Therapists in V3S
I work with clients who have experienced a life changing physical or psychological injury, or are struggling to find themselves after trauma or loss. I often hear clients say they, "just want to get back to normal," even though they struggle to know what "normal" could look like moving forward. They know how they want to feel, but are unsure of how to trust themselves as they navigate recovery, and are often uncertain about what their prognosis is. I provide support for navigating the complexities of injury rehabilitation, life transitions, return to work planning, and a space to debrief the emotions that come with this process.
I work with clients who have experienced a life changing physical or psychological injury, or are struggling to find themselves after trauma or loss. I often hear clients say they, "just want to get back to normal," even though they struggle to know what "normal" could look like moving forward. They know how they want to feel, but are unsure of how to trust themselves as they navigate recovery, and are often uncertain about what their prognosis is. I provide support for navigating the complexities of injury rehabilitation, life transitions, return to work planning, and a space to debrief the emotions that come with this process.
I specialize in navigating complex and daunting systems so people can reserve their capacity for other things, ideally those that bring joy.
I specialize in navigating complex and daunting systems so people can reserve their capacity for other things, ideally those that bring joy.
Two Hands Consulting
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, CD, LMSW, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Surrey, BC V3S (Online Only)
Are you feeling anxious or overwhelmed? Have feelings of depression got your down? Or are you just feeling "lost"? I have worked with a variety of clients, and as an anti-oppressive social worker, I have many 'tools' to help, including cognitive behavioural therapy, art therapy, mindfulness, narrative therapy and more. I firmly believe that the client is the expert and they know what they need to change; and my job is to help facilitate that.
Are you feeling anxious or overwhelmed? Have feelings of depression got your down? Or are you just feeling "lost"? I have worked with a variety of clients, and as an anti-oppressive social worker, I have many 'tools' to help, including cognitive behavioural therapy, art therapy, mindfulness, narrative therapy and more. I firmly believe that the client is the expert and they know what they need to change; and my job is to help facilitate that.
My name is Vena, and I am a Master’s level practicum student under the supervision of Dr. Jennifer Acheson. My areas of interest include helping clients with mood and anxiety disorders, grief, relationship issues, stress, academic and career concerns, bereavement, and existential isolation, particularly in cross-cultural settings. I am passionate about addressing existential challenges faced by individuals in cross-cultural contexts and draw upon my own personal experiences having grown up in a cross-cultural environment and having to balance diverse cultures when working with clients.
My name is Vena, and I am a Master’s level practicum student under the supervision of Dr. Jennifer Acheson. My areas of interest include helping clients with mood and anxiety disorders, grief, relationship issues, stress, academic and career concerns, bereavement, and existential isolation, particularly in cross-cultural settings. I am passionate about addressing existential challenges faced by individuals in cross-cultural contexts and draw upon my own personal experiences having grown up in a cross-cultural environment and having to balance diverse cultures when working with clients.
Does your child struggle with expressing their emotions? Are they facing challenges that seem difficult to talk about? Are they struggling with confidence and self-esteem? My play therapy approach helps children navigate their emotions, behaviors, and challenges through the power of play. My playroom work is a gentle, effective way for children to communicate their thoughts and feelings in an age-appropriate way such as through toys, games, and creative activities.
Does your child struggle with expressing their emotions? Are they facing challenges that seem difficult to talk about? Are they struggling with confidence and self-esteem? My play therapy approach helps children navigate their emotions, behaviors, and challenges through the power of play. My playroom work is a gentle, effective way for children to communicate their thoughts and feelings in an age-appropriate way such as through toys, games, and creative activities.
Have you ever just felt stuck, judged by others, or just need a safe place to speak your mind without fear your words will make you feel odd? Well, I am here to tell you that you are on your own journey to self discovery! As a registered social worker, I have had 15 years of experience helping people discover their strengths, areas of improvements and moving forward in their lives.
Have you ever just felt stuck, judged by others, or just need a safe place to speak your mind without fear your words will make you feel odd? Well, I am here to tell you that you are on your own journey to self discovery! As a registered social worker, I have had 15 years of experience helping people discover their strengths, areas of improvements and moving forward in their lives.
My approach is dynamic and process-oriented, rooted in person-centred therapy. I integrate various modalities, including evidence-based and strength-based approaches, mindfulness, and somatic practices. Together, we'll create a plan based on your concerns to help you reach your goals. We’re not meant to navigate life alone, and therapy offers that space to explore, discover, and work through what’s distressing you.
My approach is dynamic and process-oriented, rooted in person-centred therapy. I integrate various modalities, including evidence-based and strength-based approaches, mindfulness, and somatic practices. Together, we'll create a plan based on your concerns to help you reach your goals. We’re not meant to navigate life alone, and therapy offers that space to explore, discover, and work through what’s distressing you.
I am in the business of helping people become themselves. In other words, I think that every person has a unique and beautiful core self that holds the blueprint for a deeply fulfilling and meaningful life. However, life can be painful and sometimes we need to move away from who we are in order to survive. It is my passion and joy to meet people in these places, work towards understanding our defenses, and together move towards whatever lies beneath. I’m honoured that you would consider inviting me to join you in this journey. I consider it a sacred privilege to discover what it means to live fully and freely.
I am in the business of helping people become themselves. In other words, I think that every person has a unique and beautiful core self that holds the blueprint for a deeply fulfilling and meaningful life. However, life can be painful and sometimes we need to move away from who we are in order to survive. It is my passion and joy to meet people in these places, work towards understanding our defenses, and together move towards whatever lies beneath. I’m honoured that you would consider inviting me to join you in this journey. I consider it a sacred privilege to discover what it means to live fully and freely.
New clients are welcome. I hope to support you in finding resolution to your problems by guiding you to focus on yourself in a safe space to be heard. I adhere to the highest standards of ethical practice and prioritize client confidentiality. Your privacy and trust are of utmost importance, and all sessions are conducted in a safe and confidential setting. I believe that when a trusting relationship develops, it creates an environment for openness and growth; which are innate abilities that we all have potential for.
New clients are welcome. I hope to support you in finding resolution to your problems by guiding you to focus on yourself in a safe space to be heard. I adhere to the highest standards of ethical practice and prioritize client confidentiality. Your privacy and trust are of utmost importance, and all sessions are conducted in a safe and confidential setting. I believe that when a trusting relationship develops, it creates an environment for openness and growth; which are innate abilities that we all have potential for.
Life can feel overwhelming when you're juggling multiple roles as a parent, a professional, or simply trying to manage personal challenges. Whether you’re a parent facing the pressures of raising children, a woman feeling the weight of expectations, or a healthcare professional dealing with burnout, the stress can take its toll. You may be struggling with anxiety, self-doubt, or the need to find balance in a demanding life. I work with parents, women, and healthcare professionals who want to feel supported, reduce stress, and create a healthier, more fulfilling life.
Life can feel overwhelming when you're juggling multiple roles as a parent, a professional, or simply trying to manage personal challenges. Whether you’re a parent facing the pressures of raising children, a woman feeling the weight of expectations, or a healthcare professional dealing with burnout, the stress can take its toll. You may be struggling with anxiety, self-doubt, or the need to find balance in a demanding life. I work with parents, women, and healthcare professionals who want to feel supported, reduce stress, and create a healthier, more fulfilling life.
Donna Cruikshank
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, RCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Surrey, BC V3S
Are you experiencing the despair, confusion, and guilt that sometimes follow a loss? This can be the death of a loved one, the loss of a job, the loss of a beloved pet, or the end of a significant relationship. I specialize in grief and loss. I bring over 30 years of experience working with depression, anxiety, and healing traumatic life events. I worked in the palliative care field as a social worker for over 15 years and as a result understand the health system challenges and the roller coaster of emotions that come with waiting for a loved one’s death. I will walk alongside you as you attempt to make sense of life after loss.
Are you experiencing the despair, confusion, and guilt that sometimes follow a loss? This can be the death of a loved one, the loss of a job, the loss of a beloved pet, or the end of a significant relationship. I specialize in grief and loss. I bring over 30 years of experience working with depression, anxiety, and healing traumatic life events. I worked in the palliative care field as a social worker for over 15 years and as a result understand the health system challenges and the roller coaster of emotions that come with waiting for a loved one’s death. I will walk alongside you as you attempt to make sense of life after loss.
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If you are wondering if your life is "on the right path," you are not alone. Support and awareness in times of change means that the change process reflects your values and hopes for life. Therapy includes understanding two kinds of stories: the external stories that are told about us (usually these are very unfair!) and the internal stories that emerge in response (usually these are overly protective!). I will help you to understand your Self and all the parts of who you are, increasing your ability to generate inner wells of autonomy, confidence and peace. With this knowledge, you're equipped to manage whatever life throws at you.
If you are wondering if your life is "on the right path," you are not alone. Support and awareness in times of change means that the change process reflects your values and hopes for life. Therapy includes understanding two kinds of stories: the external stories that are told about us (usually these are very unfair!) and the internal stories that emerge in response (usually these are overly protective!). I will help you to understand your Self and all the parts of who you are, increasing your ability to generate inner wells of autonomy, confidence and peace. With this knowledge, you're equipped to manage whatever life throws at you.
Accepting new clients! This is definitely not what you expected. You may have thought that everything would fall perfectly into place, that becoming or being a parent would be the most natural thing in the world. Now, you’re finding that the fears, the anxiety, the self-doubt, the grief over your old life, or the disconnection from your partner are ruling your mind. You might be having a tough time sleeping, noticing some scary thoughts popping up, and just getting through each day is a trial. You wonder if you’re really connecting with your partner or your child(ren). You might be wondering who you even are these days.
Accepting new clients! This is definitely not what you expected. You may have thought that everything would fall perfectly into place, that becoming or being a parent would be the most natural thing in the world. Now, you’re finding that the fears, the anxiety, the self-doubt, the grief over your old life, or the disconnection from your partner are ruling your mind. You might be having a tough time sleeping, noticing some scary thoughts popping up, and just getting through each day is a trial. You wonder if you’re really connecting with your partner or your child(ren). You might be wondering who you even are these days.
I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor in British Columbia whose primary focus is to help individuals overcome a wide range of mental health challenges such as Anxiety, ADHD, Depression, Trauma and attachment issues.
I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor in British Columbia whose primary focus is to help individuals overcome a wide range of mental health challenges such as Anxiety, ADHD, Depression, Trauma and attachment issues.
Do you feel stuck? Are you feeling like your life is going nowhere? It can be an uncomfortable and overwhelming place to be. I offer a supportive, safe space to help you get unstuck and guide your life in a new direction. Together, we can navigate life's challenges, discover your strengths, and build a path toward healing and growth. I am here to assist you along your mental wellness journey.
Do you feel stuck? Are you feeling like your life is going nowhere? It can be an uncomfortable and overwhelming place to be. I offer a supportive, safe space to help you get unstuck and guide your life in a new direction. Together, we can navigate life's challenges, discover your strengths, and build a path toward healing and growth. I am here to assist you along your mental wellness journey.
Trauma to me is any distressing event that impacts our emotional responses or ability to feel fully engage in our lives. Even if there are shared life experiences, each one of us has a unique emotional experience and understanding of the event. Therefore what we identify as traumatic for one may not be for another. As a child I yearned to understand other's experiences influenced the way in which they navigate their world in the face of trauma. It seemed that in many people's experiences there is a difficulty in being emotionally honest without a feeling overwhelmed or frozen, especially so when there has been trauma(s) suffered.
Trauma to me is any distressing event that impacts our emotional responses or ability to feel fully engage in our lives. Even if there are shared life experiences, each one of us has a unique emotional experience and understanding of the event. Therefore what we identify as traumatic for one may not be for another. As a child I yearned to understand other's experiences influenced the way in which they navigate their world in the face of trauma. It seemed that in many people's experiences there is a difficulty in being emotionally honest without a feeling overwhelmed or frozen, especially so when there has been trauma(s) suffered.
Do you feel disconnected from yourself or others? Are your needs often overlooked in the rush of daily life? Do you wonder if life could feel more fulfilling? You’re not alone. Many people today struggle with anxiety, overwhelm, and uncertainty, balancing relationships, careers, and well-being. Seeking therapy is a brave step, and you don’t have to face it alone. I offer a client-centered, supportive approach to help you explore your experiences and strengths in a safe space. Whether it’s individual therapy or couples counselling, let’s work together toward the positive change you deserve.
Do you feel disconnected from yourself or others? Are your needs often overlooked in the rush of daily life? Do you wonder if life could feel more fulfilling? You’re not alone. Many people today struggle with anxiety, overwhelm, and uncertainty, balancing relationships, careers, and well-being. Seeking therapy is a brave step, and you don’t have to face it alone. I offer a client-centered, supportive approach to help you explore your experiences and strengths in a safe space. Whether it’s individual therapy or couples counselling, let’s work together toward the positive change you deserve.
I work with people struggling with anxiety, depression, stress, relationship issues, trauma, low self-esteem and life transitions. This can include any problematic emotions or problems that have become barriers to achieving happiness and well-being. My intention is to provide a safe and open space where you can be witnessed for who you are and your experiences.
I work with people struggling with anxiety, depression, stress, relationship issues, trauma, low self-esteem and life transitions. This can include any problematic emotions or problems that have become barriers to achieving happiness and well-being. My intention is to provide a safe and open space where you can be witnessed for who you are and your experiences.
I offer counselling in Punjabi and English. I am currently only offering virtual and phone-based counselling. I have experience working with adults and youth (ages 12-18) from a wide range of cultures. Through my experience of working in the social services field for a decade, I have found that counselling is a collaborative journey. Together, we will aim to develop insight and understanding on how to overcome the challenges you are facing. As a counsellor, my job is to tailor the experience to match your needs. I like to use my various interests, such as music, TV shows, video games and more, to help build a relationship.
I offer counselling in Punjabi and English. I am currently only offering virtual and phone-based counselling. I have experience working with adults and youth (ages 12-18) from a wide range of cultures. Through my experience of working in the social services field for a decade, I have found that counselling is a collaborative journey. Together, we will aim to develop insight and understanding on how to overcome the challenges you are facing. As a counsellor, my job is to tailor the experience to match your needs. I like to use my various interests, such as music, TV shows, video games and more, to help build a relationship.
As a trauma-informed clinical counsellor and play therapist, I am dedicated to helping children, youth, and families feel more connected and confident. I believe that individuals have an innate wisdom and creativity that guides their healing journey. Working with children, I draw from an integrative non-directive play therapy approach. Through art and play, children can freely process their experiences in a safe and non-judgemental environment. Working with youth, I integrate art, somatic, and talk-based therapies to help clients navigate social-emotional concerns, anxiety, depression, sexuality and gender concerns, and trauma.
As a trauma-informed clinical counsellor and play therapist, I am dedicated to helping children, youth, and families feel more connected and confident. I believe that individuals have an innate wisdom and creativity that guides their healing journey. Working with children, I draw from an integrative non-directive play therapy approach. Through art and play, children can freely process their experiences in a safe and non-judgemental environment. Working with youth, I integrate art, somatic, and talk-based therapies to help clients navigate social-emotional concerns, anxiety, depression, sexuality and gender concerns, and trauma.
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How does your Counsellor compare?
Number of Counsellors in V3S
100+
Average cost per session
$147
Counsellors in V3S who prioritize treating:
94% | Anxiety |
89% | Depression |
82% | Relationship Issues |
81% | Stress |
80% | Trauma and PTSD |
80% | Self Esteem |
74% | Grief |
Average years in practice
6 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
52% | SunLife |
48% | Insurance Corporation of British Columbia |
47% | Pacific Blue Cross |
How Counsellors in V3S see their clients
82% | In Person and Online | |
18% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
80% | Female | |
19% | Male | |
1% | Non-Binary |