Manulife Therapists in Surrey, BC
As humans, we are faced with stress and various life challenges. My role as a counselor is to l support you as you explore the power within and possibilities that allow you to work through the challenges and problems causing fear, shame, negative emotion/beliefs, and behaviors. while allowing you to recognize the role of triggers and develop more self-awareness and language to describe what is happening to regain a sense of hope and belonging. I am passionate about working with people from all walks of life, and culturally aware and appreciate each of my client's unique perspectives.
As humans, we are faced with stress and various life challenges. My role as a counselor is to l support you as you explore the power within and possibilities that allow you to work through the challenges and problems causing fear, shame, negative emotion/beliefs, and behaviors. while allowing you to recognize the role of triggers and develop more self-awareness and language to describe what is happening to regain a sense of hope and belonging. I am passionate about working with people from all walks of life, and culturally aware and appreciate each of my client's unique perspectives.
I have over eight years experience supporting clients in settings such as shelters, hospitals, and clinics. I provide counselling services to diverse individuals and integrate cultural competency in my practice. I work with clients from various racial, ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds. My goal is to work alongside clients and empower them to be the best version of themselves by focusing on holistic healing and emotional regulation. I support clients with depression, anxiety, trauma, life transitions, and grief. I strive to create authentic relationships with clients where they feel safe, valued, and understood.
I have over eight years experience supporting clients in settings such as shelters, hospitals, and clinics. I provide counselling services to diverse individuals and integrate cultural competency in my practice. I work with clients from various racial, ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds. My goal is to work alongside clients and empower them to be the best version of themselves by focusing on holistic healing and emotional regulation. I support clients with depression, anxiety, trauma, life transitions, and grief. I strive to create authentic relationships with clients where they feel safe, valued, and understood.
Are you exhausted from pretending you have it all figured out while secretly feeling entirely overwhelmed, anxious and stuck? If you are constantly battling self-doubt or feeling like you've completely lost touch with who you are, you are not alone. It is incredibly heavy to feel like you're just going through the motions and not feeling like yourself. Reaching out takes immense courage, especially when you aren't sure where to begin. In our sessions, you don't need to have the perfect words, just a willingness to show up.
Are you exhausted from pretending you have it all figured out while secretly feeling entirely overwhelmed, anxious and stuck? If you are constantly battling self-doubt or feeling like you've completely lost touch with who you are, you are not alone. It is incredibly heavy to feel like you're just going through the motions and not feeling like yourself. Reaching out takes immense courage, especially when you aren't sure where to begin. In our sessions, you don't need to have the perfect words, just a willingness to show up.
I work with people who feel lost, unseen, or silenced — especially those who’ve grown up in cultures where therapy is taboo or shameful. You may have been told to just “be strong” or “pray it away,” but you're still carrying emotional pain. You want relief, clarity, and connection — not judgment. My practice is welcoming, inclusive, and culturally responsive. I offer a space where you don’t have to explain your pain to be understood. You’re not alone, and healing is possible.
I work with people who feel lost, unseen, or silenced — especially those who’ve grown up in cultures where therapy is taboo or shameful. You may have been told to just “be strong” or “pray it away,” but you're still carrying emotional pain. You want relief, clarity, and connection — not judgment. My practice is welcoming, inclusive, and culturally responsive. I offer a space where you don’t have to explain your pain to be understood. You’re not alone, and healing is possible.
다이렉트 빌링 가능(Pacific Blue Cross, Sun Life, Canada Life, Manulife 등 35개 보험사)으로 별도 보험 청구 없이 상담비를 직접 처리해 드리며, ICBC 상담도 보험 적용됩니다
"한국어"는 위에. I provide Korean and English counselling in Vancouver, Surrey, and online throughout BC. I support clients with anxiety, depression, panic attacks, OCD, trauma, burnout, grief, relationship and family issues, parenting, workplace stress, postpartum depression, life transitions, and families of children with autism. With over 25 years of experience supporting people in community and faith-based settings, as an ECE and mother of four, I also support Korean immigrants and multicultural families, and offer ICBC trauma counselling, WorkSafeBC, CVAP, and MCFD referrals.
다이렉트 빌링 가능(Pacific Blue Cross, Sun Life, Canada Life, Manulife 등 35개 보험사)으로 별도 보험 청구 없이 상담비를 직접 처리해 드리며, ICBC 상담도 보험 적용됩니다
"한국어"는 위에. I provide Korean and English counselling in Vancouver, Surrey, and online throughout BC. I support clients with anxiety, depression, panic attacks, OCD, trauma, burnout, grief, relationship and family issues, parenting, workplace stress, postpartum depression, life transitions, and families of children with autism. With over 25 years of experience supporting people in community and faith-based settings, as an ECE and mother of four, I also support Korean immigrants and multicultural families, and offer ICBC trauma counselling, WorkSafeBC, CVAP, and MCFD referrals.
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.
I have deep respect and care for my clients and it is my hope that in this safe and warm environment you can achieve your goals towards greater mental health and well-being.
I have deep respect and care for my clients and it is my hope that in this safe and warm environment you can achieve your goals towards greater mental health and well-being.
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.
People sometimes feel they are alone and that no one understands what they’re going through. They might just ‘push through’ because they believe they have to, try things that work for others but not them, or forget what’s helpful to them anymore. These efforts can leave anyone feeling stuck, tired, and looking for change. I use an approach that is practical, strengths-focused, and recognizing the whole individual. My aim is to build a therapeutic relationship of understanding, possibility, and direction to help folks get closer to what they want in life.
People sometimes feel they are alone and that no one understands what they’re going through. They might just ‘push through’ because they believe they have to, try things that work for others but not them, or forget what’s helpful to them anymore. These efforts can leave anyone feeling stuck, tired, and looking for change. I use an approach that is practical, strengths-focused, and recognizing the whole individual. My aim is to build a therapeutic relationship of understanding, possibility, and direction to help folks get closer to what they want in life.
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.
We all have our unique journeys that is often filled with challenges and obstacles that can be extremely difficult to solely manage effectively. We are all worthy and deserving of healing and inner peace. I create a safe and confidential place where the individuals, couples and family and children experiencing depression, anxiety, stress, loss, communication, sexual abuse, relationship difficulties, drug and alcohol, eating disorder, trauma, separation and divorce, family violence and Indian Residential School effects. You will know what your needs are, what you want and why, make reachable goals and take steps to get them.
We all have our unique journeys that is often filled with challenges and obstacles that can be extremely difficult to solely manage effectively. We are all worthy and deserving of healing and inner peace. I create a safe and confidential place where the individuals, couples and family and children experiencing depression, anxiety, stress, loss, communication, sexual abuse, relationship difficulties, drug and alcohol, eating disorder, trauma, separation and divorce, family violence and Indian Residential School effects. You will know what your needs are, what you want and why, make reachable goals and take steps to get them.
The Spaces Between Counselling .....The Power of Perception The greatest growth my clients experience from our work together is a new way of seeing and experiencing their lives. I'll show you how to move from hopelessness, loneliness, frustration, and fear to clarity and peace. We'll use your struggle as your power spot to create change. Although this can be difficult, that discomfort acts as a motivation to change. That is its job. You are at a place where all the possibilities and richness of life are yours to be found. I can help you take your next steps and I'd be honoured to walk with you.
The Spaces Between Counselling .....The Power of Perception The greatest growth my clients experience from our work together is a new way of seeing and experiencing their lives. I'll show you how to move from hopelessness, loneliness, frustration, and fear to clarity and peace. We'll use your struggle as your power spot to create change. Although this can be difficult, that discomfort acts as a motivation to change. That is its job. You are at a place where all the possibilities and richness of life are yours to be found. I can help you take your next steps and I'd be honoured to walk with you.
Small changes in how you think and feel can lead to an amazing life. With an educational background in Kinesiology and Cognitive Psychology, I offer a holistic, integrative approach to healing, understanding the vital mind-body connection. In my work with individuals, couples, and families I focus on the interconnectedness of the emotional, psychological, and physical aspects of your being. This unique approach recognizes that true health arises when all parts of our system are in harmony and goes beyond talk therapy. It creates lasting healing, alignment, and the fulfillment of your goals, helping you cultivate peace and happiness.
Small changes in how you think and feel can lead to an amazing life. With an educational background in Kinesiology and Cognitive Psychology, I offer a holistic, integrative approach to healing, understanding the vital mind-body connection. In my work with individuals, couples, and families I focus on the interconnectedness of the emotional, psychological, and physical aspects of your being. This unique approach recognizes that true health arises when all parts of our system are in harmony and goes beyond talk therapy. It creates lasting healing, alignment, and the fulfillment of your goals, helping you cultivate peace and happiness.
As a first-generation South Asian woman and daughter of immigrants, I understand the unique weight of navigating two worlds. You may feel caught between honouring deep-rooted cultural expectations and your own need for personal growth. Often, this leads to a cycle of negative thinking where you feel you must choose between family loyalty and your own well-being. My practice is a safe, non-judgmental space where the stigma surrounding mental health is met with lived understanding. We will work together to break out of heavy patterns and process the complex emotions that come with being the first to do things differently.
As a first-generation South Asian woman and daughter of immigrants, I understand the unique weight of navigating two worlds. You may feel caught between honouring deep-rooted cultural expectations and your own need for personal growth. Often, this leads to a cycle of negative thinking where you feel you must choose between family loyalty and your own well-being. My practice is a safe, non-judgmental space where the stigma surrounding mental health is met with lived understanding. We will work together to break out of heavy patterns and process the complex emotions that come with being the first to do things differently.
My approach is collaborative, individualized, and clinically grounded. I work to help people understand the relationship between their past experiences, emotional responses, beliefs, behaviours, and interpersonal patterns. Alongside meaningful conversation, I incorporate psychoeducation, practical skill development, and evidence-informed interventions that can be applied beyond the counselling room.
My approach is collaborative, individualized, and clinically grounded. I work to help people understand the relationship between their past experiences, emotional responses, beliefs, behaviours, and interpersonal patterns. Alongside meaningful conversation, I incorporate psychoeducation, practical skill development, and evidence-informed interventions that can be applied beyond the counselling room.
My name is Jai-Inder Pangli and I have been providing counselling services for over 17 years. I opened up my private practice in 2013. Welcome to Art of Bliss Counselling services. We all have a soul purpose in our lives. I feel I have found mine by helping and serving others. I truly believe as a clinical counsellor, my role is to walk along with you while you are on your journey towards healing. It is the trusting relationship that will help you to rediscover yourself as we often tend to forget who we are during the adverse times.Art of Bliss Counselling services is committed to provide services using holistic approach.
My name is Jai-Inder Pangli and I have been providing counselling services for over 17 years. I opened up my private practice in 2013. Welcome to Art of Bliss Counselling services. We all have a soul purpose in our lives. I feel I have found mine by helping and serving others. I truly believe as a clinical counsellor, my role is to walk along with you while you are on your journey towards healing. It is the trusting relationship that will help you to rediscover yourself as we often tend to forget who we are during the adverse times.Art of Bliss Counselling services is committed to provide services using holistic approach.
Entering counselling is an exciting and brave step towards overcoming life’s challenges. As both a clinician and client, I’ve noticed that as people we tend to enter counselling when we are feeling stuck, uncertain, or when we need help figuring out how to best move forward. My hope is that you feel safe and supported as we explore what life has to offer. My counselling approach balances a recognition and acceptance of how things are, with striving for change. As we look at the space between your current situation, and how you’d like your life to be, we will create a roadmap for our work together.
Entering counselling is an exciting and brave step towards overcoming life’s challenges. As both a clinician and client, I’ve noticed that as people we tend to enter counselling when we are feeling stuck, uncertain, or when we need help figuring out how to best move forward. My hope is that you feel safe and supported as we explore what life has to offer. My counselling approach balances a recognition and acceptance of how things are, with striving for change. As we look at the space between your current situation, and how you’d like your life to be, we will create a roadmap for our work together.
Lisa Saran
Master Practitioner in Clinical Counselling - Provisional, MPCC-P, RTC
3 Endorsed
Surrey, BC V4A
I work with clients that are navigating significant life changes—whether that’s the loss of a loved one, a major career shift, or adjusting to a new phase in their personal life. You may be feeling overwhelmed, uncertain, stuck, experiencing anxiety or grief that’s impacting your daily life. You are seeking a compassionate, empathetic, and personalized approach to mental wellness, one that recognizes your uniqueness and meets you where you are. You need a space where you feel seen and understood, not just as a client with problems, but as a whole person with your own history, strengths, and potential for healing.
I work with clients that are navigating significant life changes—whether that’s the loss of a loved one, a major career shift, or adjusting to a new phase in their personal life. You may be feeling overwhelmed, uncertain, stuck, experiencing anxiety or grief that’s impacting your daily life. You are seeking a compassionate, empathetic, and personalized approach to mental wellness, one that recognizes your uniqueness and meets you where you are. You need a space where you feel seen and understood, not just as a client with problems, but as a whole person with your own history, strengths, and potential for healing.
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.
You deserve to be happy and functional and leave past in the past. I will teach you how to be your own therapist by providing you with tools and skills you will use for a lifetime. Whatever you are struggling with, can be fixed and you will be able to live a productive and happy life. Anxiety, depression, stress, post-traumatic stress, grief, anger, insomnia, low self-esteem, and marital problems, can be reduced to a minimum, if not totally eliminated. I will meet you wherever you are right now in your life, and guide you gently from there to a more stable, balanced, and happier you.
You deserve to be happy and functional and leave past in the past. I will teach you how to be your own therapist by providing you with tools and skills you will use for a lifetime. Whatever you are struggling with, can be fixed and you will be able to live a productive and happy life. Anxiety, depression, stress, post-traumatic stress, grief, anger, insomnia, low self-esteem, and marital problems, can be reduced to a minimum, if not totally eliminated. I will meet you wherever you are right now in your life, and guide you gently from there to a more stable, balanced, and happier you.
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