Lesbian Therapists in Surrey, BC
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.
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.
I am a Queer Taiwanese-Canadian who currently resides on the unceded territories of the Musqueam, Squamish, & Tsleil-Waututh nations - also known as the Vancouver Lower Mainland. My mission is to guide, advocate, and to help people who need support by empowering them to make informed decisions in their community. Growing up as someone who became the bridge between two cultures, I understand what it can be like to grapple with the challenges that come with integrating different values & boundaries. Communicating itself is difficult, nevermind the anxieties, shame, & guilt that may come up when there are language & cultural barriers.
I am a Queer Taiwanese-Canadian who currently resides on the unceded territories of the Musqueam, Squamish, & Tsleil-Waututh nations - also known as the Vancouver Lower Mainland. My mission is to guide, advocate, and to help people who need support by empowering them to make informed decisions in their community. Growing up as someone who became the bridge between two cultures, I understand what it can be like to grapple with the challenges that come with integrating different values & boundaries. Communicating itself is difficult, nevermind the anxieties, shame, & guilt that may come up when there are language & cultural barriers.
I strongly believe that we all have the capacity to heal and to move towards our preferred future. We often can't do this alone. Collaborating with you and attuning my practice to ways that work best for you, I offer a safe space for reflection and insight building. I have worked with a broad range of people over the years and bring with me a commitment to anti-oppressive practice and attention to the contexts that contribute to suffering and to healing. We are living in a time of immense stress and increased isolation and this takes a toll. Reaching out for support is an important act of wellness and I welcome your enquiry.
I strongly believe that we all have the capacity to heal and to move towards our preferred future. We often can't do this alone. Collaborating with you and attuning my practice to ways that work best for you, I offer a safe space for reflection and insight building. I have worked with a broad range of people over the years and bring with me a commitment to anti-oppressive practice and attention to the contexts that contribute to suffering and to healing. We are living in a time of immense stress and increased isolation and this takes a toll. Reaching out for support is an important act of wellness and I welcome your enquiry.
I am intrigued by helping people navigate their own stories and build the life they want. I work with adults and youth 13+ in helping them understand themselves and the world around them a little better. I believe that counselling can bring insight and perspective that can help transform our experiences. The connection between the counsellor and client is critical in laying the groundwork to inspire positive growth.
I am intrigued by helping people navigate their own stories and build the life they want. I work with adults and youth 13+ in helping them understand themselves and the world around them a little better. I believe that counselling can bring insight and perspective that can help transform our experiences. The connection between the counsellor and client is critical in laying the groundwork to inspire positive growth.
Hello and welcome, My name is Nazanin Moghadami and I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor, activist and community organizer practising in the so-called British Columbia. My approach to counselling is shaped by my experiences as a queer, BIPOC, immigrant woman, and rooted in feminist, anti-oppression and justice oriented framework. We will explore how the patterns we learned and created as children show up in our adult lives.
My approach is collaborative and consent-based. I have training in: EMDR, Hakomi, CBT, Focusing, IFS, Narrative and more.
∞ at this time I only work with those of Global Majority ∞
Hello and welcome, My name is Nazanin Moghadami and I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor, activist and community organizer practising in the so-called British Columbia. My approach to counselling is shaped by my experiences as a queer, BIPOC, immigrant woman, and rooted in feminist, anti-oppression and justice oriented framework. We will explore how the patterns we learned and created as children show up in our adult lives.
My approach is collaborative and consent-based. I have training in: EMDR, Hakomi, CBT, Focusing, IFS, Narrative and more.
∞ at this time I only work with those of Global Majority ∞
Whether you’re untangling the past or searching for more alignment in your present life, healing can feel like stepping into the unknown. Like most, this can cause us to avoid the process altogether. The more we avoid, the more misaligned we start to feel in ourselves.
I believe healing isn’t meant to be a solo process. I offer a grounded & open-minded space where you have permission for this process to be messy + disorganized. You don’t need to arrive with answers; we’ll slow things down & get there together. My hope for you is to come back to yourself in a way that honours all of you; even the parts that may not make sense yet.
Whether you’re untangling the past or searching for more alignment in your present life, healing can feel like stepping into the unknown. Like most, this can cause us to avoid the process altogether. The more we avoid, the more misaligned we start to feel in ourselves.
I believe healing isn’t meant to be a solo process. I offer a grounded & open-minded space where you have permission for this process to be messy + disorganized. You don’t need to arrive with answers; we’ll slow things down & get there together. My hope for you is to come back to yourself in a way that honours all of you; even the parts that may not make sense yet.
Victoria Trauma Therapy Centre offers virtual trauma therapy, including EMDR, somatic, and Gottman methods to help you work through trauma, anxiety, PTSD/C-PTSD, and depression. If you feel stuck, overwhelmed, or caught in patterns that don’t make sense, we can work together to process what’s underneath and move forward. We support clients with trauma, panic, PTSD, complex PTSD, grief and loss, OCD, and relationship challenges in a way that feels steady, supportive, and focused on real progress. We are a neurodivergent and LGBTQ+ affirming practice.
Victoria Trauma Therapy Centre offers virtual trauma therapy, including EMDR, somatic, and Gottman methods to help you work through trauma, anxiety, PTSD/C-PTSD, and depression. If you feel stuck, overwhelmed, or caught in patterns that don’t make sense, we can work together to process what’s underneath and move forward. We support clients with trauma, panic, PTSD, complex PTSD, grief and loss, OCD, and relationship challenges in a way that feels steady, supportive, and focused on real progress. We are a neurodivergent and LGBTQ+ affirming practice.
Is the weight of past experiences holding you back?
Strong emotions, overwhelming memories, and chronic stress can quietly shape daily life, even when you’re doing your best to move forward. Unresolved trauma often shows up as anxiety, depression, addiction (whether substance or behavioral), and other painful challenges that can leave you feeling stuck.
Whether you're new to therapy or seeking a fresh approach, I offer a supportive space for healing and growth. I have extensive experience working with RCMP members, veterans, and others whose lives have been shaped by high-stress or traumatic environments.
Is the weight of past experiences holding you back?
Strong emotions, overwhelming memories, and chronic stress can quietly shape daily life, even when you’re doing your best to move forward. Unresolved trauma often shows up as anxiety, depression, addiction (whether substance or behavioral), and other painful challenges that can leave you feeling stuck.
Whether you're new to therapy or seeking a fresh approach, I offer a supportive space for healing and growth. I have extensive experience working with RCMP members, veterans, and others whose lives have been shaped by high-stress or traumatic environments.
If you are seeking therapeutic treatment that goes beyond symptom management and explores the root causes of emotions and symptoms, you have come to the right place.
I believe that every individual has innate resources to overcome traumas that we all inevitably encounter throughout our lives and that it is a birthright to experience such freedom. I strive to create an emotionally safe and attuned environment where you can experience the personal transformation you’ve been yearning for.
If you are seeking therapeutic treatment that goes beyond symptom management and explores the root causes of emotions and symptoms, you have come to the right place.
I believe that every individual has innate resources to overcome traumas that we all inevitably encounter throughout our lives and that it is a birthright to experience such freedom. I strive to create an emotionally safe and attuned environment where you can experience the personal transformation you’ve been yearning for.
The Centre for Psychodynamic Insights is a virtual clinic specializing in psychodynamic psychotherapy. This approach explores the root causes of symptoms by uncovering and understanding underlying emotions through evidence-based treatment. Through collaborative dialogue, we examine unconscious thoughts and emotions shaped from childhood to the present. We work to relieve symptoms by understanding how these patterns affect current experiences, and create targeted strategies for meaningful change long-term.
The Centre for Psychodynamic Insights is a virtual clinic specializing in psychodynamic psychotherapy. This approach explores the root causes of symptoms by uncovering and understanding underlying emotions through evidence-based treatment. Through collaborative dialogue, we examine unconscious thoughts and emotions shaped from childhood to the present. We work to relieve symptoms by understanding how these patterns affect current experiences, and create targeted strategies for meaningful change long-term.
We are a specialized team of mental health professionals providing high-quality counselling and trauma therapy to individuals and couples. We know that talk therapy is beneficial, but we realized that many of our clients’ problems require a deeper and more integrative approach. Stressful and traumatic experiences leave lasting impacts on peoples’ minds and their bodies, which can make them feel stuck in the same patterns. By integrating neurobiologically-based therapies such as EMDR, OEI and Somatic Experiencing into talk therapy (CBT, narrative), our team specializes in helping people break free from discouragement and overwhelm.
We are a specialized team of mental health professionals providing high-quality counselling and trauma therapy to individuals and couples. We know that talk therapy is beneficial, but we realized that many of our clients’ problems require a deeper and more integrative approach. Stressful and traumatic experiences leave lasting impacts on peoples’ minds and their bodies, which can make them feel stuck in the same patterns. By integrating neurobiologically-based therapies such as EMDR, OEI and Somatic Experiencing into talk therapy (CBT, narrative), our team specializes in helping people break free from discouragement and overwhelm.
Life is a journey that brings about many events and circumstances in our lives, some of which may be painful, confusing, and traumatizing. This can leave us feeling stuck, afraid, lonely, and disconnected from ourselves and others. Jess believes that through genuine connection and support, we can heal, grow, and become more fully ourselves. Jess is passionate about walking alongside others who are in pain by creating a safe, trusting, and non-judgemental relationship in order to help them heal and grow. It is through these kinds of relationships that we can explore past and current events that are causing distress and pain.
Life is a journey that brings about many events and circumstances in our lives, some of which may be painful, confusing, and traumatizing. This can leave us feeling stuck, afraid, lonely, and disconnected from ourselves and others. Jess believes that through genuine connection and support, we can heal, grow, and become more fully ourselves. Jess is passionate about walking alongside others who are in pain by creating a safe, trusting, and non-judgemental relationship in order to help them heal and grow. It is through these kinds of relationships that we can explore past and current events that are causing distress and pain.
With over 30 years of service in the Canadian Forces and eight years working in a women’s trauma counselling program, I bring insights about trauma and the complex challenges life can present.
Unresolved trauma can show up in ways that don’t always make sense at first. Maybe you are feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected. You’re not alone, and what you’re feeling makes sense in light of what you’ve been through. My job is to help you understand why you may be feeling the way you do—and to equip you with practical strategies for healing and moving forward.
With over 30 years of service in the Canadian Forces and eight years working in a women’s trauma counselling program, I bring insights about trauma and the complex challenges life can present.
Unresolved trauma can show up in ways that don’t always make sense at first. Maybe you are feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected. You’re not alone, and what you’re feeling makes sense in light of what you’ve been through. My job is to help you understand why you may be feeling the way you do—and to equip you with practical strategies for healing and moving forward.
As a pre-registered psychotherapist, I bring an anti-oppressive, and intersectional lens to my work. I'm especially passionate about supporting BIPOC and queer communities, neurodivergent folks, and anyone navigating the weight of systemic harm, identity, or burnout. I believe in showing up with authenticity and care, and in building a therapeutic relationship grounded in trust, collaboration, and realness.
As a pre-registered psychotherapist, I bring an anti-oppressive, and intersectional lens to my work. I'm especially passionate about supporting BIPOC and queer communities, neurodivergent folks, and anyone navigating the weight of systemic harm, identity, or burnout. I believe in showing up with authenticity and care, and in building a therapeutic relationship grounded in trust, collaboration, and realness.
The Centre for Psychodynamic Insights is a virtual psychotherapy clinic specializing in Psychodynamic psychotherapy. This approach focuses on revealing, understanding, and resolving underlying emotions and root causes of symptoms through evidence-based interventions and a comprehensive treatment plan. With an in-depth collaborative discussion and analysis of unconscious thoughts and emotions from childhood until the present day, we can explore how they inform us today to help relieve symptoms and develop targeted strategies to foster change.
The Centre for Psychodynamic Insights is a virtual psychotherapy clinic specializing in Psychodynamic psychotherapy. This approach focuses on revealing, understanding, and resolving underlying emotions and root causes of symptoms through evidence-based interventions and a comprehensive treatment plan. With an in-depth collaborative discussion and analysis of unconscious thoughts and emotions from childhood until the present day, we can explore how they inform us today to help relieve symptoms and develop targeted strategies to foster change.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected from the life you want to live. Maybe you’re navigating a major transition, chronic pain, identity questions, or long-held patterns that no longer fit. Shame, guilt, fear, or rejection might be part of your story—and you're longing for relief, clarity, and direction. My clients often want to feel more grounded, build emotional strength, and reconnect with their authentic selves. You might not know exactly what healing looks like yet, but you know something needs to shift. You're ready to feel more like you, and with 17+ years experience, I'm looking forward to supporting you.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected from the life you want to live. Maybe you’re navigating a major transition, chronic pain, identity questions, or long-held patterns that no longer fit. Shame, guilt, fear, or rejection might be part of your story—and you're longing for relief, clarity, and direction. My clients often want to feel more grounded, build emotional strength, and reconnect with their authentic selves. You might not know exactly what healing looks like yet, but you know something needs to shift. You're ready to feel more like you, and with 17+ years experience, I'm looking forward to supporting you.
Taking the first step toward therapy can be difficult, but it’s also the bravest part of your healing journey. I’m a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) with the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors. I hold two Bachelor’s degrees (Arts and Education) and a Master’s in Counselling. I work with children, youth, adults, and couples navigating anxiety, depression, grief, identity exploration, life transitions, and more. As an LGBTQIA+ affirming counsellor, I offer a safe, welcoming space for everyone.
Taking the first step toward therapy can be difficult, but it’s also the bravest part of your healing journey. I’m a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) with the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors. I hold two Bachelor’s degrees (Arts and Education) and a Master’s in Counselling. I work with children, youth, adults, and couples navigating anxiety, depression, grief, identity exploration, life transitions, and more. As an LGBTQIA+ affirming counsellor, I offer a safe, welcoming space for everyone.
Do you struggle with your relationship with food and your body? Have you ever wished you could find peace from food stress, anxiety, and guilt? Have you ever wondered whether it was possible to feel confident in a body while carrying the weight of the world's judgements and pressures? Body and food peace is a radical pursuit in the face of diet culture and weight stigma, and it is a journey I would be honored to navigate together with you. I work with my clients to explore body image shame, diet culture, intuitive eating, emotion regulation, and authentic living.
Do you struggle with your relationship with food and your body? Have you ever wished you could find peace from food stress, anxiety, and guilt? Have you ever wondered whether it was possible to feel confident in a body while carrying the weight of the world's judgements and pressures? Body and food peace is a radical pursuit in the face of diet culture and weight stigma, and it is a journey I would be honored to navigate together with you. I work with my clients to explore body image shame, diet culture, intuitive eating, emotion regulation, and authentic living.
Do you keep repeating painful patterns—pulling away, over-giving, or feeling unseen in your closest relationships? At Safe Haven Counselling, we help you understand why. Our team specializes in attachment therapy for couples, divorce and separation, grief and loss, addictions, and healing the impact of parental wounds. We aim to support you in feeling secure, connected, and at peace with yourself and others.
Our clients want to understand themselves, heal at the core and experience the world with confidence, and we help them make that shift with guidance and understanding.
Do you keep repeating painful patterns—pulling away, over-giving, or feeling unseen in your closest relationships? At Safe Haven Counselling, we help you understand why. Our team specializes in attachment therapy for couples, divorce and separation, grief and loss, addictions, and healing the impact of parental wounds. We aim to support you in feeling secure, connected, and at peace with yourself and others.
Our clients want to understand themselves, heal at the core and experience the world with confidence, and we help them make that shift with guidance and understanding.
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Lesbian Counsellors
What is lesbian-affirming therapy?
Lesbian-affirming therapy is a type of mental health support that fully affirms and reflects a client's lesbian identity. It is rooted in acceptance and does not attempt to change or question an individual's sexual orientation. In this type of therapy, clients work with a therapist who understands the unique experiences of lesbian women. This support is especially important, as research shows that lesbian individuals face higher rates of anxiety, depression, and other mental health challenges compared to heterosexual populations. Lesbian-affirming therapy acknowledges that lesbian individuals may encounter specific stressors—such as coming out challenges, family rejection, workplace discrimination, and minority stress—that require specialised understanding and intervention. Lesbian-affirming therapists often work with clients across all age groups, from adolescents navigating their emerging identity to adults and older individuals addressing life transitions and relationship concerns. Many therapists also provide couples therapy for lesbian partners, helping them navigate relationship dynamics, communication challenges, or external stressors that may impact their relationship. It is important to note that therapists provide talk therapy and counseling services but do not prescribe medication—if medication is needed for conditions like depression or anxiety, they will coordinate care with a psychiatrist or primary care physician who can provide psychiatric medication management alongside therapeutic support.
Why should I see a lesbian therapist?
Some clients prefer to work with lesbian therapists who may bring personal lived experience to the therapeutic relationship. Choosing to work with a lesbian therapist can offer a deeper sense of connection, comfort, and shared understanding. A therapist who identifies as lesbian may require clients to give less background explanation—whether it’s about navigating romantic relationships, feeling unseen in certain spaces, or processing the impact of past relationship challenges. However, a non-lesbian therapist with strong training and a sincere commitment to LGBTQ+ affirmation can be equally effective. The most important factor is finding a therapist who respects your identity and fosters trust, safety, and understanding. However, a non-lesbian therapist with strong training and a sincere commitment to LGBTQ+ affirmation can be equally effective. The most important factor is finding a therapist who respects your identity and fosters trust, safety, and understanding. Additionally, many lesbian-affirming therapists can connect clients to other providers or community-based resources—such as bisexual support groups or LGBTQ+ organisations—that offer additional affirming spaces for connection.
How do I find a lesbian therapist?
The Psychology Today online directory is a helpful tool for finding lesbian-affirming therapists. You can use search filters to identify therapists who specialise in LGBTQ+ care and work specifically with bisexual clients. You can also filter by clinical specialties, therapeutic approaches, accepted insurance, session costs, and languages spoken to find the right fit. Look for profiles where therapists explicitly mention working with lesbian clients, or where they describe their approach as identity-affirming, inclusive, or trauma-informed. Many providers will also list their own identities, which may help you find someone with shared lived experience if that is important to you. You can also look for credentials or continuing education in areas such as LGBTQ+ mental health, trauma-informed care, and intersectionality.