Equitable Life of Canada Therapists in Port Coquitlam, BC
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
Have you been feeling lately like life shouldn’t be so hard? Do you ever feel like your upbringing didn’t equip you with the coping and communication skills you need to create the kind of life you want? Are you walking on eggshells in your relationships because you don’t know how to address the big underlying issues? Do you feel overwhelmed – even physically – in the face of your daily tasks and stressors? You are not alone. And I can help.
Have you been feeling lately like life shouldn’t be so hard? Do you ever feel like your upbringing didn’t equip you with the coping and communication skills you need to create the kind of life you want? Are you walking on eggshells in your relationships because you don’t know how to address the big underlying issues? Do you feel overwhelmed – even physically – in the face of your daily tasks and stressors? You are not alone. And I can help.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
I offer counselling and EMDR that is nervous system-informed. I work with adults and first responders looking to reduce anxiety, anger and overthinking. If past trauma makes it hard to be authentic in your relationships or you feel overwhelmed, stuck in your head, unable to slow down or find calm, you’re not alone. Let’s work together to understand what your body and brain need to process and file away the past. I have a strong interest in the nervous system and take an evidence-based, science-informed approach. I work from a compassionate and emotion-focused lens, helping your system respond to the world with confidence and peace.
I offer counselling and EMDR that is nervous system-informed. I work with adults and first responders looking to reduce anxiety, anger and overthinking. If past trauma makes it hard to be authentic in your relationships or you feel overwhelmed, stuck in your head, unable to slow down or find calm, you’re not alone. Let’s work together to understand what your body and brain need to process and file away the past. I have a strong interest in the nervous system and take an evidence-based, science-informed approach. I work from a compassionate and emotion-focused lens, helping your system respond to the world with confidence and peace.
Lasting change doesn't come from trying harder. It comes from changing the conditions that keep old patterns alive. Many people arrive here after sincerely trying to live well: building insight, practicing mindfulness, following good advice, and doing what should help, and yet, the same cycles return. You’re not looking for quick fixes. You’re seeking calm that settles in the body, clarity that feels authentic, and change that reaches beyond the mind.
Lasting change doesn't come from trying harder. It comes from changing the conditions that keep old patterns alive. Many people arrive here after sincerely trying to live well: building insight, practicing mindfulness, following good advice, and doing what should help, and yet, the same cycles return. You’re not looking for quick fixes. You’re seeking calm that settles in the body, clarity that feels authentic, and change that reaches beyond the mind.
When we feel overwhelmed, trapped, powerless, or simply confused about where we are right now, what we need, why we find ourselves repeating the same patterns, or how to move forward, seeking counselling can be an important first step. My clients may be struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or life transitions and grief. Whether working individually or with couples, we explore beliefs, recurring patterns, past wounds, present challenges, and goals while building on strengths, deeper understanding, resilience, and hope . Meaningful change begins with the relationship we have with ourselves first.
When we feel overwhelmed, trapped, powerless, or simply confused about where we are right now, what we need, why we find ourselves repeating the same patterns, or how to move forward, seeking counselling can be an important first step. My clients may be struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or life transitions and grief. Whether working individually or with couples, we explore beliefs, recurring patterns, past wounds, present challenges, and goals while building on strengths, deeper understanding, resilience, and hope . Meaningful change begins with the relationship we have with ourselves first.
You may find yourself giving so much to others while quietly running on empty. Over time, stress, conflict, and daily pressures can leave you feeling exhausted and disconnected. I offer a calm, restorative space to process what you are carrying and explore strategies that support relief, clarity, and steadiness. As the founder of Golden Hour Counselling, and as a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) and Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC), I support individuals navigating ADHD, addiction, anxiety, trauma, stress, anger, grief & loss, depression, relationship issues, life transitions, low self-worth, burnout, and parenting struggles.
You may find yourself giving so much to others while quietly running on empty. Over time, stress, conflict, and daily pressures can leave you feeling exhausted and disconnected. I offer a calm, restorative space to process what you are carrying and explore strategies that support relief, clarity, and steadiness. As the founder of Golden Hour Counselling, and as a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) and Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC), I support individuals navigating ADHD, addiction, anxiety, trauma, stress, anger, grief & loss, depression, relationship issues, life transitions, low self-worth, burnout, and parenting struggles.
I take a narrative approach to therapy, grounded in the belief that we are each experts in our own lives and that our identities are shaped by the stories we hold about ourselves, our relationships, and our experiences. Together, we'll explore the impact of challenges such as anxiety, depression, burnout, trauma, emotional dysregulation, parenting challenges, neurodiversity (e.g., ADHD, ASD, ODD), behavioural concerns, family and relationship difficulties. I value the role of somatic awareness, nervous system regulation, and connection with the natural world in supporting resilience, emotional wellbeing, and growth.
I take a narrative approach to therapy, grounded in the belief that we are each experts in our own lives and that our identities are shaped by the stories we hold about ourselves, our relationships, and our experiences. Together, we'll explore the impact of challenges such as anxiety, depression, burnout, trauma, emotional dysregulation, parenting challenges, neurodiversity (e.g., ADHD, ASD, ODD), behavioural concerns, family and relationship difficulties. I value the role of somatic awareness, nervous system regulation, and connection with the natural world in supporting resilience, emotional wellbeing, and growth.
I am a Registered Therapeutic Counsellor and have a passion for supporting young people on their journey to becoming the best versions of themselves. I work with children and youth who are having challenges with being able to focus, have ADHD/ADD, self esteem issues, experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, lack of motivation, as well as those with learning disabilities. My goal is to develop a deep connection with every person I work with, allowing my clients to feel safe in what may be a vulnerable space. I will ensure that every person who steps into my counselling room feels accepted and non-judged.
I am a Registered Therapeutic Counsellor and have a passion for supporting young people on their journey to becoming the best versions of themselves. I work with children and youth who are having challenges with being able to focus, have ADHD/ADD, self esteem issues, experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, lack of motivation, as well as those with learning disabilities. My goal is to develop a deep connection with every person I work with, allowing my clients to feel safe in what may be a vulnerable space. I will ensure that every person who steps into my counselling room feels accepted and non-judged.
Welcome to Thrive Kids, a space where growth unfolds through connection, curiosity, and care. Every child deserves to feel safe, understood, and supported as they explore who they are and how they relate to the world. Our approach honours neurodiversity and values the many ways children express and make sense of their experiences.
We provide therapy for children and youth who are navigating emotional, social, or developmental challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, autism, learning differences, emotional regulation, and attachment concerns.
Welcome to Thrive Kids, a space where growth unfolds through connection, curiosity, and care. Every child deserves to feel safe, understood, and supported as they explore who they are and how they relate to the world. Our approach honours neurodiversity and values the many ways children express and make sense of their experiences.
We provide therapy for children and youth who are navigating emotional, social, or developmental challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, autism, learning differences, emotional regulation, and attachment concerns.
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Struggling with grief, relationship challenges, or deep-rooted childhood trauma? I provide a safe, confidential space to heal and move forward. As a trauma-informed therapist specializing in grief counselling, somatic EMDR therapy and hypnotherapy, I help clients release stored trauma, uncover subconscious patterns and break free from emotional stuckness. Together, we'll navigate your pain with compassion, reconnect with your inner self, and create meaningful change. You don't have to do this alone, reach out to start your healing journey today. Reach out, it's free for 15 minutes
Struggling with grief, relationship challenges, or deep-rooted childhood trauma? I provide a safe, confidential space to heal and move forward. As a trauma-informed therapist specializing in grief counselling, somatic EMDR therapy and hypnotherapy, I help clients release stored trauma, uncover subconscious patterns and break free from emotional stuckness. Together, we'll navigate your pain with compassion, reconnect with your inner self, and create meaningful change. You don't have to do this alone, reach out to start your healing journey today. Reach out, it's free for 15 minutes
Imagine sitting in a cozy room, the faint scent of freshly brewed tea lingering in the air as you and your partner find yourselves facing challenges that seem insurmountable. The weight of grief or the strain of unspoken emotions hangs heavy between you. It's a scenario familiar to many, where the complexities of relationships, the trials of parenthood, or the echoes of past traumas cast shadows over the present. In this moment, what you yearn for is a path forward. You dream of rediscovering the joy and understanding that once defined your relationship, of building a future where communication flows freely and wounds begin to mend.
Imagine sitting in a cozy room, the faint scent of freshly brewed tea lingering in the air as you and your partner find yourselves facing challenges that seem insurmountable. The weight of grief or the strain of unspoken emotions hangs heavy between you. It's a scenario familiar to many, where the complexities of relationships, the trials of parenthood, or the echoes of past traumas cast shadows over the present. In this moment, what you yearn for is a path forward. You dream of rediscovering the joy and understanding that once defined your relationship, of building a future where communication flows freely and wounds begin to mend.
You might feel like your mind is always running — juggling too many thoughts, losing focus, or getting stuck in the same unhelpful habits. In that case, you've likely noticed a pattern of zoning out, avoiding uncomfortable topics or feelings, and overreacting. Things like food, substances, or online interactions take the edge off but end up contributing to issues more than helping. I have a long history of helping individuals, couples and parents, especially men with ADHD, anxiety, anger, depression, and addiction. Together, we’ll build a plan to improve focus and communication, and develop tools for calmer, more intentional living.
You might feel like your mind is always running — juggling too many thoughts, losing focus, or getting stuck in the same unhelpful habits. In that case, you've likely noticed a pattern of zoning out, avoiding uncomfortable topics or feelings, and overreacting. Things like food, substances, or online interactions take the edge off but end up contributing to issues more than helping. I have a long history of helping individuals, couples and parents, especially men with ADHD, anxiety, anger, depression, and addiction. Together, we’ll build a plan to improve focus and communication, and develop tools for calmer, more intentional living.
"Until you make the unconscious conscious, it will direct your life and you will call it fate." - Carl Jung The overwhelm of stress, anxiety or depression can often leave us disconnected from our lives and have us operating on autopilot. Somatic Therapy helps us to see our conditioning and allows us to become unstuck and create something fresh.
"Until you make the unconscious conscious, it will direct your life and you will call it fate." - Carl Jung The overwhelm of stress, anxiety or depression can often leave us disconnected from our lives and have us operating on autopilot. Somatic Therapy helps us to see our conditioning and allows us to become unstuck and create something fresh.
We believe that therapy is for everyone. With offices located in Surrey, Kelowna, Vancouver, and Chilliwack, our specialized team consists of 20+ clinical counsellors who are uniquely skilled to help you heal and thrive. The research demonstrates that about 70% of what accounts for the change in therapy is based on the therapeutic relationship. It is so important to ensure the right fit; to make sure you feel understood and that you can trust your counsellor to be compassionate, non-judgemental, and professional. We support children, youth, adults, couples, and families to thrive.
We believe that therapy is for everyone. With offices located in Surrey, Kelowna, Vancouver, and Chilliwack, our specialized team consists of 20+ clinical counsellors who are uniquely skilled to help you heal and thrive. The research demonstrates that about 70% of what accounts for the change in therapy is based on the therapeutic relationship. It is so important to ensure the right fit; to make sure you feel understood and that you can trust your counsellor to be compassionate, non-judgemental, and professional. We support children, youth, adults, couples, and families to thrive.
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