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Burnaby, BC V5H
If you are striving to find balance in a chaotic world, looking to heal from the inside out, or ready to transition from merely surviving to truly thriving, you are my ideal client. The individuals are often standing at a crossroads. They are dealing with the weight of anxiety, life changes, emotional exhaustion, or a desire for deeper self-discovery, and they recognize that standard, one-size-fits-all approaches aren't fully meeting their needs. I help my clients move forward by treating them as complete individuals—mind, body, and spirit and supporting them to integrate and heal from their experiences.
Rather than managing symptoms on the surface, I work with you to uncover your core triggers and get to the root of what is holding you back. My role is to hold a safe, compassionate space for you to process these insights, empowering you to develop the internal resources and resilience needed to make choices that are deeply in alignment.
Healing is rarely a straight line, and you don’t have to carry the weight of figuring it out all by yourself. If you are ready to be met exactly as you are, without judgment, I invite you to step into this space with me. Together, we can gently explore what’s standing in your way and reconnect you to your own inner wisdom.
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My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Award Business Centre

Burnaby, BC V5H

(587) 805-0360
My website
I offer therapy sessions online, where you are. Im available most weekday evenings and weekends. Visit hhajaneapp com to book me.
I specialize in Anxiety, Depression and Codependency 
$140 Per Session  
I see individuals, couples and families  
Let's Connect (587) 805-0360
Photo of Saima Shah, Counsellor, MBA, CHT, RTC, ACTA

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Award Business Centre

Burnaby, BC V5H

(587) 805-0360
My website
I offer therapy sessions online, where you are. Im available most weekday evenings and weekends. Visit hhajaneapp com to book me.
I specialize in Anxiety, Depression and Codependency 
$140 Per Session  
I see individuals, couples and families  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $140
  • Couple Sessions $160

Payment Methods

ACH Bank transfer, Cash, Mastercard, Paypal, Visa, Wire
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Many extended health benefit plans cover sessions e.g., Sun-life, Pacific Blue Cross etc. Receipt is issued for reimbursement claims.
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Saima Shah
Counsellor, MBA, CHT, RTC, ACTA
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (587) 805-0360
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Many extended health benefit plans cover sessions e.g., Sun-life, Pacific Blue Cross etc. Receipt is issued for reimbursement claims.
Photo of Saima Shah, Counsellor, MBA, CHT, RTC, ACTA
Saima Shah
Counsellor, MBA, CHT, RTC, ACTA
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (587) 805-0360

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by Province of British Columbia / 2869 Saima Shah
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 11 years
  • Attended Stenberg , Diploma, Graduated 2021
  • Additional Credentials

  • Degree/Diploma from Coastal Academy of Hypnotic Sciences Certifcate / 2015
  • Degree/Diploma from SFU Degree / 2002
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Saima Shah - Holistic Happiness Academy (HHA Inc.) is a registered mental health and counselling practice in BC, Canada.
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Saima Shah
Counsellor, MBA, CHT, RTC, ACTA
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (587) 805-0360
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Saima Shah - Holistic Happiness Academy (HHA Inc.) is a registered mental health and counselling practice in BC, Canada.
Photo of Saima Shah, Counsellor, MBA, CHT, RTC, ACTA
Saima Shah
Counsellor, MBA, CHT, RTC, ACTA
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (587) 805-0360

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Codependency

Expertise

  • Anger Management
  • Body Image
  • Cancer
  • Career Guidance
  • Divorce
  • Domestic Abuse
  • Eating Disorders
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Life Transitions
  • Mood Disorders
  • Multicultural identity and migration
  • Parenting
  • Racial Identity
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Sleep or Insomnia
  • Spirituality
  • Stress
  • Substance Use
  • Trauma and PTSD
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Saima Shah
Counsellor, MBA, CHT, RTC, ACTA
Do these issues align with your needs? or (587) 805-0360
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Saima Shah
Counsellor, MBA, CHT, RTC, ACTA
Do these issues align with your needs? or (587) 805-0360

Endorsement

Parminder Thind
Parminder Thind
CounsellorRTC
Saima is a thoughtful and insightful counsellor. Saima has many gifts from being a life long learner, she has the ability to sense others, an intuitive person, holds safe space and is able to support clients with her broad experienced lens.

Client Focus

Age

Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Communities

Racial Justice Allied
Single Parent

Ethnicity

Asian

I also speak

Hindi
Urdu

Age

Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Communities

Racial Justice Allied
Single Parent

Ethnicity

Asian

I also speak

Hindi
Urdu

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Energy Psychology
  • Existential
  • Family Systems
  • Feminist
  • Gestalt
  • Hypnotherapy
  • Jungian
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Neuro-Linguistic (NLP)
  • Trauma Focused
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I use Person Centred approach to fully relate with and understand your experience as well as how you would like to change things for yourself. I will bring in a brief exercise to the session or suggest practicing it prior to the next session. I may send resources to you to read and suggest some journaling prompts to get to a deeper level.
Photo of Saima Shah, Counsellor, MBA, CHT, RTC, ACTA
Saima Shah
Counsellor, MBA, CHT, RTC, ACTA
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (587) 805-0360
"
I use Person Centred approach to fully relate with and understand your experience as well as how you would like to change things for yourself. I will bring in a brief exercise to the session or suggest practicing it prior to the next session. I may send resources to you to read and suggest some journaling prompts to get to a deeper level.
Photo of Saima Shah, Counsellor, MBA, CHT, RTC, ACTA
Saima Shah
Counsellor, MBA, CHT, RTC, ACTA
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (587) 805-0360

Groups


Location

Primary Location

Award Business Centre

Burnaby, BC V5H

(587) 805-0360

Nearby Areas

Towns/Cities

Postal Codes

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I offer therapy sessions online, where you are. Im available most weekday evenings and weekends. Visit hhajaneapp com to book me.
Photo of Saima Shah, Counsellor, MBA, CHT, RTC, ACTA
Saima Shah
Counsellor, MBA, CHT, RTC, ACTA
Call for a free consultation now - (587) 805-0360
"
I offer therapy sessions online, where you are. Im available most weekday evenings and weekends. Visit hhajaneapp com to book me.
Photo of Saima Shah, Counsellor, MBA, CHT, RTC, ACTA
Saima Shah
Counsellor, MBA, CHT, RTC, ACTA
Call for a free consultation now - (587) 805-0360