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Charlene Monita Forbes

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Available both in-person and online
Burnaby, BC V5C
It is my goal to help, heal and empower clients through the challenges and uncertainties of life within a safe empathetic, culturally responsive, open, therapeutic alliance. My tailored approach is premised on making clients feel comfortable, validated, and understood and to help make sense of and resolve the anxieties and issues clients face so they can achieve their goals and live a peaceful and content life. My specialties include Anxiety, Depression, Self Esteem, Stress Management, Life Coaching, Mindfulness-Based Techniques, Health and Wellness, Couples, Separation/Divorce, Trauma, Eating Issues & Emotional Empowerment.
My holistic, mindfulness-based approach to mental health looks at how an individual’s overall life impacts their psychological, physical, spiritual, and emotional well- being.I specialize in deconstructing and dismantling sociocultural pressures, childhood and family issues, and trauma that can manifest into poor self-worth, self-esteem, depression & anxiety
I am passionate about mental health, physical health, disease prevention, healing, and emotional empowerment. Life by its very nature is uncertain and comes with challenges, life transitions, grief, unexpected loss, illness, and change, and I am here to support and help make sense and help resolve the anxieties and issues that come along with it.
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My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

One Oak Counselling

Burnaby, BC V5C

(867) 292-0561

Charlene Forbes Wellness

Surrey, BC V3S

I specialize in Anxiety, Depression and Grief 
$170 Per Session  
I see individuals, couples and groups  
Please watch my video to learn more about me and my practice.
Charlene Monita Forbes
Let's Connect (867) 292-0561
Photo of Charlene Monita Forbes, Counsellor, MA, RCC, BA, INHC, RYT

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

One Oak Counselling

Burnaby, BC V5C

(867) 292-0561

Charlene Forbes Wellness

Surrey, BC V3S

I specialize in Anxiety, Depression and Grief 
$170 Per Session  
I see individuals, couples and groups  
Please watch my video to learn more about me and my practice.
Charlene Monita Forbes

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $170
  • Couple Sessions $180
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Charlene Monita Forbes
Counsellor, MA, RCC, BA, INHC, RYT
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. or (867) 292-0561
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Charlene Monita Forbes
Counsellor, MA, RCC, BA, INHC, RYT
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. or (867) 292-0561

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by Province of British Columbia / 20793 Charlene Monita Forbes
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 4 years
  • Attended Yorkville University , Master's of Arts in Counselling Psychology , Graduated 2022
  • Additional Credentials

  • Degree/Diploma from Institute of Integrative Nutrition Certified Health Coach / 2017
  • Degree/Diploma from Simon Fraser University Double Major In Arts / 2000
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Charlene Monita Forbes
Counsellor, MA, RCC, BA, INHC, RYT
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (867) 292-0561
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Charlene Monita Forbes
Counsellor, MA, RCC, BA, INHC, RYT
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (867) 292-0561

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Grief

Expertise

  • Addiction
  • Alcohol Use
  • Anger Management
  • Antisocial Personality
  • Behavioural Issues
  • Bisexual
  • Career Guidance
  • Chronic Illness
  • Chronic Impulsivity
  • Chronic Pain
  • Chronic Relapse
  • Codependency
  • Coping Skills
  • Divorce
  • Domestic Abuse
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • Eating Disorders
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Family Conflict
  • Impulse Control Disorders
  • Infertility
  • Infidelity
  • Internet Addiction
  • Lesbian
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Coaching
  • Life Transitions
  • Marital and Premarital
  • Mood Disorders
  • Narcissistic Personality (NPD)
  • Obesity
  • Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
  • Parenting
  • Peer Relationships
  • Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
  • Relationship Issues
  • School Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Self Esteem, Life Coaching, Relationship problems
  • Self-Harming
  • Sleep or Insomnia
  • Spirituality
  • Stress
  • Substance Use
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Weight Loss
  • Women's Issues
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Charlene Monita Forbes
Counsellor, MA, RCC, BA, INHC, RYT
Do these issues align with your needs? or (867) 292-0561
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Charlene Monita Forbes
Counsellor, MA, RCC, BA, INHC, RYT
Do these issues align with your needs? or (867) 292-0561

Endorsement

Brittany Mitchell
Brittany Mitchell
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Charlene is an extremely warm and compassionate therapist that creates a safe and caring space to support her clients. I am inspired by her holistic approach to wellbeing and the meaningful connections she makes with her clients.

Client Focus

Age

Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Group

Ethnicity

Asian
Pacific Islander

Age

Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Group

Ethnicity

Asian
Pacific Islander

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Adlerian
  • Attachment-based
  • Coaching
  • Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
  • Compassion Focused
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Existential
  • Family / Marital
  • Gottman Method
  • Humanistic
  • Integrative
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Multicultural
  • Person-Centered
  • Positive Psychology
  • Psychoanalytic
  • Rational Emotive Behaviour (REBT)
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Focused
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Charlene Monita Forbes
Counsellor, MA, RCC, BA, INHC, RYT
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (867) 292-0561
Photo of Charlene Monita Forbes, Counsellor, MA, RCC, BA, INHC, RYT
Charlene Monita Forbes
Counsellor, MA, RCC, BA, INHC, RYT
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (867) 292-0561

Location

Primary Location

One Oak Counselling

Burnaby, BC V5C

(867) 292-0561

Additional Location

Charlene Forbes Wellness

Surrey, BC V3S

(867) 292-0561

Nearby Areas

Towns/Cities

Postal Codes

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Charlene Monita Forbes
Counsellor, MA, RCC, BA, INHC, RYT
Take the first step to help. Call now - (867) 292-0561
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Charlene Monita Forbes
Counsellor, MA, RCC, BA, INHC, RYT
Take the first step to help. Call now - (867) 292-0561