who are navigating past/present trauma, facing intimate partner violence and are striving to cultivate a healthy relationship within themselves. I also work closely with women who are suffering from anxiety, depression, self esteem and emotional expression. I have supported younger populations as a former public school educator and counsellor. If you wish to feel more empowered, self-compassionate, and grounded in yourself and your ability to express your needs, I am here to support you in reaching your goals.
I feel that it is such an honour to be allowed to share in someone’s journey and feel that beautiful things grow from vulnerability. I am passionate about exploring both the collective and very unique experiences we live through. I’ve chosen to pursue counselling with the hopes of building meaningful connections with my clients, reinforcing that you are not alone, and helping to develop the skills you need to manage the ups and downs of life. I look forward to working with you & helping you achieve your goals.
I feel that it is such an honour to be allowed to share in someone’s journey and feel that beautiful things grow from vulnerability. I am passionate about exploring both the collective and very unique experiences we live through. I’ve chosen to pursue counselling with the hopes of building meaningful connections with my clients, reinforcing that you are not alone, and helping to develop the skills you need to manage the ups and downs of life. I look forward to working with you & helping you achieve your goals.
My office is an all inclusive and safe space for my clients and I care for the well being of all my clients using a collaborative and strength based approach. I often use a variety of approaches including ACT, CBT, DBT, EMDR, Mindfulness, and Play Therapy. In addition to working with children and youth, I also work vastly along with LGBTQ+, young adults, and adults whom present concerns of anxiety, depression, trauma, amid others.
My office is an all inclusive and safe space for my clients and I care for the well being of all my clients using a collaborative and strength based approach. I often use a variety of approaches including ACT, CBT, DBT, EMDR, Mindfulness, and Play Therapy. In addition to working with children and youth, I also work vastly along with LGBTQ+, young adults, and adults whom present concerns of anxiety, depression, trauma, amid others.
Do you find yourself stuck in a loop, rethinking past events or worrying about the future? Are you feeling overwhelmed by everyday life? Your thoughts and feelings are valid, and you don’t have to navigate them alone. Together, we can explore them and make sense of what you’re experiencing.I am passionate about supporting youth, teens and adults who are navigating challenges related to anxiety, depression, trauma, post partum, and neurodivergence, including ADHD and autism.
Do you find yourself stuck in a loop, rethinking past events or worrying about the future? Are you feeling overwhelmed by everyday life? Your thoughts and feelings are valid, and you don’t have to navigate them alone. Together, we can explore them and make sense of what you’re experiencing.I am passionate about supporting youth, teens and adults who are navigating challenges related to anxiety, depression, trauma, post partum, and neurodivergence, including ADHD and autism.
When you have experienced a lot of challenging life circumstances, you may feel out of touch with yourself and your life. You may frequently feel unworthy, find yourself in unhealthy relationships, or have an intense longing for something more. If you want contentment and peace with yourself, others, and your life, I can help you !
When you have experienced a lot of challenging life circumstances, you may feel out of touch with yourself and your life. You may frequently feel unworthy, find yourself in unhealthy relationships, or have an intense longing for something more. If you want contentment and peace with yourself, others, and your life, I can help you !
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.
Josette Marie Steel
MA, DVATI, CertA&D, CCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Surrey, BC V4A (Online Only)
I'm really glad you're here. Over the past 30 years I've supported a wide variety of people on their healing journey. Together, we have worked through issues around trauma (current, historic & generational) PTSD, addiction & recovery (including alcohol, drugs, food, sex, gaming, porn, shopping, relationships & gambling), sexuality & sexual orientation, anxiety, depression, borderline personality disorder, and bipolar disorder. I have also supported people who live differently-abled lives, including those living on the autism spectrum and with Downs Syndrome. Please check out my website &/or call/text/email, to get to know me better.
I'm really glad you're here. Over the past 30 years I've supported a wide variety of people on their healing journey. Together, we have worked through issues around trauma (current, historic & generational) PTSD, addiction & recovery (including alcohol, drugs, food, sex, gaming, porn, shopping, relationships & gambling), sexuality & sexual orientation, anxiety, depression, borderline personality disorder, and bipolar disorder. I have also supported people who live differently-abled lives, including those living on the autism spectrum and with Downs Syndrome. Please check out my website &/or call/text/email, to get to know me better.
In sessions, I work collaboratively with clients to address a wide range of issues, including anxiety, depression, relationship issues, self-esteem issues, stress, grief and loss, and major life challenges. Whether you're struggling with day-to-day stressors or facing significant life changes, I am here to provide support and practical tools to help you navigate your journey towards healing and personal growth. My goal as a counsellor is to empower you to become the best version of yourself.
In sessions, I work collaboratively with clients to address a wide range of issues, including anxiety, depression, relationship issues, self-esteem issues, stress, grief and loss, and major life challenges. Whether you're struggling with day-to-day stressors or facing significant life changes, I am here to provide support and practical tools to help you navigate your journey towards healing and personal growth. My goal as a counsellor is to empower you to become the best version of yourself.
We are all travelling through life, finding and losing track of ourselves. there comes a time where we may feel unaligned and stuck with our current path. Bringing awareness to our path allows a moment to recenter ourselves to understand where we’d like to go next.
We are all travelling through life, finding and losing track of ourselves. there comes a time where we may feel unaligned and stuck with our current path. Bringing awareness to our path allows a moment to recenter ourselves to understand where we’d like to go next.
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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.