Canada Life | Great-West Life Therapists in Burnaby, BC
Welcome to the West Coast OCD and Anxiety Disorders Clinic. Our highly trained team specializes in providing effective, evidence-based therapy for OCD, generalized anxiety disorder, phobias, trauma and other related anxiety disorders in an accessible, online format across British Columbia.
Our team members are committed to helping you manage and overcome your symptoms from the comfort of your home. With personalized treatment plans and compassionate support, we empower you to take control of your mental health. We are honoured to join you as you rediscover a life free from the constraints of OCD, trauma, and anxiety.
Welcome to the West Coast OCD and Anxiety Disorders Clinic. Our highly trained team specializes in providing effective, evidence-based therapy for OCD, generalized anxiety disorder, phobias, trauma and other related anxiety disorders in an accessible, online format across British Columbia.
Our team members are committed to helping you manage and overcome your symptoms from the comfort of your home. With personalized treatment plans and compassionate support, we empower you to take control of your mental health. We are honoured to join you as you rediscover a life free from the constraints of OCD, trauma, and anxiety.
There is nothing more challenging than facing adversity alone and experiencing the profound loneliness it brings. As human beings, we repeatedly endure moments of brokenness and rebirth—yearning for a chance to breathe amid our pursuit of perfection and longing for a sense of home while striving for independence. Do you often find yourself searching for answers, struggling to escape the feeling that “the world wouldn’t care if I weren’t here”? Are you looking for a fellow traveller to walk alongside you as you confront life’s inevitable suffering?
There is nothing more challenging than facing adversity alone and experiencing the profound loneliness it brings. As human beings, we repeatedly endure moments of brokenness and rebirth—yearning for a chance to breathe amid our pursuit of perfection and longing for a sense of home while striving for independence. Do you often find yourself searching for answers, struggling to escape the feeling that “the world wouldn’t care if I weren’t here”? Are you looking for a fellow traveller to walk alongside you as you confront life’s inevitable suffering?
很多人在面對焦慮、工作壓力、人際關係、移民適應或人生轉變時,表面看似堅強,內心卻承受著孤單與疲憊。我相信,每個人都有與生俱來的復原能力,只要在安全及被理解的環境下,便能重新與自己建立連結,找回內在的平靜與力量。
Originally trained as a social justice lawyer, I understand how overwhelming life can feel when you're facing chronic stress, relationship struggles, caregiving demands, immigration, or legal challenges. I work alongside clients to help them reconnect with their inner strengths and move toward a more authentic and fulfilling life.
很多人在面對焦慮、工作壓力、人際關係、移民適應或人生轉變時,表面看似堅強,內心卻承受著孤單與疲憊。我相信,每個人都有與生俱來的復原能力,只要在安全及被理解的環境下,便能重新與自己建立連結,找回內在的平靜與力量。
Originally trained as a social justice lawyer, I understand how overwhelming life can feel when you're facing chronic stress, relationship struggles, caregiving demands, immigration, or legal challenges. I work alongside clients to help them reconnect with their inner strengths and move toward a more authentic and fulfilling life.
As a Ukrainian, I learned early that life doesn’t always offer stability, but it taught me that we heal not by avoiding pain, but by staying connected to what makes us human.
If you struggle with emotional triggers or relationship patterns, you’re in the right place. Many clients come to me wanting more calm, better sleep, and a deeper connection to themselves as they move toward lasting change.
As a Ukrainian, I learned early that life doesn’t always offer stability, but it taught me that we heal not by avoiding pain, but by staying connected to what makes us human.
If you struggle with emotional triggers or relationship patterns, you’re in the right place. Many clients come to me wanting more calm, better sleep, and a deeper connection to themselves as they move toward lasting change.
Sometimes life feels heavier than it should, and you may not be sure why. You might be carrying the pressure of work, stress, and expectations to keep going, even when you feel exhausted or disconnected inside. Therapy can be a place to slow down, breathe, and feel less alone with what you’re carrying. This space is for people who want to be met with care, curiosity, and respect, and who are looking for support that honours their experiences, identities, and pace. We work at your pace, honouring your experiences, values, and the roles you hold in your life.
Sometimes life feels heavier than it should, and you may not be sure why. You might be carrying the pressure of work, stress, and expectations to keep going, even when you feel exhausted or disconnected inside. Therapy can be a place to slow down, breathe, and feel less alone with what you’re carrying. This space is for people who want to be met with care, curiosity, and respect, and who are looking for support that honours their experiences, identities, and pace. We work at your pace, honouring your experiences, values, and the roles you hold in your life.
Staying awake in the middle of the night because you are feeling detached and desperate in an intimate relationship ? Highly anxious about lack of career satisfaction ? At your wits' end dealing with your children's behaviour ? Or maybe feeling lost and adrift in life wondering what your real calling and purpose is ? I am here to help you navigate through difficult circumstances and transitions ..... ..... so you can be more resilient, find new energy, and discover new steps toward a more content, purpose-driven life.
Staying awake in the middle of the night because you are feeling detached and desperate in an intimate relationship ? Highly anxious about lack of career satisfaction ? At your wits' end dealing with your children's behaviour ? Or maybe feeling lost and adrift in life wondering what your real calling and purpose is ? I am here to help you navigate through difficult circumstances and transitions ..... ..... so you can be more resilient, find new energy, and discover new steps toward a more content, purpose-driven life.
— Cantonese/Mandarin counselling, ICBC support, EMDR-trained —
Are you carrying silent wounds from past trauma, grief, or growing up in a high-pressure or cross-cultural environment? I specialize in helping adolescents, adults, and seniors from Asian immigrant and multicultural backgrounds navigate trauma, grief, low self-esteem, anxiety, emotional overwhelm, relationship struggles, work stress, and other life transitions. I offer a trauma-informed, culturally sensitive space where you can make sense of your experiences and reconnect with your authentic self.
— Cantonese/Mandarin counselling, ICBC support, EMDR-trained —
Are you carrying silent wounds from past trauma, grief, or growing up in a high-pressure or cross-cultural environment? I specialize in helping adolescents, adults, and seniors from Asian immigrant and multicultural backgrounds navigate trauma, grief, low self-esteem, anxiety, emotional overwhelm, relationship struggles, work stress, and other life transitions. I offer a trauma-informed, culturally sensitive space where you can make sense of your experiences and reconnect with your authentic self.
Are you struggling with anxiety, desire, feeling emotionally or sexually disconnected from your partner, communication issues, sex addiction, sex abuse in your past or navigating painful sex? Feeling stuck in relationship or you are single and wondering why patterns keep repeating? You want clarity, confidence, pleasure, and deeper connection with yourself and others. You're curious, open to growth, and ready to understand what's really going on beneath the surface. You're not broken, you’re just ready for more.
Are you struggling with anxiety, desire, feeling emotionally or sexually disconnected from your partner, communication issues, sex addiction, sex abuse in your past or navigating painful sex? Feeling stuck in relationship or you are single and wondering why patterns keep repeating? You want clarity, confidence, pleasure, and deeper connection with yourself and others. You're curious, open to growth, and ready to understand what's really going on beneath the surface. You're not broken, you’re just ready for more.
I am dedicated to helping you address your concerns and issues and focus on what’s important to you. We do this on your terms and at your pace. Through an effective, non-judgemental, therapeutic relationship, I help you examine the different areas of your life and help you make practical and meaningful changes. Whether you are dealing with depression, anxiety, trauma, substance use issues or other concerns, I'll work with you to make the changes you want to see. I am also experienced in providing specialized support to the LGBTQ+ community as well as gender affirming care.
I am dedicated to helping you address your concerns and issues and focus on what’s important to you. We do this on your terms and at your pace. Through an effective, non-judgemental, therapeutic relationship, I help you examine the different areas of your life and help you make practical and meaningful changes. Whether you are dealing with depression, anxiety, trauma, substance use issues or other concerns, I'll work with you to make the changes you want to see. I am also experienced in providing specialized support to the LGBTQ+ community as well as gender affirming care.
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, or PTSD? Do you feel stuck, running around in circles and not getting anywhere. Metro Counsellor in Surrey & Vancouver with 15+ years of experience, I help you heal, overcome trauma, and achieve personal growth.
I offer evidence-based therapy, including CBT, EMDR, mindfulness, and Gottman Couples Therapy. I also provide specialized trauma recovery and approved counseling for ICBC car accident claims, WorkSafeBC (WCB) workplace injuries, FNHA (First Nations Health Authority), and CVAP (Crime Victims Assistance Program). Book a session today.
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, or PTSD? Do you feel stuck, running around in circles and not getting anywhere. Metro Counsellor in Surrey & Vancouver with 15+ years of experience, I help you heal, overcome trauma, and achieve personal growth.
I offer evidence-based therapy, including CBT, EMDR, mindfulness, and Gottman Couples Therapy. I also provide specialized trauma recovery and approved counseling for ICBC car accident claims, WorkSafeBC (WCB) workplace injuries, FNHA (First Nations Health Authority), and CVAP (Crime Victims Assistance Program). Book a session today.
You might feel confused, overwhelmed, stuck, or tired of trying to figure it out alone. You don't have to anymore. Behind every struggle you’re facing is a part of you asking for change, growth, and healing. Working with me as a Relationship, Life Transitions, and Sex Therapist, you'll gain clarity, confidence, and fulfillment in life, love, and intimacy. I combine talk therapy with practical tools, creating a personalized plan to help you heal past wounds, reduce anxiety, and build strong, meaningful connections.
You might feel confused, overwhelmed, stuck, or tired of trying to figure it out alone. You don't have to anymore. Behind every struggle you’re facing is a part of you asking for change, growth, and healing. Working with me as a Relationship, Life Transitions, and Sex Therapist, you'll gain clarity, confidence, and fulfillment in life, love, and intimacy. I combine talk therapy with practical tools, creating a personalized plan to help you heal past wounds, reduce anxiety, and build strong, meaningful connections.
我主要協助面對焦慮、創傷、抑鬱、人生轉變及人際關係困擾的來訪者,亦特別熟悉 ICBC 車禍心理復康,包括駕駛恐懼、腦震盪後症狀、慢性疼痛及事故後的情緒困擾。我相信每個人都有復原的能力,希望陪伴你重新找回內在的安全感與力量。 I work with individuals experiencing anxiety, trauma, depression, relationship challenges, and life transitions. I also have extensive experience supporting ICBC clients recovering from motor vehicle accidents, including driving anxiety, post-concussion symptoms, chronic pain, PTSD, and accident-related emotional distress. Together, we'll work toward healing, resilience, and lasting change.
我主要協助面對焦慮、創傷、抑鬱、人生轉變及人際關係困擾的來訪者,亦特別熟悉 ICBC 車禍心理復康,包括駕駛恐懼、腦震盪後症狀、慢性疼痛及事故後的情緒困擾。我相信每個人都有復原的能力,希望陪伴你重新找回內在的安全感與力量。 I work with individuals experiencing anxiety, trauma, depression, relationship challenges, and life transitions. I also have extensive experience supporting ICBC clients recovering from motor vehicle accidents, including driving anxiety, post-concussion symptoms, chronic pain, PTSD, and accident-related emotional distress. Together, we'll work toward healing, resilience, and lasting change.
You are someone who handles things. You always have. But lately, handling things has started to feel like surviving them and you are tired of surviving.
The stress has become structural. The anxiety lives in your body now, not just your mind. You push through because stopping feels impossible. You push through because everything you have built depends on you continuing to function. You are not broken. You are a high-performing person carrying more than high performance was designed to hold.
I am Iffy Nwankwo, Registered Counselor (CCC) and founder of Hartwell Counselling Therapy Group-offering virtual therapy in BC.
You are someone who handles things. You always have. But lately, handling things has started to feel like surviving them and you are tired of surviving.
The stress has become structural. The anxiety lives in your body now, not just your mind. You push through because stopping feels impossible. You push through because everything you have built depends on you continuing to function. You are not broken. You are a high-performing person carrying more than high performance was designed to hold.
I am Iffy Nwankwo, Registered Counselor (CCC) and founder of Hartwell Counselling Therapy Group-offering virtual therapy in BC.
Reaching out for therapy is a brave step. Life can feel overwhelming, and sometimes we can feel caught, like we don't understand why we feel the way we do or behave in certain ways. Our past experiences can create patterns and habits that might be impacting us in negative ways. Our past doesn't have to define our future. We can learn to slow down and expand our capacity to heal and grow. I work from a trauma-informed, and relational approach. I strive to create a supportive and warm environment where you can safely explore your emotions, take risks, and gain a deeper understanding of yourself.
Reaching out for therapy is a brave step. Life can feel overwhelming, and sometimes we can feel caught, like we don't understand why we feel the way we do or behave in certain ways. Our past experiences can create patterns and habits that might be impacting us in negative ways. Our past doesn't have to define our future. We can learn to slow down and expand our capacity to heal and grow. I work from a trauma-informed, and relational approach. I strive to create a supportive and warm environment where you can safely explore your emotions, take risks, and gain a deeper understanding of yourself.
Currently accepting new clients! By considering therapy, you are taking a significant step toward becoming the person you would like to be. I can help you build on that initial momentum by supporting you in feeling more confident and self-compassionate, helping you lead a life more aligned with your values. Growth requires understanding the contexts that have led you to where you are and finding harmony between family/cultural expectations and personal aspirations.
Currently accepting new clients! By considering therapy, you are taking a significant step toward becoming the person you would like to be. I can help you build on that initial momentum by supporting you in feeling more confident and self-compassionate, helping you lead a life more aligned with your values. Growth requires understanding the contexts that have led you to where you are and finding harmony between family/cultural expectations and personal aspirations.
Person centred counselling with a caring and competent counsellor who is passionate about helping others. With a Master of Counselling degree and years of experience working with those in need, Premila is dedicated to empathizing, listening carefully and providing non-judgemental assistance to all of her clients.
Person centred counselling with a caring and competent counsellor who is passionate about helping others. With a Master of Counselling degree and years of experience working with those in need, Premila is dedicated to empathizing, listening carefully and providing non-judgemental assistance to all of her clients.
If you or someone you care about is struggling with alcohol or drugs, you don’t have to figure it out alone. As a Vancouver Interventionist and Addiction Counsellor I have been helping guide people out of the grips of addiction for over 20 years. Services include Alcohol and Drug Interventions, Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), and Private Inpatient Rehab. I view every individual situation as unique and believe it requires an approach tailored to the specific needs of the client. This is fundemental to therapeutic effectiveness. Call or email directly with any question have about these programs.
If you or someone you care about is struggling with alcohol or drugs, you don’t have to figure it out alone. As a Vancouver Interventionist and Addiction Counsellor I have been helping guide people out of the grips of addiction for over 20 years. Services include Alcohol and Drug Interventions, Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), and Private Inpatient Rehab. I view every individual situation as unique and believe it requires an approach tailored to the specific needs of the client. This is fundemental to therapeutic effectiveness. Call or email directly with any question have about these programs.
You may be feeling overwhelmed, emotionally drained, or at a turning point in your life. Anxiety, burnout, grief, ongoing stress, or major transitions can make it hard to feel grounded or know how to move forward. You may be seeking a space to slow down, feel heard, and be met with acceptance. Together, we can explore what’s weighing on you, strengthen clarity and resilience, and support healing and growth at your own pace.
You may be feeling overwhelmed, emotionally drained, or at a turning point in your life. Anxiety, burnout, grief, ongoing stress, or major transitions can make it hard to feel grounded or know how to move forward. You may be seeking a space to slow down, feel heard, and be met with acceptance. Together, we can explore what’s weighing on you, strengthen clarity and resilience, and support healing and growth at your own pace.
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.
Seeing a wide variety of clients with mental health disorders such as anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, or even PTSD, changed me and really made me realize and appreciate just how unique each of us are. We all learn and operate differently, and taking the time and effort to find out what works for each of my clients helps them to make genuine progress in their lives. The bond that we create opens up a safe space where they feel comfortable sharing without pressure, fear of judgement or ridicule. I fully believe this unconditional positive regard and empathy can help one feel full and worthy. This is your ship, let me help guide!
Seeing a wide variety of clients with mental health disorders such as anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, or even PTSD, changed me and really made me realize and appreciate just how unique each of us are. We all learn and operate differently, and taking the time and effort to find out what works for each of my clients helps them to make genuine progress in their lives. The bond that we create opens up a safe space where they feel comfortable sharing without pressure, fear of judgement or ridicule. I fully believe this unconditional positive regard and empathy can help one feel full and worthy. This is your ship, let me help guide!
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