Chronic Pain Therapists in Surrey, BC

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Leona Westra
Counsellor, MCP, RCC
Online Only
Do you feel like you are being held back by the pain and suffering in your life?
I take a caring, honest, empathetic, and collaborative approach to addressing the underlying causes of your suffering. I combine this with vast knowledge gleaned from lived experience, professional education and expertise, and continuous learning and research to help you overcome your unique challenges and improve your quality of life.
Do you feel like you are being held back by the pain and suffering in your life?
I take a caring, honest, empathetic, and collaborative approach to addressing the underlying causes of your suffering. I combine this with vast knowledge gleaned from lived experience, professional education and expertise, and continuous learning and research to help you overcome your unique challenges and improve your quality of life.
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Danleigh Sokerov
Counsellor, MA, RCC
1 Endorsed
Surrey, BC V4N
Whether you are experiencing grief, navigating pain, or struggling with persistent sleep difficulties, you do not have to go through it alone.
I specialize in working with grief, trauma, pain and sleep difficulties. As a Registered Clinical Counsellor, I offer a warm, compassionate space where you feel truly heard and understood. Using evidence-based approaches I help you build practical coping strategies, process difficult emotions, and regain a sense of control over your life.
Whether you are experiencing grief, navigating pain, or struggling with persistent sleep difficulties, you do not have to go through it alone.
I specialize in working with grief, trauma, pain and sleep difficulties. As a Registered Clinical Counsellor, I offer a warm, compassionate space where you feel truly heard and understood. Using evidence-based approaches I help you build practical coping strategies, process difficult emotions, and regain a sense of control over your life.
(587) 742-7088 View (587) 742-7088
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Elysia Bronson
Counsellor, MACP, RCC
4 Endorsed
Online Only
They live with chronic pain, chronic illness, ME/CFS, fibromyalgia, Long COVID, POTS, or medical trauma, and they're done pushing through flares and pretending to be fine.
I work with adults whose bodies aren't cooperating — chronic pain, chronic illness, medical trauma. I'm a Registered Clinical Counsellor certified in Pain Reprocessing Therapy and the Safe and Sound Protocol, combining those with CBT, DBT, and pacing. Individual sessions, therapy-integrated SSP, and self-paced resources if weekly isn't doable.
They live with chronic pain, chronic illness, ME/CFS, fibromyalgia, Long COVID, POTS, or medical trauma, and they're done pushing through flares and pretending to be fine.
I work with adults whose bodies aren't cooperating — chronic pain, chronic illness, medical trauma. I'm a Registered Clinical Counsellor certified in Pain Reprocessing Therapy and the Safe and Sound Protocol, combining those with CBT, DBT, and pacing. Individual sessions, therapy-integrated SSP, and self-paced resources if weekly isn't doable.
(249) 506-0037 View (249) 506-0037
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Integrate Counselling
Counsellor, MA, RCC
6 Endorsed
Serves Area
We are skilled in working with trauma, grief, anxiety, ADHD, chronic pain, relationships and so much more.
Hi, I’m Sandy Kirkwood, the founder of Integrate Counselling. I’m passionate about counselling because I know that with the right therapist at the right moment in your life, it can be both helpful and life changing. I know this because, over the years, I have witnessed so many clients move through their struggles to gain a deeper understanding of who they are and what they truly want. I have gathered this particular team of therapists together because I know how they work with clients. They have been either close colleagues of mine or past supervisees. I have witnessed their warmth, wisdom and effectiveness in working with clients.
We are skilled in working with trauma, grief, anxiety, ADHD, chronic pain, relationships and so much more.
Hi, I’m Sandy Kirkwood, the founder of Integrate Counselling. I’m passionate about counselling because I know that with the right therapist at the right moment in your life, it can be both helpful and life changing. I know this because, over the years, I have witnessed so many clients move through their struggles to gain a deeper understanding of who they are and what they truly want. I have gathered this particular team of therapists together because I know how they work with clients. They have been either close colleagues of mine or past supervisees. I have witnessed their warmth, wisdom and effectiveness in working with clients.
(778) 719-6671 View (778) 719-6671
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Claire Weiss
Counsellor, MA, RCC
5 Endorsed
Serves Area
Maybe you live with chronic pain, illness, or neurodivergence, and you’re tired of feeling scattered or as though life is just “too much
I offer calm, relational, somatic therapy to help you slow down, untangle what feels heavy, and reconnect with yourself. My approach blends nervous-system support, trauma-informed care, to help you feel more grounded, clear, and able to meet life with steadiness.
Maybe you live with chronic pain, illness, or neurodivergence, and you’re tired of feeling scattered or as though life is just “too much
I offer calm, relational, somatic therapy to help you slow down, untangle what feels heavy, and reconnect with yourself. My approach blends nervous-system support, trauma-informed care, to help you feel more grounded, clear, and able to meet life with steadiness.
(873) 508-3065 View (873) 508-3065
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Integrative Somatic Therapy Practice
Counsellor, RCC, MC
19 Endorsed
Serves Area
Over time, these patterns of stress and tension can contribute to chronic pain, depression, digestive issues, PTSD-anxiety symptoms, insomnia, sexual health challenges, immune system dysfunction.
This practice invites a tender & compassionate relationship with the body — one that supports healing that is integrative, restorative, and enduring. I specialize in PTSD-Anxiety Disorder, Grief & Loss, Depression, Insomnia, Physical Pain, Concussion (mild traumatic head injury), Sexual Trauma & Physical Assault, Pelvic Floor Dysfunction, TMJ, Ancestral Work
Over time, these patterns of stress and tension can contribute to chronic pain, depression, digestive issues, PTSD-anxiety symptoms, insomnia, sexual health challenges, immune system dysfunction.
This practice invites a tender & compassionate relationship with the body — one that supports healing that is integrative, restorative, and enduring. I specialize in PTSD-Anxiety Disorder, Grief & Loss, Depression, Insomnia, Physical Pain, Concussion (mild traumatic head injury), Sexual Trauma & Physical Assault, Pelvic Floor Dysfunction, TMJ, Ancestral Work
(604) 229-2862 View (604) 229-2862
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Darcee Cooper
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, BSW, MSW, RSW, RCC
Serves Area
Have you been keeping it together on the outside while struggling on the inside? Finding it difficult to shift out of the same patterns that you know are no longer serving you? You are not alone – there is a reason why it is so hard to move forward. My approach is rooted in interpersonal neurobiology and incorporate somatic therapies, Brainspotting and EMDR into sessions. Together we look at how your brain, nervous system and body play a role in how you show up in the world today. I offer a compassionate no-nonsense space to explore what’s beneath the surface so you can move forward with more clarity, confidence, and connection.
Have you been keeping it together on the outside while struggling on the inside? Finding it difficult to shift out of the same patterns that you know are no longer serving you? You are not alone – there is a reason why it is so hard to move forward. My approach is rooted in interpersonal neurobiology and incorporate somatic therapies, Brainspotting and EMDR into sessions. Together we look at how your brain, nervous system and body play a role in how you show up in the world today. I offer a compassionate no-nonsense space to explore what’s beneath the surface so you can move forward with more clarity, confidence, and connection.
(587) 875-0071 View (587) 875-0071
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Cris Bude
Counsellor, MCP, RCC
1 Endorsed
Surrey, BC V4A
Welcome, I’m glad you’re here. Reaching out for support can be challenging, and I want to honour the courage it takes to take this first step. As a Registered Clinical Counsellor working with both adults and youth, I strive to create a warm and inviting space where your struggles, hopes, fears, and longings are met with compassion and understanding. Together, we can make sense of your lived experiences. By recognizing the strengths you already possess and identifying patterns that no longer serve you, you can navigate life’s challenges and foster personal growth with greater clarity, confidence, and authenticity.
Welcome, I’m glad you’re here. Reaching out for support can be challenging, and I want to honour the courage it takes to take this first step. As a Registered Clinical Counsellor working with both adults and youth, I strive to create a warm and inviting space where your struggles, hopes, fears, and longings are met with compassion and understanding. Together, we can make sense of your lived experiences. By recognizing the strengths you already possess and identifying patterns that no longer serve you, you can navigate life’s challenges and foster personal growth with greater clarity, confidence, and authenticity.
(249) 523-4012 View (249) 523-4012
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Danielle Palmer
Counsellor, MA, CCC
Surrey, BC V3S
As a trained trauma therapist, my approach gets to the root of your long-standing problems. Experiences of stress and trauma leave lasting impacts on the brain, body and psyche, disrupting our mood, energy, and thinking patterns. These impacts can not be undone by “talk therapy” alone. In addition to being a talk therapist, I am trained in a variety of neurobiologically-based trauma processing therapies. These techniques can release the impacts of stress and trauma, freeing you to pursue the life you want. If you’ve been feeling stuck, discouraged and overwhelmed, consider whether stress and trauma have been holding you back.
As a trained trauma therapist, my approach gets to the root of your long-standing problems. Experiences of stress and trauma leave lasting impacts on the brain, body and psyche, disrupting our mood, energy, and thinking patterns. These impacts can not be undone by “talk therapy” alone. In addition to being a talk therapist, I am trained in a variety of neurobiologically-based trauma processing therapies. These techniques can release the impacts of stress and trauma, freeing you to pursue the life you want. If you’ve been feeling stuck, discouraged and overwhelmed, consider whether stress and trauma have been holding you back.
(778) 860-5323 View (778) 860-5323
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Pooja Ladwa
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
My journey has not been without challenges, and I know what it feels like to move through pain, uncertainty, and moments of struggle.
In my counselling practice, I bring both my professional training and my deep compassion for human expereince. I work from a person-centered and trauma-informed approach, creating a safe, supportive, and non-judgemental space where your story is valued.
My journey has not been without challenges, and I know what it feels like to move through pain, uncertainty, and moments of struggle.
In my counselling practice, I bring both my professional training and my deep compassion for human expereince. I work from a person-centered and trauma-informed approach, creating a safe, supportive, and non-judgemental space where your story is valued.
(672) 878-0540 View (672) 878-0540
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Manjot Mann
Counsellor, MA, RCC
2 Endorsed
Online Only
Let’s write the next chapter of your life together. Hi, I’m Manjot Mann, a Surrey-based counsellor with a virtual practice. If you're navigating life transitions, feeling stuck, or struggling with stress and anxiety, I’m here to help. I offer a safe, non-judgmental space where you can explore your emotions, gain clarity, and work towards creating a more authentic and fulfilling life. I specialize in helping you navigate cultural pressures, family dynamics, relationship struggles, and finding your true self.
Let’s write the next chapter of your life together. Hi, I’m Manjot Mann, a Surrey-based counsellor with a virtual practice. If you're navigating life transitions, feeling stuck, or struggling with stress and anxiety, I’m here to help. I offer a safe, non-judgmental space where you can explore your emotions, gain clarity, and work towards creating a more authentic and fulfilling life. I specialize in helping you navigate cultural pressures, family dynamics, relationship struggles, and finding your true self.
(587) 851-3495 View (587) 851-3495
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Life is Beautiful Somatic Therapy
Counsellor, RTC
Surrey, BC V4A
"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.
(778) 767-3135 View (778) 767-3135
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Restorative Wellness Counselling & Coaching Inc
Counsellor, BA, MTC, CHT
3 Endorsed
Surrey, BC V4A
I work with clients of all ages for a variety of struggles including, but not limited to, the following: Anxiety, Depression, Habits / Behaviours, Fears, Traumas, Pain, Life Transitions, Smoking Cessation, Weight loss and Sleep disorders
Hana is a Master Therapeutic Counselor (MTC - 2494) with the Association of Cooperative Counselling Therapists of Canada (ACCT) and is bound by their Ethical Practice and Standards. Hana is also a Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist through the International Medical and Dental Hypnotherapy Association.
I work with clients of all ages for a variety of struggles including, but not limited to, the following: Anxiety, Depression, Habits / Behaviours, Fears, Traumas, Pain, Life Transitions, Smoking Cessation, Weight loss and Sleep disorders
Hana is a Master Therapeutic Counselor (MTC - 2494) with the Association of Cooperative Counselling Therapists of Canada (ACCT) and is bound by their Ethical Practice and Standards. Hana is also a Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist through the International Medical and Dental Hypnotherapy Association.
(604) 210-9552 View (604) 210-9552
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Aaron Chin
Counsellor, MA, RCC
5 Endorsed
Surrey, BC V4N
New clients are welcome. I hope to support you in finding resolution to your problems by guiding you to focus on yourself in a safe space to be heard. I adhere to the highest standards of ethical practice and prioritize client confidentiality. Your privacy and trust are of utmost importance, and all sessions are conducted in a safe and confidential setting. I believe that when a trusting relationship develops, it creates an environment for openness and growth; which are innate abilities that we all have potential for.
New clients are welcome. I hope to support you in finding resolution to your problems by guiding you to focus on yourself in a safe space to be heard. I adhere to the highest standards of ethical practice and prioritize client confidentiality. Your privacy and trust are of utmost importance, and all sessions are conducted in a safe and confidential setting. I believe that when a trusting relationship develops, it creates an environment for openness and growth; which are innate abilities that we all have potential for.
(604) 424-1219 View (604) 424-1219
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Armaan Ratra
Counsellor, RCC
Surrey, BC V3S
Hello Everyone! I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) with the British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors (BCACC). I understand, and respect, the vulnerability affiliated with engaging in the counselling process. I aspire to create a therapeutic space that is warm, compassionate, inclusive, and collaborative. Everyone brings a unique, and complex, narrative into therapy, and they will always be the experts of their lived experiences. I view counselling as a relational process, and I value client collaboration to facilitate sustainable change.
Hello Everyone! I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) with the British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors (BCACC). I understand, and respect, the vulnerability affiliated with engaging in the counselling process. I aspire to create a therapeutic space that is warm, compassionate, inclusive, and collaborative. Everyone brings a unique, and complex, narrative into therapy, and they will always be the experts of their lived experiences. I view counselling as a relational process, and I value client collaboration to facilitate sustainable change.
(778) 909-5674 View (778) 909-5674
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Wellness Now Consulting
Counsellor, MC, RCC
4 Endorsed
Surrey, BC V3W
As a Registered Clinical Counsellor with the BCACC, I work with individuals who have a wide range of needs but are all working towards a common goal - developing a deeper understanding of themselves. I have experience working with both adolescents & adults who are overcoming various obstacles - from depression and anxiety, to trauma and grief, to vocational and relationship issues. Whatever the situation they are facing, I truly view all clients as resilient individuals who can recover and thrive from such difficult life experiences.
As a Registered Clinical Counsellor with the BCACC, I work with individuals who have a wide range of needs but are all working towards a common goal - developing a deeper understanding of themselves. I have experience working with both adolescents & adults who are overcoming various obstacles - from depression and anxiety, to trauma and grief, to vocational and relationship issues. Whatever the situation they are facing, I truly view all clients as resilient individuals who can recover and thrive from such difficult life experiences.
(604) 332-1850 View (604) 332-1850
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Heather Rennie
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MSc, RCC, RMFT
Surrey, BC V3Z
Time for change? Step into Leap of Faith Counselling Services, where 30+ years as a Registered Clinical Counsellor empower you to break free from trauma and embrace transformation! Whether your experiences stem from childhood, conflict, bullying, medical challenges, accidents, workplace trauma, or traumatic loss, I am here to help you redefine your journey. ICBC, CVAP clients and First Responders are welcome.
Time for change? Step into Leap of Faith Counselling Services, where 30+ years as a Registered Clinical Counsellor empower you to break free from trauma and embrace transformation! Whether your experiences stem from childhood, conflict, bullying, medical challenges, accidents, workplace trauma, or traumatic loss, I am here to help you redefine your journey. ICBC, CVAP clients and First Responders are welcome.
(604) 265-7607 View (604) 265-7607
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Anita Thandi
Counsellor, MA, RCC
Surrey, BC V3Z
Taking the first step to reach out for support can feel overwhelming. We often find we are repeating the same patterns, same conversations and want to find a way to move forward. I have worked as a therapist for over twenty years dealing with such diverse issues as relationship distress, depression and anxiety, self- development and life transitions. My practice also focuses on working through trauma and interpersonal conflict. Together in a safe, confidential and collaborative way you can explore concerns and attain a better understanding of your needs.
Taking the first step to reach out for support can feel overwhelming. We often find we are repeating the same patterns, same conversations and want to find a way to move forward. I have worked as a therapist for over twenty years dealing with such diverse issues as relationship distress, depression and anxiety, self- development and life transitions. My practice also focuses on working through trauma and interpersonal conflict. Together in a safe, confidential and collaborative way you can explore concerns and attain a better understanding of your needs.
(855) 906-4904 View (855) 906-4904
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Sojourn Counselling and Neurofeedback
Counsellor, RCC, RMFT
2 Endorsed
Surrey, BC V3S
Maybe a relationship has become the source of pain.
We believe the path to growth begins with finding someone with whom you can speak openly. Research is clear that finding someone you trust and with whom you feel safe to explore parts of yourself is the most important factor determining the success of therapy.
Maybe a relationship has become the source of pain.
We believe the path to growth begins with finding someone with whom you can speak openly. Research is clear that finding someone you trust and with whom you feel safe to explore parts of yourself is the most important factor determining the success of therapy.
(778) 653-9514 View (778) 653-9514
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Healing Place Counselling Centre
Counsellor, MA, CCS, RCC-ACS
1 Endorsed
Surrey, BC V3S
I have specializations in terminal illness, prolonged chronic illness and bereavement.
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.
I have specializations in terminal illness, prolonged chronic illness and bereavement.
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.
(250) 538-8762 View (250) 538-8762

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Chronic Pain Counsellors
How does chronic pain therapy work?
Engaging with a psychotherapist to help treat chronic pain does not mean that one’s pain is all in their head. Therapy for chronic-pain patients has been shown to benefit both the mind and the body, targeting physical symptoms and increasing daily functioning. In other words, for many, addressing their emotional health through therapy affects their physical health. A therapist can help a client challenge unhelpful thoughts about pain and develop new ways to respond to it, such as distraction or calming breathing techniques. Studies have found that therapy can be as effective as surgery for certain cases of chronic pain and many doctors recommend trying psychotherapy in advance of considering invasive surgery.

What are the most effective treatment options for chronic pain?
Stress, anxiety, depression, catastrophising, ruminating, lack of activity, and social withdrawal all make chronic pain worse. Addressing these issues, research shows, can help people gain control over their pain symptoms. Therapeutic approaches such as cognitive behavioural therapy, biofeedback, and mindfulness-based stress reduction, along with greater pain-management education, have been found to help people reduce fear and disability.

Are there new treatments for chronic pain?
Many cases of chronic pain, particularly those involving back pain, remain medically unexplained. But there is evidence that changes in the brain or nervous system are caused by previous physical ailments such as tissue damage; in such cases, the brain may continue to send out pain signals despite the physical cause having healed. To aid patients under these circumstances, a recently developed treatment known as pain reprocessing therapy (PRT) is designed to help the brain “unlearn” this response. A PRT practitioner helps individuals to reduce the “threat value” of their ongoing pain signals until they can reappraise them as less threatening and fear-inducing. They also help an individual to develop new emotional regulation skills.

How long does therapy for chronic pain take?
There is no set timeline for recovery from chronic pain, especially as there may be a range of physical and psychological causes for any individual’s discomfort, but most patients should expect to see a therapist for a number of weeks or months, typically spanning at least 12 sessions. Studies of pain reprocessing therapy found that many individuals’ experience of pain lessened in eight sessions over four weeks.