Blue Cross Therapists in New Westminster, BC

If we all could have the option to be supported and heard with our struggles, to be connected and cared for, perhaps our ability to move through them and towards our goals would be different. What is it you wish to shift, where would your life be right now? How can I help you get there? If you are a victim of crime you may be eligible for counselling through CVAP. I am an approved CVAP counsellor.

Life can be really challenging. I believe that everyone has a unique story and I consider it a gift to be able to work with clients to pursue healing, wellness and fullness as they navigate through life’s challenges. For the past 12 years I have been helping people work through trauma and both the past and present impact this can have on us. I have personally dealt with anxiety for over 20 years so I understand the challenges that can come with overall mental health. Through the years I have accumulated many tools and techniques to help overcome the stressors of everyday life.

I am a Registered Psychologist, Registered Marriage and Family Therapist and an Approved Supervisor of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy. I work with individuals, couples and families who wish to address issues of past trauma, grief, loss, depression and anxiety, strengthen their relationship, increase intimacy and trust, or augment parenting skills. I practice from a systemic, strength based perspective and hold a holistic, hopeful view of human nature. In in order to promote well being and help you accomplish personal goals, I will collaborate with you, relying on your own incredible resiliency and capacity to heal.

My philosophy for counselling is grounded and rooted in finding connection in communities, safety from within, and discovery for what makes you feel passionate about a life worth living. I have always been a strong advocate for human development, diversity and I'm curious by nature. My travels have taken me all over world the in my younger years completing quality of life projects. Presently I am an advocate for ending homelessness and work with organizations to provide safety to our most vulnerable groups

I help people reframe relationship, emotional, spiritual, or creative struggles so that new options become possible. Due to my extensive background with different schools, my clients receive skilled, sensitive, safe, customized counselling whether individually, as a couple, or in teams. No matter how scary your situation seems, I am there with you and together, we can navigate the waters so you can live a life that you desire. Call me...let's talk.

My practice was created very plainly to help in any way I can. I am here to assist you in finding your voice, to design new and effective ways to address your concerns and to help you better understand your discomfort. I believe that the goal of therapy is to find a way to live presently and learn to be comfortable with the history we all carry with us.

I have a Master degree in Developmental Psychology and eight years' experience working as a child and youth Counsellor (based on Attachment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy,  Narrative Therapy and Reality Therapy). I have been working  with different children, adolescences and students for a range of complex issues such as developmental disorders,  major depressive disorder, anxiety disorders and attachment trauma in community, clinical and private settings.

I provide counselling, psychotherapy and supervision services. My practice is guided by extensive experience working with people coming from various socioeconomic backgrounds as well as many years of serving the most vulnerable communities in Vancouver’s DTES. While my approach is integrative of modern theories and techniques, it heavily relies on Psychodynamic theories and practice. Psychodynamic Psychotherapy is a highly individualized treatment whose goal is not only to alleviate the most obvious symptom. It relies on the fact that our personalities are uniquely shaped by several developmental stages.

Do you feel overwhelmed emotionally or stressed? Are you feeling anxious and confused? Are you unsure or hopeless? Does life seem unfair? Do you feel life ought to be more but just do not seem to know how to crank that up? Do your life’s experiences keep you down? It may surprise you that these human situations are more common than you think. You have taken the first bold step in looking inward and outward. What do you see? I see your “will”! Where there is a will, there is always a way. Seeking counseling can be a daunting decision for most people! However, it need not be. I look forward to working with you on your journey.

As a Registered Clinical Counsellor with the BCACC, I work with individuals who have a wide range of needs but are all working towards a common goal - developing a deeper understanding of themselves. I have experience working with both adolescents & adults who are overcoming various obstacles - from depression and anxiety, to trauma and grief, to vocational and relationship issues. Whatever the situation they are facing, I truly view all clients as resilient individuals who can recover and thrive from such difficult life experiences.

Welcome to the first step of your journey to flourishing mental health with me. I look forward to supporting you while you explore, reflect, and find the ideal self you would like to become psychologically, physically, and spiritually. I believe in a world where people achieve flourishing mental health. To do so, I am helping individuals such as yourself one at a time to gain more control of their lives and to become versions of themselves they envision. I promise to try my best to treat you with absolute worth, to respect your autonomy, and to give you the therapy experience you want using Directing, Following, or Guiding Style.

Check out www.marulacounselling.com and click counsellors to read about the different counsellors available. Alishia is a strength based multicultural counsellor with extensive experience in treating children, youth and adults. Alishia is certified in a variety of therapeutic models such as: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Emotion Focused Family Therapy (EFFT), Expressive Play Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy and Mindfulness & Somatic techniques. Alishia works with the Ministry of Children and Family Development as a Child and Youth Mental Health Clinician providing clinical care to children and their families.