Individual counselling

Individual Counselling in Burnaby

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Counselling and Psychotherapy for Individuals

Starting individual counselling is similar to driving. You are in the driving seat, and as your counsellor, I am sitting next to you in the passenger seat. You set a goal similar to a destination, and this determines the direction we drive in. You can slow down, change direction, or change lanes anytime in sessions. Some sessions may involve driving in difficult terrain as you share upsetting and painful experiences, which is not easy. But you are not alone; we process these experiences as we move forward together. You gain new insight and tools while covering new ground. As you drive home after your counselling session and reflect on your healing journey, you notice how far you have come.

I am a registered clinical counsellor (#19428) dedicated to supporting and empowering you on your mental health journey.

At Ease Counseling in Burnaby, I offer individual, in-person, and online counselling for adults and youth. I work with you to help you achieve your goals and improve your mental health.

I offer counselling in a safe, nonjudgmental, and confidential space in Burnaby and online. I ensure you feel seen, heard, validated, and accepted.

It takes courage to start your healing journey, and I am here to support you every step of the way.

Benefits of individual counselling in Burnaby

Individual counselling in Burnaby helps you strengthen your connection by building self-compassion and self-kindness towards yourself. I also focus on your relationship with yourself. I help you identify core negative beliefs and their impact on you. Then, we work on ways to overcome these negative beliefs and heal from them.

Individual counselling in Burnaby enables you to explore, process, and heal present and past struggles. I incorporate evidence-based counselling modalities that help you heal, achieve your goals, and create your desired life.

Individual counselling in Burnaby supports you on your healing journey. Together, we identify how past issues or trauma impact you in the present day and take steps to change this. I support your healing journey by sharing strategies to help you sit with your emotions. This will prevent you from feeling overwhelmed or stuck.

Areas of Practice

You may feel anxious in social situations among family or friends or at work. Sometimes, you may feel like you have no control over your anxiety. Together, we identify possible triggers with curiosity and compassion.

You may have experienced racism and oppression as a person of color. Or you may want to explore the impact of cultural values and norms on your identity. As a South Asian woman, I am aware of gender norms and expectations placed on individuals.

You may struggle with feelings of shame and low self-worth, which may stem from the childhood abuse you experience. You may also prioritize the needs of others and struggle to put boundaries in place.

You may find when your feelings of depression surface that you feel disconnected from others and yourself. You may also struggle to complete your day-to-day tasks.

Your parents, grandparents, and ancestors may have experienced abuse or trauma. This affected them growing up and as parents, and, in turn, affected you.

You may be starting university and moving home, separating from your partner, or starting a new job. You may feel overwhelmed as a result of these changes and need support.

You may doubt or second-guess yourself when completing a task at work or home. We can work together to increase your self-esteem and decrease self-doubt.

You may believe you did something wrong and that others judged your behavior or deemed it unacceptable. Negative thoughts may surface, and you may believe that you are a bad person.

Your work, housing situation, relationship, or life transitions may cause you to feel stressed, which can impact your mental health.

You may have experienced childhood trauma, domestic violence, sexual assault, a car accident, discrimination or harassment.

Counselling Approach

As a registered clinical counsellor, my therapeutic approach is determined by my experience and training. I am trained in a range of counselling modalities, including:

Founded by Dr. Russ Harris, has six core components. These include being present in the moment, identifying your values, committing to action, observing yourself, observing your thoughts, and accepting your feelings.

Focuses on your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and helps you understand their connection.

Understanding how cultural norms and values impact your life.

Focuses on mindfulness, interpersonal effectiveness, distress tolerance, and emotional regulation.

Founded by Dr. Sue Johnson, focuses on strengthening the connection between couples. Counsellors also explore individual attachment patterns in sessions.

Focuses on processing an experience with bilateral stimulation, such as eye movements.

You drive counselling sessions.

Short-term counselling that focuses on achieving one goal in a session.

Counseling sessions focus on your strengths and resilience.

Why choose At Ease Counselling for individual Counselling in Burnaby?

At Ease Counselling sessions focus on meeting you where you are and working at your pace alongside you with compassion, kindness, and curiosity in Burnaby and online.

At Ease Counselling sessions incorporate evidence-based modalities based on your past trauma, the impact of this trauma, triggers, and your unique needs and goals.

At Ease Counselling understands the impact of inequality and oppression when supporting you in a safe, non-judgmental, inclusive space in Burnaby and online. People from all ethnic backgrounds, genders, and sexual orientations, including 2SLGBTQI+, are welcome.