
Leona Westra
Counsellor, MCP, RCC (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Surrey, BC V3W
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Are you struggling with all life has thrown at you? Are you tired of temporary fixes that don't get you where you want to be? We can work together to heal the wounds, find better solutions, learn new skills, and strategize how we can get you to a place where your life is more fulfilling and purposeful. We can dig into the roots of your pain and suffering so you can leave those wounds in the past where they belong. We can uncover the person you were meant to be rather than the one hidden by the past's scars and the present's pain. We can get you to a better place with less suffering.
I take a caring, honest, empathetic, and collaborative approach to addressing the underlying causes of your suffering. I combine this with vast knowledge gleaned from lived experience, professional education and expertise, and continuous learning and research to help you overcome your unique challenges and improve your quality of life.
I know it's been challenging, but I believe better is possible for you. Please book a free 15-minute consultation on my booking page via my website or email me to find out how I can help you. Let's get you to a better place with less pain and suffering and more contentment and ease in life.
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $150
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
- Pay by Mastercard, Paypal, Visa
Insurance
- CVAP | Crime Victim
- First Nations Health Authority
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Leona Westra
Counsellor, MCP, RCC
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by Province of British Columbia / 19052 Leona Westra
- In Practice for 3 Years
- Attended Adler University, Master of Counselling Psychology, Graduated 2021
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Chronic Pain
- Trauma and PTSD
- Emotional Abuse and Neglect
Expertise
- Addiction
- Anxiety
- Chronic Illness
- Depression
- Domestic Abuse
- Domestic Violence
- Drug Abuse
- Emotional Disturbance
- Grief
- Self-Harming
- Sleep or Insomnia
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Substance Use
- Suicidal Ideation
Client Focus
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Queer Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Religion
Christian
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Queer Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Religion
Christian
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Christian Counselling
- Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
- Cognitive Processing (CPT)
- Compassion Focused
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- EMDR
- Emotional Awareness and Expression Therapy
- Integrative
- Pain Reprocessing Therapy
- Somatic
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused