Schema Therapy in Coquitlam, BC
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 have worked with individuals facing a wide range of emotional and psychological challenges, including trauma, relationship difficulties, personality patterns, and behavioural concerns. My background allows me to consider both psychological and biological factors for each client, while in practice, I focus on connection, collaboration, and healing.
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 have worked with individuals facing a wide range of emotional and psychological challenges, including trauma, relationship difficulties, personality patterns, and behavioural concerns. My background allows me to consider both psychological and biological factors for each client, while in practice, I focus on connection, collaboration, and healing.
Hello! I believe that how we care for ourselves, talk to ourselves, and accept in ourselves greatly impacts our self-esteem and resiliency. You may be experiencing difficulties associated with life events and transitions, or challenging emotions. Counselling can serve to help you reach your goals by providing a fresh and objective perspective and supporting you in your journey. I specialize in adult individual therapy for such issues as trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, emotion regulation and more. I also focus on counselling for health professionals and first responders as well as provide Neurofeedback.
Hello! I believe that how we care for ourselves, talk to ourselves, and accept in ourselves greatly impacts our self-esteem and resiliency. You may be experiencing difficulties associated with life events and transitions, or challenging emotions. Counselling can serve to help you reach your goals by providing a fresh and objective perspective and supporting you in your journey. I specialize in adult individual therapy for such issues as trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, emotion regulation and more. I also focus on counselling for health professionals and first responders as well as provide Neurofeedback.
I like to use puzzles as an analogy or a metaphor to describe our lived experiences. Sometimes it is just difficult to put a puzzle by yourself. There are things you are worried about, you are fearful to think of, or something you have not discovered yet. I am here to help you place the pieces together to understand yourself better. Although it may take some time, or it may not be perfect, you are not alone. You want to find a way to redefine yourself, but you do not know where to begin with or feel drained to try.
I like to use puzzles as an analogy or a metaphor to describe our lived experiences. Sometimes it is just difficult to put a puzzle by yourself. There are things you are worried about, you are fearful to think of, or something you have not discovered yet. I am here to help you place the pieces together to understand yourself better. Although it may take some time, or it may not be perfect, you are not alone. You want to find a way to redefine yourself, but you do not know where to begin with or feel drained to try.
You may feel stuck, disconnected, or uncertain about how to move forward. What you need is a safe, supportive space where you can openly explore your thoughts and feelings. You deserve someone who listens without judgment and helps you gain clarity and confidence in navigating life's difficulties. Your goal is to develop healthier coping strategies, enhance your emotional resilience, and build a deeper sense of self-awareness.
You may feel stuck, disconnected, or uncertain about how to move forward. What you need is a safe, supportive space where you can openly explore your thoughts and feelings. You deserve someone who listens without judgment and helps you gain clarity and confidence in navigating life's difficulties. Your goal is to develop healthier coping strategies, enhance your emotional resilience, and build a deeper sense of self-awareness.
I provide services to clients in BC and Ontario. My ideal client is an adult looking to heal and move past their traumas , face long term struggles, understand themselves better, and build healthier connections. You might have been carrying invisible wounds for years; feeling anxious, down, or stuck in the same painful patterns. Relationships may feel overwhelming, disconnected or leave you questioning your worth. You might wonder if something from your past is still shaping your present. Together, we’ll make sense of what’s been holding you back and help you move toward lasting change.
I provide services to clients in BC and Ontario. My ideal client is an adult looking to heal and move past their traumas , face long term struggles, understand themselves better, and build healthier connections. You might have been carrying invisible wounds for years; feeling anxious, down, or stuck in the same painful patterns. Relationships may feel overwhelming, disconnected or leave you questioning your worth. You might wonder if something from your past is still shaping your present. Together, we’ll make sense of what’s been holding you back and help you move toward lasting change.
Each of us is equipped with the inner strength, wisdom, and the will to survive and even thrive despite the most difficult challenges of life. I treat you as an expert on your own life. Only you truly know where you have been; where you are now; and where you would like to be. I come alongside you to hold space, ask the right questions, and support you with the tried and tested tools of psychotherapy to guide you on your path to psychological wholeness. Thank you for considering my support in your healing journey. "These pains you feel are messengers. Listen to them." – Rumi.
Each of us is equipped with the inner strength, wisdom, and the will to survive and even thrive despite the most difficult challenges of life. I treat you as an expert on your own life. Only you truly know where you have been; where you are now; and where you would like to be. I come alongside you to hold space, ask the right questions, and support you with the tried and tested tools of psychotherapy to guide you on your path to psychological wholeness. Thank you for considering my support in your healing journey. "These pains you feel are messengers. Listen to them." – Rumi.
Specializing in complex care needs for people with mental and behavioural health diagnoses, I deliver the most progressive treatment strategies in the sector. In addition to client treatment, I also offer educational and clinical supervision services to students and professionals in the sector. Consulting services are also available to larger agencies, organizations and centres who are looking to grow their specialization, obtain education and training or learn more about the complex care approaches in the behavioural and mental health fields.
Specializing in complex care needs for people with mental and behavioural health diagnoses, I deliver the most progressive treatment strategies in the sector. In addition to client treatment, I also offer educational and clinical supervision services to students and professionals in the sector. Consulting services are also available to larger agencies, organizations and centres who are looking to grow their specialization, obtain education and training or learn more about the complex care approaches in the behavioural and mental health fields.
We are an online counselling agency so do not provide services in person. Strength Counselling Services has licensed, experienced therapists who use evidence-based practices, prioritize client needs, and maintain ethical standards. We offer culturally sensitive, affordable services in a supportive environment. We offer a comprehensive goals assessment, regularly assess progress, and collaborate with other professionals. We provide transparency in our fees and for thirteen years now have held a positive reputation of trust, and client success. Lastly, ensuring our clients' privacy and confidentiality are of utmost importance to us.
We are an online counselling agency so do not provide services in person. Strength Counselling Services has licensed, experienced therapists who use evidence-based practices, prioritize client needs, and maintain ethical standards. We offer culturally sensitive, affordable services in a supportive environment. We offer a comprehensive goals assessment, regularly assess progress, and collaborate with other professionals. We provide transparency in our fees and for thirteen years now have held a positive reputation of trust, and client success. Lastly, ensuring our clients' privacy and confidentiality are of utmost importance to us.
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I primarily use Schema Therapy.
Many people come to therapy feeling tired of the same pain, conflicts, or patterns returning in their lives. You do not need to have everything figured out before starting. What matters most is a small but real wish to understand yourself more deeply and to face your inner and outer struggles in a different way. Anxiety, depression, anger, conflict, or feeling stuck are often linked to deeper patterns shaped over time. Some of these can change, and some may not fully go away, but therapy can still help you find healthier ways of coping, feeling, and relating.
I primarily use Schema Therapy.
Many people come to therapy feeling tired of the same pain, conflicts, or patterns returning in their lives. You do not need to have everything figured out before starting. What matters most is a small but real wish to understand yourself more deeply and to face your inner and outer struggles in a different way. Anxiety, depression, anger, conflict, or feeling stuck are often linked to deeper patterns shaped over time. Some of these can change, and some may not fully go away, but therapy can still help you find healthier ways of coping, feeling, and relating.
Like you, your story is unique and important and deserves to be heard in a validating and respectful way. Sometimes the “story we tell ourselves” has negative messages about our worth and abilities and keeps us emotionally, personally or relationally stuck in unhelpful thoughts and behaviours. I would be honored to hear your story and help you strengthen your inner resources to re-author it into one that better reflects who you want to be.
Like you, your story is unique and important and deserves to be heard in a validating and respectful way. Sometimes the “story we tell ourselves” has negative messages about our worth and abilities and keeps us emotionally, personally or relationally stuck in unhelpful thoughts and behaviours. I would be honored to hear your story and help you strengthen your inner resources to re-author it into one that better reflects who you want to be.
Hello, my name is Rahul. I am a male, BIPOC Registered Clinical Counsellor of Punjabi Indian descent. I hold a Bachelor’s in Psychology from UCLA, and a Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy from Touro University. I treat a variety of concerns, ranging from but not limited to: trauma and abuse; depression and anxiety; substance use; marriage and family distress; men's issues; and chronic pain.
Hello, my name is Rahul. I am a male, BIPOC Registered Clinical Counsellor of Punjabi Indian descent. I hold a Bachelor’s in Psychology from UCLA, and a Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy from Touro University. I treat a variety of concerns, ranging from but not limited to: trauma and abuse; depression and anxiety; substance use; marriage and family distress; men's issues; and chronic pain.
For the past fifteen years, I have provided therapy to diverse populations in various treatment settings. I have extensive experience treating anxiety, climate anxiety, depression, eating disorders, relationship conflicts, trauma, and stress caused by life transitions.
As a therapist, I strive to understand clients' unique needs and strengths. I value my clients’ perspectives and believe their self-awareness is essential to future change. The therapeutic relationship I have with clients is foundational to my work as a therapist and in many ways guides the counselling process.
For the past fifteen years, I have provided therapy to diverse populations in various treatment settings. I have extensive experience treating anxiety, climate anxiety, depression, eating disorders, relationship conflicts, trauma, and stress caused by life transitions.
As a therapist, I strive to understand clients' unique needs and strengths. I value my clients’ perspectives and believe their self-awareness is essential to future change. The therapeutic relationship I have with clients is foundational to my work as a therapist and in many ways guides the counselling process.
I will help you create and discover a life worth living for and have meaningful and grounded relationships with yourself and with others. Living from a place of fear/anger/resentment right now might be impacting how you see the world every single day. These get in the way of you finding that sense of belonging and ownership over your life. It affects your most important relationships and I will help you make sense of it all so you can let go of the anger, fear, and loneliness. We will dive deeper into your story and see how the limitations are holding you back so you can change your beliefs about yourself and be your real self.
I will help you create and discover a life worth living for and have meaningful and grounded relationships with yourself and with others. Living from a place of fear/anger/resentment right now might be impacting how you see the world every single day. These get in the way of you finding that sense of belonging and ownership over your life. It affects your most important relationships and I will help you make sense of it all so you can let go of the anger, fear, and loneliness. We will dive deeper into your story and see how the limitations are holding you back so you can change your beliefs about yourself and be your real self.
I do not believe in pathologizing individuals based on their diagnoses, symptoms, or challenges. Instead, I approach therapy as a collaborative and compassionate process, recognizing that healing happens within the context of trust and connection. To support this, I offer a no-commitment consultation to explore whether I am the right fit to support you on your journey. The most effective therapy is built on a secure and trusting relationship, and I deeply value the opportunity to walk alongside those who invite me into their healing process.
I do not believe in pathologizing individuals based on their diagnoses, symptoms, or challenges. Instead, I approach therapy as a collaborative and compassionate process, recognizing that healing happens within the context of trust and connection. To support this, I offer a no-commitment consultation to explore whether I am the right fit to support you on your journey. The most effective therapy is built on a secure and trusting relationship, and I deeply value the opportunity to walk alongside those who invite me into their healing process.
Coming to counselling takes courage to look deep into ourselves. You are looking to make changes, and perhaps some of those changes are within yourself, and some are with your situation. Let's start with a conversation. It is likely that not many people know or understand why or how your coping mechanisms arose, and often these strategies get in our way. Before we realize it, we're back doing the same thing we've always done and swore we would stop doing a thousand times ago.
Coming to counselling takes courage to look deep into ourselves. You are looking to make changes, and perhaps some of those changes are within yourself, and some are with your situation. Let's start with a conversation. It is likely that not many people know or understand why or how your coping mechanisms arose, and often these strategies get in our way. Before we realize it, we're back doing the same thing we've always done and swore we would stop doing a thousand times ago.
We are an online counselling agency so do not provide services in person. Strength Counselling Services has licensed, experienced therapists who use evidence-based practices, prioritize client needs, and maintain ethical standards. We offer culturally sensitive, affordable services in a supportive environment. We offer a comprehensive goals assessment, regularly assess progress, and collaborate with other professionals. We provide transparency in our fees and for thirteen years now have held a positive reputation of trust, and client success. Lastly, ensuring our clients' privacy and confidentiality are of utmost importance to us.
We are an online counselling agency so do not provide services in person. Strength Counselling Services has licensed, experienced therapists who use evidence-based practices, prioritize client needs, and maintain ethical standards. We offer culturally sensitive, affordable services in a supportive environment. We offer a comprehensive goals assessment, regularly assess progress, and collaborate with other professionals. We provide transparency in our fees and for thirteen years now have held a positive reputation of trust, and client success. Lastly, ensuring our clients' privacy and confidentiality are of utmost importance to us.
Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or sensing that there's more to life than what you're currently experiencing? Whether you're working through emotional pain or seeking a deeper connection with yourself, you're not alone, and you don’t have to go through it alone.
I support individuals who are ready to explore their inner world, better understand themselves, and move toward clarity and self-actualization. Whether you're navigating anxiety, depression, life transitions, trauma, or relationship challenges, my goal is to help you reconnect with yourself and build the resilience to move forward.
Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or sensing that there's more to life than what you're currently experiencing? Whether you're working through emotional pain or seeking a deeper connection with yourself, you're not alone, and you don’t have to go through it alone.
I support individuals who are ready to explore their inner world, better understand themselves, and move toward clarity and self-actualization. Whether you're navigating anxiety, depression, life transitions, trauma, or relationship challenges, my goal is to help you reconnect with yourself and build the resilience to move forward.
The modern psychological attitudes toward achieving a healthy, happy and fulfilling life are not necessarily limited to problem-solving. Reaching happiness and inner satisfaction requires education and changes in lifestyle.
The modern psychological attitudes toward achieving a healthy, happy and fulfilling life are not necessarily limited to problem-solving. Reaching happiness and inner satisfaction requires education and changes in lifestyle.
Hi and welcome! It is my mission to support people in a safe, non-judgmental space on their journey toward a life full of harmony, freedom and meaning. My experience has taught me that genuine presence, validation, open communication and even the smallest steps toward healing can help your growth.
My clinical psychology training allowed me to acquire CBT-based, psychodynamic, family-oriented and person-centered methods, as well as several indirect techniques (e.g. symbolic, relaxation, imaginative and more), which I have used in my practice to help individuals and couples with a wide range of mental health concerns.
Hi and welcome! It is my mission to support people in a safe, non-judgmental space on their journey toward a life full of harmony, freedom and meaning. My experience has taught me that genuine presence, validation, open communication and even the smallest steps toward healing can help your growth.
My clinical psychology training allowed me to acquire CBT-based, psychodynamic, family-oriented and person-centered methods, as well as several indirect techniques (e.g. symbolic, relaxation, imaginative and more), which I have used in my practice to help individuals and couples with a wide range of mental health concerns.
So – you’re ready for a shift? Maybe it’s trauma that needs healing, a nervous system craving gentleness and care, sexuality wanting to be unlocked, questions craving answers, an identity in shift, emotions waiting to move, or well-earned insights ready to become real, felt change. These are the spaces we can explore together. As a member of the LGBTQ2IA+ community, I bring lived and professional understanding, alongside nearly 15 years in mental health work – from refugees abroad to trauma, sexuality, neurodivergence, disability, and chronic health. Evening online sessions let you sink in without needing to be “on” after.
So – you’re ready for a shift? Maybe it’s trauma that needs healing, a nervous system craving gentleness and care, sexuality wanting to be unlocked, questions craving answers, an identity in shift, emotions waiting to move, or well-earned insights ready to become real, felt change. These are the spaces we can explore together. As a member of the LGBTQ2IA+ community, I bring lived and professional understanding, alongside nearly 15 years in mental health work – from refugees abroad to trauma, sexuality, neurodivergence, disability, and chronic health. Evening online sessions let you sink in without needing to be “on” after.
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How does schema therapy work?
Schema therapy is based on the idea that maladaptive thought patterns formed in childhood—that other people can never be relied on, for example—can interfere with healthy functioning in adulthood. Accordingly, schema therapy works by directly targeting such unhealthy schemas, identifying their consequences, and replacing them with more adaptive ways of thinking. To this end, schema therapists aim to “reparent” the client by offering what they didn’t get in childhood—validation, for instance, or compassion—to reorient their worldview.
Is schema therapy evidence-based?
Schema therapy is still considered relatively new, and research on its efficacy is still in progress. However, some studies have concluded that it can be effective at treating certain mental health conditions, most notably personality disorders such as borderline personality disorder. Evidence for its efficacy in treating conditions like depression, anxiety, PTSD, and OCD is promising but less conclusive, and experts warn that much of the existing research is of low quality.
Is schema therapy a type of CBT?
Schema therapy is based on many principles of CBT, most notably the process of recognising and challenging maladaptive thought patterns. But because schema therapy also draws from other approaches,including psychoanalysis and Gestalt therapy, it is not considered a form of CBT. It also typically delves deeper into the client’s childhood than does CBT.
How does schema therapy work?
Schema therapy does not call for a set number of sessions and is instead open-ended, with the treatment timeline depending on the client’s primary concern(s), progress, and preferences. Treatment that lasts between six months and two years is common, though many clients will start to see progress much earlier than that.