Canada Life | Great-West Life Therapists in Port Coquitlam, BC
What would it take to live the life you imagined? Have you truly found your authentic self? Visit me at Aster Wellness Centre and we will explore these questions to consider your current path. We often have our sights set high but lose track of what is truly important due to unexpected obstacles such as immense anxiety, anger, depression, fear, grief, and personal traumas. We don't ask for these things, but they are occasionally placed along our path, and can easily trip us up. The feeling that we are stuck or unable to realize our potential sets in.
What would it take to live the life you imagined? Have you truly found your authentic self? Visit me at Aster Wellness Centre and we will explore these questions to consider your current path. We often have our sights set high but lose track of what is truly important due to unexpected obstacles such as immense anxiety, anger, depression, fear, grief, and personal traumas. We don't ask for these things, but they are occasionally placed along our path, and can easily trip us up. The feeling that we are stuck or unable to realize our potential sets in.
Ed is a BCACC registered, CCPA certified clinical counsellor, and a BCACC Approved Clinical Supervisor. As the lead clinician at the DBT Clinic of Greater Vancouver, Ed has extensive experience in delivering Dialectical Behavior Therapy to high-risk adults, youths and families experiencing concerns such as suicidality, self-harm, impulsivity, depression, anxiety, trauma, and addictions.
Ed is a BCACC registered, CCPA certified clinical counsellor, and a BCACC Approved Clinical Supervisor. As the lead clinician at the DBT Clinic of Greater Vancouver, Ed has extensive experience in delivering Dialectical Behavior Therapy to high-risk adults, youths and families experiencing concerns such as suicidality, self-harm, impulsivity, depression, anxiety, trauma, and addictions.
Do you feel angry, tired, confused, overwhelmed? Are you dealing with loss or struggling with relationships? As a wellness practitioner of 10 yrs, immigrant, parent, person of color, I know how hard it is to navigate life's challenges alone. As EFT trained couples therapist and certified trauma specialist, I help my clients build safe and healthy relationships and heal from traumatic life experience. I support in processing trauma, setting boundaries, understanding patterns/emotions and dealing with anxiety/ depression. I have lived struggles and clinical training to deal with C-ptsd/ADHD/OCD, family conflict and parenting.
Do you feel angry, tired, confused, overwhelmed? Are you dealing with loss or struggling with relationships? As a wellness practitioner of 10 yrs, immigrant, parent, person of color, I know how hard it is to navigate life's challenges alone. As EFT trained couples therapist and certified trauma specialist, I help my clients build safe and healthy relationships and heal from traumatic life experience. I support in processing trauma, setting boundaries, understanding patterns/emotions and dealing with anxiety/ depression. I have lived struggles and clinical training to deal with C-ptsd/ADHD/OCD, family conflict and parenting.
Life can present challenges that leave us feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected from ourselves and others. My goal is to provide a supportive, compassionate, and nonjudgmental space where you can explore your experiences, build on your strengths, and develop the tools needed to navigate life's difficulties with greater confidence and resilience.
Life can present challenges that leave us feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected from ourselves and others. My goal is to provide a supportive, compassionate, and nonjudgmental space where you can explore your experiences, build on your strengths, and develop the tools needed to navigate life's difficulties with greater confidence and resilience.
Finding the right counsellor can be difficult. I know because I have been through that search myself. It can be hard to know which therapist is really the best fit based on a profile alone. My style is direct, practical, and compassionate. I often work with men, young adults, and people in transition who feel stuck, dissatisfied, anxious, disconnected, or caught in patterns they no longer want to repeat.
Together, we slow things down, look at what is happening in your brain, body and behaviour, understand the pattern without shame, and identify practical changes that can have the biggest impact on the goals that matter to you.
Finding the right counsellor can be difficult. I know because I have been through that search myself. It can be hard to know which therapist is really the best fit based on a profile alone. My style is direct, practical, and compassionate. I often work with men, young adults, and people in transition who feel stuck, dissatisfied, anxious, disconnected, or caught in patterns they no longer want to repeat.
Together, we slow things down, look at what is happening in your brain, body and behaviour, understand the pattern without shame, and identify practical changes that can have the biggest impact on the goals that matter to you.
My ideal clients are adolescents, adults, and families navigating stress, trauma, grief, or life transitions, including challenges related to immigration and cultural adjustment. They are looking for practical coping strategies, emotional support, and personal growth. I provide a safe, supportive environment, offering therapy in English, Farsi, Dari, and Tajik to help clients feel understood and empowered.
My ideal clients are adolescents, adults, and families navigating stress, trauma, grief, or life transitions, including challenges related to immigration and cultural adjustment. They are looking for practical coping strategies, emotional support, and personal growth. I provide a safe, supportive environment, offering therapy in English, Farsi, Dari, and Tajik to help clients feel understood and empowered.
As a trauma informed practitioner, I work with individuals and couples navigating anxiety, depression, ADHD, relationship challenges, life transitions, and periods of feeling stuck or disconnected. Many clients come to therapy wanting to better understand themselves, improve communication, strengthen relationships, or create meaningful change. Together, we explore the patterns, experiences, and beliefs that may be holding you back and work toward greater clarity, connection, and resilience in a supportive and non-judgmental space.
As a trauma informed practitioner, I work with individuals and couples navigating anxiety, depression, ADHD, relationship challenges, life transitions, and periods of feeling stuck or disconnected. Many clients come to therapy wanting to better understand themselves, improve communication, strengthen relationships, or create meaningful change. Together, we explore the patterns, experiences, and beliefs that may be holding you back and work toward greater clarity, connection, and resilience in a supportive and non-judgmental space.
Sometimes the strategies that helped us survive difficult experiences no longer serve us in the present. You may find yourself feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, stuck in patterns you don't fully understand, or carrying responsibilities that leave little room for your own needs. Therapy can be a place to slow down, make sense of what you're experiencing, and begin creating change that feels meaningful and sustainable.
Sometimes the strategies that helped us survive difficult experiences no longer serve us in the present. You may find yourself feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, stuck in patterns you don't fully understand, or carrying responsibilities that leave little room for your own needs. Therapy can be a place to slow down, make sense of what you're experiencing, and begin creating change that feels meaningful and sustainable.
We all encounter challenges and obstacles that come in many forms. Through empathy, patience and perseverance we can manage these situations. For our youth, guidance and support can benefit their identity development, family conflict and their mental health. My name is Marcel Cadogan and I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor (17906) who specializes in individual counselling and family support, as well as child and youth support that includes racial/ethnic identity development. Additionally, my services include consulting to share ideas, gain clarity or understand life changes.
We all encounter challenges and obstacles that come in many forms. Through empathy, patience and perseverance we can manage these situations. For our youth, guidance and support can benefit their identity development, family conflict and their mental health. My name is Marcel Cadogan and I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor (17906) who specializes in individual counselling and family support, as well as child and youth support that includes racial/ethnic identity development. Additionally, my services include consulting to share ideas, gain clarity or understand life changes.
You keep it together on the outside, but inside, anxiety, depression, or the weight of past trauma are quietly taking a toll. Maybe you’re juggling a career, relationships, and family expectations, yet still feel like you’re falling short. Do you find yourself stuck in self-doubt or intense emotions?
Whether you're healing from PTSD, or simply feeling overwhelmed, you deserve support that sees the full picture. In our work together, we’ll explore the roots of emotional pain: family patterns, cultural messages, or unspoken expectations, and build practical tools to support self-compassion, communication, and emotional regulation.
You keep it together on the outside, but inside, anxiety, depression, or the weight of past trauma are quietly taking a toll. Maybe you’re juggling a career, relationships, and family expectations, yet still feel like you’re falling short. Do you find yourself stuck in self-doubt or intense emotions?
Whether you're healing from PTSD, or simply feeling overwhelmed, you deserve support that sees the full picture. In our work together, we’ll explore the roots of emotional pain: family patterns, cultural messages, or unspoken expectations, and build practical tools to support self-compassion, communication, and emotional regulation.
In my counselling practice, I work with individuals and their families who have experienced trauma and live with grief, loss, anxiety and depression. Additionally I work with Individuals with significant issues stemming from PTSD, brain trauma and other catastrophic injuries. I also work with individuals with developmental challenges and autism who require support with acquiring life and social skills such as anger management, sexual safety and establishing positive social connections. I work with my clients to help build tools and strategies for managing their daily life as well developing positive coping mechanisms.
In my counselling practice, I work with individuals and their families who have experienced trauma and live with grief, loss, anxiety and depression. Additionally I work with Individuals with significant issues stemming from PTSD, brain trauma and other catastrophic injuries. I also work with individuals with developmental challenges and autism who require support with acquiring life and social skills such as anger management, sexual safety and establishing positive social connections. I work with my clients to help build tools and strategies for managing their daily life as well developing positive coping mechanisms.
Are you feeling disconnected from yourself, your body, or the important people in your life? You may be carrying some hurt, feeling unsure how to talk about your needs, or hoping to reconnect with pleasure, safety, and belonging. You are not alone.
My work is about supporting those who are navigating challenges around relationships, intimacy, trauma, or major life transitions. I offer sex-positive, trauma-informed therapy for individuals and couples. My practice is LGBTQIA2S+ affirming and supportive of diverse relationship structures. Nothing about your identity, desires, or experiences is “too much” or “not enough” here.
Are you feeling disconnected from yourself, your body, or the important people in your life? You may be carrying some hurt, feeling unsure how to talk about your needs, or hoping to reconnect with pleasure, safety, and belonging. You are not alone.
My work is about supporting those who are navigating challenges around relationships, intimacy, trauma, or major life transitions. I offer sex-positive, trauma-informed therapy for individuals and couples. My practice is LGBTQIA2S+ affirming and supportive of diverse relationship structures. Nothing about your identity, desires, or experiences is “too much” or “not enough” here.
I like to use puzzles as an analogy or a metaphor to describe our lived experiences. Sometimes it is just difficult to put a puzzle by yourself. There are things you are worried about, you are fearful to think of, or something you have not discovered yet. I am here to help you place the pieces together to understand yourself better. Although it may take some time, or it may not be perfect, you are not alone. You want to find a way to redefine yourself, but you do not know where to begin with or feel drained to try.
I like to use puzzles as an analogy or a metaphor to describe our lived experiences. Sometimes it is just difficult to put a puzzle by yourself. There are things you are worried about, you are fearful to think of, or something you have not discovered yet. I am here to help you place the pieces together to understand yourself better. Although it may take some time, or it may not be perfect, you are not alone. You want to find a way to redefine yourself, but you do not know where to begin with or feel drained to try.
My ideal client is someone navigating trauma, anxiety, stress, or major life transitions and looking for more than temporary coping strategies—they want deep, lasting healing. Whether recovering from a car accident (ICBC), processing violence or trauma (CVAP), or balancing cultural and family pressures, they want a space where they feel safe, understood, and genuinely supported. As a Registered Clinical Counsellor and EMDR therapist, I specialize in trauma-focused care, helping clients process painful experiences, reduce emotional distress, and move forward with greater confidence and resilience. Fluent in English, Punjabi, Hindi, a
My ideal client is someone navigating trauma, anxiety, stress, or major life transitions and looking for more than temporary coping strategies—they want deep, lasting healing. Whether recovering from a car accident (ICBC), processing violence or trauma (CVAP), or balancing cultural and family pressures, they want a space where they feel safe, understood, and genuinely supported. As a Registered Clinical Counsellor and EMDR therapist, I specialize in trauma-focused care, helping clients process painful experiences, reduce emotional distress, and move forward with greater confidence and resilience. Fluent in English, Punjabi, Hindi, a
If you are functioning on the outside but feel anxious, tense, or stuck in the same relational patterns inside, you are not alone. Many people I work with are thoughtful and capable, yet stress, conflict, or a major transition like a move, loss, or career change has started to weigh on them. You may be navigating family expectations, cultural pressure, or the sense that you have to hold it together. You may want relief, but you also want clarity and a way forward that fits your values, culture, and relationships. Your goal might be to feel steadier, understand what keeps repeating, and respond with more intention.
If you are functioning on the outside but feel anxious, tense, or stuck in the same relational patterns inside, you are not alone. Many people I work with are thoughtful and capable, yet stress, conflict, or a major transition like a move, loss, or career change has started to weigh on them. You may be navigating family expectations, cultural pressure, or the sense that you have to hold it together. You may want relief, but you also want clarity and a way forward that fits your values, culture, and relationships. Your goal might be to feel steadier, understand what keeps repeating, and respond with more intention.
Clients often come to therapy feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or uncertain about the next step. Together, we explore not only what’s not working, but also what’s possible. My aim is to help you uncover your inner strength, build healthier patterns, and reconnect with the deeper parts of yourself—spiritually, emotionally, and relationally.
You may feel overwhelmed right now, but you are not alone. Whatever challenge you are facing, I would be honoured to walk alongside you as you start your path to healing.
Clients often come to therapy feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or uncertain about the next step. Together, we explore not only what’s not working, but also what’s possible. My aim is to help you uncover your inner strength, build healthier patterns, and reconnect with the deeper parts of yourself—spiritually, emotionally, and relationally.
You may feel overwhelmed right now, but you are not alone. Whatever challenge you are facing, I would be honoured to walk alongside you as you start your path to healing.
Hi, I'm Adrienne! Glad you're here. I'm an Individual and Couples Therapist with 20 years of counselling experience, offering appointments in Pitt Meadows and Port Coquitlam. My special interests are helping people find freedom from anxiety, depression and addictions as well as working with couples to strengthen their communication and connection.
I strive to create a relaxed atmosphere where you feel comfortable with being open. I'll offer guidance, practical tools, and challenge you to grow and do hard things.
Hi, I'm Adrienne! Glad you're here. I'm an Individual and Couples Therapist with 20 years of counselling experience, offering appointments in Pitt Meadows and Port Coquitlam. My special interests are helping people find freedom from anxiety, depression and addictions as well as working with couples to strengthen their communication and connection.
I strive to create a relaxed atmosphere where you feel comfortable with being open. I'll offer guidance, practical tools, and challenge you to grow and do hard things.
Are you feeling stuck in repeating arguments, parenting challenges, or overwhelming emotions, unsure how to move forward? Many couples find themselves caught in the same conflicts, while parents often feel unsure how to meet everyone’s needs without losing themselves. You don’t have to navigate these challenges alone.
I work with individuals, couples, and parents who want to strengthen relationships, improve communication, and feel more confident managing life’s emotional demands.
Are you feeling stuck in repeating arguments, parenting challenges, or overwhelming emotions, unsure how to move forward? Many couples find themselves caught in the same conflicts, while parents often feel unsure how to meet everyone’s needs without losing themselves. You don’t have to navigate these challenges alone.
I work with individuals, couples, and parents who want to strengthen relationships, improve communication, and feel more confident managing life’s emotional demands.
Annette Fick
Registered Therapeutic Counsellor, RTC, RSW
8 Endorsed
Port Coquitlam, BC V3C
Waitlist for new clients
Are you feeling overwhelmed by grief, anger, anxiety, or depression? Do you feel stuck or uncertain about how to move forward? I understand and I know that growth, connection, and fulfillment are possible.
If you’re navigating the complexities of building healthy relationships, finding your purpose, or shaping a meaningful life, you’re not alone. Together, we will explore your challenges, identify your strengths, and create a clear path toward the future you want. With a calm and caring approach, I am here to support your journey toward healing, self-discovery, and lasting growth.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by grief, anger, anxiety, or depression? Do you feel stuck or uncertain about how to move forward? I understand and I know that growth, connection, and fulfillment are possible.
If you’re navigating the complexities of building healthy relationships, finding your purpose, or shaping a meaningful life, you’re not alone. Together, we will explore your challenges, identify your strengths, and create a clear path toward the future you want. With a calm and caring approach, I am here to support your journey toward healing, self-discovery, and lasting growth.
You are never meant to do this life alone. As humans, our aloneness is undone when another person comes alongside us. Perhaps you are desiring healing of past wounds so that you can build deeper and more secure relationships with yourself and others. Perhaps you are at the crossroads and making a life altering decision and are needing support as you transition. Maybe you are experiencing burnout. Or you may be struggling with how to go on living in the wake of losses. Whatever challenge you are facing today, I want you to know that there is hope for change. I count it an honour to walk alongside you and meet you where you are at.
You are never meant to do this life alone. As humans, our aloneness is undone when another person comes alongside us. Perhaps you are desiring healing of past wounds so that you can build deeper and more secure relationships with yourself and others. Perhaps you are at the crossroads and making a life altering decision and are needing support as you transition. Maybe you are experiencing burnout. Or you may be struggling with how to go on living in the wake of losses. Whatever challenge you are facing today, I want you to know that there is hope for change. I count it an honour to walk alongside you and meet you where you are at.
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