We are dedicated to supporting your growth and healing as an individual, family or couple. Ranging from RCCs with specific expertise to Master's-level intern/student counsellors, we're able to provide services and rates to meet a variety of needs and budgets.
Olivia (she/her) is committed to creating a safe, inclusive and respectful space. She has the aspiration of working with a diverse clientele presenting a broad range of counselling concerns. With creativity, flexibility and intention she creates an approach that works best for you.
Daria (she/her) uses a warm, collaborative approach using modalities like Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) to support her clients in feeling safe and supported as they address challenges in their life. She has experience serving adults with intergenerational trauma, marginalization and addiction.
Michael (he/him) believes our connection to nature and to each other is foundational in our well-being. He supports clients with life transitions, identity development, grief/loss and more.
Ash (they/them) is a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) who believes that the client knows themselves best and gives them the space to explore their experiences, and the context surrounding them, with empathy and care.
Samuel (he/him) is an Expressive Arts Therapist (ExAT), Artist, and Musician. His work engages the imagination through movement, painting, writing, sculpture, play, sound and music to facilitate healing and growth.
Marlae (she/her) completed a Master of Social Work (MSW) degree and a Foundational Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) degree at the University of the Fraser Valley and is pending licensure as a Registered Social Worker (RSW). She is passionate about supporting families, couples, and individuals through a person-centered and strengths-based lens so they may work through various complexities and challenges.
Kushal (she/her) is currently completing her practicum for her Master of Counselling degree. Kushal is committed to supporting clients' unique life journeys, through empathy and compassion.
Dea (she/her) is a practicum student counsellor completing her Master’s of Counselling Psychology. Dea has many years of professional experience supporting families and working with neurodiverse children facing social, emotional, and behavioural challenges. Her educational background in Psychology, Neuroscience and Behaviour, Sociology, and Mental Health allows her to approach clients’ concerns from an interdisciplinary, broadly informed perspective.
Anam (she/her) is currently completing the clinical practicum for her Masters in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University under the clinical supervision of Amandeep Jassal, MSW, RSW.
Amandeep (he/him) is only accepting students for clinical supervision at this time. He specializes in the use of cognitive-behavioural therapy and dialectical-behavioural therapy to help clients target recurring negative thoughts and to help improve their mood and behaviour.
Shalene (she/her) is a Registered Clinical Counsellor - Approved Clinical Supervisor (RCC-ACS) and owner/founder of Safe Space Counselling Services. She holds a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology and has been working in the field of mental health since 2009. Since 2012, she has been working for non-profit and community agencies providing counselling to individuals, couples and families and in private practice since 2016. In addition to being a therapist, she provides clinical supervision/consultation to Master's-level psychology students and professionals.
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Our practice specializes in a wide range of concerns, including trauma, anxiety, depression, stress management, life transitions, relationship challenges, and personal growth.
We also specialize in working with family-related issues such as parenting or family-related challenges, couples therapy for parent couples, and overcoming childhood wounds.
We employ evidence-based therapies tailored to individual needs such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment therapy (ACT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) for individuals, couples and families, Narrative Therapy, and trauma therapies such as EMDR (Eye-Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and Sensorimotor Psychotherapy.
Sessions typically last 50 minutes (or up to 80-90 minutes depending on the practitioner and therapeutic modality used). Fees vary based on the service and therapist.
More information about our rates may be found here. For specific pricing details, please contact us directly at info@safespacecounselling.ca or (604) 440-2105.
You can book a free consultation or counselling with us at any time by visiting our booking page or by contacting us at info@safespacecounselling.ca or (604) 440-2105.
If you are a new client, please complete our new client booking form. After you submit it, we will contact you to book you in. If you are already a client of ours, you can contact our administrative staff to book or book yourself in using our [Jane Online Booking System].