Marriage Counselling Therapists in Coquitlam, BC
I have 16 years of experience as a clinical counsellor, working with youth, families, couples, and individuals across various life stages and transitions.
I’m passionate about contemplative practices and their connection to wellness. These include meditation, hiking, purposeful movement, building increased community connections and volunteerism.
I also bring in-depth experience in cbt, dbt, ACT, solution focused therapy and Adlerian therapy.
I have over 10 years of experience providing clinical aupervision.
I have 16 years of experience as a clinical counsellor, working with youth, families, couples, and individuals across various life stages and transitions.
I’m passionate about contemplative practices and their connection to wellness. These include meditation, hiking, purposeful movement, building increased community connections and volunteerism.
I also bring in-depth experience in cbt, dbt, ACT, solution focused therapy and Adlerian therapy.
I have over 10 years of experience providing clinical aupervision.
I have substantial experience with clients from a wealth of diverse backgrounds and life difficulties. My areas of expertise include counselling for neurodiverse people, especially teenagers, youth, and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), as well as counselling people when facing a variety of challenges including anxiety, anger management, transition, and gender-related issues, social-emotional challenges.
I have substantial experience with clients from a wealth of diverse backgrounds and life difficulties. My areas of expertise include counselling for neurodiverse people, especially teenagers, youth, and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), as well as counselling people when facing a variety of challenges including anxiety, anger management, transition, and gender-related issues, social-emotional challenges.
I have specific training in couples therapy, parent coaching, attachment trauma, psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy, and managing emotions.
I am a therapist who wants to help you, in the way that works for you, & at the pace that works for you. I seek to create a safe, calm, & open place for you to explore what is really going on. I have lived a richly experienced life - and I know first hand what it's like to be in a difficult place. I believe that my broad life experience - with both positive & many negative experiences - gives me an exceptional ability to understand, empathize with, & inspire the clients I work with.
I have specific training in couples therapy, parent coaching, attachment trauma, psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy, and managing emotions.
I am a therapist who wants to help you, in the way that works for you, & at the pace that works for you. I seek to create a safe, calm, & open place for you to explore what is really going on. I have lived a richly experienced life - and I know first hand what it's like to be in a difficult place. I believe that my broad life experience - with both positive & many negative experiences - gives me an exceptional ability to understand, empathize with, & inspire the clients I work with.
Have you been feeling sad? Anxious? Been laid off or burnt out at work? Feeling addicted to something? Or having trouble managing your relationship? Let my wisdom help you find the balance between your personal goals, physical health, and relationships. I will help you build resilience, gain clarity in your purpose, and develop healthier relationships. No matter what difficulties you encounter, let me be your collaborator, confidant and guide.
Have you been feeling sad? Anxious? Been laid off or burnt out at work? Feeling addicted to something? Or having trouble managing your relationship? Let my wisdom help you find the balance between your personal goals, physical health, and relationships. I will help you build resilience, gain clarity in your purpose, and develop healthier relationships. No matter what difficulties you encounter, let me be your collaborator, confidant and guide.
Life can be difficult and the challenges you are facing can feel overwhelming. There is bravery and strength in seeking help to face whatever it is you are going through. I believe that you are the expert of your life. I am here to help guide you through your journey. I follow a client-centered, compassionate, solution-focused, mindfulness-based approach. I want you to feel seen and heard as you take the step towards your goals and wellness. Together we can look at the issues you are facing and find ways for you to heal and move forward with hope, clarity, confidence and a sense of peace.
Life can be difficult and the challenges you are facing can feel overwhelming. There is bravery and strength in seeking help to face whatever it is you are going through. I believe that you are the expert of your life. I am here to help guide you through your journey. I follow a client-centered, compassionate, solution-focused, mindfulness-based approach. I want you to feel seen and heard as you take the step towards your goals and wellness. Together we can look at the issues you are facing and find ways for you to heal and move forward with hope, clarity, confidence and a sense of peace.
I personally work with individuals, couples and families and enjoy helping people overcome their difficulties and achieve the life they want to live.
I often use Cognitive Behavioral techniques which helps to change the way you think in order to change the way you feel. It's a useful tool in overcoming issues such as depression and anxiety, as well as many others.
I personally work with individuals, couples and families and enjoy helping people overcome their difficulties and achieve the life they want to live.
I often use Cognitive Behavioral techniques which helps to change the way you think in order to change the way you feel. It's a useful tool in overcoming issues such as depression and anxiety, as well as many others.
Life is a journey filled with challenges, transitions, and opportunities for reflection, growth, and healing. My path to becoming a counsellor began 36 years ago through my own experience as a client, where I felt the powerful impact of compassionate support. I also experienced the loss of a close family member to suicide at a young age, shaping my understanding of mental health and the need for accessible care. These experiences led me to pursue counselling later in life. I am an MPCC-Provisional counsellor and support clients with anxiety, burnout, self-harm, grief, and relationship issues.
Life is a journey filled with challenges, transitions, and opportunities for reflection, growth, and healing. My path to becoming a counsellor began 36 years ago through my own experience as a client, where I felt the powerful impact of compassionate support. I also experienced the loss of a close family member to suicide at a young age, shaping my understanding of mental health and the need for accessible care. These experiences led me to pursue counselling later in life. I am an MPCC-Provisional counsellor and support clients with anxiety, burnout, self-harm, grief, and relationship issues.
Life’s obstacles can cause us to break down—but when we are ready, they can also invite us to break open, creating space for healing, growth, and deeper wisdom. Whether you feel stuck without fully understanding why or you are navigating unexpected life circumstances, you are not alone. Being human means we all struggle at different points in our lives. My role is to walk alongside you, helping you explore the thoughts, feelings, and patterns that may be holding you back, so you can feel more at ease, empowered, and free in your life.
Life’s obstacles can cause us to break down—but when we are ready, they can also invite us to break open, creating space for healing, growth, and deeper wisdom. Whether you feel stuck without fully understanding why or you are navigating unexpected life circumstances, you are not alone. Being human means we all struggle at different points in our lives. My role is to walk alongside you, helping you explore the thoughts, feelings, and patterns that may be holding you back, so you can feel more at ease, empowered, and free in your life.
In my counselling approach, my focus is establishing trusting relationships with my clients. I offer accessible and personalized counseling sessions for adults, children, youth, caregivers, and families, available both in person and online from the convenience of your home. I work at a pediatrics clinic and a non-profit agency, where my focus is on providing support for children, youth, and parents. Prior to embracing my role as a clinical counsellor, I served as an office manager at Ministry of Children and Development, an experience that inspired me to pursue a more active role in supporting clients.
In my counselling approach, my focus is establishing trusting relationships with my clients. I offer accessible and personalized counseling sessions for adults, children, youth, caregivers, and families, available both in person and online from the convenience of your home. I work at a pediatrics clinic and a non-profit agency, where my focus is on providing support for children, youth, and parents. Prior to embracing my role as a clinical counsellor, I served as an office manager at Ministry of Children and Development, an experience that inspired me to pursue a more active role in supporting clients.
Shiva’s ideal client is a child, adolescent, or family seeking evidence-based mental health support for emotional, behavioural, or developmental challenges. Many clients experience anxiety, mood difficulties, emotional dysregulation, attachment-related concerns, or neurodevelopmental differences such as ADHD, ADD, or Autism, and often feel overwhelmed or misunderstood.
They need a clinician who offers a calm, attuned, and non-judgmental space, clear explanations, and individualized care that addresses both emotional and neurological factors. Parents often seek guidance and reassurance alongside meaningful, long-term support for the
Shiva’s ideal client is a child, adolescent, or family seeking evidence-based mental health support for emotional, behavioural, or developmental challenges. Many clients experience anxiety, mood difficulties, emotional dysregulation, attachment-related concerns, or neurodevelopmental differences such as ADHD, ADD, or Autism, and often feel overwhelmed or misunderstood.
They need a clinician who offers a calm, attuned, and non-judgmental space, clear explanations, and individualized care that addresses both emotional and neurological factors. Parents often seek guidance and reassurance alongside meaningful, long-term support for the
Are you and your partner having difficulty communicating?
I bring over 14 years of experience and provide a warm and safe place to explore your thoughts and feelings. Gaining more self-awareness and pouring into ourselves spills over into our connections and relationships. I am compassionate yet honest; I will support and gently challenge you when needed. My approach to counselling is direct yet supportive.
Are you and your partner having difficulty communicating?
I bring over 14 years of experience and provide a warm and safe place to explore your thoughts and feelings. Gaining more self-awareness and pouring into ourselves spills over into our connections and relationships. I am compassionate yet honest; I will support and gently challenge you when needed. My approach to counselling is direct yet supportive.
Cariad Wellness - Neurodivergent Counselling
Counsellor, BA, MC, RCC, ACS, RHN
3 Endorsed
Coquitlam, BC V3B
At Cariad Wellness, we are dedicated to providing exceptional clinical counselling services specifically designed for neurodivergent individuals, and couples.
We provide trauma-informed care, and our clinicians are trained in various modalities such as EMDR, DBT, ACT, Gottman Method (for couples counselling), hypnosis, and more.
At Cariad Wellness, we are dedicated to providing exceptional clinical counselling services specifically designed for neurodivergent individuals, and couples.
We provide trauma-informed care, and our clinicians are trained in various modalities such as EMDR, DBT, ACT, Gottman Method (for couples counselling), hypnosis, and more.
As a therapist, I am all about connection and relationships. My job is to create space for you to explore your experiences while feeling connected and supported. My counselling style is flexible to suit the needs of my clients. My practice is centered on humour, empathy, and understanding to help guide clients to deal with the challenges that life presents. My first experience with counselling was as a client and what I enjoyed about the process was the ability to talk through my problems, feel supported and learn more about myself. My passion is to be able to provide that same support to my clients.
As a therapist, I am all about connection and relationships. My job is to create space for you to explore your experiences while feeling connected and supported. My counselling style is flexible to suit the needs of my clients. My practice is centered on humour, empathy, and understanding to help guide clients to deal with the challenges that life presents. My first experience with counselling was as a client and what I enjoyed about the process was the ability to talk through my problems, feel supported and learn more about myself. My passion is to be able to provide that same support to my clients.
In my practice, with youth, adults, couples and families, I help clients to resolve the impacts of issues such as conflict, loss, life transitions, and changes in relationships ( marriage, birth of a child, family separations, caring for an aging parent).
My approach to counselling is growth-oriented, goal-directed, and strengths-based. A key outcome is helping you experience change that both resolves your struggles and increases your self-worth. Central to my practice is the therapeutic belief that, "Communication is to relationships what breath is to life." (Virginia Satir).
In my practice, with youth, adults, couples and families, I help clients to resolve the impacts of issues such as conflict, loss, life transitions, and changes in relationships ( marriage, birth of a child, family separations, caring for an aging parent).
My approach to counselling is growth-oriented, goal-directed, and strengths-based. A key outcome is helping you experience change that both resolves your struggles and increases your self-worth. Central to my practice is the therapeutic belief that, "Communication is to relationships what breath is to life." (Virginia Satir).
It is tough to see your child in emotional pain without knowing how to help. I have over 20 years of experience as a counsellor and have helped children like yours find their joy again. I have helped kids with issues like anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, divorce, school refusal, and behaviour problems. I have a warm, supportive, and non-judgmental approach when working with children and their families.
It is tough to see your child in emotional pain without knowing how to help. I have over 20 years of experience as a counsellor and have helped children like yours find their joy again. I have helped kids with issues like anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, divorce, school refusal, and behaviour problems. I have a warm, supportive, and non-judgmental approach when working with children and their families.
With over 13 years of professional experience, I’ve supported individuals, couples, and families from diverse cultural backgrounds who are navigating the impacts of trauma, including anxiety, depression, PTSD, complex PTSD, and grief.
I help people who feel stuck in the effects of trauma, chronic stress, and painful relationship or family dynamics. My specialty is working with trauma-related concerns such as anxiety, depression, PTSD, complex PTSD, grief, sleep difficulties, rumination, low motivation, and a sense of disconnection. I also support clients living with chronic pain.
With over 13 years of professional experience, I’ve supported individuals, couples, and families from diverse cultural backgrounds who are navigating the impacts of trauma, including anxiety, depression, PTSD, complex PTSD, and grief.
I help people who feel stuck in the effects of trauma, chronic stress, and painful relationship or family dynamics. My specialty is working with trauma-related concerns such as anxiety, depression, PTSD, complex PTSD, grief, sleep difficulties, rumination, low motivation, and a sense of disconnection. I also support clients living with chronic pain.
You may feel overwhelmed by anxiety, burnout, depression, or patterns in your relationships that keep repeating, leaving you feeling stuck, exhausted, or disconnected. On the outside, you may be the one who holds everything together—at work, at home, for everyone else—but inside, it feels heavy, lonely, and hard to slow your mind or find relief. I work with adults and caregivers, including high-functioning professionals and parents, who are navigating chronic stress, grief, trauma, and emotional overwhelm. I also support those impacted by ongoing exposure to distressing global events, offering a grounded, compassionate space.
You may feel overwhelmed by anxiety, burnout, depression, or patterns in your relationships that keep repeating, leaving you feeling stuck, exhausted, or disconnected. On the outside, you may be the one who holds everything together—at work, at home, for everyone else—but inside, it feels heavy, lonely, and hard to slow your mind or find relief. I work with adults and caregivers, including high-functioning professionals and parents, who are navigating chronic stress, grief, trauma, and emotional overwhelm. I also support those impacted by ongoing exposure to distressing global events, offering a grounded, compassionate space.
We focus on supporting individuals and couples to achieve lasting change.
Life challenges are outside of your control. Overcoming them is within your reach. What makes us unique is our approach to integrating treatments with a focus on the latest research in Nutritional Psychology (the effect of nutrition on mood and focus), Neuroscience (brain plasticity), and Psychology. (counselling interventions)
We focus on supporting individuals and couples to achieve lasting change.
Life challenges are outside of your control. Overcoming them is within your reach. What makes us unique is our approach to integrating treatments with a focus on the latest research in Nutritional Psychology (the effect of nutrition on mood and focus), Neuroscience (brain plasticity), and Psychology. (counselling interventions)
As a psychiatrist from Iran, I integrate Schema Therapy and CBT to support individuals, couples, and families.
With over 30 years of experience in psychiatry and a decade of dedicated clinical counselling practice, I bring a deeply informed, compassionate, and evidence-based approach to supporting clients through meaningful change. My work is grounded in Schema Therapy, a powerful modality that helps individuals understand the patterns shaped by early life experiences and transform them into healthier ways of thinking, feeling, and relating.
As a psychiatrist from Iran, I integrate Schema Therapy and CBT to support individuals, couples, and families.
With over 30 years of experience in psychiatry and a decade of dedicated clinical counselling practice, I bring a deeply informed, compassionate, and evidence-based approach to supporting clients through meaningful change. My work is grounded in Schema Therapy, a powerful modality that helps individuals understand the patterns shaped by early life experiences and transform them into healthier ways of thinking, feeling, and relating.
I help couples and families with conflict resolution and effective communication skills.
Coming from a multicultural background and having training in various fields, I specialize in areas such as relationship issues, couple and family conflicts, stress and anxiety, ADHD, grief, trauma, pregnancy loss, infertility, motherhood, life transition, career transition, perfectionism, self-esteem issues, identity crisis, and cultural identity.
I help couples and families with conflict resolution and effective communication skills.
Coming from a multicultural background and having training in various fields, I specialize in areas such as relationship issues, couple and family conflicts, stress and anxiety, ADHD, grief, trauma, pregnancy loss, infertility, motherhood, life transition, career transition, perfectionism, self-esteem issues, identity crisis, and cultural identity.
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Marriage Counselling Counsellors
How does marriage counseling work?
Marriage counseling works by teaching couples concrete skills to communicate with one another and solve disagreements in healthy ways. A trained mental health professional works with both members of a couple to explore difficulties the couple may be having and helps them develop skills to address these matters. Couples who don’t have any difficulties but want to prepare for marriage may develop skills for the future.
How long does marriage counseling typically last?
Marriage counseling is a short-term form of therapy; the process may last between four and eight sessions. Other forms of relationship guidance from mental health professionals, such as couples therapy, are longer lasting, may focus on the past rather than just the present, and are tailored to the individual couple and their emotions, history, and patterns in the relationship. Couples therapy often lasts for 12 weeks or longer.
Is marriage counseling effective?
Marriage counseling helps many couples develop relationship skills that may not have been acquired or tested in a relationship; partners may be better able to communicate and address conflict following counseling. However, there are many different forms of marriage counseling, and this form of counseling does not have as strong an evidence base as other modalities such as couples therapy.
Is marriage counseling effective if only one partner wants to go?
Yes, marriage counseling can still be effective if one partner convinces the other to engage in the process. Of course, whether counseling is effective depends on the couple’s commitment to work on their relationship; however, the short-term, skills-based nature of marriage counseling makes it a relatively easy “ask” of a partner, and the hesitant individual may see its value once counseling begins.