Education and Learning Disabilities Therapists in White Rock, BC

Maha Sarraf
Counsellor, MA, MEd, MPCC, RTC
2 Endorsed
White Rock, BC V4B
Maha has a gentle, nurturing and collaborative approach in her work. She is skilled at holding a safe space for her clients—ensuring she meets them where they are. Maha strives to create real and deep relationships built on trust and safety. She does that by helping clients understand and become aware of their patterns. Maha helps clients gently dig into the layers of the past, shedding light, acceptance and understanding of self. Maha works with individuals and couples to improve the relationships in their life.
Maha has a gentle, nurturing and collaborative approach in her work. She is skilled at holding a safe space for her clients—ensuring she meets them where they are. Maha strives to create real and deep relationships built on trust and safety. She does that by helping clients understand and become aware of their patterns. Maha helps clients gently dig into the layers of the past, shedding light, acceptance and understanding of self. Maha works with individuals and couples to improve the relationships in their life.
(450) 915-5376 View (450) 915-5376
Yvette Bradstreet
Counsellor, MEd, MA, RCC
1 Endorsed
White Rock, BC V4B
I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor dedicated to supporting individuals through compassionate, evidence-informed, and neuro-affirming therapy. I bring a specialized knowledge of Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) and advanced clinical training with a deep respect for each client's unique nervous system, complex emotional, relational and developmental challenges across their lifespan. My approach is relational and supportive, emphasizing safety and nervous system regulation as I support each client on their journey to greater self-awareness and emotional balance, while building their capacity for resilience.
I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor dedicated to supporting individuals through compassionate, evidence-informed, and neuro-affirming therapy. I bring a specialized knowledge of Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) and advanced clinical training with a deep respect for each client's unique nervous system, complex emotional, relational and developmental challenges across their lifespan. My approach is relational and supportive, emphasizing safety and nervous system regulation as I support each client on their journey to greater self-awareness and emotional balance, while building their capacity for resilience.
(431) 303-0670 View (431) 303-0670
Leslie Breaks
Counsellor, RPC-P
White Rock, BC V4B
I help clients seek balance and understanding in their lives. I specialize in working with individual adults that are struggling with anxiety, anger management, communication skills, grief, loss, self-esteem, trauma and relationships.
I help clients seek balance and understanding in their lives. I specialize in working with individual adults that are struggling with anxiety, anger management, communication skills, grief, loss, self-esteem, trauma and relationships.
(306) 900-4697 View (306) 900-4697
Akeiko Rawn
Counsellor, MNTCW, RCC, ACS
5 Endorsed
Online Only
Our identities are always in a process of becoming and our circumstances changing. We are here to listen deeply and respectfully cultivate a rich and purposeful way forward with you. We are committed to having an inclusive space founded upon therapeutically ethical relationships that embrace the unique knowledge necessary to co-construct alternative stories. Through genuine concern, commitment to equality, acknowledgment, and appreciation of differences we will honour your unique situation. "Imagining future possibilities, Creating possible futures." Currently accepting virtual therapeutic consultations and supervision.
Our identities are always in a process of becoming and our circumstances changing. We are here to listen deeply and respectfully cultivate a rich and purposeful way forward with you. We are committed to having an inclusive space founded upon therapeutically ethical relationships that embrace the unique knowledge necessary to co-construct alternative stories. Through genuine concern, commitment to equality, acknowledgment, and appreciation of differences we will honour your unique situation. "Imagining future possibilities, Creating possible futures." Currently accepting virtual therapeutic consultations and supervision.
(778) 403-4837 View (778) 403-4837
Aimee Siviter
Counsellor, MA, BEd
3 Endorsed
White Rock, BC V4B
Hello, my name is Aimee, and it would be my honour to support you on your healing journey. I am a licensed counsellor in South Surrey, BC that works from a wellness-based perspective, believing that creating a sense of empowerment and self-awareness are some of the ultimate goals for therapy. I believe that we all deserve to find a place where we can learn about ourselves in a space that is open and safe. Through this journey we can learn how to best support the parts of us that deserve to be loved, forgiven, and understood.
Hello, my name is Aimee, and it would be my honour to support you on your healing journey. I am a licensed counsellor in South Surrey, BC that works from a wellness-based perspective, believing that creating a sense of empowerment and self-awareness are some of the ultimate goals for therapy. I believe that we all deserve to find a place where we can learn about ourselves in a space that is open and safe. Through this journey we can learn how to best support the parts of us that deserve to be loved, forgiven, and understood.
(249) 544-0246 View (249) 544-0246
Dmitry Alexandrovich
Counsellor, CCC, RCC
1 Endorsed
White Rock, BC V4B
Hello, my name is Dmitry. My perpetual intention is to assist people in facing and re-processing traumatic / adverse life experiences that could have resulted in anxiety, depression, PTSD, addictions, anger issues, etc. Together, we will explore and unravel the nature and roots of what possibly prevents you from living your best life. Despite the fact that there may be certain obstacles on this way, please know that you anyway have a huge potential to live your life based on what is right with you. As a clinician, I am always committed to do my best to help everyone gain an inner balance needed for achieving their goals.
Hello, my name is Dmitry. My perpetual intention is to assist people in facing and re-processing traumatic / adverse life experiences that could have resulted in anxiety, depression, PTSD, addictions, anger issues, etc. Together, we will explore and unravel the nature and roots of what possibly prevents you from living your best life. Despite the fact that there may be certain obstacles on this way, please know that you anyway have a huge potential to live your life based on what is right with you. As a clinician, I am always committed to do my best to help everyone gain an inner balance needed for achieving their goals.
(833) 634-0972 View (833) 634-0972
Harjot Rai
Counsellor, BSc, BEd, MEd, RCC
3 Endorsed
White Rock, BC V4B
Life can feel like a lot sometimes. Stress, anxiety, or major changes can build up and leave you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure of what to do next. Many people come to counselling simply needing a place to talk things through and feel understood. As a Registered Clinical Counsellor, I offer a compassionate space where you can show up just as you are. Together, we’ll gently explore what you’re experiencing, make sense of your thoughts and emotions, and find practical ways to help you cope, heal, and move forward at a pace that feels right for you.
Life can feel like a lot sometimes. Stress, anxiety, or major changes can build up and leave you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure of what to do next. Many people come to counselling simply needing a place to talk things through and feel understood. As a Registered Clinical Counsellor, I offer a compassionate space where you can show up just as you are. Together, we’ll gently explore what you’re experiencing, make sense of your thoughts and emotions, and find practical ways to help you cope, heal, and move forward at a pace that feels right for you.
(604) 900-3238 View (604) 900-3238
Patti Pike Certified Interventionist/ Counselling
Drug & Alcohol Counsellor, LAADC, ICAADC, CADC-II, CCIP, NAID
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Patricia M. Pike, CEO of Interventions Canada, is a seasoned professional with a wealth of experience in behavioral health treatment, focusing on substance abuse disorders, complex mental health conditions, and family services. Her areas of expertise encompass handling intricate cases of substance abuse and addiction, addressing mental health issues, providing family services, and engaging with various demographics. Her commitment to this field is deeply personal, having been in long-term recovery herself, which gives her insight into the nature of untreated addiction and the recovery process.
Patricia M. Pike, CEO of Interventions Canada, is a seasoned professional with a wealth of experience in behavioral health treatment, focusing on substance abuse disorders, complex mental health conditions, and family services. Her areas of expertise encompass handling intricate cases of substance abuse and addiction, addressing mental health issues, providing family services, and engaging with various demographics. Her commitment to this field is deeply personal, having been in long-term recovery herself, which gives her insight into the nature of untreated addiction and the recovery process.
(343) 321-2218 View (343) 321-2218
Shabnam Khan
Counsellor, MPCC
Serves Area
My ideal client will be ready for a positive change - believing in themselves and their accomplishments! I believe in good conversations and building relationship through Trust, Respect and Confidentiality. Each and everyone of them are unique and they have their own stories to share in a Safe Space without being judged. There are many issues that can affect an individual - the goal is that they feel heard, as someone is listening to them without any biases. At times, people remain in denial as this service could be taboo for them. This can shift through awareness, education and advocacy. This is their very own precious journey ....
My ideal client will be ready for a positive change - believing in themselves and their accomplishments! I believe in good conversations and building relationship through Trust, Respect and Confidentiality. Each and everyone of them are unique and they have their own stories to share in a Safe Space without being judged. There are many issues that can affect an individual - the goal is that they feel heard, as someone is listening to them without any biases. At times, people remain in denial as this service could be taboo for them. This can shift through awareness, education and advocacy. This is their very own precious journey ....
(604) 720-8095 View (604) 720-8095
Daniel Baljak
Counsellor, MEd, RCC
Serves Area
I am an IFS informed therapist and work with clients to understand their internal world as a system of parts that can be integrated through reflective practices and self-compassion. I have 20 years of experience working in education. I have specialized in working with children and youth who present with neurodiversity (primarily Autism Spectrum Disorder and ADHD), externalizing behaviour challenges, and intensive trauma backgrounds. My work with children and teens is designed to build emotional awareness and regulation skills, personal awareness, communication, and peer problem-solving skills.
I am an IFS informed therapist and work with clients to understand their internal world as a system of parts that can be integrated through reflective practices and self-compassion. I have 20 years of experience working in education. I have specialized in working with children and youth who present with neurodiversity (primarily Autism Spectrum Disorder and ADHD), externalizing behaviour challenges, and intensive trauma backgrounds. My work with children and teens is designed to build emotional awareness and regulation skills, personal awareness, communication, and peer problem-solving skills.
(902) 710-8211 View (902) 710-8211
Rubina Kaur Garcha
Counsellor, BA, BEd, MEd, MC, RCC
4 Endorsed
Serves Area
I believe in the power of connection, and I work hard to create a safe, welcoming space where my clients can be themselves—without fear of judgment. As a Punjabi woman, I understand the unique challenges and stigma that can come with seeking support, and I’m passionate about helping clients navigate these complexities. I enjoy working with teens, adults and couples. I’m here to listen, understand, and offer support as you navigate life’s ups and downs. When life gets tough, it can feel isolating, but I’m here to help you move forward whether it's stress, anxiety, life transitions, grief, relationship issues, or personal development.
I believe in the power of connection, and I work hard to create a safe, welcoming space where my clients can be themselves—without fear of judgment. As a Punjabi woman, I understand the unique challenges and stigma that can come with seeking support, and I’m passionate about helping clients navigate these complexities. I enjoy working with teens, adults and couples. I’m here to listen, understand, and offer support as you navigate life’s ups and downs. When life gets tough, it can feel isolating, but I’m here to help you move forward whether it's stress, anxiety, life transitions, grief, relationship issues, or personal development.
(604) 200-5799 View (604) 200-5799
Cassandra Santlal
Counsellor, MA, CCC
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Self acceptance, stress, relationship with others and life in general can be hard. My goal is to work with you to help you improve your quality of life, personal struggles and relationships. If you're an overwhelmed parent or a teenager struggling to get along with your parents. Talking and learning new skills will help your day to day life. If your traumatic past creeps up on you and impacts your life and relationships today, let's work through it together so your future days are more pleasant. If anxiety and depression dictate your mood and lifestyle, we can work on how to take your life back.
Self acceptance, stress, relationship with others and life in general can be hard. My goal is to work with you to help you improve your quality of life, personal struggles and relationships. If you're an overwhelmed parent or a teenager struggling to get along with your parents. Talking and learning new skills will help your day to day life. If your traumatic past creeps up on you and impacts your life and relationships today, let's work through it together so your future days are more pleasant. If anxiety and depression dictate your mood and lifestyle, we can work on how to take your life back.
(604) 305-3038 View (604) 305-3038
Gerry Bock
Counsellor, MA, CTS, RCC
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Simple, Practical Assistance. We can take the lead, offering treatment plans created with skills and tools, typically during the initial "no obligation" consultation. Our overall goal is to empower you to overcome life's toughest challenges. We listen carefully, so you are heard, and understood. Different therapeutic approaches and strategies are adapted as needed, to help you resolve issues.
Simple, Practical Assistance. We can take the lead, offering treatment plans created with skills and tools, typically during the initial "no obligation" consultation. Our overall goal is to empower you to overcome life's toughest challenges. We listen carefully, so you are heard, and understood. Different therapeutic approaches and strategies are adapted as needed, to help you resolve issues.
(604) 330-1418 View (604) 330-1418
Yulande Oosthuyzen
Counsellor, DPC, BACM, BTh, MACS, RPC
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
As a counselling therapist who is qualified to work with people from all walks of life, I understand cross cultural challenges and integration into a new culture with the resultant stressors. The church world also can have its own challenges for Christian families, as can the special needs community. And then there is the HOW to integrate one's faith into modern living, and remain true to one self. No matter your difficulties, I am here to walk alongside you and enable new perspectives through personal growth, as well as provide mental health care as needed.
As a counselling therapist who is qualified to work with people from all walks of life, I understand cross cultural challenges and integration into a new culture with the resultant stressors. The church world also can have its own challenges for Christian families, as can the special needs community. And then there is the HOW to integrate one's faith into modern living, and remain true to one self. No matter your difficulties, I am here to walk alongside you and enable new perspectives through personal growth, as well as provide mental health care as needed.
(778) 720-6355 View (778) 720-6355
Anastasia Zdravkovic
Counsellor, MC, BA
3 Endorsed
Serves Area
My ideal clients, children, teens, and adults alike, sense something deeper is going on than the surface issue. They may feel burnt out, disconnected, or unhappy without knowing exactly why, ready to actually understand themselves rather than just feel better. I have a particular passion for neurodivergent clients making sense of themselves and the parents trying to understand them. I'm curious by nature and direct by design: I ask the questions others avoid, because real change starts with understanding how your relationships and history shaped who you are today, not with a checklist of coping tools.
My ideal clients, children, teens, and adults alike, sense something deeper is going on than the surface issue. They may feel burnt out, disconnected, or unhappy without knowing exactly why, ready to actually understand themselves rather than just feel better. I have a particular passion for neurodivergent clients making sense of themselves and the parents trying to understand them. I'm curious by nature and direct by design: I ask the questions others avoid, because real change starts with understanding how your relationships and history shaped who you are today, not with a checklist of coping tools.
(604) 532-5340 View (604) 532-5340
Erin Relland
Pre-Licensed Professional
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Hi, my name is Erin, and I'm a master’s-level counselling student currently completing my degree and practicing under clinical supervision. Whether you’re feeling stuck, uncertain, resentful, overwhelmed, or powerless, seeking help is an important step towards healing and wellness. Counselling can offer a collaborative space for you to explore, process challenges, and navigate seasons of change with greater clarity and connection. Our work together can support this in a way that feels more manageable and meaningful.
Hi, my name is Erin, and I'm a master’s-level counselling student currently completing my degree and practicing under clinical supervision. Whether you’re feeling stuck, uncertain, resentful, overwhelmed, or powerless, seeking help is an important step towards healing and wellness. Counselling can offer a collaborative space for you to explore, process challenges, and navigate seasons of change with greater clarity and connection. Our work together can support this in a way that feels more manageable and meaningful.
(249) 402-7740 View (249) 402-7740
Jason Krause
Counsellor, MA, RCC
Serves Area
"Your life is a result of the choices you make…" if you are feeling overwhelmed, alone or unsupported, I would love to come along side you as you make these choices. It is my desire is to help individuals, families and communities focus on wellness so that they can experience whole and healthy lives.
"Your life is a result of the choices you make…" if you are feeling overwhelmed, alone or unsupported, I would love to come along side you as you make these choices. It is my desire is to help individuals, families and communities focus on wellness so that they can experience whole and healthy lives.
(778) 956-7765 View (778) 956-7765
Dominika Nelly Szymanska - McDonald
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
For over 24 years, Dominika has provided behavior treatment to children, teens, and adults who have been diagnosed with Autism Spectrum disorder, ADHD, anxiety, or other developmental disabilities. Currently, Dominika’s focus lies in guiding teens and young adults through their major life transitions, and helping them navigate their peer and family relations, academic pursuits, career goals and existential challenges. In addition, Dominika provides support to individuals and families dealing with depression, grief, immigration issues and existential crises. She utilizes her clinical experience to provide solution-focused treatment.
For over 24 years, Dominika has provided behavior treatment to children, teens, and adults who have been diagnosed with Autism Spectrum disorder, ADHD, anxiety, or other developmental disabilities. Currently, Dominika’s focus lies in guiding teens and young adults through their major life transitions, and helping them navigate their peer and family relations, academic pursuits, career goals and existential challenges. In addition, Dominika provides support to individuals and families dealing with depression, grief, immigration issues and existential crises. She utilizes her clinical experience to provide solution-focused treatment.
(709) 703-8733 View (709) 703-8733
Mary Tuhkala
Counsellor, MA
5 Endorsed
Serves Area
Does your child struggle with expressing their emotions? Are they facing challenges that seem difficult to talk about? Are they struggling with confidence and self-esteem? My play therapy approach helps children navigate their emotions, behaviors, and challenges through the power of play. My playroom work is a gentle, effective way for children to communicate their thoughts and feelings in an age-appropriate way such as through toys, games, and creative activities.
Does your child struggle with expressing their emotions? Are they facing challenges that seem difficult to talk about? Are they struggling with confidence and self-esteem? My play therapy approach helps children navigate their emotions, behaviors, and challenges through the power of play. My playroom work is a gentle, effective way for children to communicate their thoughts and feelings in an age-appropriate way such as through toys, games, and creative activities.
(873) 710-3287 View (873) 710-3287

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Adler Centre
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, BEd
2 Endorsed
Vancouver, BC V6K
Hello, I'm Elsa. I am second generation settler of Chinese ancestry. I serve clients in British Columbia, you can find me at Adler Centre as a student intern.
Hello, I'm Elsa. I am second generation settler of Chinese ancestry. I serve clients in British Columbia, you can find me at Adler Centre as a student intern.
(604) 742-1818 View (604) 742-1818

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Education and Learning Disabilities Counsellors
How effective is treatment for learning disabilities?
When initiated early and tailored to a child’s specific needs, learning disability treatment can be quite effective at helping a child cope with their disability, though its exact efficacy may depend on the severity of symptoms and whether comorbid disorders exist. Less is known about treatment initiated in adulthood, but it is certainly possible that an adult with a learning disability will see some improvement—or at the very least, identify workarounds and accommodations that could make symptoms less burdensome in day-to-day life.

When should someone seek treatment for learning disabilities?
It’s best to seek treatment as early as possible. Because learning disabilities often go unnoticed until a child starts school, or even until they’re a few years along, regular check-ins with teachers and doctors can help parents determine whether children are meeting milestones and keeping up with peers or whether an evaluation for learning disabilities may be warranted. And although earlier is always better, it’s never too late to be evaluated for learning disabilities and to seek treatment.

What happens if learning disabilities are left untreated?
Undiagnosed and untreated learning disabilities can be a source of significant frustration and shame for a child, who may feel that their challenges stem from a lack of intelligence or willpower. Such feelings can trigger low self-esteem, depression, or anxiety, which may push a child toward risky behaviors, including substance use. In adulthood, untreated learning disabilities can interfere with career success, and lingering feelings of self-doubt and shame can negatively affect someone’s mental health.

Are there medications for learning disabilities?
Currently, there are no medications designed to treat specific learning disabilities such as dysgraphia or dyscalculia. However, someone with a learning disability may be prescribed medication for a comorbid condition, such as anxiety, depression, or ADHD, which may have positive downstream effects on their learning disability; for example, a child with both ADHD and dyslexia may find that they’re better able to focus on their reading exercises after being prescribed a stimulant medication.