Attachment-based Therapists in Surrey, BC
Welcome to the counselling services at Healing Place. Counselling provides a space and opportunity for you to explore thoughts and feelings, behaviours and relationships that may be troubling you or causing difficulty in your life. Counselling also offers a source of support in times of crisis and during difficult times such as you may be experiencing now. Some of the ways in which counselling can be beneficial is through bringing deeper personal insight, helping find better ways of coping with problems and it also can help you improve your relationships.
Welcome to the counselling services at Healing Place. Counselling provides a space and opportunity for you to explore thoughts and feelings, behaviours and relationships that may be troubling you or causing difficulty in your life. Counselling also offers a source of support in times of crisis and during difficult times such as you may be experiencing now. Some of the ways in which counselling can be beneficial is through bringing deeper personal insight, helping find better ways of coping with problems and it also can help you improve your relationships.
Do you often wake up feeling exhausted, even though you “should” feel grateful — only to have the storm of worry, self-doubt, stress, or regret return before you’ve even had your coffee? Maybe you’re juggling high expectations at work, trying to do your best for your family or your partner, or carrying the weight of past trauma — but it all leaves you drained, disconnected from yourself, and doubting if “this” is all life has to offer. I’m here to help you find relief, clarity, and a way back to yourself.
Do you often wake up feeling exhausted, even though you “should” feel grateful — only to have the storm of worry, self-doubt, stress, or regret return before you’ve even had your coffee? Maybe you’re juggling high expectations at work, trying to do your best for your family or your partner, or carrying the weight of past trauma — but it all leaves you drained, disconnected from yourself, and doubting if “this” is all life has to offer. I’m here to help you find relief, clarity, and a way back to yourself.
I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor who helps children and adults navigate the emotional and relational challenges that arise from stress, trauma, and difficult life experiences. My approach is grounded in warmth, connection, and trauma-informed care, with an emphasis on helping clients feel seen and supported throughout their healing process.
My clinical work draws from Trauma-Informed Play Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, and Emotion-Focused Therapy approaches.
I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor who helps children and adults navigate the emotional and relational challenges that arise from stress, trauma, and difficult life experiences. My approach is grounded in warmth, connection, and trauma-informed care, with an emphasis on helping clients feel seen and supported throughout their healing process.
My clinical work draws from Trauma-Informed Play Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, and Emotion-Focused Therapy approaches.
When your child is struggling with big emotions, anxiety, school stress, family changes, or friendships, it is hard to know how to help. I support children and teens through a child-centred, connection-focused approach that helps young people feel understood and supported, and more confident in navigating life’s challenges, while also working with parents and adults experiencing anxiety, grief, parenting stress, and life transitions. My own experiences with divorce and hospice volunteering have given me a deep understanding of grief, loss, and life transitions, and as a wife and mom, I value connection and creating safe spaces.
When your child is struggling with big emotions, anxiety, school stress, family changes, or friendships, it is hard to know how to help. I support children and teens through a child-centred, connection-focused approach that helps young people feel understood and supported, and more confident in navigating life’s challenges, while also working with parents and adults experiencing anxiety, grief, parenting stress, and life transitions. My own experiences with divorce and hospice volunteering have given me a deep understanding of grief, loss, and life transitions, and as a wife and mom, I value connection and creating safe spaces.
Clarity. Understanding. Acceptance. These are all things we want for ourselves but, occasionally, the mirror of our mind becomes clouded and tarnished by anxiety, depression, trauma, and a variety of other life struggles. This can distort how we see ourselves, people around us, and the potential for our future. We can work together to shift your view, restore clarity and hope for the present, and bring new possibilities for a transformed future into focus.
Clarity. Understanding. Acceptance. These are all things we want for ourselves but, occasionally, the mirror of our mind becomes clouded and tarnished by anxiety, depression, trauma, and a variety of other life struggles. This can distort how we see ourselves, people around us, and the potential for our future. We can work together to shift your view, restore clarity and hope for the present, and bring new possibilities for a transformed future into focus.
There are times where the challenges we face in our daily lives become too difficult to manage on our own. I can help navigate those who are looking to add meaning and purpose to their lives, generating motivation, and regaining control. The ability to achieve wellness and stability in our lives, exists somewhere inside of us. The disconnection we experience from the things that bring us happiness and joy may cause us to feel overwhelmed and paralyzed by stress. My aim is to provide a supportive, non-judgemental, and safe environment to help support you through life’s difficulties that may have you feeling stuck and under pressure.
There are times where the challenges we face in our daily lives become too difficult to manage on our own. I can help navigate those who are looking to add meaning and purpose to their lives, generating motivation, and regaining control. The ability to achieve wellness and stability in our lives, exists somewhere inside of us. The disconnection we experience from the things that bring us happiness and joy may cause us to feel overwhelmed and paralyzed by stress. My aim is to provide a supportive, non-judgemental, and safe environment to help support you through life’s difficulties that may have you feeling stuck and under pressure.
You’ve carried so much—trauma, expectations, and the silent weight of being a BIPOC or immigrant. You’re exhausted from holding it all together, but healing is possible. I offer a warm, inclusive space to explore your story, release what no longer serves you, and reconnect with your strength. I blend CBT, DBT, Solution-Focused, Person-Centered, IFS, and Somatic approaches to meet you where you are. Together, we can ease anxiety, break cycles, and move toward clarity and self-trust.
You deserve to feel seen without having to explain everything. Healing isn’t just possible—it’s your right.
You’ve carried so much—trauma, expectations, and the silent weight of being a BIPOC or immigrant. You’re exhausted from holding it all together, but healing is possible. I offer a warm, inclusive space to explore your story, release what no longer serves you, and reconnect with your strength. I blend CBT, DBT, Solution-Focused, Person-Centered, IFS, and Somatic approaches to meet you where you are. Together, we can ease anxiety, break cycles, and move toward clarity and self-trust.
You deserve to feel seen without having to explain everything. Healing isn’t just possible—it’s your right.
Hello, my name is Rahul. I am a male, BIPOC Registered Clinical Counsellor of Punjabi Indian descent. I hold a Bachelor’s in Psychology from UCLA, and a Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy from Touro University. I treat a variety of concerns, ranging from but not limited to: trauma and abuse; depression and anxiety; substance use; marriage and family distress; men's issues; and chronic pain.
Hello, my name is Rahul. I am a male, BIPOC Registered Clinical Counsellor of Punjabi Indian descent. I hold a Bachelor’s in Psychology from UCLA, and a Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy from Touro University. I treat a variety of concerns, ranging from but not limited to: trauma and abuse; depression and anxiety; substance use; marriage and family distress; men's issues; and chronic pain.
If you’re struggling with stress, trauma, or recurring patterns of anger and anxiety, therapy can help you regain control. I offer a culturally sensitive, holistic approach that combines practical tools with deeper self-exploration so you can heal, set boundaries, and feel more confident in your everyday life.
If you’re struggling with stress, trauma, or recurring patterns of anger and anxiety, therapy can help you regain control. I offer a culturally sensitive, holistic approach that combines practical tools with deeper self-exploration so you can heal, set boundaries, and feel more confident in your everyday life.
Do you feel alone in your struggle? Are you looking for a safe place to talk? As a psychotherapist, I bring a unique blend of professional expertise and lived experience to my work. My personal and professional journey has given me deep insight into neurodiversity, C-PTSD, sexuality, and anxiety. Further, I work with religious trauma and disentanglement, and I have extensive knowledge of the Jehovah’s Witness religion. These experiences have shaped my understanding of human resilience and inform the nonjudgmental presence I bring to the therapy room.
Do you feel alone in your struggle? Are you looking for a safe place to talk? As a psychotherapist, I bring a unique blend of professional expertise and lived experience to my work. My personal and professional journey has given me deep insight into neurodiversity, C-PTSD, sexuality, and anxiety. Further, I work with religious trauma and disentanglement, and I have extensive knowledge of the Jehovah’s Witness religion. These experiences have shaped my understanding of human resilience and inform the nonjudgmental presence I bring to the therapy room.
You found me! I am the real, authentic, engaged counsellor with a mastery of craft, and the warm, kind, honest human presence you need to feel fully held and met.
My clinical interest has always been drawn to the areas of humanness I believe are most lonely (often due to a neglect or fear in our culture of openly addressing them) and those areas are inhabited by people of all presentations and backgrounds. I’m honoured to witness and know them. In terms of how we work, it’s flexible and an ongoing aspect of what we discuss while you’re here. You shine the light on what we discuss and together we map your self-attuned way forward.
You found me! I am the real, authentic, engaged counsellor with a mastery of craft, and the warm, kind, honest human presence you need to feel fully held and met.
My clinical interest has always been drawn to the areas of humanness I believe are most lonely (often due to a neglect or fear in our culture of openly addressing them) and those areas are inhabited by people of all presentations and backgrounds. I’m honoured to witness and know them. In terms of how we work, it’s flexible and an ongoing aspect of what we discuss while you’re here. You shine the light on what we discuss and together we map your self-attuned way forward.
Living Hope Counselling and Consulting
Registered Social Worker, BSc, BSW, MSW, RSW
3 Endorsed
Surrey, BC V3S
You’re not just looking for a therapist—you’re looking for someone who gets it.
Life can feel heavy. Sometimes it’s the weight of relationships that leave you feeling drained. Other times, it’s anxiety that won’t let go, or the quiet exhaustion of trying to hold everything together—at school, at work, or at home. Maybe you’ve been navigating trauma, depression, anger, or self-harm in silence. You question your identity, belonging, and worth or have concerns related to women's mental wellness. My practice creates a space where your story is honored, and your healing journey supported. At the heart, you want to feel whole again.
You’re not just looking for a therapist—you’re looking for someone who gets it.
Life can feel heavy. Sometimes it’s the weight of relationships that leave you feeling drained. Other times, it’s anxiety that won’t let go, or the quiet exhaustion of trying to hold everything together—at school, at work, or at home. Maybe you’ve been navigating trauma, depression, anger, or self-harm in silence. You question your identity, belonging, and worth or have concerns related to women's mental wellness. My practice creates a space where your story is honored, and your healing journey supported. At the heart, you want to feel whole again.
My work is trauma-responsive and attachment-based, grounded in compassion and often integrating elements of nature-based practices that invite rest, stillness, and play to support nervous system regulation and connection.
Do you feel stuck or misunderstood, as if the weight of internal or external expectations are keeping you from being your authentic self? Are you seeking a space where your story, emotions, and identity are honoured, and where you can explore who you truly are beyond performance, judgment, or past experiences? For the past decade, I've had the privilege of supporting youth, families, and athletes on their healing journeys through a relationship-centred approach to wellness. As a South Asian woman, I understand how uncertain starting therapy can feel and I offer a culturally responsive space rooted in empathy and care.
My work is trauma-responsive and attachment-based, grounded in compassion and often integrating elements of nature-based practices that invite rest, stillness, and play to support nervous system regulation and connection.
Do you feel stuck or misunderstood, as if the weight of internal or external expectations are keeping you from being your authentic self? Are you seeking a space where your story, emotions, and identity are honoured, and where you can explore who you truly are beyond performance, judgment, or past experiences? For the past decade, I've had the privilege of supporting youth, families, and athletes on their healing journeys through a relationship-centred approach to wellness. As a South Asian woman, I understand how uncertain starting therapy can feel and I offer a culturally responsive space rooted in empathy and care.
You don't have to carry this weight alone, Not anymore.
Maybe anxiety wakes you up at 3am. Maybe old patterns keep playing out in your relationships. Maybe you've been carrying pain — generational, cultural, or deeply personal — that no one around you has ever talked about, let alone healed. Whatever brought you here, you're not broken. And you're not alone.
Reaching out for therapy takes courage, especially when prioritizing your own wellbeing feels unfamiliar or selfish. This is a space where you don't have to explain yourself, justify your struggles, or hold it together. You can simply show up — and begin.
You don't have to carry this weight alone, Not anymore.
Maybe anxiety wakes you up at 3am. Maybe old patterns keep playing out in your relationships. Maybe you've been carrying pain — generational, cultural, or deeply personal — that no one around you has ever talked about, let alone healed. Whatever brought you here, you're not broken. And you're not alone.
Reaching out for therapy takes courage, especially when prioritizing your own wellbeing feels unfamiliar or selfish. This is a space where you don't have to explain yourself, justify your struggles, or hold it together. You can simply show up — and begin.
I offer a gentle, wholistic approach to counselling—one that honors the deep interconnectedness of mind, body, heart, and spirit , recognizing that our lived experiences, including those shaped by trauma, can touch every layer of who we are. In our work together, we move slowly and with care, tending to each part with compassion and respect for your unique pace. In this, I deeply trust you innate capacity for healing is often woven into the quiet, often unseen places of your being. If this resonates with you, please reach out for a free connection to explore if this is right for you.
I offer a gentle, wholistic approach to counselling—one that honors the deep interconnectedness of mind, body, heart, and spirit , recognizing that our lived experiences, including those shaped by trauma, can touch every layer of who we are. In our work together, we move slowly and with care, tending to each part with compassion and respect for your unique pace. In this, I deeply trust you innate capacity for healing is often woven into the quiet, often unseen places of your being. If this resonates with you, please reach out for a free connection to explore if this is right for you.
I’m passionate about creating genuine, transformative therapy sessions that allow you—or your child or teen—to feel truly seen and understood. My goal is to help you navigate life’s challenges in a way that fosters healthier patterns, enhances emotional regulation, and leads to fresh perspectives. Whether you’re addressing early childhood issues, working through current struggles, or seeking more clarity in adulthood, I bring a grounded, empathetic presence to support you at every step. I work with children (2+ years), teens, adults and first responders.
I’m passionate about creating genuine, transformative therapy sessions that allow you—or your child or teen—to feel truly seen and understood. My goal is to help you navigate life’s challenges in a way that fosters healthier patterns, enhances emotional regulation, and leads to fresh perspectives. Whether you’re addressing early childhood issues, working through current struggles, or seeking more clarity in adulthood, I bring a grounded, empathetic presence to support you at every step. I work with children (2+ years), teens, adults and first responders.
Life can feel heavy when you are carrying the weight of past experiences into your current relationships. Many of the people I work with feel stuck in cycles of pain or disconnection, unsure how to move forward. Youth and young adults often come in carrying depression symptoms, anxiety, family conflict, or questions of identity. Families may be longing to rebuild trust and connection or need support moving through grief. What they all want is to feel seen, supported, and to move toward more balance, clarity, and hope.
Life can feel heavy when you are carrying the weight of past experiences into your current relationships. Many of the people I work with feel stuck in cycles of pain or disconnection, unsure how to move forward. Youth and young adults often come in carrying depression symptoms, anxiety, family conflict, or questions of identity. Families may be longing to rebuild trust and connection or need support moving through grief. What they all want is to feel seen, supported, and to move toward more balance, clarity, and hope.
I take a collaborative and down-to-earth approach to therapy, drawing from attachment-based, emotion-focused, trauma-informed, and strengths-based perspectives.
I understand how culture, family expectations, identity, and belonging can shape the way we move through the world. Many of my clients come to therapy feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, stuck in patterns that no longer serve them, navigating difficult relationships, processing trauma, or questioning who they are outside of the roles they've always been expected to fulfill.
I work with teens and adults who are exploring their identity, healing from complex or relational trauma, moving through life transitions, or struggling with self-worth, people-pleasing, perfectionism, and emotional overwhelm.
I take a collaborative and down-to-earth approach to therapy, drawing from attachment-based, emotion-focused, trauma-informed, and strengths-based perspectives.
I understand how culture, family expectations, identity, and belonging can shape the way we move through the world. Many of my clients come to therapy feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, stuck in patterns that no longer serve them, navigating difficult relationships, processing trauma, or questioning who they are outside of the roles they've always been expected to fulfill.
I work with teens and adults who are exploring their identity, healing from complex or relational trauma, moving through life transitions, or struggling with self-worth, people-pleasing, perfectionism, and emotional overwhelm.
I believe there is sacredness in deeply personal connection, as I encourage clients to come just as they are. I work with youth and adults at Healing Place Counselling Centre while also connecting with youth as a school counsellor in Vancouver.
I hold a Bachelors of Arts degree in Psychology and a Masters of Arts Degree in Counselling Psychology from Trinity Western University. I am certified with both the CCPA and the BCACC. Additionally, I am an approved provider for the Provincial Crime Victim Assistance Program (CVAP).
I believe there is sacredness in deeply personal connection, as I encourage clients to come just as they are. I work with youth and adults at Healing Place Counselling Centre while also connecting with youth as a school counsellor in Vancouver.
I hold a Bachelors of Arts degree in Psychology and a Masters of Arts Degree in Counselling Psychology from Trinity Western University. I am certified with both the CCPA and the BCACC. Additionally, I am an approved provider for the Provincial Crime Victim Assistance Program (CVAP).
Are you going though a difficult or confusing time in your life? No matter what we may be going through in our lives, we should be able to take the time to slow down and take care of our health. Finding a therapist who can help guide you through these times is important as we traverse our healing journeys. I bring years of experience with children and youth within the school system, as well as my own lived-experiences as a second generation Filipino-Canadian to help you navigate the challenges you may be facing. This perspective allows me to see the various facets and life circumstances that make you, you!
Are you going though a difficult or confusing time in your life? No matter what we may be going through in our lives, we should be able to take the time to slow down and take care of our health. Finding a therapist who can help guide you through these times is important as we traverse our healing journeys. I bring years of experience with children and youth within the school system, as well as my own lived-experiences as a second generation Filipino-Canadian to help you navigate the challenges you may be facing. This perspective allows me to see the various facets and life circumstances that make you, you!
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- Langley
- Maple Ridge
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- Port Moody
- Richmond
- White Rock
Attachment-based Counsellors
Is attachment-based therapy the same as attachment therapy?
Attachment-based therapy may be confused with what is called “attachment therapy” (sometimes called “holding therapy”), a discredited and dangerous approach to treating children with attachment disorders, autism, or other mental health concerns. Attachment therapy—not attachment-based therapy—may involve restraining a child, forcing eye contact, and other coercive or abusive techniques. None of these practices are used in attachment-based therapy and the two modalities are in no way related.
What should I expect from attachment-based therapy?
Attachment-based therapy is based on attachment theory, which posits that children’s early relationships with their caregivers strongly influence their ability to navigate the world later in life. Thus, adults who seek attachment-based therapy should expect to deeply explore their childhood, identifying the dynamics or experiences that disrupted their attachment and the steps necessary to overcome challenges that arose as a result. Parents and children should expect to explore the possible factors that disrupted the parent-child relationship and work toward restoring trust and connection.
How long does attachment-based therapy last?
Certain forms of attachment-based therapy, especially those designed for parents and children, last for a set number of sessions; for example, Attachment and Biobehavioral Catch-Up, a specific attachment-based approach for young children who have undergone early adversity, unfolds over 10 one-hour sessions. When attachment-based therapy is practiced on adults or combined with other modalities, it may not last a specific length of time; clients may wish to ask prospective therapists how long they expect treatment to take.
Does attachment-based therapy work?
Most of the research on attachment-based therapy focuses on children and adolescents. Some of this research shows a positive effect, especially for attachment-based family therapy (ABFT). Other studies, however, have found that attachment-based therapy is no more effective than other approaches to childhood depression, anxiety, or suicidality. Less is known about the therapy’s efficacy on adult populations.