With over a decade of experience, Laura has provided guidance and support to individuals, co-parents and families navigating conflict by cultivating healthy communication patterns. Laura is known for her warmth and natural ability to connect and has supported individuals with relationship challenges, life transitions, stress, grief, loss, and depression.

Laura approaches therapy collaboratively, grounded in the belief that everyone has the capacity for growth. Laura honours the strengths that each person brings by tailoring her therapeutic methods to each client’s unique needs.

Laura enjoys running and cycling. She has been expanding her language skills and speaks Cantonese and Spanish conversationally. Her diverse interests contribute to her holistic approach to well-being and deepen her ability to connect with clients from diverse backgrounds.

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Hanna Tontsch is a Registered Social Worker in British Columbia. Hanna is a member of the British Columbia College of Social Workers. She obtained her Bachelor of Arts Degree and her Master of Social Work Degree with a clinical focus from the University of British Columbia.

Hanna started her career by providing support to children, youth, and parents navigating complex challenges including intimate partner violence, family conflict/violence, and parenting issues by providing support through the development of life skills, communication skills, parenting skills, and mediation. She has experience working with children, youth, and adults experiencing a range of issues such as mental health challenges, relational issues, and life transitions. She has worked with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, addiction and substance misuse, grief, and trauma. Hanna will work alongside you to support you in unearthing your strengths, healing old patterns, and developing your skills to guide your path to connection and healing. She is trained in Solution-Focused, Cognitive-Behavioural, and Emotion-Focused Therapy and practices through a trauma-informed, empowerment lens. She views mental health as an important component in our overall health and well-being and counselling as a tool that can provide support in moments of crisis but also throughout our everyday lives. By integrating mindfulness with psycho-education, Hanna will support you in navigating life’s ebbs and flows.

Hanna is passionate about working with individuals with concerns related to: relationships, parenting and attachment, life transitions, grief, trauma, and anxiety.

Outside of work, Hanna enjoys painting, reading, and spending time with loved ones and her dog.

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Kuljit is a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) with the British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors.

Kuljit holds a Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology, a Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences with a specialization in Cell and Molecular Biology, and a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology.

Kuljit has over 15 years of experience in the field of mental health. She uses a holistic approach to counselling. With her background in Biology and Psychology, Kuljit takes a comprehensive look at the different ways in which her clients are impacted by the challenges they are experiencing. She focuses on the physical and emotional symptoms a client is experiencing to help them develop a deeper understanding of themselves and the support they need.

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New Client looking to book with Chantal? Please fill out our New Client Contact Form and she will reach out to you directly.

Chantal Bernard is a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) with the British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors as well as a Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC) with the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association.

Chantal has over 15 years of experience working in the human services field, first as a social worker and now as a therapist. Chantal’s area of expertise and passion is working with youth, adults and couples from diverse cultural backgrounds who have experienced trauma, and who may struggle with anxiety, depression, PTSD, grief and loss, interpersonal relationships and dysfunctional family dynamics. She has worked in rural communities in northern BC, Asia and Africa.

Creating a safe and trusting space through deep listening, empathy, compassion, genuine interest and care is at the centre of Chantal’s work. Her approach to well-being is holistic; connecting mind, body and heart. She is a trauma informed counsellor intent on working with each individual’s strengths and resources along with finding the right strategies to help each individual feel better, grow, transform and heal.

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New Client looking to book with Mojgon? Please fill out our New Client Contact Form and she will reach out to you directly.

Mojgon Sarviha (She/Her/Hers) is a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) with the British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors. She works with teens, adults, seniors, couples and families from diverse backgrounds. Mojgon offers individual therapy as well as couple/family interventions.

Mojgon has over 10 years of experience in the field of counselling and psychotherapy. She believes it is never too late to reverse the impacts of psycho-physiological disruptions on our life and we don’t have to feel stuck in a dysfunctional cycle. Mojgon helps clients in the following areas: Personal Growth, Anger, Aggression, Shame, Guilt, Blame, Life Transitions, Relationships, Immigration and Refugee Concerns, Depression, Anxiety, Panic, Bipolar Disorder, ADHD, Illness and Injury, Grief and Loss, Abuse and Assault, Trauma and PTSD.

Mojgon can help clients enhance self-awareness, improve function, or simply manage symptoms while working through life transitions, conflicts, or crisis. While Mojgon supports clients in choosing their best path to well-being, she takes on many tools from supportive and interpersonal therapy, CBT, psychoeducation, mindfulness practices, and trauma therapies.

Having lived internationally in Iran, India, Turkey, Syria and Saudi Arabia, Mojgon has a deep respect for understanding each individual from their unique perspective and creating a culturally safe space for clients to explore counselling. Mojgon offers counselling services in English and Farsi.

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New Client looking to book with John? Please fill out our New Client Contact Form and he will reach out to you directly.

John Nweke is a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) with the British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors.

He has been working in the community mental health field for 5 years, in a variety of roles including as a behavior interventionist, shelter support worker, and clinical counsellor. He works from a Cognitive-Behavioral lens that is informed with a biopsychosocial framework. As such, John utilizes evidence- based practice, while placing them in the context of each client’s concerns. John has experience with a wide variety of clients and concerns with a focus on matters of anxiety, depression, and substance use.

Many spheres interact to contribute to well-being, particularly cognitions, emotions, physiology, environment, and social contexts. John’s undergraduate experience in biology makes him equipped to provide psycho-education as to the biological components impacting wellness. This information, in combination with the other contributing factors mentioned above, will be utilized to the benefit of moving clients towards their goals. Oftentimes, people facing challenging moments feel disconnected and isolated from those in their lives. John aims to create a supportive and empathetic therapeutic relationship that encourages the growth and well-being of each client.

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Jessica is a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) with the British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors.

With over 10 years experience in the mental health field, Jessica has served a diverse population of clients. Jessica works with youth and adult clients to collaborate on their individualized and personal goals. Her style is to approach things with curiosity, acceptance, and a gentle nature.

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Jessica uses a strength-based approach and draws on modalities from CBT, mindfulness, and solution focused therapy. Jessica focuses on empowering clients to identify and change negative thought patterns and behaviours that contribute to their emotional distress. She works collaboratively with her clients to develop practical strategies and skills that promote lasting change and improve overall well-being. Her approach in treating mental health concerns is grounded in the development of a strong therapeutic relationship. Her areas of expertise include anxiety disorders, depression, stress management, and trauma.

Outside of the office, Jessica enjoys spending time with her family, walking local trails, and reading mystery novels.

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Vivian is a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) with the British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors.

With over 10 years of experience in the criminal justice field, Vivian has dedicated her career to guiding individuals through rehabilitation. She is passionate about meeting her clients where they are in their journey, whether they are overcoming specific challenges, navigating transitions, or seeking a deeper understanding of themselves. Vivian fosters a warm, compassionate, and non-judgmental environment, creating a safe space for clients to explore their thoughts and feelings.

In addition to her professional journey, Vivian’s roles as a wife, mother, and daughter provide her with an empathetic perspective on the pressures and expectations that often accompany these responsibilities. Her personal journey provides her with valuable insights into family dynamics, the challenges of parenting, and the unspoken demands of being a partner and a caregiver. By acknowledging the internal conflicts and feelings of guilt that arise from these daily pressures, Vivian empowers her clients to achieve balance, reclaim joy, and establish healthier boundaries.

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Shala Symonds (she/ her/ hers) is a Registered Social Worker with the B.C.College of Social Workers who holds a Master’s degree from the Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson University). Shala has worked in the health and social service sectors for over 10 years. During the last four years Shala focused her practice on supporting patients, families, and caregivers through destabilizing times of change within hospitals and primary care clinical settings. With her present, compassionate, and collaborative approach, Shala supports individuals and families with navigating significant life transitions including, anxiety, grief, trauma, health and mental health crises.

Grounded in anti-oppression, anti-racism, anti-colonialism, and intersectional feminism, Shala aims to create a space where Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour (BIPOC) can be centered, seen and heard. She views wellness holistically and recognizes the transformative potential of therapy that is rooted in social justice. Shala’s goal is to walk alongside clients in their healing journey, gently supporting them to overcome both cognitive and tangible barriers to their goals. Through a culmination of evidence-based approaches, including psychoeducation, mindfulness practice, CBT, and other modalities, Shala assists clients with breaking cycles of undesired behavior patterns, and supports the development of skills and tools for navigating life’s hardships.

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Cheryl Lim is a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) with the British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors, as well as a Certified Canadian Counsellor (CCC) with the Canadian Counsellors and Psychotherapy Association.

Cheryl has over 20 years of experience working with families in a variety of settings. Cheryl specializes in working with individuals, couples, and families from diverse cultural backgrounds, who have been impacted by trauma and as a result may struggle with anxiety, depression, PTSD and grief. Cheryl uses an integrative approach to ensure each client is treated as a valued individual. Cheryl has experience working with divorce, separation, couples counselling, communication, anxiety, grief and loss, relationship concerns, parenting, spirituality, and other life experiences. Cheryl is a trauma-informed counsellor who believes each person has their own unique strengths and story and each story holds value as it has shaped their current experience. Through creating a safe space and a therapeutic relationship, Cheryl hopes to help you find the right strategies and resources to help you heal, create a new reality, and build a life that is more fulfilling.

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Tricia Jeranie is a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) with the British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors. Tricia holds a Master of Counselling degree from City University in Vancouver. She views counselling as a collaborative process that requires both an effort and a desire to work toward change. Tricia’s therapeutic approach stems from a postmodern and social justice lens–although she views therapy as integrative.

Tricia carries a space of safety and curiosity, knowing that you are the only person who can voice your experience. She incorporates Person Centered Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy into her sessions.

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Tricia works with teens 15+, individuals, couples, and families. Her specialties include Couples Counselling and Men’s Emotional Health. Tricia is a 2SLGBTQI+ affirming and sex-positive counsellor.

Some of Tricia’s lived experiences include systemic racism, chronic pain, religious deconstruction, and marital transition. When Tricia is not in the therapy room, you can find her at a local coffee shop or having a quiet night at home. She also enjoys taking pictures with her film camera, painting, and spending time with those close to her.

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Lindi Setiloane is a Registered Clinical Counsellor. She provides evidence-based therapy to individuals, couples and families and has a broad range of experience working with issues such as, depression, anxiety, trauma, stress, parenting challenges, behavioural problems, relationship concerns, and life transitions.

Lindi offers strength-based therapy to those who are having difficulty expressing and/or managing emotions, experiencing adjustment issues, struggling with self-esteem, identity issues, impaired functioning, and lack of purpose or meaning in life. She counsels from a culturally sensitive perspective and has worked with clients from diverse backgrounds. Based on the understanding that everyone has unique strengths and needs, Lindi tailors her therapeutic interventions accordingly. Clients are equipped with strategies to improve their well-being, enhance resilience, and increase their overall happiness.

With families and couples, Lindi blends an attachment-based and a family systems perspective. She has led various parenting groups and has taught parents healthier and more effective ways to discipline children with complex behavioural issues and challenging communication patterns. With couples, she guides them in conflict management and enhances their communication skills. Lindi facilitates deeper intimacy between couples by delving into issues such as trust, fear of abandonment or rejection, and unresolved childhood wounds.

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