
Saima Shah
Counsellor, MBA, CHT, RTC, ACTA (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
1 Endorsed
Burnaby, BC V5H
Let's Connect (587) 805-0360

My clients are incredible people who have gone through a major life transition (trauma, loss, career change, breakup, migration, health diagnosis and/or narcissistic abuse) and value professional support to navigate it all. There may be concerns around career/family and how to show up for life while feeling anxious, burnt out or struggling to keep it together. Clients see me for self-esteem, perfectionism, sleep issues, chronic fatigue, anxiety, depression, sports performance, cultural oppression, workplace alienation and complex childhood trauma. Im a member of both ACCT and ACTA. I see BIPOC and other clients in BC and Alberta.
Just speaking to someone who understands is amazing and gives relief. The therapeutic alliance is the key to the work we do together. As a person centred therapist, therapeutic interventions such as trauma informed, internal family systems, hypnotherapy, cognitive behavior therapy and mindfulness/prayer based methods may be integrated in our conversations.
Perhaps you have been wondering if anyone can help You. When day after day you live with a pain you don't share, life becomes a prison. Sometimes taking the risk to talk about it, a small change in perspective adds up to a big change in possibilities. Bit by bit, life starts to make sense and a new, stronger you emerges, not so alone anymore.
Call or Email Saima Shah now for a free 15 minute consultation - (587) 805-0360
Let's Connect (587) 805-0360

Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $135
- Couple Sessions $180
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
ACH Bank transfer, Cash, Mastercard, Paypal, Visa, Wire
Saima Shah
Counsellor, MBA, CHT, RTC, ACTA
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (587) 805-0360
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by Province of British Columbia / 2869 Saima Shah
- In Practice for 10 years
- Attended Stenberg , Diploma, Graduated 2021
- Licensed by Province of British Columbia / 2869
- Degree/Diploma from Coastal Academy of Hypnotic Sciences Certifcate / 2015
- Degree/Diploma from SFU Degree / 2002
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Codependency
Expertise
- Anger Management
- Body Positivity
- 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
Endorsement
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Racial Justice Allied ,
Single Mother
Ethnicity
Asian ,
Other Racial or Ethnic Background
I also speak
Hindi ,
Urdu
Age
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Racial Justice Allied ,
Single Mother
Ethnicity
Asian ,
Other Racial or Ethnic Background
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
Groups
Trauma Informed Meditation

Facilitate 8 week 90 minute group sessions that include psycho education and holistic (mind body) activities that facilitate trauma healing and improving emotional resilience. Holistic tools used may be different from time to time, however, they can include breathing, chanting, sensation experience, expressive arts, mindfulness practices, imagery, self-talk, yoga stretching and/or other evidence based methods.
Expertise
Anxiety
Spirituality
Trauma and PTSD
Types of Therapy
Trauma Focused
Age
Adults
Session Cost
$20-$40
Location
#200 WeSpace
1140 Austin Avenue
Coquitlam, BC V3K
Email Saima Shah about this group or call - (587) 805-0360