Divorce Therapists in New Westminster, BC
I am passionate about helping people find the uniqueness of their own inner strength and resources to help manage life’s challenges. I have specific training and professional experience assisting persons dealing with grief/loss, anxiety, depression, reproductive mental health and fertility, as well as struggles with relationships, self esteem and trauma. I come from a place of openness and compassion while intentionally supporting you in moving towards a place of positive change.
I am passionate about helping people find the uniqueness of their own inner strength and resources to help manage life’s challenges. I have specific training and professional experience assisting persons dealing with grief/loss, anxiety, depression, reproductive mental health and fertility, as well as struggles with relationships, self esteem and trauma. I come from a place of openness and compassion while intentionally supporting you in moving towards a place of positive change.
Nowadays, we are living in a world that is so advanced yet in many ways leave us feeling stressed and inadequate. if you are struggling with Anxiety, Depression, Difficult relationships, Career Dissatisfaction, Self Limiting Habits and Self Sabotage, you are not alone. Often times these issues show up in our experiences as Fear, Anger, Resentment, Sadness, Weight Gain, Addictive Habits, Fatigue, Sleepiness or Sleeplessness, Headaches, Phobias and many more. Where are you right now? Are you tired of seeking? Change can be paralyzing but the only way to get to the direction you want is to take that first step in spite of the fear.
Nowadays, we are living in a world that is so advanced yet in many ways leave us feeling stressed and inadequate. if you are struggling with Anxiety, Depression, Difficult relationships, Career Dissatisfaction, Self Limiting Habits and Self Sabotage, you are not alone. Often times these issues show up in our experiences as Fear, Anger, Resentment, Sadness, Weight Gain, Addictive Habits, Fatigue, Sleepiness or Sleeplessness, Headaches, Phobias and many more. Where are you right now? Are you tired of seeking? Change can be paralyzing but the only way to get to the direction you want is to take that first step in spite of the fear.
I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor and Registered Social Worker with a Master of Social Work degree from the University of Victoria. I have over 15 years experience working with families and individuals experiencing a variety of challenges. I counsel and support individuals and families who struggle with mental health and substance use, parenting, family conflict, relationship issues and a variety of other topics. I offer a strength based approach and have training in a variety of therapeutic models such as lifespan integration trauma therapy, narrative therapy, emotion focused family therapy and motivational interviewing.
I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor and Registered Social Worker with a Master of Social Work degree from the University of Victoria. I have over 15 years experience working with families and individuals experiencing a variety of challenges. I counsel and support individuals and families who struggle with mental health and substance use, parenting, family conflict, relationship issues and a variety of other topics. I offer a strength based approach and have training in a variety of therapeutic models such as lifespan integration trauma therapy, narrative therapy, emotion focused family therapy and motivational interviewing.
Shauna Cheney
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
New Westminster, BC V3M (Online Only)
If you want to change your life, therapy is a great way to start. I help people develop coping skills to manage complicated thoughts and emotions. With 22 years of experience, I provide a supportive setting to help you manage your emotions, make positive changes, and overcome difficulties. But, the first step is actually reaching out for help.. I provide therapy for clients who struggle anxiety, depression, life transitions, PTSD/trauma, borderline personality disorder (BPD), panic attacks, mood swings, and relationship problems. I also work with couples who are struggling with communication, stress, infidelity and intimacy issues
If you want to change your life, therapy is a great way to start. I help people develop coping skills to manage complicated thoughts and emotions. With 22 years of experience, I provide a supportive setting to help you manage your emotions, make positive changes, and overcome difficulties. But, the first step is actually reaching out for help.. I provide therapy for clients who struggle anxiety, depression, life transitions, PTSD/trauma, borderline personality disorder (BPD), panic attacks, mood swings, and relationship problems. I also work with couples who are struggling with communication, stress, infidelity and intimacy issues
I am a brown, ablebodied female settler of South Asian ancestry in the Turtle Island. As a compassionate and approachable therapist, I'm dedicated to helping you navigate life's challenges and discover your inner strength. I believe in creating a safe and non-judgmental space where you can feel comfortable and empowered. Drawing on my experience in feminist and trauma-informed therapy, I'll work with you to build resilience, agency, and informed decision-making. Together, we'll explore the power imbalances in your life and develop strategies to address them.
I am a brown, ablebodied female settler of South Asian ancestry in the Turtle Island. As a compassionate and approachable therapist, I'm dedicated to helping you navigate life's challenges and discover your inner strength. I believe in creating a safe and non-judgmental space where you can feel comfortable and empowered. Drawing on my experience in feminist and trauma-informed therapy, I'll work with you to build resilience, agency, and informed decision-making. Together, we'll explore the power imbalances in your life and develop strategies to address them.
Dr. Tanya Elez, Registered Psychologist
Psychologist, PhD, RPsych
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New Westminster, BC V3M
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.
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.
Susanne Rontu
Registered Therapeutic Counsellor Candidate, RTC-C, C-IAYT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New Westminster, BC V3M
Are you ready to heal deeply? I provide a safe, compassionate space where you can explore your emotions, heal past wounds, and reconnect with your authentic self. Through a holistic, person-centred approach, I help you uncover the root causes of your challenges, supporting you in creating lasting change and inner peace.
Are you ready to heal deeply? I provide a safe, compassionate space where you can explore your emotions, heal past wounds, and reconnect with your authentic self. Through a holistic, person-centred approach, I help you uncover the root causes of your challenges, supporting you in creating lasting change and inner peace.
Some days life feels extra difficult. You might have difficulty making the connection you want with the people around you; you might face some really hard decisions that seem impossible to make; you might be dealing with anxiety, depression or anything else and just want life to be a little easier. Regardless of your goals, or whether you even have one, I am here to listen and help you figure things out. My mission is to help you recognize the power you hold and make sense of your life in an environment that is safe and respectful to all people on a fundamental level.
Some days life feels extra difficult. You might have difficulty making the connection you want with the people around you; you might face some really hard decisions that seem impossible to make; you might be dealing with anxiety, depression or anything else and just want life to be a little easier. Regardless of your goals, or whether you even have one, I am here to listen and help you figure things out. My mission is to help you recognize the power you hold and make sense of your life in an environment that is safe and respectful to all people on a fundamental level.
Based on the belief that: "we all have our own answers", I focus my efforts to provide a professional, non judgmental and non critical space, where people can safely engage in a process of self reflection and discovery through which they can increase their self awareness, and learn how to access their own answers and solutions to a wide range of mental health concerns and challenging life situations.
Based on the belief that: "we all have our own answers", I focus my efforts to provide a professional, non judgmental and non critical space, where people can safely engage in a process of self reflection and discovery through which they can increase their self awareness, and learn how to access their own answers and solutions to a wide range of mental health concerns and challenging life situations.
I love helping my clients through self-exploration and growth, navigation of personal, familial, social, or professional relationships, dealing with loss, change, decisions, and uncertainty, making sense of various life experiences, and planning for the future. If you find yourself: struggling with unhelpful thoughts, emotional regulation, low mood, or behavioural patterns; in damaging or breaking relationships; faced with grief, difficult life decisions, or loss of control; want to process past experiences; or searching for a path forward, I will be honoured to help you through these challenges and towards becoming your best self.
I love helping my clients through self-exploration and growth, navigation of personal, familial, social, or professional relationships, dealing with loss, change, decisions, and uncertainty, making sense of various life experiences, and planning for the future. If you find yourself: struggling with unhelpful thoughts, emotional regulation, low mood, or behavioural patterns; in damaging or breaking relationships; faced with grief, difficult life decisions, or loss of control; want to process past experiences; or searching for a path forward, I will be honoured to help you through these challenges and towards becoming your best self.
Janele Lajoie
Counsellor, BA, MA, RCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
New Westminster, BC V3L (Online Only)
Hello! I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) who is passionate about supporting clients to navigate challenging life events or mental health concerns. I am also focused on reducing negative stigma of mental health. I have worked in various roles in the social services sector for ten years before beginning my career as a clinical counsellor, including immigration, disability support, outreach counselling, cultural safety, social work and case management. This professional experience combined with lived experience allows me to practice from trauma-informed, intersectional and anti oppressive frameworks.
Hello! I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) who is passionate about supporting clients to navigate challenging life events or mental health concerns. I am also focused on reducing negative stigma of mental health. I have worked in various roles in the social services sector for ten years before beginning my career as a clinical counsellor, including immigration, disability support, outreach counselling, cultural safety, social work and case management. This professional experience combined with lived experience allows me to practice from trauma-informed, intersectional and anti oppressive frameworks.
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Hiya! Welcome! My approach to counselling is to create a meaningful connection and a safe space where you can engage in self exploration, free of judgement, through person centred, and trauma-informed approaches. In a world of information overload, I try to slow it down and explore inner thoughts and sensations that don't always have the opportunity to express themselves, while also looking for patterns along the way to help make sense of it all. I view you as the expert in your life, and my job is to ask you the right questions and help you reflect.
Hiya! Welcome! My approach to counselling is to create a meaningful connection and a safe space where you can engage in self exploration, free of judgement, through person centred, and trauma-informed approaches. In a world of information overload, I try to slow it down and explore inner thoughts and sensations that don't always have the opportunity to express themselves, while also looking for patterns along the way to help make sense of it all. I view you as the expert in your life, and my job is to ask you the right questions and help you reflect.
Barbara Mulski
Licensed Professional Counsellor, RCC
Verified Verified
New Westminster, BC V3L (Online Only)
Are you feeling overwhelmed? Have you tried to solve the problems in your life on your own and now realize you need help from someone else? If you’ve answered yes, then I am so glad you found me and have taken the courageous step of being here. I know this is hard. You’ve quite likely been debating seeking help for months, if not years. We can do this together
Are you feeling overwhelmed? Have you tried to solve the problems in your life on your own and now realize you need help from someone else? If you’ve answered yes, then I am so glad you found me and have taken the courageous step of being here. I know this is hard. You’ve quite likely been debating seeking help for months, if not years. We can do this together
I am a bilingual Asian EFT relationship therapist and a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner. (In Vietnamese: Tôi là một nhà tham vấn tâm lý nói Tiếng Việt, chuyên ngành quan hệ và hôn nhân gia đình. Tôi cũng chuyên điều trị sang chấn tâm lý dùng liệu pháp Somatic Experiencing. Xin vui lòng liên hệ qua email để đặt lịch hẹn và tìm hiểu thêm dịch vụ của tôi) I create safety for clients to unfold and find better strategies to cope with their trauma, triggers and learn new communication skills to discuss any sensitive topics for better connections, secure bonds, and safe and happy relationships.
I am a bilingual Asian EFT relationship therapist and a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner. (In Vietnamese: Tôi là một nhà tham vấn tâm lý nói Tiếng Việt, chuyên ngành quan hệ và hôn nhân gia đình. Tôi cũng chuyên điều trị sang chấn tâm lý dùng liệu pháp Somatic Experiencing. Xin vui lòng liên hệ qua email để đặt lịch hẹn và tìm hiểu thêm dịch vụ của tôi) I create safety for clients to unfold and find better strategies to cope with their trauma, triggers and learn new communication skills to discuss any sensitive topics for better connections, secure bonds, and safe and happy relationships.
Courtenay Sauriol
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
New Westminster, BC V3L
As a Registered Social Worker, I bring a decade of experience working with children, youth, and families. My journey has always been driven by a deep interest in hearing people’s stories and a commitment to supporting individuals on their healing journeys. As a Métis woman, I am particularly passionate about working with Indigenous people and I am an approved FNHA mental health provider. My professional experience includes providing culturally sensitive support using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) from an Indigenous perspective.
As a Registered Social Worker, I bring a decade of experience working with children, youth, and families. My journey has always been driven by a deep interest in hearing people’s stories and a commitment to supporting individuals on their healing journeys. As a Métis woman, I am particularly passionate about working with Indigenous people and I am an approved FNHA mental health provider. My professional experience includes providing culturally sensitive support using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) from an Indigenous perspective.
Are you looking for someone to lean on and share without judgment? My approach to therapy is listening with an open heart. There was a time I did not speak up and if I did, I thought people would be critical of me. I was extremely self-conscious, it took a crisis in my life to reach out for help. I am here today to tell you that this experience shifted my life tremendously. The crisis was an end of a relationship and a suicide in my family. I ended up going back to school after over 20’s years in the same job and I am a counsellor today. Choosing the right counsellor is important and this relationship should feel connective.
Are you looking for someone to lean on and share without judgment? My approach to therapy is listening with an open heart. There was a time I did not speak up and if I did, I thought people would be critical of me. I was extremely self-conscious, it took a crisis in my life to reach out for help. I am here today to tell you that this experience shifted my life tremendously. The crisis was an end of a relationship and a suicide in my family. I ended up going back to school after over 20’s years in the same job and I am a counsellor today. Choosing the right counsellor is important and this relationship should feel connective.
I have been helping people work through trauma and tough life situations for over 25 years. Sometimes it is just about finding the right connection to the right person to move your life forward. I believe every client has a unique story that is their own and so I will work to determine what therapy plan would work best for you. There are no generic treatment plans. You are the expert on you. Together we will work to find your pathway to healing and how to turn life back on again, if it feels like its been turned off.
I have been helping people work through trauma and tough life situations for over 25 years. Sometimes it is just about finding the right connection to the right person to move your life forward. I believe every client has a unique story that is their own and so I will work to determine what therapy plan would work best for you. There are no generic treatment plans. You are the expert on you. Together we will work to find your pathway to healing and how to turn life back on again, if it feels like its been turned off.
In this moment, you are thinking about opening a new conversation. Perhaps this is an easy step for you and perhaps it is very unfamiliar and uncomfortable. Either way, you are preparing to step towards support that feels right. How brave and wise a step that can be. If you feel drawn, I invite you to talk to me. Let’s talk about what is going on for you. About what you are feeling, what you are fearing, what you are avoiding. About how you are managing now and what you are hoping for in your future. All of this matters; all of this deserves time and support.
In this moment, you are thinking about opening a new conversation. Perhaps this is an easy step for you and perhaps it is very unfamiliar and uncomfortable. Either way, you are preparing to step towards support that feels right. How brave and wise a step that can be. If you feel drawn, I invite you to talk to me. Let’s talk about what is going on for you. About what you are feeling, what you are fearing, what you are avoiding. About how you are managing now and what you are hoping for in your future. All of this matters; all of this deserves time and support.
Traumatic past, no matter how recent or ancient - can be blocking you from what you truly want in life. Traumatic memories have no time stamp - therefore, they come up randomly and seem to always be present. These memories are stored in their original state which means they bring the same feelings each and every time they come up. Managing post-traumatic reactions takes so much effort that it seems like there is no resource left for anything else and life becomes an endless race against the trauma.
Traumatic past, no matter how recent or ancient - can be blocking you from what you truly want in life. Traumatic memories have no time stamp - therefore, they come up randomly and seem to always be present. These memories are stored in their original state which means they bring the same feelings each and every time they come up. Managing post-traumatic reactions takes so much effort that it seems like there is no resource left for anything else and life becomes an endless race against the trauma.
As a Registered Clinical Counsellor, my goals are to support individuals and couples to gain deeper insight into their unique challenges and help them find clarity on how to move forward. I specialize in areas of anxiety, depression, ADHD, couples dynamics, sex-related concerns, conflict, and life transitions. As a culturally sensitive therapist, my practice considers my clients' cultural backgrounds, values, and beliefs to ensure culturally sensitive and relevant treatment. As your therapist, I aim to provide a nurturing and empowering environment where you can explore, heal, and transform.
As a Registered Clinical Counsellor, my goals are to support individuals and couples to gain deeper insight into their unique challenges and help them find clarity on how to move forward. I specialize in areas of anxiety, depression, ADHD, couples dynamics, sex-related concerns, conflict, and life transitions. As a culturally sensitive therapist, my practice considers my clients' cultural backgrounds, values, and beliefs to ensure culturally sensitive and relevant treatment. As your therapist, I aim to provide a nurturing and empowering environment where you can explore, heal, and transform.
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Divorce Counsellors
How does therapy for people affected by a divorce work?
Individuals may feel a number of emotions following a divorce, such as shock, guilt, grief, anger, and fear. Therapists offer a non-judgmental space for individuals to talk about what they’ve experienced and process their emotions. Therapists will help clients develop coping strategies. They can also help a client rebuild their sense of self and self-worth and talk about what a happier future might look like.
What’s the most common type of therapy following a divorce?
There are several types of therapy that may be useful for divorce, including cognitive behavioural, acceptance and commitment, solution-focused brief, and mindfulness-based therapies. Many therapy types are talk-therapy based, which is typically the most popular option for individuals dealing with divorce. Cognitive behavioural therapy is a widely-used talk therapy, however, there’s no specific therapy type that’s designed to help people with divorce, and different types will work depending on the person.
When should an individual seek help due to a divorce?
When the feelings of a divorced individual, or an individual going through the process of divorce, begin to disrupt healthy daily functioning, it may be a good time to look into therapy. If a person finds that they are not performing at work due to problems with anxiety or motivation, if they’re no longer seeing friends due to feelings of shame, or if they’re not properly taking care of themselves as a result of depression, speaking to a professional could help.
How do you encourage someone to go to therapy due to a divorce?
It’s helpful to express concern and love for the individual while framing therapy as a tool for improving their life. Sharing how the individual appears to be suffering, and what effects it has on them or on their children, should be done with compassion and empathy. It may be useful to devise a game plan—breaking the process down into parts, such as finding a therapist, making appointments, and looking into insurance coverage.