Desiree
Counsellor, MEd , RCC, CCC (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
2 Endorsed
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Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or weighed down by life? I support youth and adults carrying the weight of trauma, anxiety, or depression who want to feel more at peace, more in control, and more connected to themselves again. I have a particular interest in supporting families and individuals navigating anxiety, trauma, and life transitions. I also support parents during pregnancy and the postpartum period who are navigating big emotions, identity shifts, or the stress of caring for little ones.
I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solutions Focused therapy to support my clients. I specialize in EMDR therapy, a research-backed approach that helps the brain naturally reprocess difficult experiences. Many of my clients notice changes more quickly than with traditional talk therapy — feeling calmer, lighter, and more in control.
My goal is to walk alongside you as you process your experiences and build practical strategies to bring peace and joy back into your daily life. I offer a free phone consultation so we can talk about what sessions would look like and how I can best support you. When you’re ready, I’d be honored to help you take that next step toward healing.
Call or Email Desiree D'Silva now for a free 15 minute consultation - (604) 359-5856
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $160
- Couple Sessions $200
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
Cash, Cheque, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Alliance
- Autism Funding Unit
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Canada Life | Great-West Life
- Great-West Life
- Green Shield Canada
- Homewood Health
- Humana
- Insurance Corporation of British Columbia
- Manulife
- Medavie Blue Cross
- Pacific Blue Cross
- Sentara Health Plans
- SunLife
Desiree D'Silva
Counsellor, MEd , RCC, CCC
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (604) 359-5856
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by Province of British Columbia / 23403 Desiree D'Silva
- In Practice for 9 years
- Attended Thompson Rivers University
- Degree/Diploma from University of Toronto 2014
- Degree/Diploma from Thompson Rivers University Master's of Counseling / 2019
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Desiree D'Silva
Counsellor, MEd , RCC, CCC
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (604) 359-5856
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- Trauma and PTSD
- Stress
Expertise
- ADHD
- Autism
- Behavioural Issues
- Bisexual
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Divorce
- Education and Learning Disabilities
- Grief
- Infertility
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Mood Disorders
- Peer Relationships
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Spirituality
- Suicidal Ideation
Desiree D'Silva
Counsellor, MEd , RCC, CCC
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (604) 359-5856
2 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Toddler ,
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Single Parent
Ethnicity
Asian
Age
Toddler ,
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Single Parent
Ethnicity
Asian
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Applied Behavioural Analysis (ABA)
- Attachment-based
- Christian Counselling
- Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
- EMDR
- Emotionally Focused
- Family Systems
- Multicultural
- Person-Centered
- Play Therapy
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Desiree D'Silva
Counsellor, MEd , RCC, CCC
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (604) 359-5856