Therapists in British Columbia
Parminder K Rai
Counsellor, BA, MEd, RCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Surrey, BC V3X
Life could be challenging at times when we need a listening ear, emphatic listener to show us the alternative ways to view it. At that point it is important to seek professional help. I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor with 26 years of experience providing counselling to Individuals , Families and couples. I strive to provide client focused services in a very safe and confidential environment. I have extensive experience working with culturally diverse clients. I am fluent in English, Punjabi , Hindi and Urdu languages. I am approved provider with FNHA, CVAP, ICBC and EAP services.
Life could be challenging at times when we need a listening ear, emphatic listener to show us the alternative ways to view it. At that point it is important to seek professional help. I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor with 26 years of experience providing counselling to Individuals , Families and couples. I strive to provide client focused services in a very safe and confidential environment. I have extensive experience working with culturally diverse clients. I am fluent in English, Punjabi , Hindi and Urdu languages. I am approved provider with FNHA, CVAP, ICBC and EAP services.
Ravi Teja
Counsellor, MEd, RCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Richmond, BC V6Y
My name is Ravi Teja and I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor with over 20 years of experience. I am trained to utilize EMDR, CBT, DBT, EFT, and Gottman’s couples therapy. I use somatic and mindfulness-based psychotherapy for trauma stabilization and mental health. In my sessions, I provide safety & empathy in a non-judgmental environment through therapeutic clinical conversations. I create a space for your validation and to resolve enmeshed unresolved challenges related to past experiences.
My name is Ravi Teja and I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor with over 20 years of experience. I am trained to utilize EMDR, CBT, DBT, EFT, and Gottman’s couples therapy. I use somatic and mindfulness-based psychotherapy for trauma stabilization and mental health. In my sessions, I provide safety & empathy in a non-judgmental environment through therapeutic clinical conversations. I create a space for your validation and to resolve enmeshed unresolved challenges related to past experiences.
Tasneem Kassam
Counsellor, MA, RCC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
North Vancouver, BC V7N (Online Only)
If you are looking to work through any life challenges, struggles or simply feeling stuck... I am here to offer a sense of hope and encouragement. I have a passion for helping others and utilize specific evidence based therapies and modalities to help you address your concerns. I am attuned to the needs of each client and help to foster an environment that is safe, genuine and warm. I assist by helping to discover a new path to well being through values based work and an exploration of specific strengths. I believe we are two humans in a room sharing our experiences and working through raw emotions together.
If you are looking to work through any life challenges, struggles or simply feeling stuck... I am here to offer a sense of hope and encouragement. I have a passion for helping others and utilize specific evidence based therapies and modalities to help you address your concerns. I am attuned to the needs of each client and help to foster an environment that is safe, genuine and warm. I assist by helping to discover a new path to well being through values based work and an exploration of specific strengths. I believe we are two humans in a room sharing our experiences and working through raw emotions together.
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Attachment-based Counsellors
Is attachment-based therapy the same as attachment therapy?
Attachment-based therapy may be confused with what is called “attachment therapy” (sometimes called “holding therapy”), a discredited and dangerous approach to treating children with attachment disorders, autism, or other mental health concerns. Attachment therapy—not attachment-based therapy—may involve restraining a child, forcing eye contact, and other coercive or abusive techniques. None of these practices are used in attachment-based therapy and the two modalities are in no way related.
What should I expect from attachment-based therapy?
Attachment-based therapy is based on attachment theory, which posits that children’s early relationships with their caregivers strongly influence their ability to navigate the world later in life. Thus, adults who seek attachment-based therapy should expect to deeply explore their childhood, identifying the dynamics or experiences that disrupted their attachment and the steps necessary to overcome challenges that arose as a result. Parents and children should expect to explore the possible factors that disrupted the parent-child relationship and work toward restoring trust and connection.
How long does attachment-based therapy last?
Certain forms of attachment-based therapy, especially those designed for parents and children, last for a set number of sessions; for example, Attachment and Biobehavioral Catch-Up, a specific attachment-based approach for young children who have undergone early adversity, unfolds over 10 one-hour sessions. When attachment-based therapy is practiced on adults or combined with other modalities, it may not last a specific length of time; clients may wish to ask prospective therapists how long they expect treatment to take.
Does attachment-based therapy work?
Most of the research on attachment-based therapy focuses on children and adolescents. Some of this research shows a positive effect, especially for attachment-based family therapy (ABFT). Other studies, however, have found that attachment-based therapy is no more effective than other approaches to childhood depression, anxiety, or suicidality. Less is known about the therapy’s efficacy on adult populations.