SunLife Therapists in Burnaby, BC
I have over 20 years of experience providing therapy to individuals from a wide spectrum of cultural, socio-economic, ethnic, educational and other diversified (multicultural, multiracial and multiethnic) backgrounds. I work with adults, youth, families, experiencing difficult life transitions, stress, anxiety, anger, substance use, trauma, emotional dysregulation and depression. I am EMDR and DBT trained and also specialize in ADHD work with kids and teenagers and eating disorders. My practice is person-centered, trauma-informed, collaborative, anti-oppressive and strength-based. I am CVAP, ICBC, EAP and FNHA-approved counsellor.
I have over 20 years of experience providing therapy to individuals from a wide spectrum of cultural, socio-economic, ethnic, educational and other diversified (multicultural, multiracial and multiethnic) backgrounds. I work with adults, youth, families, experiencing difficult life transitions, stress, anxiety, anger, substance use, trauma, emotional dysregulation and depression. I am EMDR and DBT trained and also specialize in ADHD work with kids and teenagers and eating disorders. My practice is person-centered, trauma-informed, collaborative, anti-oppressive and strength-based. I am CVAP, ICBC, EAP and FNHA-approved counsellor.
Many of my clients want to feel more at home in their bodies, and more authentic in themselves. Maybe you feel exhausted from people pleasing or upholding perfection. Perhaps your relationship with your body feels complicated or painful; you’re living with chronic illness & pain, or old patterns you’re ready to change. I work with people navigating anxiety, trauma, eating disorders, body image, self-worth, & grief. I support queer clients in exploring identity, sexuality, and self-expression. With a background in eating disorder care and teaching movement, I take a holistic approach that sees all parts of your wellbeing.
Many of my clients want to feel more at home in their bodies, and more authentic in themselves. Maybe you feel exhausted from people pleasing or upholding perfection. Perhaps your relationship with your body feels complicated or painful; you’re living with chronic illness & pain, or old patterns you’re ready to change. I work with people navigating anxiety, trauma, eating disorders, body image, self-worth, & grief. I support queer clients in exploring identity, sexuality, and self-expression. With a background in eating disorder care and teaching movement, I take a holistic approach that sees all parts of your wellbeing.
Are you looking to change your mindset? Are you feeling overwhelmed? Looking for a safe space to explore your struggles, and someone to support you on your journey to optimal wellness in the mind, body and spirit? Are you ready to meet the best version of yourself? If you answered yes to any of these questions, I’m here to help. My approach is open, non-judgemental and trauma-informed, and comes from a place of deep empathy and a strong desire to help people find their best selves.
Are you looking to change your mindset? Are you feeling overwhelmed? Looking for a safe space to explore your struggles, and someone to support you on your journey to optimal wellness in the mind, body and spirit? Are you ready to meet the best version of yourself? If you answered yes to any of these questions, I’m here to help. My approach is open, non-judgemental and trauma-informed, and comes from a place of deep empathy and a strong desire to help people find their best selves.
Hi! My name is Yuka, and I’m glad you’re here. I’m a AuDHD (Autistic and ADHD) Registered Clinical Counsellor and a person of colour with lived experience navigating neurodivergence. I offer online counselling to neurodiverse and neurotypical adults across British Columbia and Canada. My personal journey navigating mental and physical health challenges has shaped my passion for counselling and holistic well-being. Born in Japan, raised in Singapore, and now living in Canada, I bring a multicultural and third-culture perspective that honours the intersection of culture, identity, and lived experience within a therapeutic space.
Hi! My name is Yuka, and I’m glad you’re here. I’m a AuDHD (Autistic and ADHD) Registered Clinical Counsellor and a person of colour with lived experience navigating neurodivergence. I offer online counselling to neurodiverse and neurotypical adults across British Columbia and Canada. My personal journey navigating mental and physical health challenges has shaped my passion for counselling and holistic well-being. Born in Japan, raised in Singapore, and now living in Canada, I bring a multicultural and third-culture perspective that honours the intersection of culture, identity, and lived experience within a therapeutic space.
Welcome to Thrive Kids, a space where growth unfolds through connection, curiosity, and care. Every child deserves to feel safe, understood, and supported as they explore who they are and how they relate to the world. Our approach honours neurodiversity and values the many ways children express and make sense of their experiences.
We provide therapy for children and youth who are navigating emotional, social, or developmental challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, autism, learning differences, emotional regulation, and attachment concerns.
Welcome to Thrive Kids, a space where growth unfolds through connection, curiosity, and care. Every child deserves to feel safe, understood, and supported as they explore who they are and how they relate to the world. Our approach honours neurodiversity and values the many ways children express and make sense of their experiences.
We provide therapy for children and youth who are navigating emotional, social, or developmental challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, autism, learning differences, emotional regulation, and attachment concerns.
Are you distressed by intense emotions, numbness, flashbacks or unwanted memories? Are you looking for a trauma therapist who is grounded in cultural sensitivity? Cultural factors can affect how you experience trauma and your subsequent traumatic stress reactions. As a holistic therapist, I bring a person's mind, body and spirit into the work that I do. Drawing from evidence-based therapies such as EMDR, EFT and IFS, I love to help clients heal from trauma, attachment wounds, relationship problems and other problematic issues that have led to symptoms of anxiety, depression, spiralling thoughts and physical pain and tension.
Are you distressed by intense emotions, numbness, flashbacks or unwanted memories? Are you looking for a trauma therapist who is grounded in cultural sensitivity? Cultural factors can affect how you experience trauma and your subsequent traumatic stress reactions. As a holistic therapist, I bring a person's mind, body and spirit into the work that I do. Drawing from evidence-based therapies such as EMDR, EFT and IFS, I love to help clients heal from trauma, attachment wounds, relationship problems and other problematic issues that have led to symptoms of anxiety, depression, spiralling thoughts and physical pain and tension.
Welcome - whether you are in a painful situation, or wanting to work through chronic patterns or interpersonal challenges I am here to walk with you - through and beyond what is keeping you stuck. I am not a 'blank slate" therapist; I show up as a real person invested in you and together we create a space where you can be seen and truly known. I specialize in working with both teens and adults to overcome issues related to: perfectionism, constantly under pressure, finding one's voice self-value or direction, social anxiety, children of emotionally immature or narcissistic parents, chronic pain, and parenting, among others.
Welcome - whether you are in a painful situation, or wanting to work through chronic patterns or interpersonal challenges I am here to walk with you - through and beyond what is keeping you stuck. I am not a 'blank slate" therapist; I show up as a real person invested in you and together we create a space where you can be seen and truly known. I specialize in working with both teens and adults to overcome issues related to: perfectionism, constantly under pressure, finding one's voice self-value or direction, social anxiety, children of emotionally immature or narcissistic parents, chronic pain, and parenting, among others.
Do you find yourself wishing things could be different, but don’t know where to start?
Do you sometimes feel unsure of who you are or where you fit?
Counselling can provide a safe and supportive space to explore your challenges, build resilience, and move toward meaningful change – for yourself, a relationship or your family.
Do you find yourself wishing things could be different, but don’t know where to start?
Do you sometimes feel unsure of who you are or where you fit?
Counselling can provide a safe and supportive space to explore your challenges, build resilience, and move toward meaningful change – for yourself, a relationship or your family.
Small changes in how you think and feel can lead to an amazing life. With an educational background in Kinesiology and Cognitive Psychology, I offer a holistic, integrative approach to healing, understanding the vital mind-body connection. In my work with individuals, couples, and families I focus on the interconnectedness of the emotional, psychological, and physical aspects of your being. This unique approach recognizes that true health arises when all parts of our system are in harmony and goes beyond talk therapy. It creates lasting healing, alignment, and the fulfillment of your goals, helping you cultivate peace and happiness.
Small changes in how you think and feel can lead to an amazing life. With an educational background in Kinesiology and Cognitive Psychology, I offer a holistic, integrative approach to healing, understanding the vital mind-body connection. In my work with individuals, couples, and families I focus on the interconnectedness of the emotional, psychological, and physical aspects of your being. This unique approach recognizes that true health arises when all parts of our system are in harmony and goes beyond talk therapy. It creates lasting healing, alignment, and the fulfillment of your goals, helping you cultivate peace and happiness.
Emotion Wise was started out of a passion to create a practice that offers compassionate and skilled care for clients who have experienced trauma and mental health issues. We work strategically to build tools for emotional regulation (DBT), increasing your feelings of safety and self-understanding and heal underlying trauma (EMDR). It is our hope that you will experience renewed growth in your life by working with our team of highly trained and experienced counsellors.
Emotion Wise was started out of a passion to create a practice that offers compassionate and skilled care for clients who have experienced trauma and mental health issues. We work strategically to build tools for emotional regulation (DBT), increasing your feelings of safety and self-understanding and heal underlying trauma (EMDR). It is our hope that you will experience renewed growth in your life by working with our team of highly trained and experienced counsellors.
You may be someone who appears capable and put-together, yet feels internally stretched or disconnected. Perhaps you’re navigating demanding work, complex relationships, caregiving roles, or the after-effects of difficult experiences. You might feel overwhelmed, emotionally distant, or unsure why things feel harder than they “should.” You’re thoughtful and reflective, wanting to understand yourself more deeply, ease persistent stress, and relate to others, and to your life - with greater clarity, steadiness, and meaning.
You may be someone who appears capable and put-together, yet feels internally stretched or disconnected. Perhaps you’re navigating demanding work, complex relationships, caregiving roles, or the after-effects of difficult experiences. You might feel overwhelmed, emotionally distant, or unsure why things feel harder than they “should.” You’re thoughtful and reflective, wanting to understand yourself more deeply, ease persistent stress, and relate to others, and to your life - with greater clarity, steadiness, and meaning.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, low mood, behavioural challenges, relationship difficulties, or life transitions, you’re not alone. You may be seeking clarity, practical tools, and deeper insight into your patterns and emotions. Here, you’ll find a supportive, safe space to be truly heard and understood, build resilience, strengthen relationships, gain confidence, and move beyond coping toward lasting well-being and meaningful, transformative personal growth. Together, we can explore your unique strengths and create a path forward that feels manageable, empowering, and sustainable.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, low mood, behavioural challenges, relationship difficulties, or life transitions, you’re not alone. You may be seeking clarity, practical tools, and deeper insight into your patterns and emotions. Here, you’ll find a supportive, safe space to be truly heard and understood, build resilience, strengthen relationships, gain confidence, and move beyond coping toward lasting well-being and meaningful, transformative personal growth. Together, we can explore your unique strengths and create a path forward that feels manageable, empowering, and sustainable.
I am able to direct bill to insurance if you are with Pacific Blue Cross, SunLife and any company under Telus Health!
I provide virtual therapy across BC for adults experiencing anxiety, burnout, relationship stress, low self-esteem, and major life transitions. Through goal-oriented counselling, I use evidence-based CBT, DBT, and Solution-Focused Therapy to help clients develop practical coping skills and make meaningful progress through brief therapy or longer-term support. I have a particular interest in men's mental health, helping men manage stress, improve relationships, navigate life transitions like preparing for parenthood, and create lasting change.
I am able to direct bill to insurance if you are with Pacific Blue Cross, SunLife and any company under Telus Health!
I provide virtual therapy across BC for adults experiencing anxiety, burnout, relationship stress, low self-esteem, and major life transitions. Through goal-oriented counselling, I use evidence-based CBT, DBT, and Solution-Focused Therapy to help clients develop practical coping skills and make meaningful progress through brief therapy or longer-term support. I have a particular interest in men's mental health, helping men manage stress, improve relationships, navigate life transitions like preparing for parenthood, and create lasting change.
Accepting New Clients / Available for supervision (not practicum students). People today are making their mental health a priority. When someone reaches out for counselling, it's usually because of a problem they want to work through, something they hope to change, or an area of their life they wish to improve. Counselling is very much a collaborative process. I see my role as creating a therapeutic environment that feels comfortable & safe so clients can explore their lives more fully and come to a greater understanding of who they are. Direct Billing option thru Telus e-Health possible; Medavie Blue Cross provider (RCMP, CAF, VA).
Accepting New Clients / Available for supervision (not practicum students). People today are making their mental health a priority. When someone reaches out for counselling, it's usually because of a problem they want to work through, something they hope to change, or an area of their life they wish to improve. Counselling is very much a collaborative process. I see my role as creating a therapeutic environment that feels comfortable & safe so clients can explore their lives more fully and come to a greater understanding of who they are. Direct Billing option thru Telus e-Health possible; Medavie Blue Cross provider (RCMP, CAF, VA).
Accepting Clients > > > I work with capable adults who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or constantly trying to keep up. Life transitions, burnout, grief, health changes, relationship stress, or parenting can make old coping strategies stop working. Many of my clients are neurodivergent, diagnosed or not, including those exploring ADHD or autism later in life. My practice is grounded in interpersonal neurobiology: how brains, nervous systems, relationships, and experiences shape how we cope, connect, and protect ourselves.
Accepting Clients > > > I work with capable adults who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or constantly trying to keep up. Life transitions, burnout, grief, health changes, relationship stress, or parenting can make old coping strategies stop working. Many of my clients are neurodivergent, diagnosed or not, including those exploring ADHD or autism later in life. My practice is grounded in interpersonal neurobiology: how brains, nervous systems, relationships, and experiences shape how we cope, connect, and protect ourselves.
I specialize in helping adults overcome anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD, addictions, including gambling and alcohol, and BPD. Using evidence-based methods like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) within a trauma-informed, strengths-based framework, I help clients build insight, regulate emotions, and create sustainable change.
Whether you're navigating a life transition, recovering from loss, or feeling stuck in patterns that no longer serve you, therapy can offer clarity, process emotions, and build a more connected relationship with yourself and others.
I specialize in helping adults overcome anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD, addictions, including gambling and alcohol, and BPD. Using evidence-based methods like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) within a trauma-informed, strengths-based framework, I help clients build insight, regulate emotions, and create sustainable change.
Whether you're navigating a life transition, recovering from loss, or feeling stuck in patterns that no longer serve you, therapy can offer clarity, process emotions, and build a more connected relationship with yourself and others.
How often do you catch yourself comparing your life to others? There is so much pressure to be more—more successful, more attractive, just… more everything. It’s easy to feel like you’re never good enough, stuck in self-doubt or burnout. Sound familiar?
You might be struggling with:
•Accepting where you are right now
•A cycle of self-criticism—swinging between overwhelm and exhaustion
•Focusing on what’s undone rather than your achievements
•Persistent anxiety, comparison, or a lack of joy.
You’re not alone. I help driven professionals like you—hard working, growth-minded but secretly wrestling with anxiety and imposter syndrome.
How often do you catch yourself comparing your life to others? There is so much pressure to be more—more successful, more attractive, just… more everything. It’s easy to feel like you’re never good enough, stuck in self-doubt or burnout. Sound familiar?
You might be struggling with:
•Accepting where you are right now
•A cycle of self-criticism—swinging between overwhelm and exhaustion
•Focusing on what’s undone rather than your achievements
•Persistent anxiety, comparison, or a lack of joy.
You’re not alone. I help driven professionals like you—hard working, growth-minded but secretly wrestling with anxiety and imposter syndrome.
Marcela's lived experiences are part of her therapies and an intentional holistic approach to care. Her work focuses on inspiring/helping people towards a holistic relationship with self so they are empowered to see, accept and heal themselves and be the author of their own story. She has a warm, caring and collaborative approach in her work. Life events can be very impactful and Marcela is skilled in maintaining safety and connection with her integrative approach. Compassion, inclusion, warm & empowerment is what you experience as she believes in expression, reflection and movement and being your authentic self.
Marcela's lived experiences are part of her therapies and an intentional holistic approach to care. Her work focuses on inspiring/helping people towards a holistic relationship with self so they are empowered to see, accept and heal themselves and be the author of their own story. She has a warm, caring and collaborative approach in her work. Life events can be very impactful and Marcela is skilled in maintaining safety and connection with her integrative approach. Compassion, inclusion, warm & empowerment is what you experience as she believes in expression, reflection and movement and being your authentic self.
I provide a warm and quiet place for you to uncover the wisdom in your life. The struggles we face are opportunities to discover new horizons of meaning, perspectives that give way to purpose. I believe in building trust and rapport in the therapeutic relationship, so that each client can claim their healing and forge their paths forward. I work with those who struggle with stress, anxiety, life transitions, lifestyle (sleep, exercise, routines) and relationship issues. I also work with couples who struggle to change negative patterns in their relationships.
I provide a warm and quiet place for you to uncover the wisdom in your life. The struggles we face are opportunities to discover new horizons of meaning, perspectives that give way to purpose. I believe in building trust and rapport in the therapeutic relationship, so that each client can claim their healing and forge their paths forward. I work with those who struggle with stress, anxiety, life transitions, lifestyle (sleep, exercise, routines) and relationship issues. I also work with couples who struggle to change negative patterns in their relationships.
At the core of Gillian's theoretical approach is connection, empathy, collaboration and empowerment. Her focus on building a strong therapeutic relationship ensures that every client feels safe and unconditionally supported as she guides them in developing greater self-awareness. Gillian has provided treatment to children, youth, and families of various socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds in both acute and community mental health settings. A significant portion of her clinical experience has come from working in non-profit organizations such as the Mood Disorders Association of BC and Cameray Child and Family Services.
At the core of Gillian's theoretical approach is connection, empathy, collaboration and empowerment. Her focus on building a strong therapeutic relationship ensures that every client feels safe and unconditionally supported as she guides them in developing greater self-awareness. Gillian has provided treatment to children, youth, and families of various socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds in both acute and community mental health settings. A significant portion of her clinical experience has come from working in non-profit organizations such as the Mood Disorders Association of BC and Cameray Child and Family Services.
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