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Cagdas Polat
Counsellor, MA, RCC
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Cagdas Polat

Counsellor, MA, RCC

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Burnaby, BC V3J
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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, 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, 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, relationship challenges, or simply 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.
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My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Pergamon Mental Health

Burnaby, BC V3J

My website
I specialize in Anxiety, Depression and Stress 
$130 Per Session, I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 
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My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Pergamon Mental Health

Burnaby, BC V3J

My website
I specialize in Anxiety, Depression and Stress 
$130 Per Session, I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $130

Payment Methods

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

Insurance

  • Insurance Corporation of British Columbia
  • Pacific Blue Cross
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Cagdas Polat
Counsellor, MA, RCC
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Cagdas Polat
Counsellor, MA, RCC
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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 Polat
Counsellor, MA, RCC
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience.
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Cagdas Polat
Counsellor, MA, RCC
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience.

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 Polat
Counsellor, MA, RCC
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To learn more about my approach, please visit my website: www.pergamonmh.com
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Cagdas Polat
Counsellor, MA, RCC
with questions.

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 Polat
Counsellor, MA, RCC
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Cagdas Polat
Counsellor, MA, RCC
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Location

Primary Location

Pergamon Mental Health

Burnaby, BC V3J

Nearby Areas

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Cagdas Polat
Counsellor, MA, RCC
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Cagdas Polat
Counsellor, MA, RCC