Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) Therapists in New Westminster, BC

Psychologists at the Psychoeducational Assessment Centre of BC, diagnose conditions noticed at​ school such as Learning Disability, Giftedness, ADHD, ASD, and Intellectual Disability. Our assessments reveal student's strengths & needs in language, executive function, social-emotional, memory, attention, reading, math & writing. Our MOE & DSM 5 diagnosis and recommendations for the IEP include evidence-based interventions, specialized materials, instructional differentiation, learning strategies, technology, and accommodations. We transform doubtful, stressed worriers into confident students who love learning.

If you feel stuck, drained, lost, numb, and find it difficult to feel joy and happiness; if you feel the tension that is constantly activated and stealing your energy away; and if you feel exhausted and unmotivated; there is a great chance that you carry some undigested and repressed emotions and experiences. If Trauma is left unattended, it could diminish the quality of life. If you feel that life handed you more than you can handle, it can be paralyzing.

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.

Tom has been a therapist for over 35 years and has experience working with clients facing a wide range of concerns. Tom has worked extensively with issues related to sexuality, relationship conflict (and growth), as well as dispute resolution. Tom focuses on applying interest-based principles to working with couples and families in dispute. He is particularly effective in helping clients manage the strong emotions that can play a significant role in achieving a constructive outcome. Tom also applies mindfulness approaches to helping clients deal with anxiety and depression.

Welcome! I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor with BCACC in private practice. I bring over 16 years of extensive experience in the mental health and personal growth fields. I practice from a trauma-informed lens to provide a warm and welcoming space. I work with adults, groups and facilitate workshops for individuals dealing with trauma, anxiety, low-mood or depression, relationship challenges, grief and loss. I also provide therapy for pain and stress management particularly after an accident or trauma. I offer mentoring and intuitive life coaching. I provide counselling in English and Spanish.

We sometimes find ourselves lacking in the opportunity to experience joy, creativity, meaning, and connection in our lives. At Ohana, we support the exploration of what it is that may be preventing you from being the person you want to be and healing in a way that allows you to have these experiences.

Seeking help is not a sign of weakness. People in distress usually find it helpful to talk to a professional in a safe space where our conversation is kept confidential. We offer evidence-based therapy approach, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma-informed Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness -Based Intervention in English, Cantonese and Mandarin.

Do you struggle with anxiety, have difficulty creating new habits, experience low mood, high stress, or have problems in your relationships? You might have noticed that the 1950s "map of life" doesn't quite work the same, so you're navigating uncharted territory with your own compass and notebook. Our strategies to manage stress, mood and relationship conflicts work well enough until they don't, so the stress starts coming and it won't stop coming... If you also happen to struggle with people pleasing, boundaries, communication, perfectionism or assertiveness and you want to build confidence, you're not alone. And I've got maps.

In a relaxed environment and using a warm, collaborative approach, I help clients who seek relief from issues such as anxiety, generalized anxiety disorder, social phobia, depression, specific phobias, OCD, low self-esteem, grief and loss (including pet loss), and chronic conditions . Be encouraged that my counselling environment is a place where you will be heard, understood, encouraged, and accepted just as you are. Anxiety and life events can bring about major stresses. I offer you a safe place to offload and the support you need to take charge of your life again.

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.

The focus of my work is with clients seeking therapy for anxiety (PTSD, OCD, driving anxiety etc...) and depressive disorders (depression, Bipolar, adjustment with depression) as well as individuals with ADD/ADHD I use a mindfulness based therapy called ACT for treating emotional issues and biofeedback and neurofeedback technology for working with clients who have ADD and ADHD. The rate I charge for therapy is $180.00 per hour, the rate recommended by the BC Psychological Association.

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.

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, Eye Movement Desensitization Therapy (EMDR), 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.

Children need to be mirrored. When they come to you, you want to be that clear mirror. So the most important work you do is with yourself. – Dr. Gabor Mate. The overwhelming challenges that you face as a parent are not meant to be felt alone. You deserve to be seen, understood, and supported in a way that recognizes the unique struggles of your family. There is courage in recognizing feeling exhausted, irritated, and disconnected from your family, that the way that you’re parenting isn’t reflective of who you envisioned yourself to be.

I offer an approach to counselling based on authenticity, genuine care and respect. I work with my clients collaboratively and non-judgmentally, using an eclectic approach built on person/child-centred therapy and attachment therapy. I offer short term and in depth counselling to address issues that make people/parents/children/youth feel stuck, ashamed, confused, guilty, depressed, worried, afraid or just curious and that might be preventing them from reaching a sense of fulfillment, self efficacy & control in their lives.

Chronic stress, life challenges and changes often intensify self-doubt, negative thoughts, and unhealthy coping – whether in the form of isolation, distractions, addictions or toxic relationships. As your energy gets drained or you become more overwhelmed with tasks and decisions to make, it often becomes even harder to handle uncertainty and take steps to get yourself unstuck from an unpleasant situation. How would it feel if you could instead get connected to your internal resources and resilience, see your uncomfortable experiences as opportunities for growth, and rediscover your capability to overcome struggles and move forward?

I'm here to help by combining Client values, clinical expertise and the latest research evidence to facilitate the best outcomes for my Clients. Areas of focus include love and intimacy, work and creativity, self-identity and self-worth. I hold a safe and professional space for working through issues and moving forward in life. If you are suffering any issue that is preventing your enjoyment of life feel free to contact me via a phone call, a text, or an email.