Mars
Counsellor, RCC, MCP-AT
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
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| 中文 Sometimes life feels heavier than it should, and you may not be sure why. You might be carrying the pressure of work, stress, and expectations to keep going, even when you feel exhausted or disconnected inside. Therapy can be a place to slow down, breathe, and feel less alone with what you’re carrying. This space is for people who want to be met with care, curiosity, and respect, and who are looking for support that honours their experiences, identities, and pace. We work at your pace, honouring your experiences, values, and the roles you hold in your life.
My approach is person-centered and trauma-informed, grounded in collaboration and practical support. Along with talk therapy, I offer optional art therapy to explore experiences beyond words. I have completed Gottman Method Level 1 and 2 training, helping clients navigate relationship issues with research-based tools to improve communication and connection.
Whatever brings you here, you deserve support and understanding. Therapy can be a place to feel supported, respected, and accepted as you are. If you’re considering working together, you’re welcome to reach out and explore whether this space feels right for you.
Call or Email Mars Qiu now for a free 15 minute consultation - (579) 900-2518
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $165
- Couple Sessions $185
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
American Express, Cash, e-Transfer, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Blue Cross
- Canada Life | Great-West Life
- Chambers Plan
- Great-West Life
- Green Shield Canada
- Manulife
- Medavie Blue Cross
- Pacific Blue Cross
- SunLife
Mars Qiu
Counsellor, RCC, MCP-AT
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. Email or (579) 900-2518
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by Province of British Columbia / 26793 Jianbin Qiu
- In Practice for 2 years
- Attended Adler University, Master of Counselling Psychology: Art Therapy, Graduated 2025
- Certificate from The Gottman Institue by completing Gottman Method Couples Therapy Level 2 iglzrxf3ht / 2026
- Certificate from The Gottman Institue by completing Gottman Method Couples Therapy Level 1 6tnqfywg44 / 2026
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Mars Qiu
Counsellor, RCC, MCP-AT
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (579) 900-2518
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Trauma and PTSD
- Relationship Issues
- Men's Issues
Expertise
- Anxiety
- Behavioural Issues
- Caregivers
- Child
- Chronic Illness
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Marital and Premarital
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Racial Identity
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Transgender
7 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
I also speak
Cantonese ,
Mandarin
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
I also speak
Cantonese ,
Mandarin
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Adlerian
- Art Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
- Existential
- Expressive Arts
- Gottman Method
- Humanistic
- Narrative
- Person-Centered
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Mars Qiu
Counsellor, RCC, MCP-AT
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (579) 900-2518
Location
Additional Location
Burnaby, BC V5H
(579) 900-2518