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Sartaj Sandhu

Counsellor, RCC, MCP, MA, BDS (he, him)

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Surrey, BC V3W
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Surrey, BC V3W
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I believe gaining insight is vital, but it often isn't enough to create real change. Many people understand their patterns — they know where the anxiety comes from, where the anger started — and they're still stuck. That gap between knowing and shifting is where this work lives. It can be especially hard to ask for help when everyone around you relies on you as their anchor. I work with people carrying anxiety, trauma, addictions, self-esteem concerns, anger, relationship challenges, intrusive thoughts, and more — meeting you where you are, and working towards a path that truly feels like yours.
I offer sessions in English, Punjabi, and Hindi — because I understand the cultural and family expectations that can make seeking support feel like a risk. My approach combines cognitive, emotional, and somatic work through EMDR, Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), and somatic therapy. The goal isn't just to understand it. It's to actually shift it all.
Reaching out can feel like a lot, especially if you're the one everyone leans on. Feeling uncertain is completely normal. But if you're here, something brought you — and that's enough to begin. I offer a free 15-minute consultation to see if this is the right fit. No pressure. We move at your pace, in a way that works for you.
Call or Sartaj Sandhu now for a free 15 minute consultation - (431) 640-3472

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Surrey, BC V3W

(431) 640-3472
My website
Monday to Saturday. In-person in Surrey, online across British Columbia. Sessions in English, Punjabi, and Hindi.
$180 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and groups  
Let's Connect (431) 640-3472
Photo of Sartaj Sandhu, Counsellor, RCC, MCP, MA, BDS

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Surrey, BC V3W

(431) 640-3472
My website
Monday to Saturday. In-person in Surrey, online across British Columbia. Sessions in English, Punjabi, and Hindi.
$180 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and groups  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $180
  • Couple Sessions $250
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

American Express, Cash, e-Transfer, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • Canada Life | Great-West Life
  • Green Shield Canada
  • Pacific Blue Cross
  • TELUS Health
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Payment is required at the time of service. I accept credit card and e-transfer, offer direct billing for select plans, and provide receipts for reimbursement. Most extended health benefits are accepted.
Photo of Sartaj Sandhu, Counsellor, RCC, MCP, MA, BDS
Sartaj Sandhu
Counsellor, RCC, MCP, MA, BDS
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (431) 640-3472
"
Payment is required at the time of service. I accept credit card and e-transfer, offer direct billing for select plans, and provide receipts for reimbursement. Most extended health benefits are accepted.
Photo of Sartaj Sandhu, Counsellor, RCC, MCP, MA, BDS
Sartaj Sandhu
Counsellor, RCC, MCP, MA, BDS
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (431) 640-3472

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by Province of British Columbia / 24906 Gagan Sartaj Sandhu
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 1 year
  • Attended Yorkville University, MA Counselling Psychology, Graduated 2025
  • Additional Credentials

  • Degree/Diploma from Punjab University MA Human Rights & Duties / 2018
  • Degree/Diploma from BFUHS Bachelor of Dental Surgery / 2012
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With over 10,000 hours working with individuals and families, I help people move beyond understanding their patterns — to actually shifting them. My focus spans trauma, cultural identity, emotional regulation, and relational healing.
Photo of Sartaj Sandhu, Counsellor, RCC, MCP, MA, BDS
Sartaj Sandhu
Counsellor, RCC, MCP, MA, BDS
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (431) 640-3472
"
With over 10,000 hours working with individuals and families, I help people move beyond understanding their patterns — to actually shifting them. My focus spans trauma, cultural identity, emotional regulation, and relational healing.
Photo of Sartaj Sandhu, Counsellor, RCC, MCP, MA, BDS
Sartaj Sandhu
Counsellor, RCC, MCP, MA, BDS
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (431) 640-3472

Specialties and Expertise

Expertise

  • ADHD
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Body Image
  • Chronic Pain
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Domestic Violence
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Impulse Control Disorders
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Transitions
  • Men's Issues
  • Parenting
  • Racial Identity
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Self-Harming
  • Sex-Positive & Kink Friendly
  • Sleep or Insomnia
  • Stress
  • Substance Use
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Weight Loss
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I work with people navigating trauma, anxiety, substance use, self-esteem, anger, body image, and relationship challenges. Early sessions focus on understanding what's shaping these experiences — not just the surface symptoms, but the deeper patterns underneath. From there, we work through them cognitively, emotionally, and somatically — so that change doesn't just make sense. It truly sticks.
Photo of Sartaj Sandhu, Counsellor, RCC, MCP, MA, BDS
Sartaj Sandhu
Counsellor, RCC, MCP, MA, BDS
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (431) 640-3472
"
I work with people navigating trauma, anxiety, substance use, self-esteem, anger, body image, and relationship challenges. Early sessions focus on understanding what's shaping these experiences — not just the surface symptoms, but the deeper patterns underneath. From there, we work through them cognitively, emotionally, and somatically — so that change doesn't just make sense. It truly sticks.
Photo of Sartaj Sandhu, Counsellor, RCC, MCP, MA, BDS
Sartaj Sandhu
Counsellor, RCC, MCP, MA, BDS
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (431) 640-3472

Endorsement

Parsa Mousavi
Parsa Mousavi
CounsellorRCCBCACCMCBA
Working alongside Sartaj, I've seen the genuine care and presence he brings to his work. He creates a safe, supportive space while guiding clients toward meaningful change. His balance of empathy and professionalism makes him easy to recommend.

Client Focus

Age

Preteen
Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Group

Communities

Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied

Ethnicity

Indigenous Peoples

I also speak

Hindi
Punjabi
Urdu

Religion

Other Spiritual or Religious Affiliations

Age

Preteen
Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Group

Communities

Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied

Ethnicity

Indigenous Peoples

I also speak

Hindi
Punjabi
Urdu

Religion

Other Spiritual or Religious Affiliations

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Attachment-based
  • Coaching
  • Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • EMDR
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Multicultural
  • Narrative
  • Positive Psychology
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Somatic
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Focused
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I draw on Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), EMDR, and somatic-based approaches. Sessions move between exploring the emotions driving current struggles, processing what the body and memory hold, and integrating new ways of being — so change is felt, not just understood. Insight is where we start. This work goes further.
Photo of Sartaj Sandhu, Counsellor, RCC, MCP, MA, BDS
Sartaj Sandhu
Counsellor, RCC, MCP, MA, BDS
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (431) 640-3472
"
I draw on Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), EMDR, and somatic-based approaches. Sessions move between exploring the emotions driving current struggles, processing what the body and memory hold, and integrating new ways of being — so change is felt, not just understood. Insight is where we start. This work goes further.
Photo of Sartaj Sandhu, Counsellor, RCC, MCP, MA, BDS
Sartaj Sandhu
Counsellor, RCC, MCP, MA, BDS
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (431) 640-3472

Location

Primary Location

Surrey, BC V3W

(431) 640-3472

Nearby Areas

Towns/Cities

Postal Codes

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Monday to Saturday. In-person in Surrey, online across British Columbia. Sessions in English, Punjabi, and Hindi.
Photo of Sartaj Sandhu, Counsellor, RCC, MCP, MA, BDS
Sartaj Sandhu
Counsellor, RCC, MCP, MA, BDS
Call for a free consultation now - (431) 640-3472
"
Monday to Saturday. In-person in Surrey, online across British Columbia. Sessions in English, Punjabi, and Hindi.
Photo of Sartaj Sandhu, Counsellor, RCC, MCP, MA, BDS
Sartaj Sandhu
Counsellor, RCC, MCP, MA, BDS
Call for a free consultation now - (431) 640-3472