Schema Therapy in Langley, BC
Hello! As a South Asian woman of colour, I have grown up and experienced living in a multicultural society, balancing the different identities that may come from being a child of immigrants as well as having peers of differing backgrounds. This has helped me develop a unique understanding of the experiences of those similar and different to me. I understand that our cultural upbringings, beliefs, and values may both help and hinder us in some ways as we grow into who we are today. We are made up of so many parts that make us who we are, and that is so important to understand and work with for your mental health and wellbeing.
Hello! As a South Asian woman of colour, I have grown up and experienced living in a multicultural society, balancing the different identities that may come from being a child of immigrants as well as having peers of differing backgrounds. This has helped me develop a unique understanding of the experiences of those similar and different to me. I understand that our cultural upbringings, beliefs, and values may both help and hinder us in some ways as we grow into who we are today. We are made up of so many parts that make us who we are, and that is so important to understand and work with for your mental health and wellbeing.
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.
Your story matters, and you do not have to carry it alone. I offer a warm, compassionate space where you can slow down, feel heard, and explore what has shaped you and where you hope to go. I believe healing happens when you feel seen, accepted, and met with care exactly as you are. We will move at your pace, guided by what feels most important to you. With compassion, openness, and a bit of humour, I’d like to help you meet yourself.
Your story matters, and you do not have to carry it alone. I offer a warm, compassionate space where you can slow down, feel heard, and explore what has shaped you and where you hope to go. I believe healing happens when you feel seen, accepted, and met with care exactly as you are. We will move at your pace, guided by what feels most important to you. With compassion, openness, and a bit of humour, I’d like to help you meet yourself.
You may have spent years caring for everyone else and feel worn down in a way rest doesn’t fix. You might feel overwhelmed, overthinking, and trying to hold too much. Maybe you live with chronic pain, illness, or neurodivergence, and you’re tired of feeling scattered or as though life is just “too much.” You want a quiet, supportive space where you can slow down, feel understood, and reconnect with the parts of yourself you’ve had to set aside. Mostly, you want relief, clarity, and a way forward that feels gentler and more true to you.
You may have spent years caring for everyone else and feel worn down in a way rest doesn’t fix. You might feel overwhelmed, overthinking, and trying to hold too much. Maybe you live with chronic pain, illness, or neurodivergence, and you’re tired of feeling scattered or as though life is just “too much.” You want a quiet, supportive space where you can slow down, feel understood, and reconnect with the parts of yourself you’ve had to set aside. Mostly, you want relief, clarity, and a way forward that feels gentler and more true to you.
Shelley sits on the Executive Board of the BC Clinical Hypnosis Society, and belongs to the BC teachers Federation and The World Schema Therapy Federation.
Shelley Ugyan, RRC, is an acclaimed author, speaker and has over 25 years experience in mental and holistic health. Her evidence based tools including Cognitive Behavioural reconditioning as well as psychodynamic, relational and hypnosis approaches set you on a path to direct healing, starting immediately in the first 80 minute session. Her approach is genuine, empowering and powerful. Healing is probable, and happens as a result of conscious daily actions and unconscious dynamics that shift as a result of this process. Shelley is known for her groundbreaking therapeutic work in anxiety and eating disorders for adults and children.
Shelley sits on the Executive Board of the BC Clinical Hypnosis Society, and belongs to the BC teachers Federation and The World Schema Therapy Federation.
Shelley Ugyan, RRC, is an acclaimed author, speaker and has over 25 years experience in mental and holistic health. Her evidence based tools including Cognitive Behavioural reconditioning as well as psychodynamic, relational and hypnosis approaches set you on a path to direct healing, starting immediately in the first 80 minute session. Her approach is genuine, empowering and powerful. Healing is probable, and happens as a result of conscious daily actions and unconscious dynamics that shift as a result of this process. Shelley is known for her groundbreaking therapeutic work in anxiety and eating disorders for adults and children.
There are times when life seems overwhelming, and you need that extra support and guidance to embark on a journey to reflect, reorganize and regain new strength. I hope to accompany you on this journey by providing a safe place to articulate your feelings and thoughts. When you start to understand your struggles and name them, you can begin to face, tackle, and solve your problems. I hope to guide and support you in your journey to rediscovering yourself, your voice, and renewed hopes for your future. I find it meaningful and rewarding to celebrate with people who overcome their life challenges and come out empowered with hope.
There are times when life seems overwhelming, and you need that extra support and guidance to embark on a journey to reflect, reorganize and regain new strength. I hope to accompany you on this journey by providing a safe place to articulate your feelings and thoughts. When you start to understand your struggles and name them, you can begin to face, tackle, and solve your problems. I hope to guide and support you in your journey to rediscovering yourself, your voice, and renewed hopes for your future. I find it meaningful and rewarding to celebrate with people who overcome their life challenges and come out empowered with hope.
We treat individuals, couples, and families of all ages to neutralize anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma, career stress, relationship challenges (infidelity, miscommunication), and more!
We treat individuals, couples, and families of all ages to neutralize anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma, career stress, relationship challenges (infidelity, miscommunication), and more!
Life's too short to be unhappy, unsure, or unfulfilled. If you are struggling with anxiety, stress, trauma or you need couples or family counselling, I can support you. You don't have to be alone in this journey. We can look into the cause of your problems and process the issues that are standing in the way of you reaching your full potential. Let me help you learn useful coping strategies to better manage your stress, anxiety and trauma.
Life's too short to be unhappy, unsure, or unfulfilled. If you are struggling with anxiety, stress, trauma or you need couples or family counselling, I can support you. You don't have to be alone in this journey. We can look into the cause of your problems and process the issues that are standing in the way of you reaching your full potential. Let me help you learn useful coping strategies to better manage your stress, anxiety and trauma.
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.
I use Schema Therapy and CBT to enhance self-awareness and address thought patterns and behaviours that may no longer be serving you.
Whether you’re striving for a deeper bond with your partner or working to repair a challenging relationship with a family member or friend, I’m here to help. Together, we’ll explore the underlying patterns in your relationship dynamics, empowering you to foster understanding and create a constructive path forward. I’m here to support you as you work through the challenges of anxiety or depression, and I’ll help you navigate the complexities of any diagnosis along the way. I also offer counselling through CVAP if you are a victim of a crime, have witnessed a crime, or are a family member of someone impacted by a crime.
I use Schema Therapy and CBT to enhance self-awareness and address thought patterns and behaviours that may no longer be serving you.
Whether you’re striving for a deeper bond with your partner or working to repair a challenging relationship with a family member or friend, I’m here to help. Together, we’ll explore the underlying patterns in your relationship dynamics, empowering you to foster understanding and create a constructive path forward. I’m here to support you as you work through the challenges of anxiety or depression, and I’ll help you navigate the complexities of any diagnosis along the way. I also offer counselling through CVAP if you are a victim of a crime, have witnessed a crime, or are a family member of someone impacted by a crime.
Depending on your circumstances and preferences, we may blend CBT, DBT, schema therapy, attachment theory, exposure therapy, or interpersonal therapy.
I am a Registered Psychologist who is passionate about providing ethical, effective, and nonjudgmental mental health care to a wide range of people. If you are on the fence about whether or not therapy is right for you - I like a tough crowd! It is part of my job to figure out how best to serve you. I truly believe that we carry our early attachment experiences with us throughout life, and they can both help and hinder us. Together we can find out what's keeping you stuck and how best to move forward.
Depending on your circumstances and preferences, we may blend CBT, DBT, schema therapy, attachment theory, exposure therapy, or interpersonal therapy.
I am a Registered Psychologist who is passionate about providing ethical, effective, and nonjudgmental mental health care to a wide range of people. If you are on the fence about whether or not therapy is right for you - I like a tough crowd! It is part of my job to figure out how best to serve you. I truly believe that we carry our early attachment experiences with us throughout life, and they can both help and hinder us. Together we can find out what's keeping you stuck and how best to move forward.
Some people carry the weight of two worlds, the one they were born into and the one they’re trying to build. They’ve spent years untangling guilt from love, expectation from identity, and silence from peace. These are the folks who crave emotional clarity, grounded boundaries, and a life that finally feels like theirs.
Some people carry the weight of two worlds, the one they were born into and the one they’re trying to build. They’ve spent years untangling guilt from love, expectation from identity, and silence from peace. These are the folks who crave emotional clarity, grounded boundaries, and a life that finally feels like theirs.
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Socrates said "to find yourself, think for yourself". Our thoughts shape our perceptions and often affects how we may respond to experiences. We have been conditioned for approval, acceptance and worthiness, how we internalize this programming into our conscious and subconscious minds can lead to self doubt, self criticism and self sabotaging choices. These thoughts become patterns and beliefs that often get played out in how we function in relationships. Learn how to honor your unmet needs, to find healthier ways of managing these conflicts and ways to deepen your connection to self. Awaken yourself to new possibilities.
Socrates said "to find yourself, think for yourself". Our thoughts shape our perceptions and often affects how we may respond to experiences. We have been conditioned for approval, acceptance and worthiness, how we internalize this programming into our conscious and subconscious minds can lead to self doubt, self criticism and self sabotaging choices. These thoughts become patterns and beliefs that often get played out in how we function in relationships. Learn how to honor your unmet needs, to find healthier ways of managing these conflicts and ways to deepen your connection to self. Awaken yourself to new possibilities.
My approach incorporates Identity & Congruency.
My approach incorporates Identity & Congruency.
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.
If you've spent a long time understanding yourself but change still feels out of reach, then I may be a good fit for you. Are you are used to seeming as though you're holding it all together but internally you feel anxious, low mood, overwhelmed, or a constant sense of being misunderstood? Perhaps ADHD, autism, C-PTSD, trauma, anxiety, or concussion symptoms have shaped how you move through the world and the strategies you’ve relied on to cope. If you want relief, but also a deeper understanding of yourself while also shifting patterns that no longer serve you, reach out to see if my deeper relational apprach is a good fit for you!
If you've spent a long time understanding yourself but change still feels out of reach, then I may be a good fit for you. Are you are used to seeming as though you're holding it all together but internally you feel anxious, low mood, overwhelmed, or a constant sense of being misunderstood? Perhaps ADHD, autism, C-PTSD, trauma, anxiety, or concussion symptoms have shaped how you move through the world and the strategies you’ve relied on to cope. If you want relief, but also a deeper understanding of yourself while also shifting patterns that no longer serve you, reach out to see if my deeper relational apprach is a good fit for you!
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.
What makes me different? My career background is unique in that I have over 35 years of experience working in various industries including adult education, H.R., coaching leaders, consulting and psychotherapy. I am known for using a collaborate and problem solving therapeutic approach that is practical and effective so you can overcome your life challenges and achieve your therapy goals sooner than later.
What makes me different? My career background is unique in that I have over 35 years of experience working in various industries including adult education, H.R., coaching leaders, consulting and psychotherapy. I am known for using a collaborate and problem solving therapeutic approach that is practical and effective so you can overcome your life challenges and achieve your therapy goals sooner than later.
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.
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.
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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.