Autism Therapists in Surrey, BC
To truly understand and identify the intricate patterns in our thoughts and behaviors, we must move beyond the confines of diagnostic labels. These labels can obscure the richness of the human experience. By embracing a high degree of curiosity, intrigue, and empathy, we can together challenge these limitations and uncover the hidden and often uncomfortable truths that lie just beneath the surface, causing us distress.
To truly understand and identify the intricate patterns in our thoughts and behaviors, we must move beyond the confines of diagnostic labels. These labels can obscure the richness of the human experience. By embracing a high degree of curiosity, intrigue, and empathy, we can together challenge these limitations and uncover the hidden and often uncomfortable truths that lie just beneath the surface, causing us distress.
I have a special interest in supporting neurodivergent clients, including those with ADHD and Autism.
I am an Extended Health, ICBC, CVAP, and FNHA approved counselor. I approach counselling from an attachment and trauma-informed lens. Over the years, I have gained experience and training in using various therapeutic approaches, such as EMDR, EFT, Somatic, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Narrative, and Art Therapy.
I have a special interest in supporting neurodivergent clients, including those with ADHD and Autism.
I am an Extended Health, ICBC, CVAP, and FNHA approved counselor. I approach counselling from an attachment and trauma-informed lens. Over the years, I have gained experience and training in using various therapeutic approaches, such as EMDR, EFT, Somatic, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Narrative, and Art Therapy.
As a counselling therapist who is qualified to work with people from all walks of life, I understand cross cultural challenges and integration into a new culture with the resultant stressors. The church world also can have its own challenges for Christian families, as can the special needs community. And then there is the HOW to integrate one's faith into modern living, and remain true to one self. No matter your difficulties, I am here to walk alongside you and enable new perspectives through personal growth, as well as provide mental health care as needed.
As a counselling therapist who is qualified to work with people from all walks of life, I understand cross cultural challenges and integration into a new culture with the resultant stressors. The church world also can have its own challenges for Christian families, as can the special needs community. And then there is the HOW to integrate one's faith into modern living, and remain true to one self. No matter your difficulties, I am here to walk alongside you and enable new perspectives through personal growth, as well as provide mental health care as needed.
I am also passionate about ADHD and autism assessments for girls and young adults who might otherwise be missed.
For child therapy, I have experience working with school-age children with a wide range of psychological and neurodevelopmental concerns. I can incorporate child-friendly protocols, skills, and play, such as for anxiety or emotion regulation.
For adult therapy, I provide neurodiversity-affirming treatment for adults interested in evidence-based approaches to anxiety, OCD, depression, PTSD, chronic pain, and emotion regulation. I have training and experience with Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy for PTSD, ACT, mindfulness, DBT skills, and executive function skills coaching.
I am also passionate about ADHD and autism assessments for girls and young adults who might otherwise be missed.
For child therapy, I have experience working with school-age children with a wide range of psychological and neurodevelopmental concerns. I can incorporate child-friendly protocols, skills, and play, such as for anxiety or emotion regulation.
For adult therapy, I provide neurodiversity-affirming treatment for adults interested in evidence-based approaches to anxiety, OCD, depression, PTSD, chronic pain, and emotion regulation. I have training and experience with Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy for PTSD, ACT, mindfulness, DBT skills, and executive function skills coaching.
I believe we all go through struggles and experiences in life where we may need extra support to rise above. I provide an empathetic and holistic approach to building trust and open communication within our counselling relationship. I am also open-minded and am culturally inclusive.
I believe we all go through struggles and experiences in life where we may need extra support to rise above. I provide an empathetic and holistic approach to building trust and open communication within our counselling relationship. I am also open-minded and am culturally inclusive.
My practice has developed to focus on working with individuals in middle to late adulthood who are experiencing life transitions relating to personal, social and work challenges. For example, separation or divorce, isolation and loneliness, or burnout, stress and lack of motivation. Our concerns are often multi-layered, historical and rooted in experiences and how we communicate. This is why I work with individuals and couples in a relational approach. Exploring from this lens allows me to offer a combination of interventions that can be short term and focused or longer to take the time to explore how your concerns at your pace.
My practice has developed to focus on working with individuals in middle to late adulthood who are experiencing life transitions relating to personal, social and work challenges. For example, separation or divorce, isolation and loneliness, or burnout, stress and lack of motivation. Our concerns are often multi-layered, historical and rooted in experiences and how we communicate. This is why I work with individuals and couples in a relational approach. Exploring from this lens allows me to offer a combination of interventions that can be short term and focused or longer to take the time to explore how your concerns at your pace.
Perhaps ADHD, autism, C-PTSD, trauma, anxiety, or concussion symptoms have shaped how you move through the world and the strategies you’ve relied on to cope.
I offer relational, identity-affirming therapy for adults navigating trauma, neurodivergence, anxiety, depression, and complex relationship patterns. Together we explore how your current symptoms once served a purpose, helping you build insight, self-trust, and meaningful change that feels fully integrated.
Perhaps ADHD, autism, C-PTSD, trauma, anxiety, or concussion symptoms have shaped how you move through the world and the strategies you’ve relied on to cope.
I offer relational, identity-affirming therapy for adults navigating trauma, neurodivergence, anxiety, depression, and complex relationship patterns. Together we explore how your current symptoms once served a purpose, helping you build insight, self-trust, and meaningful change that feels fully integrated.
If you identify as neurodivergent, you likely relate to the feeling of a square peg trying to fit into a round hole.
You will hear me say progress, not perfection - a lot! This isn't about big, sweeping changes. It takes time, practice, and patience. I know, I know...patience is a tricky one! So we will also talk about self-compassion and ways to remember why you want to make changes.
If you identify as neurodivergent, you likely relate to the feeling of a square peg trying to fit into a round hole.
You will hear me say progress, not perfection - a lot! This isn't about big, sweeping changes. It takes time, practice, and patience. I know, I know...patience is a tricky one! So we will also talk about self-compassion and ways to remember why you want to make changes.
I have specialized in working with children and youth who present with neurodiversity (primarily Autism Spectrum Disorder and ADHD), externalizing behaviour challenges, and intensive trauma backgrounds.
I am available to provide services to all ages, genders, and backgrounds, online and in person. For clients specifically interested in Internal Family Systems therapy, I offer sliding scale rates as a new practitioner to the modality.
I have specialized in working with children and youth who present with neurodiversity (primarily Autism Spectrum Disorder and ADHD), externalizing behaviour challenges, and intensive trauma backgrounds.
I am available to provide services to all ages, genders, and backgrounds, online and in person. For clients specifically interested in Internal Family Systems therapy, I offer sliding scale rates as a new practitioner to the modality.
I have been working with children and youth with special needs (in particular but not limited to, Autism with an ABA approach) since 2007.
My office is an all inclusive and safe space for my clients and I care for the well being of all my clients using a collaborative and strength based approach. I often use a variety of approaches including ACT, CBT, DBT, EMDR, Mindfulness, and Play Therapy. In addition to working with children and youth, I also work vastly along with LGBTQ+, young adults, and adults whom present concerns of anxiety, depression, trauma, amid others.
I have been working with children and youth with special needs (in particular but not limited to, Autism with an ABA approach) since 2007.
My office is an all inclusive and safe space for my clients and I care for the well being of all my clients using a collaborative and strength based approach. I often use a variety of approaches including ACT, CBT, DBT, EMDR, Mindfulness, and Play Therapy. In addition to working with children and youth, I also work vastly along with LGBTQ+, young adults, and adults whom present concerns of anxiety, depression, trauma, amid others.
Do you, or your son or daughter have neurodivergent qualities that leave you struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or a combination of all of the above?
I specialize in supporting people with "neurodiverse" challenges - anxiety, ADHD, and autism, by enhancing emotional regulation through combining neurofeedback training with counselling. Neurofeedback trains your brain to regulate itself better. Simply put, when your brain is regulating better, you feel and think better, speeding up your recovery process.
Do you, or your son or daughter have neurodivergent qualities that leave you struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or a combination of all of the above?
I specialize in supporting people with "neurodiverse" challenges - anxiety, ADHD, and autism, by enhancing emotional regulation through combining neurofeedback training with counselling. Neurofeedback trains your brain to regulate itself better. Simply put, when your brain is regulating better, you feel and think better, speeding up your recovery process.
Hello, I am currently accepting new clients for counseling, as well as for assessment for ASD and AD/HD.
I have several years of experience working with adults, children, and families. I specialize in helping individuals improve symptoms of anxiety, OCD, AD/HD, ASD, and supporting families with children with complex behavioural concerns.
Hello, I am currently accepting new clients for counseling, as well as for assessment for ASD and AD/HD.
I have several years of experience working with adults, children, and families. I specialize in helping individuals improve symptoms of anxiety, OCD, AD/HD, ASD, and supporting families with children with complex behavioural concerns.
I have extensive experience with mental health and addiction and the families, and autism, couples, and families and would love to work with you in finding the help you are looking for.
I enjoy working with mental health challenges; adults, children, youth, parents and families. Working with people with autism and people with experiences of childhood or recent trauma is also a special interest of mine. I am creative, using art and sandtray, mindfulness, DBT, CBT and EMDR. The counselling process is created based on your comfort and wishes
I have extensive experience with mental health and addiction and the families, and autism, couples, and families and would love to work with you in finding the help you are looking for.
I enjoy working with mental health challenges; adults, children, youth, parents and families. Working with people with autism and people with experiences of childhood or recent trauma is also a special interest of mine. I am creative, using art and sandtray, mindfulness, DBT, CBT and EMDR. The counselling process is created based on your comfort and wishes
Are you feeling stuck in your relationships or disconnected from yourself? You might be navigating anxiety, shame, desire, burnout, or identity questions. Some people are exploring non-monogamy, kink, or alternative relationship styles; others want to feel more at ease in their bodies and relationships.
I offer a grounded, sex-positive, non-judgmental space where you don’t have to hide, perform, or explain yourself. Together we can explore patterns, reduce shame, strengthen boundaries, and build more satisfying connections with yourself and with others, at a pace that feels safe and manageable.
Are you feeling stuck in your relationships or disconnected from yourself? You might be navigating anxiety, shame, desire, burnout, or identity questions. Some people are exploring non-monogamy, kink, or alternative relationship styles; others want to feel more at ease in their bodies and relationships.
I offer a grounded, sex-positive, non-judgmental space where you don’t have to hide, perform, or explain yourself. Together we can explore patterns, reduce shame, strengthen boundaries, and build more satisfying connections with yourself and with others, at a pace that feels safe and manageable.
Sometimes, the hardest part of being neurodivergent, or just feeling "different", is the exhaustion of trying to fit into a world that wasn't built for you.
With over a decade of experience supporting neurodivergent folks, I’ve learned that the best therapy is person-centered. My approach is collaborative, grounded in respect, and often involves a healthy dose of humour. We’ll focus on what actually works for you...building practical skills, navigating sensory needs, or exploring your identity with curiosity.
Sometimes, the hardest part of being neurodivergent, or just feeling "different", is the exhaustion of trying to fit into a world that wasn't built for you.
With over a decade of experience supporting neurodivergent folks, I’ve learned that the best therapy is person-centered. My approach is collaborative, grounded in respect, and often involves a healthy dose of humour. We’ll focus on what actually works for you...building practical skills, navigating sensory needs, or exploring your identity with curiosity.
I support neurodivergent children, adults, couples and families, as well as women navigating health, perinatal changes, and life transitions.
I believe that healing happens in safe, connected relationships. As a counsellor, my goal is to offer a space where you or your child can feel seen and supported. Whether you’re navigating stress, trauma, parenting or relationship challenges, feeling stuck, or simply wanting to grow into a more authentic version of yourself, you don’t have to do it alone. I’d be honoured to walk alongside you with warmth, compassion, and deep respect for your story.
I support neurodivergent children, adults, couples and families, as well as women navigating health, perinatal changes, and life transitions.
I believe that healing happens in safe, connected relationships. As a counsellor, my goal is to offer a space where you or your child can feel seen and supported. Whether you’re navigating stress, trauma, parenting or relationship challenges, feeling stuck, or simply wanting to grow into a more authentic version of yourself, you don’t have to do it alone. I’d be honoured to walk alongside you with warmth, compassion, and deep respect for your story.
You don’t have to struggle with what you’re going through alone. Whether you want to heal or push yourself to grow, I want to build a strong relationship with you so that we can better understand your challenges and set you on a path to feeling better. When you feel heard and supported you can find more resilience. Together we will build on the strengths, resources, and wisdom that lies within you so you may feel relief from your struggles and the future becomes brighter.
You don’t have to struggle with what you’re going through alone. Whether you want to heal or push yourself to grow, I want to build a strong relationship with you so that we can better understand your challenges and set you on a path to feeling better. When you feel heard and supported you can find more resilience. Together we will build on the strengths, resources, and wisdom that lies within you so you may feel relief from your struggles and the future becomes brighter.
Navigating a neurotypical world as a neurodivergent person can be overwhelming.
As someone with lived experience of ADHD, I understand how important it is to find a therapist who "gets it"—someone who adapts to your communication and thinking style. My integrative therapeutic approach is flexible and creative, designed to support a wide range of attention styles.
Navigating a neurotypical world as a neurodivergent person can be overwhelming.
As someone with lived experience of ADHD, I understand how important it is to find a therapist who "gets it"—someone who adapts to your communication and thinking style. My integrative therapeutic approach is flexible and creative, designed to support a wide range of attention styles.
I consider it an incredible privilege to have people share their lives and experiences with me—it is something I never want to take for granted. Every client I work with teaches me something new, and I’m truly better for having known them. I have training in Play Therapy as well as specialized training in Neuro Afforming Play therapy. I work best with children (ages 6-12), teens, adults and families.
I consider it an incredible privilege to have people share their lives and experiences with me—it is something I never want to take for granted. Every client I work with teaches me something new, and I’m truly better for having known them. I have training in Play Therapy as well as specialized training in Neuro Afforming Play therapy. I work best with children (ages 6-12), teens, adults and families.
I’m Miki, and I work with adults navigating ADHD, autism, and life in queer and trans communities.
My approach is strength-based and neurodiversity-affirming. In our sessions, I'll bring humor, curiosity, and compassion to help navigate whatever chaos you’re facing. My role is to offer a warm, non-judgmental space where you can explore your experiences, clarify your goals, and develop practical strategies that fit your life, both for today and the future!
I’m Miki, and I work with adults navigating ADHD, autism, and life in queer and trans communities.
My approach is strength-based and neurodiversity-affirming. In our sessions, I'll bring humor, curiosity, and compassion to help navigate whatever chaos you’re facing. My role is to offer a warm, non-judgmental space where you can explore your experiences, clarify your goals, and develop practical strategies that fit your life, both for today and the future!
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Autism Counsellors
What is the most effective treatment for autism?
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) has come to be considered the standard treatment for children with autism spectrum disorder, and research has confirmed its effectiveness for many children. Therapists trained in ABA techniques work with children (and their parents) on developing social skills, communication and learning abilities, and everyday habits of hygiene and grooming. The clinician will tailor their program to the child’s particular need but the overarching goal will be to help them advance as far as possible toward independence based on their level of symptoms and decrease the need for additional special services. Families should seek a mental health professional specifically trained in ABA, and holding special certification in the technique, who has extensive experience not only with the approach but in using it with children with the same level of symptoms as the child who needs care.
How does ABA work?
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) sessions, which typically focus on positive reinforcement, can be intensive, lasting two or more hours several times a week, and continuing for two years or more. Therapists can also be expected to ask parents to take an active role in reinforcing lessons. Research has found that the technique can lead to major improvements that decrease the need for additional special services.
How does treatment for autism work?
Therapy sessions based on Applied Behavior Analysis will likely be frequent, intensive, and highly structured. After a thorough assessment, a therapist will help a child understand and develop skills in a range of areas, including communication, motor skills, social skills, self-care, play, and academic skills, as well as routines of daily living like hygiene. Typically, the therapist will help a child break down the components of a behavior—often referred to as the antecedent (what prompts an action), the behavior, and the consequence(what immediately follows)—and then reward the child at every step, while also asking parents to reinforce the lessons, and the rewards, throughout the day. This core therapy may be supplemented by occupational or speech therapy, and antidepressants, antipsychotics, and anticonvulsants may be prescribed to address specific severe symptoms.
How long does therapy for autism take?
Some people with autism spectrum disorder may be engaged in some level of therapy for many years, but research shows that treatment will be most effective if it is begun early and delivered intensively. When therapy begins by age 3, children tend to be better able to grasp and adopt the skills needed to manage everyday life, including attending school and establishing social relationships. This type of early-intervention treatment regimen is highly structured, typically involving 20 to 40 hours of one-on-one therapy per week, along with additional hours of engagement managed by parents, for a period of two years or more, although the duration of treatment is dependent on the child’s level of symptoms and pace of progress.