Candida Moreira

Counsellor, MA, RCC, ACS (she, her)

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10 Endorsed

New Westminster, BC V3L

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if your emotions feel like tidal waves, rising fast, crashing hard, and leaving wreckage in their wake, i’m here to support you. if you’ve ever been told you’re too sensitive, too reactive, too much… you’ve probably learned to brace yourself against your own heart. i help people like you come home to it instead. i’m built for big feelings. yours won’t scare me. whether you’re melting down, shutting off, or swinging from one storm to the next, i know the terrain. i don’t just tolerate emotional intensity i understand it from the inside out, and i help people learn to live with it, not against it.

maybe you’ve wondered about bpd, autism, adhd, cptsd, being an empath, or why the world seems to hit you harder than it hits anyone else. you’re not broken. and you don’t need to be less of anything. this work isn’t about fixing you — it’s about finding you, in all your complexity, depth, and feeling.

my clients come to me overwhelmed by their own reactions — tearful at a text, spinning from silence, panicked by closeness, starving for it too. together we slow it all down. we get curious. this is soul work for people who’ve been told they’re too emotional. you’re not too much. you’re just unpracticed at being met.

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My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

New Westminster, BC V3L

i am accepting clients for clinical consultation &/or group therapy.

I specialize in Borderline Personality (BPD), Trauma and PTSD and Neurodivergence

$230 Per Session, I accept insurance

I see individuals, families and groups

i work with emotionally intense, neurodivergent folks (and their family/caregivers) & therapists who want to deepen their practice

Connect with Candida Moreira

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

New Westminster, BC V3L

i am accepting clients for clinical consultation &/or group therapy.

I specialize in Borderline Personality (BPD), Trauma and PTSD and Neurodivergence

$230 Per Session, I accept insurance

I see individuals, families and groups

i work with emotionally intense, neurodivergent folks (and their family/caregivers) & therapists who want to deepen their practice

Finances

Fees

Individual Sessions $230

Payment Methods

ACH Bank transfer, Cash, Cheque

Insurance

Candida Moreira

Counsellor, MA, RCC, ACS

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Candida Moreira

Counsellor, MA, RCC, ACS

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Qualifications

Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by Province of British Columbia / 3535 Candida Moreira

Education and Years In Practice

In Practice for 20 years

Attended City University of Seattle, Graduated 2008

Candida Moreira

Counsellor, MA, RCC, ACS

Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email

Candida Moreira

Counsellor, MA, RCC, ACS

Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

Borderline Personality (BPD)
Trauma and PTSD
Neurodivergence

Expertise

ADHD
Asperger's Syndrome
Autism
Behavioural Issues
Bisexual
Body Positivity
Lesbian
LGBTQ+
Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
Parenting
Peer Relationships
Personality Disorders
Self-Harming
Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
Sexual Abuse
Suicidal Ideation

you can expect to dive deep into your emotional world. i offer steady, non-pathologizing support for queer folks, trauma survivors, and neurodivergent souls who've been told they're too much, too sensitive, too confusing. together, we'll decode what your feelings are trying to say & find ways to be with even the most intense emotional waves without drowning in them.

Candida Moreira

Counsellor, MA, RCC, ACS

Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now.

Candida Moreira

Counsellor, MA, RCC, ACS

Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now.

10 Endorsements

Ashley Shankar Counselling & Consulting

Registered Social Worker, MSW, RCSW

Candida wants to see other therapists success. In clinical supervision she supports with challenges cases, makes room for therapist self discovery, and even offers expertise in building your own private practice.

Sanela Jakovljev

Counsellor, MC, RCC

Candida is easy going and supportive. I feel comfortable taking my work challenges to her without fear of being judged.

Nadine Jans

Counsellor, MSc, RCC

Candida is an amazing therapist and consultant! Compassionate, non-judgemental and a great strategist! I highly recommend her consultation groups or working with her individually.

Vanessa Luis

Registered Psychotherapist, MA, CCC, RP

Candida is wise, authentic, and has such a fun personality! I've learned so much from her and value our relationship so much.

Jessica Lemire

Counsellor, MTC

Carol Alexander

Counsellor, MA, RCC, RP

Denisse Horcasitas

Counsellor, MSc, MA, CCC

Monica Bhatara

Counsellor, MA, RTC, FOTT

David T Renaud

Counsellor, MSW, RSW, RCC

Vanessa Fernando Counselling

Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW

Client Focus

Age

Toddler ,

Children (6 to 10) ,

Preteen ,

Teen ,

Adults

Participants

Individuals ,

Family ,

Group

Communities

Bisexual Allied ,

Deaf Allied ,

Gay Allied ,

HIV / AIDS Allied ,

Lesbian Allied ,

Non-Binary Allied ,

Queer Allied ,

Sex Worker Allied ,

Transgender Allied

I also speak

French ,

Portuguese

Age

Toddler ,

Children (6 to 10) ,

Preteen ,

Teen ,

Adults

Participants

Individuals ,

Family ,

Group

Communities

Bisexual Allied ,

Deaf Allied ,

Gay Allied ,

HIV / AIDS Allied ,

Lesbian Allied ,

Non-Binary Allied ,

Queer Allied ,

Sex Worker Allied ,

Transgender Allied

I also speak

French ,

Portuguese

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

Attachment-based
Clinical Supervision and Qualified Supervisors
Culturally Sensitive
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
Expressive Arts
Feminist
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Psychodynamic
Relational
Somatic
Trauma Focused

i draw on narrative & psychoanalytical frameworks along with brainspotting, IFS, expressive arts & a little bit of spice!

Candida Moreira

Counsellor, MA, RCC, ACS

Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now.

i draw on narrative & psychoanalytical frameworks along with brainspotting, IFS, expressive arts & a little bit of spice!

Candida Moreira

Counsellor, MA, RCC, ACS

Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now.

Groups

it takes a village, people.

Hosted by

Candida Moreira

parenting is the hardest job on earth! parenting NDers in a world not built for brains like theres? that's next level! if you're tired of feeling judged and overwhelmed, this group's for you! both psychoeducational and process based, this space is for parents looking to better understand and support kids/youth/young adults with big feelings -- they may have labels like PDA, AuDHD, BPD and others. each week will focus on a different topic or theme connected to parenting and neurodivergence; participants will be invited to share and explore together. **now accepting applications for feb 2025 group**

Expertise

ADHD

Autism

Parenting

Types of Therapy

Trauma Focused

Age

Adults

Session Cost

$110-$130

Group Meets

Every Fri 6:30 P.M. - 8 P.M.

Location

virtual on zoom

New Westminster, BC V3M

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BIG feelers! (for the emotionally exuberant)

Hosted by

Candida Moreira

come meet others whose brain works like yours! in this group you will learn to identify, express and take charge of your emotions. through conversation, art and expressive exercises, you will learn to better understand your emotional needs and limits and to identify patterns of reactivity. you'll have a chance to meet others who like you feel things deeply. being part of a group helps you learn more about yourself and your relationships with others. groups run year round for both youth and adults. **feb group FULL. reach out to join waitlist for april 2025 group**

Expertise

Autism

Borderline Personality (BPD)

Trauma and PTSD

Types of Therapy

Trauma Focused

Age

Adults

Session Cost

$110-$130

Group Meets

Every Wed 6 P.M. - 7:30 P.M.

Location

virtual on zoom

New Westminster, BC V3M

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office hours

Hosted by

Candida Moreira

come chat and learn in community with other therapists. office hours are informal conversations about the infinite nuances we navigate in our work. a great way to connect with other therapists and explore ideas that can deepen your work. we are witnesses and need to be witnessed. this is a FREE offering.

Location

virtual on zoom

New Westminster, BC V3M

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Location

Primary Location

New Westminster, BC V3L

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i am accepting clients for clinical consultation &/or group therapy.

Candida Moreira

Counsellor, MA, RCC, ACS

i am accepting clients for clinical consultation &/or group therapy.

Candida Moreira

Counsellor, MA, RCC, ACS