Therapists in V3Z
Hello! I am passionate about the work I do with clients because I believe we all deserve to live our best lives, and to do so, we need to find our best selves. My desire to help others achieve healing and wellness is longstanding.
Hello! I am passionate about the work I do with clients because I believe we all deserve to live our best lives, and to do so, we need to find our best selves. My desire to help others achieve healing and wellness is longstanding.
We all have our unique journeys that is often filled with challenges and obstacles that can be extremely difficult to solely manage effectively. We are all worthy and deserving of healing and inner peace. I create a safe and confidential place where the individuals, couples and family and children experiencing depression, anxiety, stress, loss, communication, sexual abuse, relationship difficulties, drug and alcohol, eating disorder, trauma, separation and divorce, family violence and Indian Residential School effects. You will know what your needs are, what you want and why, make reachable goals and take steps to get them.
We all have our unique journeys that is often filled with challenges and obstacles that can be extremely difficult to solely manage effectively. We are all worthy and deserving of healing and inner peace. I create a safe and confidential place where the individuals, couples and family and children experiencing depression, anxiety, stress, loss, communication, sexual abuse, relationship difficulties, drug and alcohol, eating disorder, trauma, separation and divorce, family violence and Indian Residential School effects. You will know what your needs are, what you want and why, make reachable goals and take steps to get them.
I believe the most important connection we have in life is the one we have within ourselves. Throughout life, we cycle between finding and losing track of ourselves. We are constantly changing, depending on the struggles we face. I believe that we need to be reminded of the empathy, warmth, and compassion we have for ourselves.
I believe the most important connection we have in life is the one we have within ourselves. Throughout life, we cycle between finding and losing track of ourselves. We are constantly changing, depending on the struggles we face. I believe that we need to be reminded of the empathy, warmth, and compassion we have for ourselves.
I am a South Asian woman of colour, who has experience working through a culturally inclusive lens. Through my lived experience and growing up in a multicultural society, it has given me a unique ability to see cultures from a different viewpoint; both the importance of beliefs & values that come from our cultures, whilst also recognizing the internal conflicts they can cause us as individuals. I believe as mental health providers it is important to meet the diverse needs of individuals within the community.
I am a South Asian woman of colour, who has experience working through a culturally inclusive lens. Through my lived experience and growing up in a multicultural society, it has given me a unique ability to see cultures from a different viewpoint; both the importance of beliefs & values that come from our cultures, whilst also recognizing the internal conflicts they can cause us as individuals. I believe as mental health providers it is important to meet the diverse needs of individuals within the community.
Our past experiences impact us in ways we may not even realize. Our nervous system jumps in to protect us in ways that it has helped us survive in the past. This often prevents us from operating how we wish to. Working to reconnect the body with the mind to our present, adult self can help resolve this disconnection. I believe that we all deserve to experience connection, empathy, attunement and safety and that this is often the missing piece.
Our past experiences impact us in ways we may not even realize. Our nervous system jumps in to protect us in ways that it has helped us survive in the past. This often prevents us from operating how we wish to. Working to reconnect the body with the mind to our present, adult self can help resolve this disconnection. I believe that we all deserve to experience connection, empathy, attunement and safety and that this is often the missing piece.
Peace and Growth Counselling
Counsellor, MEd, RCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Surrey, BC V3Z (Online Only)
My ideal client is someone who is looking to connect with an understanding of where their patterns have come from. That they are not simply broken, but there is an underlying reason for behaviors that could be holding them back in life. Their ideal issues are dealing with trauma, adverse childhood experiences, mental health needs. Their goal is to feel better and to be able to change the way they are living in a positive way.
My ideal client is someone who is looking to connect with an understanding of where their patterns have come from. That they are not simply broken, but there is an underlying reason for behaviors that could be holding them back in life. Their ideal issues are dealing with trauma, adverse childhood experiences, mental health needs. Their goal is to feel better and to be able to change the way they are living in a positive way.
You know that feeling of just not being good enough? Like you're failing and can't keep up. That feeling, those thoughts...they are impacting you and we can work on that in therapy. You can calm your body and calm your mind. Therapy is a chance to learn skills to help you manage anxiety or low mood, and live the life you have always wanted. You deserve to be happy and confident. This is your invitation to stop putting everyone else’s needs before your own. Please reach out and book a FREE call.
You know that feeling of just not being good enough? Like you're failing and can't keep up. That feeling, those thoughts...they are impacting you and we can work on that in therapy. You can calm your body and calm your mind. Therapy is a chance to learn skills to help you manage anxiety or low mood, and live the life you have always wanted. You deserve to be happy and confident. This is your invitation to stop putting everyone else’s needs before your own. Please reach out and book a FREE call.
I am a Registered Psychologist (CPBC, 1003), having worked as a Psychologist in British Columbia for over 30 years. I have had a long-time interest and passion involving the treatment and assessment of individuals with chronic pain (and pain-based disability) and related anxiety and mood disorders. I am equally comfortable treating those with a variety of different difficulties. The majority of my work is conducted by secure videoconferencing or phone.
I am a Registered Psychologist (CPBC, 1003), having worked as a Psychologist in British Columbia for over 30 years. I have had a long-time interest and passion involving the treatment and assessment of individuals with chronic pain (and pain-based disability) and related anxiety and mood disorders. I am equally comfortable treating those with a variety of different difficulties. The majority of my work is conducted by secure videoconferencing or phone.
I have been working in the helping field for 10 years. I competed in bodybuilding and this was a huge turning point in my life in realizing that fitness was a huge part of my own mental well-being in addition to my physical health. This motivated me to continue my career journey into the Counselling field.
I have been working in the helping field for 10 years. I competed in bodybuilding and this was a huge turning point in my life in realizing that fitness was a huge part of my own mental well-being in addition to my physical health. This motivated me to continue my career journey into the Counselling field.
You deserve to be happy and functional and leave past in the past. I will teach you how to be your own therapist by providing you with tools and skills you will use for a lifetime. Whatever you are struggling with, can be fixed and you will be able to live a productive and happy life. Anxiety, depression, stress, post-traumatic stress, grief, anger, insomnia, low self-esteem, and marital problems, can be reduced to a minimum, if not totally eliminated. I will meet you wherever you are right now in your life, and guide you gently from there to a more stable, balanced, and happier you.
You deserve to be happy and functional and leave past in the past. I will teach you how to be your own therapist by providing you with tools and skills you will use for a lifetime. Whatever you are struggling with, can be fixed and you will be able to live a productive and happy life. Anxiety, depression, stress, post-traumatic stress, grief, anger, insomnia, low self-esteem, and marital problems, can be reduced to a minimum, if not totally eliminated. I will meet you wherever you are right now in your life, and guide you gently from there to a more stable, balanced, and happier you.
My practice was created very plainly to help in any way I can. I am here to assist you in finding your voice, to design new and effective ways to address your concerns and to help you better understand your discomfort. I believe that the goal of therapy is to find a way to live presently and learn to be comfortable with the history we all carry with us.
My practice was created very plainly to help in any way I can. I am here to assist you in finding your voice, to design new and effective ways to address your concerns and to help you better understand your discomfort. I believe that the goal of therapy is to find a way to live presently and learn to be comfortable with the history we all carry with us.
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Take the Leap! I have 30 years experience as a Registered Clinical Counsellor working with people just like you. Whether you are anxious or depressed, struggling to balance work and life, grieving a loss, overcoming trauma, facing a life transition, or struggling with an uncertain future, I can help you get back on track. I offer expert, evidence-based, brief, trauma-informed, goal- focused counselling to individuals, regardless of your cultural or family background.
Take the Leap! I have 30 years experience as a Registered Clinical Counsellor working with people just like you. Whether you are anxious or depressed, struggling to balance work and life, grieving a loss, overcoming trauma, facing a life transition, or struggling with an uncertain future, I can help you get back on track. I offer expert, evidence-based, brief, trauma-informed, goal- focused counselling to individuals, regardless of your cultural or family background.
Slater & Associates Counselling and Therapy Clinic
Counsellor
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Surrey, BC V3Z
Do you think it is time to talk to a therapist? Did you know that 1 in 5 women experience mental health concerns during pregnancy or after the baby comes? 1 in 10 partners also experience mental health concerns. Many parents wont admit something is wrong due to shame, stigma or fear of judgement. Sometimes family or even professionals may dismiss your concerns, but your therapist at Slater and Associates wont. We will take your concerns seriously. Postpartum depression and anxiety are treatable and you deserve to feel calm and happy.
Do you think it is time to talk to a therapist? Did you know that 1 in 5 women experience mental health concerns during pregnancy or after the baby comes? 1 in 10 partners also experience mental health concerns. Many parents wont admit something is wrong due to shame, stigma or fear of judgement. Sometimes family or even professionals may dismiss your concerns, but your therapist at Slater and Associates wont. We will take your concerns seriously. Postpartum depression and anxiety are treatable and you deserve to feel calm and happy.
Taking the first step to reach out for support can feel overwhelming. We often find we are repeating the same patterns, same conversations and want to find a way to move forward. I have worked as a therapist for over twenty years dealing with such diverse issues as relationship distress, depression and anxiety, self- development and life transitions. My practice also focuses on working through trauma and interpersonal conflict. Together in a safe, confidential and collaborative way you can explore concerns and attain a better understanding of your needs.
Taking the first step to reach out for support can feel overwhelming. We often find we are repeating the same patterns, same conversations and want to find a way to move forward. I have worked as a therapist for over twenty years dealing with such diverse issues as relationship distress, depression and anxiety, self- development and life transitions. My practice also focuses on working through trauma and interpersonal conflict. Together in a safe, confidential and collaborative way you can explore concerns and attain a better understanding of your needs.
Is stress, anxiety and depression taking its toll on you? Are you struggling with emotional and physical pain? Worried about the conflicts in your relationship? People often seek out my counselling services because they want to experience peace and joy again in their life and relationships. In a safe, gentle and compassionate environment, I will support you to make the shift you desire toward a life that is more peaceful and fulfiling.
Is stress, anxiety and depression taking its toll on you? Are you struggling with emotional and physical pain? Worried about the conflicts in your relationship? People often seek out my counselling services because they want to experience peace and joy again in their life and relationships. In a safe, gentle and compassionate environment, I will support you to make the shift you desire toward a life that is more peaceful and fulfiling.
How did I get here? and Why am I feeling this way? may be questions that you have been faced with lately. I work with clients to find creative solutions to achieve happier, healthier and more fulfilled lives. I have been working professionally with individuals, couples and families for the past 20 years in the areas of conflict resolution, emotional regulation, mindfulness and healthy attachment.
How did I get here? and Why am I feeling this way? may be questions that you have been faced with lately. I work with clients to find creative solutions to achieve happier, healthier and more fulfilled lives. I have been working professionally with individuals, couples and families for the past 20 years in the areas of conflict resolution, emotional regulation, mindfulness and healthy attachment.
Leah’s greatest joy is traveling with others in the deep waters of their own transformation. She helps clients come home to their good, authentic selves. Using interventions based on the latest developments in neuroscience psychology, Leah creates a safe and nurturing environment in which clients can resolve traumatic and sensitive issues.
Leah’s greatest joy is traveling with others in the deep waters of their own transformation. She helps clients come home to their good, authentic selves. Using interventions based on the latest developments in neuroscience psychology, Leah creates a safe and nurturing environment in which clients can resolve traumatic and sensitive issues.
MaternalCare Counselling is a safe and loving space for you to take care of yourself so you can regain confidence and be the mama you were meant to be. You deserve to be supported so you can find balance again. Despite the messages that still persist, you were not meant to go on this journey into motherhood alone - in fact our culture is one of very few in the world that expects this of mothers. As a family counsellor - parenting support sessions are also available. Supporting you so you can better support your children. I also see clients including pre-teens and teens using the walk and talk nature therapy model.
MaternalCare Counselling is a safe and loving space for you to take care of yourself so you can regain confidence and be the mama you were meant to be. You deserve to be supported so you can find balance again. Despite the messages that still persist, you were not meant to go on this journey into motherhood alone - in fact our culture is one of very few in the world that expects this of mothers. As a family counsellor - parenting support sessions are also available. Supporting you so you can better support your children. I also see clients including pre-teens and teens using the walk and talk nature therapy model.
When supporting children, youth and families, I have a collaborative therapeutic approach. My goal is to strengthen the social, emotional, and behavioral relationships within oneself and the family system by providing a safe, trusting, nurturing, empathic and non-judgemental space to all individuals. I am mindful in my approach when working with diverse family systems. I work through a culturally sensitive and trauma-informed lens to support these individuals and their unique experiences.
When supporting children, youth and families, I have a collaborative therapeutic approach. My goal is to strengthen the social, emotional, and behavioral relationships within oneself and the family system by providing a safe, trusting, nurturing, empathic and non-judgemental space to all individuals. I am mindful in my approach when working with diverse family systems. I work through a culturally sensitive and trauma-informed lens to support these individuals and their unique experiences.
Jasmine Bird - Founder of SOAR Counselling
Counsellor, MA, RCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Surrey, BC V3Z
Jasmine’s approach to counselling focuses on creating a compassionate and non-judgmental environment for her clients. She believes that individuals are experts of their own lives - with her job being to work alongside and support her young clients to soar. Offering accessible and personalized child, youth, caregiver, and family counselling sessions - both in person and/or virtually from the comfort of your own home.
Jasmine’s approach to counselling focuses on creating a compassionate and non-judgmental environment for her clients. She believes that individuals are experts of their own lives - with her job being to work alongside and support her young clients to soar. Offering accessible and personalized child, youth, caregiver, and family counselling sessions - both in person and/or virtually from the comfort of your own home.
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How does your Counsellor compare?
Number of Counsellors in V3Z
40+
Average cost per session
$150
Counsellors in V3Z who prioritize treating:
95% | Anxiety |
91% | Depression |
84% | Stress |
82% | Self Esteem |
80% | Relationship Issues |
77% | Life Transitions |
75% | Grief |
Average years in practice
7 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
68% | Manulife |
64% | Pacific Blue Cross |
64% | SunLife |
How Counsellors in V3Z see their clients
91% | In Person and Online | |
9% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
91% | Female | |
9% | Male |
FAQs - About Therapy and Counselling
How can I find a therapist in V3Z?
Search for nearby therapists or counsellors by inputting your city, postal code, or a provider’s name into the search bar. From there, you can filter providers by the issues they treat, cost, insurance, gender, and other factors to find providers who are well-suited to your needs. To navigate between locations within the same country, enter a new city or postal code into the search bar.
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Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
Most Counsellors and Psychotherapists listed in the directory are certified by one of the main professional associations, mainly the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA), and will have a Certified Canadian Counsellor (CCC) designation with their name. Social Workers listed in the directory must be registered members of the college specific to their province. To be listed in the directory, Psychologists must be registered with the psychological college specific to their province or territory.
Providers whose professional membership or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Given the considerable variation in professional regulation and prerequisites across Canadian provinces, some providers may possess significant professional qualifications without necessarily holding professional memberships or being obliged to acquire them. As a result, they may be selectively included without the "Verified" seal.
Providers whose professional membership or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Given the considerable variation in professional regulation and prerequisites across Canadian provinces, some providers may possess significant professional qualifications without necessarily holding professional memberships or being obliged to acquire them. As a result, they may be selectively included without the "Verified" seal.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counsellor?
Psychologists, counsellors, psychotherapists and social workers can all provide counselling or talking therapy and have credentials and supervised, practical experience that enable them to do so in Canada.
Psychologists have a master's and/or doctoral degree and have passed both written and oral exams. Psychologists are able to complete mental health assessments and provide diagnostic information to clients as well as provide counselling therapy or psychotherapy. Counsellors and psychotherapists are expected to have a master's or doctoral degree in counselling psychology, social work, or a related mental health discipline and certification by a professional association, such as the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association. Registered Social Workers possess a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Social Work and where possible must be licensed or certified by the provincial government and/or regulatory college.
Psychologists have a master's and/or doctoral degree and have passed both written and oral exams. Psychologists are able to complete mental health assessments and provide diagnostic information to clients as well as provide counselling therapy or psychotherapy. Counsellors and psychotherapists are expected to have a master's or doctoral degree in counselling psychology, social work, or a related mental health discipline and certification by a professional association, such as the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association. Registered Social Workers possess a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Social Work and where possible must be licensed or certified by the provincial government and/or regulatory college.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
How much does therapy cost?
The cost of therapy depends on a number of variables, including location and the therapist’s experience and training. On average, the cost of a therapy session in Canada could be between $100 and $200. If you have insurance, the expense of mental health care is typically lower, but it varies based on your insurance plan details and whether you choose an in-network or out-of-network mental healthcare provider.
What are more affordable or low cost therapy solutions?
Many therapists offer sliding scale payments, usually on a limited number of slots, which consists in an agreement between the therapist and a client to pay a reduced rate. Therapists who provide such arrangements often consider the client's income or ability to pay, but the extent of the discount is ultimately at the therapist's discretion. Furthermore, while group therapy may have different goals and benefits compared to individual therapy, it can be a more affordable solution to address certain types of issues.
If you are struggling to access therapy due to budget constraints, you could also consider public funded mental health services. Some types of outpatient mental health services are covered by Medicare, provided these are performed by a licensed mental health professional in the provinces or territory you reside in and who accepts the assignment.
If you are struggling to access therapy due to budget constraints, you could also consider public funded mental health services. Some types of outpatient mental health services are covered by Medicare, provided these are performed by a licensed mental health professional in the provinces or territory you reside in and who accepts the assignment.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.
Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your postal code.
Are therapy sessions confidential?
Professionals licensed by regulatory colleges and those certified by associations such as the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association are obligated to uphold client confidentiality unless there is a legal reason that requires them to disclose information. Confidentiality is a crucial part of the therapeutic relationship and only under specific circumstances, such as when there is the potential or known harm to the client or others, or a court order, will a therapist be obligated to break the agreement. These exceptions to the confidentiality agreement are usually discussed during the initial consultation.