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Available both in-person and online
211-3030 Lincoln Avenue Coquitlam, BC V3B
You're struggling; we're here to support you. Let’s find a solution that gives everyone the tools to move forward. Our team supports individuals, couples, parents, separated/divorced couples with co-parenting, and offers family therapy. Our specialized counselling for children and adolescents helps them learn to cope with life’s difficulties in a way that fosters confidence and builds trust in their own capabilities. By uncovering why your child relies on certain behaviours, we, as a team, can work to reduce their distress and move toward growth.
We serve a diverse population and tailor our evidence-based approaches to each individual's unique needs. Sessions focus on learning coping skills, building resiliency, and exploring experiences and feelings in a safe, judgement-free environment.
You’re looking for solutions, and we're here to help. Reach out now to set up a complimentary 20-minute consultation to see how counselling can help you, your child, your family or your role as a parent.
Call or Bright Minds Counselling now for a free 15 minute consultation - (306) 801-2521

Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Bright Minds Counselling

211-3030 Lincoln Avenue

Coquitlam, BC V3B map

(306) 801-2521
Website
We offer therapy for children/youth (ages 4-18), adults, couples, parents, & families with in-person and secure online counselling sessions.
I specialize in Child, Parenting and Relationship Issues 
$160 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  
Our team is here to support a variety of concerns, in a safe, warm environment.
Bright Minds Counselling
Let's Connect (306) 801-2521
Photo of Sarah MacDonell - Bright Minds Counselling, Counsellor, MPCC, RPC, RCC

Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Bright Minds Counselling

211-3030 Lincoln Avenue

Coquitlam, BC V3B map

(306) 801-2521
Website
We offer therapy for children/youth (ages 4-18), adults, couples, parents, & families with in-person and secure online counselling sessions.
I specialize in Child, Parenting and Relationship Issues 
$160 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  
Our team is here to support a variety of concerns, in a safe, warm environment.
Bright Minds Counselling

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $160
  • Couple Sessions $185

Payment Methods

ACH Bank transfer, American Express, Cash, e-Transfer, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • Alberta Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross
  • Canada Life | Great-West Life
  • Great-West Life
  • Green Shield Canada
  • Manulife
  • SunLife
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We provide direct billing, or a receipt with all necessary information for your insurance provider for reimbursement.
Photo of Sarah MacDonell - Bright Minds Counselling, Counsellor, MPCC, RPC, RCC
Bright Minds Counselling
Counsellor, MPCC, RPC, RCC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (306) 801-2521
"
We provide direct billing, or a receipt with all necessary information for your insurance provider for reimbursement.
Photo of Sarah MacDonell - Bright Minds Counselling, Counsellor, MPCC, RPC, RCC
Bright Minds Counselling
Counsellor, MPCC, RPC, RCC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (306) 801-2521

Qualifications

    Counsellor: Sarah Dawn MacDonell

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by Province of British Columbia / 4149 Sarah Dawn MacDonell
  • Additional Credentials

  • Membership with CPCA 4149 / 2020
  • Membership with BCACC 22858 / 2023
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Our clinical counsellors are RPCs or RCCs, and members of the: CPCA, BCACC, CCPA, BCPTA, and BCCMN.
Photo of Sarah MacDonell - Bright Minds Counselling, Counsellor, MPCC, RPC, RCC
Bright Minds Counselling
Counsellor, MPCC, RPC, RCC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (306) 801-2521
"
Our clinical counsellors are RPCs or RCCs, and members of the: CPCA, BCACC, CCPA, BCPTA, and BCCMN.
Photo of Sarah MacDonell - Bright Minds Counselling, Counsellor, MPCC, RPC, RCC
Bright Minds Counselling
Counsellor, MPCC, RPC, RCC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (306) 801-2521

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Child
  • Parenting
  • Relationship Issues

Expertise

  • ADHD
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Behavioural Issues
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Developmental Disorders
  • Divorce
  • Domestic Abuse
  • Domestic Violence
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Life Transitions
  • Men's Issues
  • Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
  • Self Esteem
  • Self-Harming
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Stress
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Teen Violence
  • Trauma and PTSD
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Our team's additional backgrounds in mental health include: psychiatric nursing, accredited family mediator, crisis responder, mindfulness based stress reduction practitioner and youth support worker.
Photo of Sarah MacDonell - Bright Minds Counselling, Counsellor, MPCC, RPC, RCC
Bright Minds Counselling
Counsellor, MPCC, RPC, RCC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (306) 801-2521
"
Our team's additional backgrounds in mental health include: psychiatric nursing, accredited family mediator, crisis responder, mindfulness based stress reduction practitioner and youth support worker.
Photo of Sarah MacDonell - Bright Minds Counselling, Counsellor, MPCC, RPC, RCC
Bright Minds Counselling
Counsellor, MPCC, RPC, RCC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (306) 801-2521

Client Focus

Age

Toddler
Children (6 to 10)
Preteen
Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
Immuno-disorders
Single Parent

I also speak

Cantonese
Punjabi
Spanish

Age

Toddler
Children (6 to 10)
Preteen
Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
Immuno-disorders
Single Parent

I also speak

Cantonese
Punjabi
Spanish

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Attachment-based
  • Brainspotting
  • Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • Expressive Arts
  • Family / Marital
  • Family Systems
  • Gottman Method
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Person-Centered
  • Play Therapy
  • Sandplay
  • Somatic
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Focused
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Specialized training in: Play, Expressive & Synergetic Therapies, Attachment, Neurosciences and Brain Development for children and youth. Adult counselling specializing in: individuals, couples, parents, co-parents and families.
Photo of Sarah MacDonell - Bright Minds Counselling, Counsellor, MPCC, RPC, RCC
Bright Minds Counselling
Counsellor, MPCC, RPC, RCC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (306) 801-2521
"
Specialized training in: Play, Expressive & Synergetic Therapies, Attachment, Neurosciences and Brain Development for children and youth. Adult counselling specializing in: individuals, couples, parents, co-parents and families.
Photo of Sarah MacDonell - Bright Minds Counselling, Counsellor, MPCC, RPC, RCC
Bright Minds Counselling
Counsellor, MPCC, RPC, RCC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (306) 801-2521

Location

Primary Location

Bright Minds Counselling

211-3030 Lincoln Avenue

Coquitlam, BC V3B

(306) 801-2521

Nearby Areas

Postal Codes

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We offer therapy for children/youth (ages 4-18), adults, couples, parents, & families with in-person and secure online counselling sessions.
Photo of Sarah MacDonell - Bright Minds Counselling, Counsellor, MPCC, RPC, RCC
Bright Minds Counselling
Counsellor, MPCC, RPC, RCC
Call for a free consultation now - (306) 801-2521
"
We offer therapy for children/youth (ages 4-18), adults, couples, parents, & families with in-person and secure online counselling sessions.
Photo of Sarah MacDonell - Bright Minds Counselling, Counsellor, MPCC, RPC, RCC
Bright Minds Counselling
Counsellor, MPCC, RPC, RCC
Call for a free consultation now - (306) 801-2521