Psychosis Therapists in New Westminster, BC
Whether I am holding space for an adult, child, or teen, I aim to understand you and your unique experience of the world – what’s working, and what feels stuck! Let’s make sense of your experiences, create safety around the thoughts, feelings, and physical sensations that get in the way, and find ways to move toward what really matters to you.
Therapy with me is about identifying and connecting with your values in order to commit to meaningful change. This might look like reflective conversation, creative expression through art making, or mindfulness-based exploration, or expressive art and play therapy.
Whether I am holding space for an adult, child, or teen, I aim to understand you and your unique experience of the world – what’s working, and what feels stuck! Let’s make sense of your experiences, create safety around the thoughts, feelings, and physical sensations that get in the way, and find ways to move toward what really matters to you.
Therapy with me is about identifying and connecting with your values in order to commit to meaningful change. This might look like reflective conversation, creative expression through art making, or mindfulness-based exploration, or expressive art and play therapy.
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 specialize in Trauma and PTSD, Dissociative Disorders (DID), psychosis, and Borderline Personality (BPD)
I am passionate about helping individuals and couples who have experienced significant trauma in their lives, including those with complex PTSD, dissociative identity disorder, and borderline personality disorder. I believe that when we experience trauma, we can feel trapped in the past, frozen by the challenge of letting go of the pain, and unable to enjoy the present. So I want to help you process those past hurts so that you can get back to living the life you want. I provide therapy to people of all cultures, faiths, genders, and sexual orientations, valuing each person’s unique experiences.
I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, Dissociative Disorders (DID), psychosis, and Borderline Personality (BPD)
I am passionate about helping individuals and couples who have experienced significant trauma in their lives, including those with complex PTSD, dissociative identity disorder, and borderline personality disorder. I believe that when we experience trauma, we can feel trapped in the past, frozen by the challenge of letting go of the pain, and unable to enjoy the present. So I want to help you process those past hurts so that you can get back to living the life you want. I provide therapy to people of all cultures, faiths, genders, and sexual orientations, valuing each person’s unique experiences.
I have been helping people work through trauma and tough life situations for over 30 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 it's been turned off.
I have been helping people work through trauma and tough life situations for over 30 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 it's been turned off.
I have experience providing mental health support to both youth and adults related to a range of difficulties such as depression, anxiety, substance use and addictions, PTSD and trauma, emotional regulation, stress management, as well as more severe mental health symptoms and diagnosis such as psychosis, Schizophrenia, Bipolar, and also personality disorders such as Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) and Antisocial Personality Disorder (ASPD).
I use a trauma informed approach in my practice and am guided by evidence-based modalities such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Prolonged Exposure (PE), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), and Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT).
I have experience providing mental health support to both youth and adults related to a range of difficulties such as depression, anxiety, substance use and addictions, PTSD and trauma, emotional regulation, stress management, as well as more severe mental health symptoms and diagnosis such as psychosis, Schizophrenia, Bipolar, and also personality disorders such as Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) and Antisocial Personality Disorder (ASPD).
I use a trauma informed approach in my practice and am guided by evidence-based modalities such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Prolonged Exposure (PE), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), and Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT).
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.
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.
I hold space with curiosity and compassion, moving at a pace that works for you. Whether you're navigating trauma, depression, relationship stress, or simply feeling stuck, I believe that understanding yourself more deeply is the foundation of lasting change. Working together, you can expect to develop greater self-awareness, build practical coping and emotional regulation skills, and strengthen your confidence and self-compassion. My goal is for you to leave therapy with more clarity, resilience, and trust in your own ability to navigate life. I welcome everyone.
I hold space with curiosity and compassion, moving at a pace that works for you. Whether you're navigating trauma, depression, relationship stress, or simply feeling stuck, I believe that understanding yourself more deeply is the foundation of lasting change. Working together, you can expect to develop greater self-awareness, build practical coping and emotional regulation skills, and strengthen your confidence and self-compassion. My goal is for you to leave therapy with more clarity, resilience, and trust in your own ability to navigate life. I welcome everyone.
Hi! I'm so happy you're here. My name is Mia, and I am a registered social worker, as well as a certified clinical trauma professional with a career focus on counselling and therapy.
Hi! I'm so happy you're here. My name is Mia, and I am a registered social worker, as well as a certified clinical trauma professional with a career focus on counselling and therapy.
Are you are feeling like you need some guidance or direction? Are you feeling like what is happening in your life is overwhelming? Do you feel like you want to address experiences you have had that keep affecting you? If so, reach out to the counsellors at Suvaya. Swetha, Shaz, and Fatima are looking forward to hearing from you and exploring how we can help!
Are you are feeling like you need some guidance or direction? Are you feeling like what is happening in your life is overwhelming? Do you feel like you want to address experiences you have had that keep affecting you? If so, reach out to the counsellors at Suvaya. Swetha, Shaz, and Fatima are looking forward to hearing from you and exploring how we can help!
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.
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.
Olá! I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) in British Columbia with a doctoral degree in Counselling and Psychotherapy, and I previously worked as a psychologist in Brazil. With over 23 years of clinical experience, I support clients experiencing anxiety, trauma, depression, relationship challenges, and major life transitions such as immigration, separation, career changes, and midlife crises. As an immigrant myself, I understand how important it is to feel seen, culturally understood, and supported by a sense of belonging in the healing process.
Olá! I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) in British Columbia with a doctoral degree in Counselling and Psychotherapy, and I previously worked as a psychologist in Brazil. With over 23 years of clinical experience, I support clients experiencing anxiety, trauma, depression, relationship challenges, and major life transitions such as immigration, separation, career changes, and midlife crises. As an immigrant myself, I understand how important it is to feel seen, culturally understood, and supported by a sense of belonging in the healing process.
Hello! My name is Xu (RCC 14331), and I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor and Art Therapist based in Burnaby, BC. I have been practicing since 2017, with a diverse background supporting individuals of all ages and addressing various issues. I also serve as a clinical supervisor/consultant for practitioners seeking to integrate decolonizing and anti-oppressive practices into their work.
My therapy approach centers consent, curiosity, and compassion while gently supporting you in exploring parts of yourself without judgment. Healing can be painful, but care is gentle.
Hello! My name is Xu (RCC 14331), and I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor and Art Therapist based in Burnaby, BC. I have been practicing since 2017, with a diverse background supporting individuals of all ages and addressing various issues. I also serve as a clinical supervisor/consultant for practitioners seeking to integrate decolonizing and anti-oppressive practices into their work.
My therapy approach centers consent, curiosity, and compassion while gently supporting you in exploring parts of yourself without judgment. Healing can be painful, but care is gentle.
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I am a Registered Social Worker in BC, Alberta, and Ontario with 20 years of experience specializing in bipolar disorder counselling, psychosis, schizophrenia spectrum illnesses, depression and anxiety.
My career spans diverse settings, including community hospitals, psychiatric hospitals, and mental health teams in Canada and the UK. I’ve supported individuals, families and loved ones navigating complex issues like bipolar and psychosis therapy, and schizophrenia spectrum illnesses. I’ve also supervised over 15 Master’s students in mental health settings.
I am a Registered Social Worker in BC, Alberta, and Ontario with 20 years of experience specializing in bipolar disorder counselling, psychosis, schizophrenia spectrum illnesses, depression and anxiety.
My career spans diverse settings, including community hospitals, psychiatric hospitals, and mental health teams in Canada and the UK. I’ve supported individuals, families and loved ones navigating complex issues like bipolar and psychosis therapy, and schizophrenia spectrum illnesses. I’ve also supervised over 15 Master’s students in mental health settings.
Bahareh has extensive experience in EMDR, effective for anxiety, depression, PTSD, mood disorder and psychosis.
Trauma can overwhelm our ability to cope and may stem from many life experiences. When unprocessed, it can impact mental health, showing up as PTSD, anxiety, depression, or challenges with focus and regulation often seen in ADHD.
You’re not alone. At our clinic, we offer trauma-informed care, including EMDR, to help process past experiences, improve emotional regulation and attention, and support meaningful, lasting change. Together, we’ll build resilience and move toward a more grounded, empowered you.
Bahareh has extensive experience in EMDR, effective for anxiety, depression, PTSD, mood disorder and psychosis.
Trauma can overwhelm our ability to cope and may stem from many life experiences. When unprocessed, it can impact mental health, showing up as PTSD, anxiety, depression, or challenges with focus and regulation often seen in ADHD.
You’re not alone. At our clinic, we offer trauma-informed care, including EMDR, to help process past experiences, improve emotional regulation and attention, and support meaningful, lasting change. Together, we’ll build resilience and move toward a more grounded, empowered you.
My second area of expertise is in the area of psychosis.
I specialize in supporting adults who struggle with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and other anxiety concerns. If you are troubled by intrusive thoughts about contamination, accidents, violence, sex, identity, morality, religion, ‘just right’ feelings, or other themes, along with excessive checking, reviewing, avoiding, reassurance-seeking, or other mental or behavioural rituals, I'm here to help. My approach is grounded in cognitive-behaviour therapy (CBT), including exposure and response prevention (ERP), as well as acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) and compassion-focused therapy.
My second area of expertise is in the area of psychosis.
I specialize in supporting adults who struggle with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and other anxiety concerns. If you are troubled by intrusive thoughts about contamination, accidents, violence, sex, identity, morality, religion, ‘just right’ feelings, or other themes, along with excessive checking, reviewing, avoiding, reassurance-seeking, or other mental or behavioural rituals, I'm here to help. My approach is grounded in cognitive-behaviour therapy (CBT), including exposure and response prevention (ERP), as well as acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) and compassion-focused therapy.
Feeling stuck? Anxiety, stress, or self-doubt can make it difficult to move forward. Negative thoughts and emotional struggles may affect your sleep, relationships, work, and daily life. Whether you are facing a life transition, relationship difficulties, addiction concerns, or mental health challenges, you do not have to face them alone. Counselling can offer a safe and supportive space to understand what you are going through, develop practical coping skills, and begin moving toward greater clarity and emotional stability.
Feeling stuck? Anxiety, stress, or self-doubt can make it difficult to move forward. Negative thoughts and emotional struggles may affect your sleep, relationships, work, and daily life. Whether you are facing a life transition, relationship difficulties, addiction concerns, or mental health challenges, you do not have to face them alone. Counselling can offer a safe and supportive space to understand what you are going through, develop practical coping skills, and begin moving toward greater clarity and emotional stability.
Are you trying to make sense of your relationship, your brain, or the unexpected emotional shifts of midlife? My work focuses on couples therapy, supporting neurodivergent adults, and helping women navigate perimenopause. Many of the people I work with feel stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure how to move forward and are looking for both insight and practical change.
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Many of the couples I work with feel stuck in the same arguments or painful patterns—having the same conversations over and over without feeling heard or understood. Together, we slow those moments down and look at what’s really happening underneath the conflict.
Are you trying to make sense of your relationship, your brain, or the unexpected emotional shifts of midlife? My work focuses on couples therapy, supporting neurodivergent adults, and helping women navigate perimenopause. Many of the people I work with feel stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure how to move forward and are looking for both insight and practical change.
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Many of the couples I work with feel stuck in the same arguments or painful patterns—having the same conversations over and over without feeling heard or understood. Together, we slow those moments down and look at what’s really happening underneath the conflict.
I have had the privilege of knowing and working with a great number of individuals and families with varying levels of life challenges including: relationships issues, all types of emotional disturbances and alcohol & substance use problems. I trust that my accumulated repertoire of psychological methods and techniques along with my sincere desire to help will ensure effective and satisfactory services for my clients.
I have had the privilege of knowing and working with a great number of individuals and families with varying levels of life challenges including: relationships issues, all types of emotional disturbances and alcohol & substance use problems. I trust that my accumulated repertoire of psychological methods and techniques along with my sincere desire to help will ensure effective and satisfactory services for my clients.
Maureen French is a Registered Clinical Counsellor with a Masters of Arts in Counselling Psychology. She has had a fascination of how individuals and relationships work from a young age. Maureen has over 15 years counselling experience in variety of government, community, health care / hospital and private counselling settings as well as in patient and out-patient psychiatric settings. Maureen offers counselling, support and consultation with adolescents, family and adult relationship issues. Maureen is a skilled play therapist who has worked extensively with child with complex trauma including developing and facilitating parenting programs and trauma informed programs.
Maureen French is a Registered Clinical Counsellor with a Masters of Arts in Counselling Psychology. She has had a fascination of how individuals and relationships work from a young age. Maureen has over 15 years counselling experience in variety of government, community, health care / hospital and private counselling settings as well as in patient and out-patient psychiatric settings. Maureen offers counselling, support and consultation with adolescents, family and adult relationship issues. Maureen is a skilled play therapist who has worked extensively with child with complex trauma including developing and facilitating parenting programs and trauma informed programs.
Sometimes it’s hard to notice when things aren't going well. It might be subtle signs that pop up at the end of the day. You feel like the day is going well and you’re keeping busy. But as soon as you have a moment of silence, your mind starts to cycle through things that you just don't want to think about. Do you find it hard to sit still and be at peace in these moments? Do you distract yourself as much as possible just so you don’t listen to your own thoughts? Maybe you have a hard time completing any of your important tasks? These are all normal reactions. Signals that your body is giving you to pay attention to.
Sometimes it’s hard to notice when things aren't going well. It might be subtle signs that pop up at the end of the day. You feel like the day is going well and you’re keeping busy. But as soon as you have a moment of silence, your mind starts to cycle through things that you just don't want to think about. Do you find it hard to sit still and be at peace in these moments? Do you distract yourself as much as possible just so you don’t listen to your own thoughts? Maybe you have a hard time completing any of your important tasks? These are all normal reactions. Signals that your body is giving you to pay attention to.
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Psychosis Counsellors
What’s the most effective treatment for psychosis?
The most effective treatment for psychosis is coordinated specialty care. In this model, a team of professionals works with a patient to address all aspects of the underlying disorder. This approach incorporates individual or group therapy, employment and education support, family support and education, medication management (which often involves low doses of antipsychotics), and case management to facilitate problem-solving as needed.
When should people seek treatment for psychosis?
People should seek immediate treatment at the earliest indication of psychosis. Symptoms include delusions, hallucinations, disorganized or blocked speech, and agitated body movements. Early signs that a person may be developing a disorder that will lead to psychosis include suspiciousness of others, memory problems and distractibility, an inability to think clearly, rapid or nonsensical speech, withdrawal from friends or family, aggression toward others, and sensitivity to bright lights or noises.
What if psychosis is left untreated?
Without treatment, psychosis can have significant repercussions, including injuries, job loss, homelessness, financial or legal trouble, ruptured relationships, and suffering for the person and their family. While early treatment for psychosis often yields the best results, there is no point past which it becomes useless to seek treatment. At any point, treatment can make a difference.
How do I get someone else to seek treatment for psychosis?
It’s extremely difficult to watch a loved one suffer from hallucinations, delusions, and other elements of psychosis—sometimes exacerbated by their fears of treatment. Have a conversation with them in a quiet space and maintain a calm, supportive tone. Share your concerns about behaviors you’ve observed, suggest treatment, and explain the potential benefits. Listen carefully to their responses. The person may not be ready after one conversation, but with time, they may come around.