Therapists in Surrey, BC
Allison's goal is to meet her clients where they are with a compassionate approach to healing. Her passion is to help nurture her clients' strengths and transform their adversity into learning and growth. She approaches therapy through a person-centered, trauma-informed & narrative therapy lens to help explore, and unpack her clients’ stories in a non-judgmental, safe space. Allison considers the uniqueness of her clients' relationships, families, communities and cultures that impact their experiences and trauma. She has experience working with children, youth, families and couples from different demographics.
Allison's goal is to meet her clients where they are with a compassionate approach to healing. Her passion is to help nurture her clients' strengths and transform their adversity into learning and growth. She approaches therapy through a person-centered, trauma-informed & narrative therapy lens to help explore, and unpack her clients’ stories in a non-judgmental, safe space. Allison considers the uniqueness of her clients' relationships, families, communities and cultures that impact their experiences and trauma. She has experience working with children, youth, families and couples from different demographics.
Welcome! It takes courage and strength to reach out for support. Maybe you're here because you need someone to talk to you, or just need someone to listen. Or, maybe you're here because there are parts of you that are getting in the way of the life you envisioned for yourself. Trauma is very good at keeping you in the past, and can stop you from recognizing who you are right now and who you might want to become in the future. Together, let's re-create the story trauma constructed about you, and integrate a storyline that is meaningful and empowering.
Welcome! It takes courage and strength to reach out for support. Maybe you're here because you need someone to talk to you, or just need someone to listen. Or, maybe you're here because there are parts of you that are getting in the way of the life you envisioned for yourself. Trauma is very good at keeping you in the past, and can stop you from recognizing who you are right now and who you might want to become in the future. Together, let's re-create the story trauma constructed about you, and integrate a storyline that is meaningful and empowering.
You might be doing everything right and still feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck in patterns you can’t quite explain. The truth is, our nervous systems hold onto the past, shaping how we relate, cope, and move through life. We’ll explore the deeper layers: the unconscious patterns formed early on, the ways your nervous system protects you, and how to move from coping to actually living. You’re not broken. Your reactions, shutdowns, overthinking, and people-pleasing all have a story. They were built from what you went through, and they’re your nervous system trying to keep you safe.
You might be doing everything right and still feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck in patterns you can’t quite explain. The truth is, our nervous systems hold onto the past, shaping how we relate, cope, and move through life. We’ll explore the deeper layers: the unconscious patterns formed early on, the ways your nervous system protects you, and how to move from coping to actually living. You’re not broken. Your reactions, shutdowns, overthinking, and people-pleasing all have a story. They were built from what you went through, and they’re your nervous system trying to keep you safe.
Change can be daunting so you stay 'stuck' in situations that no longer serve you. Maybe life feels 'comfortable' but you feel unfulfilled. You wear a mask to hide the anxiety or unhappiness you feel. The emotional pain is blocking you from connecting with those closest to you. It may seem there is no hope, so you continue living an unsatisfied life. Maybe you have learned to get through difficult times alone, but are ready to further explore yourself and the relationships in your life. You want change, and to feel whole again. You want to connect with yourself, and feel confident in who you are.
Change can be daunting so you stay 'stuck' in situations that no longer serve you. Maybe life feels 'comfortable' but you feel unfulfilled. You wear a mask to hide the anxiety or unhappiness you feel. The emotional pain is blocking you from connecting with those closest to you. It may seem there is no hope, so you continue living an unsatisfied life. Maybe you have learned to get through difficult times alone, but are ready to further explore yourself and the relationships in your life. You want change, and to feel whole again. You want to connect with yourself, and feel confident in who you are.
Many people I work with are navigating life changes, identity shifts, or relationship and family challenges. They may feel overwhelmed, anxious, or disconnected from themselves. Some are managing cultural expectations, while others are working on communication and boundaries within families or partnerships. They seek clarity, confidence, practical tools, and healthier ways to connect with themselves and those around them.
Many people I work with are navigating life changes, identity shifts, or relationship and family challenges. They may feel overwhelmed, anxious, or disconnected from themselves. Some are managing cultural expectations, while others are working on communication and boundaries within families or partnerships. They seek clarity, confidence, practical tools, and healthier ways to connect with themselves and those around them.
Through my clinical work and life experiences, I have found many of us as humans do not take enough time to slow down and attune to what is truly going on internally within ourselves, which can lead to unresolved issues in life. As a therapist, I use EMDR, CBT, parts work, and mindfulness and strength-based approaches to help empower my clients to practice embracing and embodying who they truly are. I believe when individuals start operating in a space of honesty with their true authentic selves, it can allow decisions to be made with more ease and help filter out unnecessary noise from the external world.
Through my clinical work and life experiences, I have found many of us as humans do not take enough time to slow down and attune to what is truly going on internally within ourselves, which can lead to unresolved issues in life. As a therapist, I use EMDR, CBT, parts work, and mindfulness and strength-based approaches to help empower my clients to practice embracing and embodying who they truly are. I believe when individuals start operating in a space of honesty with their true authentic selves, it can allow decisions to be made with more ease and help filter out unnecessary noise from the external world.
If you feel like you're constantly rushing around, tired, but the closest you get to relaxing is distracting yourself from all the thoughts... I got you. My clients learn to manage overwhelming emotions, turn down the volume on their inner critic, and have access to a safe space to process all the stuff going on in their head. My trauma-informed approach cares about your nervous system, so I offer body-based tools as well as practical strategies based in science.
If you feel like you're constantly rushing around, tired, but the closest you get to relaxing is distracting yourself from all the thoughts... I got you. My clients learn to manage overwhelming emotions, turn down the volume on their inner critic, and have access to a safe space to process all the stuff going on in their head. My trauma-informed approach cares about your nervous system, so I offer body-based tools as well as practical strategies based in science.
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.
Lori Rickey, RCC, MEd, BEd, BA. Hello! My name is Lori and I an empathic and passionate therapist that focuses on play and art therapy in a strength based, person-centred approach. Together, we navigate challenging experiences such as grief and loss, stress, depression, life transitions, traumatic events, critical incidents, bullying and explore emotions of anger, stress, anxiety, and depression with a kind and supportive environment.
Lori Rickey, RCC, MEd, BEd, BA. Hello! My name is Lori and I an empathic and passionate therapist that focuses on play and art therapy in a strength based, person-centred approach. Together, we navigate challenging experiences such as grief and loss, stress, depression, life transitions, traumatic events, critical incidents, bullying and explore emotions of anger, stress, anxiety, and depression with a kind and supportive environment.
I specialize in providing insight oriented psychotherapy to individuals, both adolescent and adult. My focus is to work collaboratively with my clients to think through problems areas, discover the roadblocks to growth and to facilitate personal development. My goal is to help my clients understand themselves better and thereby improve the quality of their life and relationships. This covers a spectrum of difficulties including anxieties, depression, relational problems, personality disorders etc..
I specialize in providing insight oriented psychotherapy to individuals, both adolescent and adult. My focus is to work collaboratively with my clients to think through problems areas, discover the roadblocks to growth and to facilitate personal development. My goal is to help my clients understand themselves better and thereby improve the quality of their life and relationships. This covers a spectrum of difficulties including anxieties, depression, relational problems, personality disorders etc..
If you have landed on my page, you are probably a woman experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, grief, a range of perinatal/fertility issues, or want to connect with who you are authentically. You are tired of feeling the way you do, and have tried different things but think you could benefit from the support of a non-judgmental and genuine counsellor.
If you have landed on my page, you are probably a woman experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, grief, a range of perinatal/fertility issues, or want to connect with who you are authentically. You are tired of feeling the way you do, and have tried different things but think you could benefit from the support of a non-judgmental and genuine counsellor.
Life can be tough, and everyone can benefit from support during difficult times. I am here to be a compassionate, understanding and thoughtful counsellor to assist you along the way. I believe that you have everything you need inside of you to reach your counselling goals and that my role is to give you the time and space to process your thoughts, feelings and experiences. I have worked with diverse populations for my career and have a lot of personal experience that can help you on your path to wellness. My hope is that you will feel empowered after working with me and equipped to face your wild and wonderful life head on.
Life can be tough, and everyone can benefit from support during difficult times. I am here to be a compassionate, understanding and thoughtful counsellor to assist you along the way. I believe that you have everything you need inside of you to reach your counselling goals and that my role is to give you the time and space to process your thoughts, feelings and experiences. I have worked with diverse populations for my career and have a lot of personal experience that can help you on your path to wellness. My hope is that you will feel empowered after working with me and equipped to face your wild and wonderful life head on.
You may be feeling overwhelmed by emotions, caught in unhelpful thought patterns, or weighed down by stories from your past that no longer serve you. Perhaps past experiences have impacted your relationships, self-esteem, or overall well-being, and you’re looking for a safe, nonjudgmental space to explore your experiences. My approach is collaborative and draws on your strengths while providing tools to help you better understand your emotions, shift unhelpful patterns, and create new narratives about yourself and your life. Together, we'll work to help you feel more grounded and connected in yourself and your relationships.
You may be feeling overwhelmed by emotions, caught in unhelpful thought patterns, or weighed down by stories from your past that no longer serve you. Perhaps past experiences have impacted your relationships, self-esteem, or overall well-being, and you’re looking for a safe, nonjudgmental space to explore your experiences. My approach is collaborative and draws on your strengths while providing tools to help you better understand your emotions, shift unhelpful patterns, and create new narratives about yourself and your life. Together, we'll work to help you feel more grounded and connected in yourself and your relationships.
Jordan Penner is a Registered Clinical Counsellor working with individuals and families to develop solutions that create lasting change. Jordan has over two decades of experience working with families and individuals to overcome mental health issues. Specializing in Relationships, Interpersonal, Mental Health, Divorce, and High Conflict Co-Parenting Counselling – Jordan will work with you to develop strategies to reach your goals, build healthier relationships, and develop a deeper understanding of yourself.
Jordan Penner is a Registered Clinical Counsellor working with individuals and families to develop solutions that create lasting change. Jordan has over two decades of experience working with families and individuals to overcome mental health issues. Specializing in Relationships, Interpersonal, Mental Health, Divorce, and High Conflict Co-Parenting Counselling – Jordan will work with you to develop strategies to reach your goals, build healthier relationships, and develop a deeper understanding of yourself.
How did I get here? and Why am I feeling this way? may be questions that you have been faced with lately. I work with clients to find creative solutions to achieve happier, healthier and more fulfilled lives. I have been working professionally with individuals, couples and families for the past 20 years in the areas of conflict resolution, emotional regulation, mindfulness and healthy attachment.
How did I get here? and Why am I feeling this way? may be questions that you have been faced with lately. I work with clients to find creative solutions to achieve happier, healthier and more fulfilled lives. I have been working professionally with individuals, couples and families for the past 20 years in the areas of conflict resolution, emotional regulation, mindfulness and healthy attachment.
Hi there! Reaching out for support can feel overwhelming, and you don’t have to do it alone. I provide individual therapy for anxiety, trauma, PTSD, relationship challenges, boundaries, and life transitions in a warm, non-judgmental space where you can feel safe, supported, and understood. My approach is client-centered, compassionate, and collaborative. Together, we’ll build insight, strengthen coping skills, improve emotional regulation, and reconnect with your authentic self. I use evidence-based approaches like EMDR, CBT, DBT, IFS, and play therapy to help clients heal, grow, and create lasting change.
Hi there! Reaching out for support can feel overwhelming, and you don’t have to do it alone. I provide individual therapy for anxiety, trauma, PTSD, relationship challenges, boundaries, and life transitions in a warm, non-judgmental space where you can feel safe, supported, and understood. My approach is client-centered, compassionate, and collaborative. Together, we’ll build insight, strengthen coping skills, improve emotional regulation, and reconnect with your authentic self. I use evidence-based approaches like EMDR, CBT, DBT, IFS, and play therapy to help clients heal, grow, and create lasting change.
I’m passionate about creating genuine, transformative therapy sessions that allow you—or your child or teen—to feel truly seen and understood. My goal is to help you navigate life’s challenges in a way that fosters healthier patterns, enhances emotional regulation, and leads to fresh perspectives. Whether you’re addressing early childhood issues, working through current struggles, or seeking more clarity in adulthood, I bring a grounded, empathetic presence to support you at every step. I work with children (2+ years), teens, adults and first responders.
I’m passionate about creating genuine, transformative therapy sessions that allow you—or your child or teen—to feel truly seen and understood. My goal is to help you navigate life’s challenges in a way that fosters healthier patterns, enhances emotional regulation, and leads to fresh perspectives. Whether you’re addressing early childhood issues, working through current struggles, or seeking more clarity in adulthood, I bring a grounded, empathetic presence to support you at every step. I work with children (2+ years), teens, adults and first responders.
My name is Dr. Allisha Patterson and I am a registered psychologist practicing in the White Rock/South Surrey area. I commend you for taking the first step towards finding a psychologist, and starting the process of feeling better. I believe the clinician-client relationship is extremely important and I understand that finding the right ‘fit’ can sometimes feel like a daunting task.
My name is Dr. Allisha Patterson and I am a registered psychologist practicing in the White Rock/South Surrey area. I commend you for taking the first step towards finding a psychologist, and starting the process of feeling better. I believe the clinician-client relationship is extremely important and I understand that finding the right ‘fit’ can sometimes feel like a daunting task.
I hold a master’s degree in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University. I have 5+ years of experience in the mental health field and have been working as a trauma therapist for the past 3+ years. I am passionate about supporting individuals struggling with anxiety, grief & loss, substance abuse, relationship difficulties, and traumatic experiences. I work from an eclectic, strength-based therapeutic approach taking clients’ unique experiences, therapeutic needs, and contextual factors into account. Besides English, I can speak and provide counselling in Punjabi, Hindi, and Dutch.
I hold a master’s degree in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University. I have 5+ years of experience in the mental health field and have been working as a trauma therapist for the past 3+ years. I am passionate about supporting individuals struggling with anxiety, grief & loss, substance abuse, relationship difficulties, and traumatic experiences. I work from an eclectic, strength-based therapeutic approach taking clients’ unique experiences, therapeutic needs, and contextual factors into account. Besides English, I can speak and provide counselling in Punjabi, Hindi, and Dutch.
Life can throw people into confusion which brings us to a place of seeking consolation and clarity through curiosity. James considers it a privilege to walk alongside people facing internal and interpersonal confusion with compassion. James never takes for granted the challenge change presents for clients and therefore brings warmth and wonder in sessions with clients. James believes that collaboratively the client and counsellor can create an genuine connection for healing and hope with an integrated approach for client health and wholeness. Personal desolation to consolation happens from person to person.
Life can throw people into confusion which brings us to a place of seeking consolation and clarity through curiosity. James considers it a privilege to walk alongside people facing internal and interpersonal confusion with compassion. James never takes for granted the challenge change presents for clients and therefore brings warmth and wonder in sessions with clients. James believes that collaboratively the client and counsellor can create an genuine connection for healing and hope with an integrated approach for client health and wholeness. Personal desolation to consolation happens from person to person.
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Number of Counsellors in Surrey, BC
700+
Average cost per session
$150
Counsellors in Surrey, BC who prioritize treating:
| 94% | Anxiety |
| 86% | Depression |
| 81% | Self Esteem |
| 79% | Relationship Issues |
| 78% | Stress |
| 72% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 69% | Grief |
Average years in practice
8 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 66% | Pacific Blue Cross |
| 63% | Manulife |
| 63% | SunLife |
How Counsellors in Surrey, BC see their clients
| 74% | In Person and Online | |
| 26% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 78% | Female | |
| 21% | Male | |
| 1% | Non-Binary |