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Counsellor, MA, RCC

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Available both in-person and online
Burnaby, BC V5C
Life's challenges can often feel overwhelming, leaving us seeking answers and solutions. I believe in tailoring therapy to each individual's unique needs, fostering a collaborative and empathetic environment where you can explore your thoughts, feelings, and concerns. My therapeutic toolbox includes evidence-based techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), the Jungian approach, Brief Therapy (Combining Gestalt and Hypnosis) and existential therapy. By integrating these approaches, we can work together to identify patterns, untangle complexities, and nurture lasting positive change.
My journey as a mental health professional has taken me across continents, allowing me to connect with diverse cultures and understand the universal threads that bind us all. Having practiced in Canada, Turkey, Switzerland and Poland, I have had the privilege of guiding individuals on their path to mental and emotional well-being
Whether you're dealing with anxiety, depression, adjustment , relationship challenges, existential awareness or seeking personal growth, I'm here to walk alongside you. Together, we will explore the depths of your mind, uncovering hidden strengths and developing coping strategies that empower you to face life's twists and turns with resilience.
Call or Cagdas Charles Polat now for a free 15 minute consultation - (587) 912-0986

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Monarch House Burnaby, Burquitlam

Burnaby, BC V5C

(587) 912-0986

Pergamon Mental Health

Calgary, AB T2Z

My website
I specialize in Anxiety, Depression and Stress 
$157 Per Session, I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 
Let's Connect (587) 912-0986
Photo of Cagdas Charles Polat, Counsellor, MA, RCC

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Monarch House Burnaby, Burquitlam

Burnaby, BC V5C

(587) 912-0986

Pergamon Mental Health

Calgary, AB T2Z

My website
I specialize in Anxiety, Depression and Stress 
$157 Per Session, I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $157

Payment Methods

ACH Bank transfer, American Express, Mastercard, Visa, Wire

Insurance

  • Insurance Corporation of British Columbia
  • Pacific Blue Cross
  • SunLife
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Cagdas Charles Polat
Counsellor, MA, RCC
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Cagdas Charles Polat
Counsellor, MA, RCC
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. or (587) 912-0986

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by Province of British Columbia / 19245 Cagdas Polat
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 7 years
  • Attended University of Social Sciences and Humanities Warsaw, Masters / Clinical Psychology, Graduated 2018
  • Additional Credentials

  • Certificate from Sports Psychology - Porto Football Sciences Institute F294C933 / 2024
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Cagdas Charles Polat
Counsellor, MA, RCC
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Cagdas Charles Polat
Counsellor, MA, RCC
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (587) 912-0986

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Stress

Expertise

  • ADHD
  • Anger Management
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Borderline Personality (BPD)
  • Career Guidance
  • Codependency
  • Coping Skills
  • Developmental Disorders
  • Divorce
  • Domestic Violence
  • Education and Learning Disabilities
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Life Coaching
  • Life Transitions
  • Men's Issues
  • Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
  • Peer Relationships
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Trauma and PTSD
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To learn more about my approach, please visit my website: www.pergamonmh.com
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Cagdas Charles Polat
Counsellor, MA, RCC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (587) 912-0986
"
To learn more about my approach, please visit my website: www.pergamonmh.com
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Cagdas Charles Polat
Counsellor, MA, RCC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (587) 912-0986

Endorsement

Koray Ozkan
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Registered Social WorkerMScBA
Çağdaş is an empathetic and motivated therapist who effectively translates theory into practice. He creates a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space. I highly recommend reaching out to begin meaningful, collaborative therapeutic work with him.

Client Focus

Age

Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals

I also speak

Turkish

Age

Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals

I also speak

Turkish

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Existential
  • Gestalt
  • Humanistic
  • Hypnotherapy
  • Jungian
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Neuro-Linguistic (NLP)
  • Psychoanalytic
  • Psychodynamic
  • Schema Therapy
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
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Cagdas Charles Polat
Counsellor, MA, RCC
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (587) 912-0986
Photo of Cagdas Charles Polat, Counsellor, MA, RCC
Cagdas Charles Polat
Counsellor, MA, RCC
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (587) 912-0986

Location

Primary Location

Monarch House Burnaby, Burquitlam

Burnaby, BC V5C

(587) 912-0986

Additional Location

Pergamon Mental Health

Calgary, AB T2Z

(587) 912-0986
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Cagdas Charles Polat
Counsellor, MA, RCC
Call for a free consultation now - (587) 912-0986
Photo of Cagdas Charles Polat, Counsellor, MA, RCC
Cagdas Charles Polat
Counsellor, MA, RCC
Call for a free consultation now - (587) 912-0986