Therapists in V5C

Are you like many people, struggling with anxiety, overwhelm, feeling down and not sure how to turn things around? It’s very common to feel all of these things. Life can be incredibly difficult between work, relationships, all our responsibilities and finding and living a purposeful life that feels fulfilling. While the way that I work with my families and my adult clients differs in ways, the core of it is the same, I remind you that you are loved, I teach you to love yourself, help you balance self-love and love for others in healthy and empowering ways.
Are you like many people, struggling with anxiety, overwhelm, feeling down and not sure how to turn things around? It’s very common to feel all of these things. Life can be incredibly difficult between work, relationships, all our responsibilities and finding and living a purposeful life that feels fulfilling. While the way that I work with my families and my adult clients differs in ways, the core of it is the same, I remind you that you are loved, I teach you to love yourself, help you balance self-love and love for others in healthy and empowering ways.

At Ease Counseling - Leena Mehta
Counsellor, RCC, ACS, MSc
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Burnaby, BC V5C
You experience good days and not-so-good days. You don’t discuss your feelings with your family because you don’t want to burden them. Your friends have their struggles, so you don’t talk about your panic anxiety, perfectionism, or low self esteem. Instead, you keep it to yourself, and you cope by minimising, normalising, or denying how you feel. Consequently, your relationship with your partner and family members is impacted. You stay busy and focus on things you can control, like work. Talking and processing your feelings can help you feel less overwhelmed. We can implement changes as we learn where your issues stem from.
You experience good days and not-so-good days. You don’t discuss your feelings with your family because you don’t want to burden them. Your friends have their struggles, so you don’t talk about your panic anxiety, perfectionism, or low self esteem. Instead, you keep it to yourself, and you cope by minimising, normalising, or denying how you feel. Consequently, your relationship with your partner and family members is impacted. You stay busy and focus on things you can control, like work. Talking and processing your feelings can help you feel less overwhelmed. We can implement changes as we learn where your issues stem from.

My ideal client is struggling with stress, anxiety, panic attacks, phobias or depression. They may have someone in their life who creates a lot of drama for everyone. They want to find more peace, satisfaction and happiness in their lives. Their goal is to learn how to deal with lives that are too busy and overwhelming, to stop worrying, to be less perfectionistic and irritable, to be more assertive, to find joy in life, or to decide on a career or a move. They want tools for managing anxiety and depression so that they don't have to stay stuck. They want relationship tools.
My ideal client is struggling with stress, anxiety, panic attacks, phobias or depression. They may have someone in their life who creates a lot of drama for everyone. They want to find more peace, satisfaction and happiness in their lives. Their goal is to learn how to deal with lives that are too busy and overwhelming, to stop worrying, to be less perfectionistic and irritable, to be more assertive, to find joy in life, or to decide on a career or a move. They want tools for managing anxiety and depression so that they don't have to stay stuck. They want relationship tools.

Too often I hear stories of people struggling in silence, battling inner thoughts and not knowing what to do with them. Shrouded in fear and shame, they do their best to navigate their daily lives hoping things will get better, but sometimes the struggle continues. Seeing a counsellor can help ease this burden. Whether it's about relationships, careers, family or personal challenges, talking to a trusted counsellor can be the start of offloading these troubling thoughts and allowing space for clarity, growth and direction.
Too often I hear stories of people struggling in silence, battling inner thoughts and not knowing what to do with them. Shrouded in fear and shame, they do their best to navigate their daily lives hoping things will get better, but sometimes the struggle continues. Seeing a counsellor can help ease this burden. Whether it's about relationships, careers, family or personal challenges, talking to a trusted counsellor can be the start of offloading these troubling thoughts and allowing space for clarity, growth and direction.

Leifennie | Sonder Therapy Lounge
Counsellor, MC, RCC, CCC
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Burnaby, BC V5C
I work with clients to explore, understand, and redefine early childhood experiences that continue to influence their behavior in the present. We identify and dismantle false beliefs that protect from connection and growth, then embody new truths that foster a compassionate and loving relationship with themselves and others. We expand capacity for emotional attunement and the complexities of being human. Common concerns include childhood trauma, trauma, life transitions, relationship challenges, betrayal, infidelity, parenting challenges, cultural identity, grief, anxiety, depression, stress, and existential questions.
I work with clients to explore, understand, and redefine early childhood experiences that continue to influence their behavior in the present. We identify and dismantle false beliefs that protect from connection and growth, then embody new truths that foster a compassionate and loving relationship with themselves and others. We expand capacity for emotional attunement and the complexities of being human. Common concerns include childhood trauma, trauma, life transitions, relationship challenges, betrayal, infidelity, parenting challenges, cultural identity, grief, anxiety, depression, stress, and existential questions.

Children and families are often referred to me by other counsellors or health professionals because "the kid refuses to talk or cooperate" or "we tried everything and nothing works". Families often seek my specialties to explore their children's behaviours and challenges from the developmental lens. Neurodivergent children look forward to seeing me because they feel I am safe, and fun, and can easily connect with them in a special and meaningful way. I cannot work with autistic children receiving ABA treatment as it is contraindicative with my strong commitment to neurodiversity affirmative and disability ethical principles.
Children and families are often referred to me by other counsellors or health professionals because "the kid refuses to talk or cooperate" or "we tried everything and nothing works". Families often seek my specialties to explore their children's behaviours and challenges from the developmental lens. Neurodivergent children look forward to seeing me because they feel I am safe, and fun, and can easily connect with them in a special and meaningful way. I cannot work with autistic children receiving ABA treatment as it is contraindicative with my strong commitment to neurodiversity affirmative and disability ethical principles.

Are you feeling overwhelmed or alone with your thoughts? I understand that reaching out for support can be a big step, and I want you to know that you don’t have to navigate this journey alone. In my practice, I offer a safe, compassionate space where you can explore your feelings with someone who truly listens and cares. My approach is to provide you with understanding and guidance tailored to your unique experiences.
Are you feeling overwhelmed or alone with your thoughts? I understand that reaching out for support can be a big step, and I want you to know that you don’t have to navigate this journey alone. In my practice, I offer a safe, compassionate space where you can explore your feelings with someone who truly listens and cares. My approach is to provide you with understanding and guidance tailored to your unique experiences.

Women, men and children who want to stress less and sleep better. Difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, waking early or not felling refreshed are all signs of poor sleep. My services can help you feel calmer, more focused, less anxious and more confident
Women, men and children who want to stress less and sleep better. Difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, waking early or not felling refreshed are all signs of poor sleep. My services can help you feel calmer, more focused, less anxious and more confident

Recently, I have been exploring the concept of Legacy and what that looks like over a lifetime, a moment, or even the Legacy we want to leave from yesterday. The emotional legacies we may have been given do not need to be endured for a lifetime. By turning our focus inward and repairing the relationship with ourselves, we begin to rebuild sustainable, fulfilling, authentic connections, allowing healing and transformation with our partners, friends, extended family and community. Repairing our relationship with ourselves promotes intergenerational mental health with our partners, children, siblings and parents.
Recently, I have been exploring the concept of Legacy and what that looks like over a lifetime, a moment, or even the Legacy we want to leave from yesterday. The emotional legacies we may have been given do not need to be endured for a lifetime. By turning our focus inward and repairing the relationship with ourselves, we begin to rebuild sustainable, fulfilling, authentic connections, allowing healing and transformation with our partners, friends, extended family and community. Repairing our relationship with ourselves promotes intergenerational mental health with our partners, children, siblings and parents.

My focus for treatment is to support individuals, couples, and families whose lives are affected by health complexity. My goal is to help clients in improving their health/wellness at the interplay between the mind, body, and heart.
My focus for treatment is to support individuals, couples, and families whose lives are affected by health complexity. My goal is to help clients in improving their health/wellness at the interplay between the mind, body, and heart.

My clients tell me they feel better, happier, and stronger relatively quickly. I actively listen and help you to problem- solve your situation/mental health from a strengths-based perspective. I will provide you with evidence based and trauma informed client centred cognitive therapies to support you in reframing your traumas, losses, family, and work-while aligning your health, healing, thoughts, feelings, goals, and dreams. Our work together will provide you state-of-the-art outcomes and research based understanding and self awareness in a non-judgemental safe space. You have got this! Our work together we will get you there.
My clients tell me they feel better, happier, and stronger relatively quickly. I actively listen and help you to problem- solve your situation/mental health from a strengths-based perspective. I will provide you with evidence based and trauma informed client centred cognitive therapies to support you in reframing your traumas, losses, family, and work-while aligning your health, healing, thoughts, feelings, goals, and dreams. Our work together will provide you state-of-the-art outcomes and research based understanding and self awareness in a non-judgemental safe space. You have got this! Our work together we will get you there.
Meet Our Counsellors

Each of us is equipped with the inner strength, wisdom, and the will to survive and even thrive despite the most difficult challenges of life. I treat you as an expert on your own life. Only you truly know where you have been; where you are now; and where you would like to be. I come alongside you to hold space, ask the right questions, and support you with the tried and tested tools of psychotherapy to guide you on your path to psychological wholeness. Thank you for considering my support in your healing journey. "These pains you feel are messengers. Listen to them." – Rumi.
Each of us is equipped with the inner strength, wisdom, and the will to survive and even thrive despite the most difficult challenges of life. I treat you as an expert on your own life. Only you truly know where you have been; where you are now; and where you would like to be. I come alongside you to hold space, ask the right questions, and support you with the tried and tested tools of psychotherapy to guide you on your path to psychological wholeness. Thank you for considering my support in your healing journey. "These pains you feel are messengers. Listen to them." – Rumi.

Krishna Sharma is a Registered Clinical Counsellor with the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors (BCACC). She holds a second Masters in Educational Leadership and a certified teacher with specializations in Montessori, Special Education and Restorative Justice. She has worked as a Youth and Family therapist with the RCMP and currently works as a scKrishna uses CBT, Narrative and play therapy in her work and is accepting online clients. She has extensive training in trauma, anxiety, depression, ADHD, Autism, Behaviour support, Social Emotional Learning, suicide assessments and mindfulness. Services available in English and Punjabi
Krishna Sharma is a Registered Clinical Counsellor with the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors (BCACC). She holds a second Masters in Educational Leadership and a certified teacher with specializations in Montessori, Special Education and Restorative Justice. She has worked as a Youth and Family therapist with the RCMP and currently works as a scKrishna uses CBT, Narrative and play therapy in her work and is accepting online clients. She has extensive training in trauma, anxiety, depression, ADHD, Autism, Behaviour support, Social Emotional Learning, suicide assessments and mindfulness. Services available in English and Punjabi

Welcoming new clients for in person and virtual appointments! My areas of focus revolve around the relationship with self and others (friends, partners, families), life transitions, and trauma. We will work together to reconnect you with yourself and make sense of the world around you. My hope is to help you find understanding, acceptance and clarity so you can get unstuck and choose a way forward. My experience includes working with people struggling with anxiety and depression, grief and loss, relationship challenges, self-love, complex PTSD/trauma, family conflict, and personality disorders.
Welcoming new clients for in person and virtual appointments! My areas of focus revolve around the relationship with self and others (friends, partners, families), life transitions, and trauma. We will work together to reconnect you with yourself and make sense of the world around you. My hope is to help you find understanding, acceptance and clarity so you can get unstuck and choose a way forward. My experience includes working with people struggling with anxiety and depression, grief and loss, relationship challenges, self-love, complex PTSD/trauma, family conflict, and personality disorders.

My office is an all inclusive and safe space for my clients and I care for the well being of all my clients using a collaborative and strength based approach. I often use a variety of approaches including ACT, CBT, DBT, EMDR, Mindfulness, and Play Therapy. In addition to working with children and youth, I also work vastly along with LGBTQ+, young adults, and adults whom present concerns of anxiety, depression, trauma, amid others.
My office is an all inclusive and safe space for my clients and I care for the well being of all my clients using a collaborative and strength based approach. I often use a variety of approaches including ACT, CBT, DBT, EMDR, Mindfulness, and Play Therapy. In addition to working with children and youth, I also work vastly along with LGBTQ+, young adults, and adults whom present concerns of anxiety, depression, trauma, amid others.

Hello, I'm your online therapist! I largely work with millennials— go-getters, people pleasers, and anxious types. You might have noticed that the "roadmap of life" doesn't really apply these days, so you're out there navigating uncharted territory with your own compass and notebook. I can help. My ideal clients are people who want to overcome anxiety, manage stress, learn to set strong boundaries, improve their relationships, and reclaim their self-worth to build confidence. If any of this resonates with you (regardless of generation), you might want to work with me.
Hello, I'm your online therapist! I largely work with millennials— go-getters, people pleasers, and anxious types. You might have noticed that the "roadmap of life" doesn't really apply these days, so you're out there navigating uncharted territory with your own compass and notebook. I can help. My ideal clients are people who want to overcome anxiety, manage stress, learn to set strong boundaries, improve their relationships, and reclaim their self-worth to build confidence. If any of this resonates with you (regardless of generation), you might want to work with me.

Meghan Belcher, Cloudpearl Counselling
Pre-Licensed Professional, BA, Dipl, RPC-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Burnaby, BC V5C
Are you a chronically overwhelmed ADHDer? Do you often struggle with feelings of anxiety, sadness, shame or self-doubt? Do you feel frustrated and self-critical while trying to make needed changes? Stress, disappointment, loss - as well as our inner struggles with anger, worry, self-criticism, and feelings of inadequacy - diminish our innate capacity for well-being and resilience. As a counsellor with a background in coaching for neurodivergent clients, I invite you to bring every part of you to our sessions so you can be heard and understood.
Are you a chronically overwhelmed ADHDer? Do you often struggle with feelings of anxiety, sadness, shame or self-doubt? Do you feel frustrated and self-critical while trying to make needed changes? Stress, disappointment, loss - as well as our inner struggles with anger, worry, self-criticism, and feelings of inadequacy - diminish our innate capacity for well-being and resilience. As a counsellor with a background in coaching for neurodivergent clients, I invite you to bring every part of you to our sessions so you can be heard and understood.

Life feels overwhelming when you’re constantly meeting everyone else’s needs while neglecting your own. It’s exhausting to overthink, seek approval, and struggle with self-doubt, yet breaking free from these patterns feels impossible. Anxiety, perfectionism, or past experiences may have disconnected you from your true self. You’re ready for change—you just need the right support to get there.
Life feels overwhelming when you’re constantly meeting everyone else’s needs while neglecting your own. It’s exhausting to overthink, seek approval, and struggle with self-doubt, yet breaking free from these patterns feels impossible. Anxiety, perfectionism, or past experiences may have disconnected you from your true self. You’re ready for change—you just need the right support to get there.

Do you feel like you are repeating the same behaviours over and over? Stuck in the same cycle: sad, anxious, overwhelmed and unable to enjoy life? Do you feel caught in unhealthy ways of managing, feeling hopeless to create change? You are not alone. Whether you are embarking on a journey of personal growth, or seeking solutions to current challenges, counselling can help you explore what may be keeping you stuck. I strive to help clients find their strengths and develop a healthy way to navigate through life's challenges.
Do you feel like you are repeating the same behaviours over and over? Stuck in the same cycle: sad, anxious, overwhelmed and unable to enjoy life? Do you feel caught in unhealthy ways of managing, feeling hopeless to create change? You are not alone. Whether you are embarking on a journey of personal growth, or seeking solutions to current challenges, counselling can help you explore what may be keeping you stuck. I strive to help clients find their strengths and develop a healthy way to navigate through life's challenges.

Stepwise Counselling - Kenneth Kuo, RTC, MTC
Counsellor, BSc, RTC, MTC
Verified Verified
22 Endorsed
Burnaby, BC V5C
Staying awake in the middle of the night because you are feeling detached and desperate in an intimate relationship ? Highly anxious about lack of career satisfaction ? At your wits' end dealing with your children's behaviour ? Or maybe feeling lost and adrift in life wondering what your real calling and purpose is ? I am here to help you navigate through difficult circumstances and transitions ..... ..... so you can be more resilient, find new energy, and discover new steps toward a more content, purpose-driven life.
Staying awake in the middle of the night because you are feeling detached and desperate in an intimate relationship ? Highly anxious about lack of career satisfaction ? At your wits' end dealing with your children's behaviour ? Or maybe feeling lost and adrift in life wondering what your real calling and purpose is ? I am here to help you navigate through difficult circumstances and transitions ..... ..... so you can be more resilient, find new energy, and discover new steps toward a more content, purpose-driven life.
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How does your Counsellor compare?
Number of Counsellors in V5C
100+
Average cost per session
$155
Counsellors in V5C who prioritize treating:
95% | Anxiety |
89% | Depression |
84% | Relationship Issues |
84% | Self Esteem |
84% | Stress |
78% | Trauma and PTSD |
73% | Grief |
Average years in practice
8 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
62% | SunLife |
61% | Pacific Blue Cross |
57% | Manulife |
How Counsellors in V5C see their clients
79% | In Person and Online | |
21% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
81% | Female | |
18% | Male | |
1% | Non-Binary |