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.
Hi, my name is Leena Mehta, and I am a registered clinical counsellor in Burnaby (#19428). I’ve worked as a counsellor for over eight years and am dedicated to supporting and empowering women. I’ve supported women from all walks of life: professional women, married women with kids, cohabiting partners without kids, women of colour, immigrants, seniors, and women from various religious backgrounds. The one thing all of these women had in common was that they needed support in unpacking and processing distressing experiences.
There is nothing ‘wrong’ with you. You are not broken, and I’m not here to fix you. As your counsellor in Burnaby, I’m curious to learn about your individual experiences and together, at your pace and with your permission, we process your trauma or experiences.
As your Burnaby BIPOC counsellor, I ensure you feel seen, heard, validated, and accepted. Starting your healing journey takes courage, and I am here to support you every step of the way. It’s hard, but you don’t have to do it alone.
At Ease Counselling in Burnaby provides a safe space for you to share your story. You are the expert of your life, not me or anyone else. As your counsellor, I empower you, but I do not tell you what to do. There is no one way or right way to do therapy. What’s most important for me, as your counsellor, is that you feel comfortable and you do what feels right for you.
Tired of feeling alone? What if I told you that you can access support and process your experience in a safe, compassionate space? Let’s work together and focus on your healing journey.
Burnaby women’s counselling focuses on strengthening your connection and relationship with yourself. As your counsellor, I work with women to build and strengthen self-compassion and self-kindness. I’ve often heard women share how they are kind and compassionate to others, like their partner, family members or friends, but they struggle to extend this kindness to themselves. As your Burnaby therapist, I’m curious to learn more about my client’s self-talk and, with their permission, rewrite the narrative. I’m interested in learning more about each client’s cultural norms and values, and how these have shaped their thinking and identity. I also support women in identifying their core negative beliefs and where they stem from. For example, some women struggle with feeling not good enough. We work on deconstructing these negative beliefs and strengthening positive ones.
Burnaby women’s counselling provides a safe, compassionate space for women to unpack distressing experiences or trauma at their own pace. As your Burnaby therapist, I remain curious to learn more about your experiences and to understand how you would like to move forward. Some clients have goals they wish to achieve in counselling, while others are unsure. I’m here to support and meet each client where they are. I’m interested in learning about how your anxiety or depression impacts your daily life. I want to learn how your life would be different if you felt less anxious or stressed. We work together to build and nurture the life you want. I also spend time identifying what prevents you, for example, some clients self-sabotage. As your counsellor, I share insights and patterns, and we focus on changing ones that no longer serve you.
Burnaby women’s counselling supports women on their healing journey. There is no right or wrong time to start therapy, and as your counsellor, I appreciate that it takes strength and courage to start your journey. We focus on your anxiety, depression or trauma and focus on how you can heal from distressing experiences. We make space for both your experiences and your feelings. You do not have to justify your feeligns and there are no “good” or “bad” feelings. Feelings come and go, and I encourage clients to remain curious. Your feelings are signs or clues to what is going on internally. Sometimes it can feel overwhelming or scary. You may have coping mechanisms that no longer work. As your Burnaby therapist, I share tools and strategies to help you cope. Some women want support with emotional regulation, while others want to build their self-esteem.
2SLGBTQ+ counselling in Burnaby helps you heal from the rejection, discrimination, or stigma you experienced. You may struggle with feelings of loneliness, embarrassment, shame, anger, and sadness. We work together to unpack past experiences and heal them so that they are no longer triggering.
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.
Domestic violence counselling in Burnaby helps you heal from the violence or abuse you experienced. You may struggle with feelings of shame, embarrassment, blame, and confusion. We work together to unpack past experiences and heal them so that they are no longer triggering.
With grief and loss counselling in Burnaby, we begin by gently understanding how your grief manifests emotionally, physically, and in your relationships.
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
Feeling like you’re never doing enough, even when you’re accomplishing a lot, can be exhausting. You may feel anxious about making mistakes, unsure how to relax, or worried about letting others down. Things might look put together from the outside, but inside, there’s a constant push to do more and improve.
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.
I support you in gently challenging negative thoughts and cultivating a kinder, more compassionate inner dialogue. Some survivors of sexual violence or abuse experience shame and disbelief. We process this loss and work together to rebuild confidence and self-worth.
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.
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.
ocuses on your thoughts, feelings, and behaviours and helps you understand how they connect.
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.
There are small steps individuals can take to build their self-esteem. Here are a few to try. Firstly, by becoming curious about their thoughts. Some individuals struggle with negative thoughts and negative inner dialogue. They can challenge this and unpack where this stems from in counselling. Secondly, acknowledge what is going well. For example, as a Burnaby therapist, I help clients focus on their strengths and achievements. Thirdly, identifying needs and implementing boundaries. Finally, acceptance and forgiveness for past mistakes or regrets. What if I told you that you can do hard things?
Depression can be caused by a range of different factors, including biological ones. For example, if your family has a history of struggling with depression, then you may be more likely to struggle with it. You may also have a chemical imbalance in your brain, and this may result in you feeling depressed. External factors, such as losing a loved one or a parent, may increase the possibility of experiencing depression. Adult childhood abuse survivors may struggle with feelings of depression. Health concerns such as cancer or chronic pain may also increase the likelihood of feeling depressed. What if I told you that depression is not something you can shake off and get over?
The number of sessions you may need varies from client to client. Every woman I support as a Burnaby therapist is different, and their needs vary. I work with each client to establish goals, and we work together to achieve them. Women who have been struggling for a while may need more sessions to help them unpack thought patterns and to identify where they feel stuck. However, women who have been struggling for a shorter period and seek support sooner may find they have less to unpack and process. I’m curious to learn where in your body you feel stress.
Feelings of anxiety can stem from various places. For some women, their anxiety is rooted in their childhood or adolescence, for others, it is rooted in their family of origin. Childhood abuse or trauma, traumatic life experiences, and attachment styles may also explain why someone feels anxious. At Ease Counselling in Burnaby helps women unpack the origins of their anxiety in a safe, non-judgmental space. Many people feel anxious in life, and as your counsellor, I’m interested in learning more about what your anxiety is trying to communicate to you. What if I told you many of the clients I support experience some form of anxiety?
Yes, it is possible to heal from intergenerational trauma. Every woman has a unique healing journey, and while it can take time to process and recover, it is possible to heal. Counselling in Burnaby supports women who want to process and heal from intergenerational trauma. As a Burnaby therapist, I have supported several women on their healing journeys.
As a Burnaby BIPOC counsellor, sessions focus on meeting you where you are and working at your pace, alongside you, with compassion, kindness, and curiosity, both in-person and online.
As a Burnaby therapist, I incorporate evidence-based modalities in every session. I am trained in various evidence-based modalities, including Acceptance Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing. Each of these modalities equips me to support your unique needs, and we work together to achieve your counselling goals.
As a female Burnaby therapist, I understand the impact of inequality and oppression, providing a safe, non-judgmental, and inclusive space in-person and online. Women from all ethnic backgrounds and sexual orientations are welcome. People who identify as 2SLGBTQ+ are also welcome. As a South Asian Burnaby therapist, I create a culturally sensitive space, and I am curious to learn more about your culture, norms, and values.
