Recommended Counsellors
These counsellors come highly recommended by Leanna. Please contact them directly (their emails and websites are listed below their photos) to ask about a free consult and to learn more about how they can support you.
Catherine Falkner (she/her), RTC, BFA
Website: https://www.theempathichandcounselling.com/
Phone: 604-754-5738
Email: catherine@theempathichandcounselling.com
Areas of Specialty: Supporting individuals experiencing anxiety, panic, and low self-worth. She works particularly well with highly sensitive people, those who identify as people-pleasers, and individuals who struggle with boundaries and self-trust. Her therapeutic approach gently guides clients toward reconnecting with their inner wisdom, building emotional resilience, and stepping into a greater sense of sovereignty, purpose, and wholeness. Catherine integrates Transpersonal, Gestalt, Bowen Family Systems, CBT, Somatic, Parts Work, and Person-Centered modalities to offer compassionate and individualized care. I’m a therapeutic counsellor with a background in the performing arts, holding space for those navigating anxiety, panic, and low self-worth. My approach is gentle, and compassionate. I draw from a range of modalities including Transpersonal, Gestalt, Bowen Family Systems, CBT, Parts Work, Somatic, and Person Centered therapy. I work with people who identify as people pleasers, highly sensitive individuals, or those who struggle with boundaries and trust within themselves and others. I support clients in reconnecting with their inner wisdom and sense of safety, co-creating a space where they can express, explore, and release what no longer serves them. Together, we invite curiosity, play, and deep self-compassion as pathways to healing. I’m here to support and each client as they step forward in their life with clarity, purpose, and a deeper sense of self. I look forward to connecting with you.
Area of Specialty: Emerging adulthood, Boundary work, Self-esteem and confidence Relationships with self and others, Attachment wounds, Childhood Trauma, Grief and loss, Co-dependency, Communication Challenges, Life Transitions My approach to counseling is very much about creating self-awareness and connecting these pieces of self to your current struggle, whether that be working through past traumas, navigating difficult life transitions, or simply seeking personal growth. To do this, we will explore many concepts related to the mind-body connection and how trauma can be stored in the body (or nervous system), as well as how the family system and generations of trauma can be passed down to you; all of which could be contributing to the personal challenges you are facing now. In addition to this, I will also draw on other modalities related to Internal Family Systems (parts work), inner child, attachment theory, experiential work, and relational psychology. Together, these approaches can provide different perspectives on how to achieve the same result: empowering you to make the changes you want in your life and helping you step into feeling more like ‘you’ again (or maybe for the first time). I look forward to getting to know you!
Stephanie Laporte RTC, SEP Advanced
Website: https://www.blossomaticcounseling.com/
Phone: 250-200-0312
Specialties: addiction, anxiety, depression, career guidance, sexuality, life transitions, Somatic Experiencing, Transpersonal Therapy, Internal Family Systems I know how hard it can be to reach out for support—especially when things feel overwhelming, confusing, or heavy. Whether you're just starting this journey or have been on it for a while, I'm honored to walk alongside you. I approach this work with curiosity, compassion, and a deep respect for your pace. I'm currently completing foundational training in Somatic Experiencing, along with advanced courses in somatic touch, and I integrate this with a transpersonal counselling approach—one that honors not just the body and mind, but also the deeper, often unseen parts of who we are. To me, healing isn't about "fixing" what's broken, but about gently reconnecting with the parts of ourselves that may have gone quiet after pain or trauma—like our sense of safety, vitality, or even wonder. In our sessions, I draw from what has supported me most: attachment theory, nervous system regulation, mindfulness, parts work, psychodrama, and the wisdom of trauma-informed care. My hope is to create a space where you can begin to feel again—slowly, safely, and with support. A space where you feel seen and met, just as you are. I'm always learning, both through formal trainings and from the people I sit with. This work is personal to me, and it's a privilege to walk alongside others on their healing path.
Amélie Rossignol,
RTC, HHP, B.Sc.
Website: https://www.innerhavencounselling.ca
Phone: 780-991-3484
Email: amelie@innerhavencounselling.ca
Area of Specialty: Anyone exploring their differences such as Highly Sensitive People (HSP), neurodivergent people (Autism, ADHD, etc.), parents of high-needs children, or 2SLGBTQIA+ people. Description: I offer neurodiversity-affirming online counselling to anyone wanting to explore their own differences. I believe that safety is paramount to being able to grow, change and heal so I commit to creating an open, relaxed and accepting environment for therapy. In many cases, our systems are not tailored to those whose nervous systems work differently; therapy is no exception and it can be extra challenging to have to overcome the expectations of a counsellor who does not have experience with neurodivergent nervous systems. My extensive lived experience with a variety of nervous system differences, in my own life and those of my friends and family members, allow me to be open, flexible and understanding. Through a combination of nervous system education and an inclusive and accepting exploration of your own needs, challenges and strengths, we can create space for you to become yourself. I offer online sessions.
Areas of Specialty: Anxiety, overwhelm, and emotional burnout. Relationship stress and communication issues. Feeling disconnected from yourself or your partner. People-pleasing, perfectionism, and boundary challenges. Shame, self-doubt, and patterns that keep you stuck. Couples feeling distant, reactive, or unsure how to move forward. I help people who feel anxious, overwhelmed, or lost in their own life. Maybe you’re tired of holding it all together, reacting in ways you don’t like, or putting everyone else first and losing yourself in the process. I also support couples stuck in the same fight, feeling more like roommates, or scared to be honest. Whether you come on your own or with a partner, you’ll get real tools, support that fits you, and the confidence to show up as the real you.
Area of Specialty: Family Counselling, Adult Individual Counseling, Parenting, Co-parenting, Conflict Resolution, Blended Families, Anxiety, Overwhelm, Stress, Men’s Issues, Relationship Conflict, Spirituality, Trauma, Life Transitions, Personal Growth, Client Education Description: Are you seeking compassionate and experienced counseling services to help navigate life's challenges? I offer a comprehensive, holistic, and cutting-edge approach to therapy, blending evidence-based techniques with safety, attunement, and understanding. I support my clients in tackling their most stressful and overwhelming struggles while helping them build an internal foundation of peace and strength that benefits all areas of life. My training includes various therapeutic techniques, such as Somatic Therapy (body-focused), nervous system work, Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP), Internal Family Systems (IFS) or Parts Work, Bowen Family Systems, Transpersonal Therapy, and Family Therapy. Whether you're facing everyday stressors or seeking deeper self-awareness, I'm here to guide you on your journey toward a more fulfilling life. Let's work together to find clarity and strength in your path forward. I offer online and in person sessions. (North Burnaby)
Sony Garza
ACCT Registered Therapeutic Counsellor
RTC, MHD, ICC, WPC
Website: SonyGarzaCounselling.com
JaneApp: Book with Sony
Email: SonyGarzaCounselling@gmail.com
WhatsApp: 778-848-3658
Area of Specialty: ADHD, Anxiety, Cross-Cultural Transitions (Immigration), Depression, Divorce, Health and Personal Development, Trauma, PTSD, Narcissistic Abuse, Life Transition, Loss & Grief, Stress, Overwhelm & Chronic Fatigue, Client Education, 2SLGBTQIA, Self-Compassion, Self-Worth and Self-Love tools. . Are you navigating personal or professional challenges and feeling unsure of what to do next? Sony offers a compassionate, respectful, and neurodiversity-affirming approach within a non-judgmental environment designed to support you through life’s challenges. With encouragement and practical tools, she helps individuals build resilience and achieve their goals. Her approach creates a safe and inclusive space for growth and healing.
Annette Fick
M.A., RTC, RSW,
Website: www.spacetogrowcounselling.ca
Phone: 604 218 2361
Email: annette@spacetogrowcounselling.ca
Areas of Specialty: I offer adult individual counselling focusing on women’s issues, healthy relationships, boundaries, co-dependence, care-giver support, grief and loss, anxiety, depression, mindfulness, and emotional regulation. Description: I offer individual counselling for adults feeling overwhelmed, who lose themselves in others or who are living with grief, anxiety, or depression. I have walked that unhappy road myself and know from experience that you can find joy, peace, and deep connections. I am passionate about supporting you in building healthy boundaries, self-acceptance, fulfilling relationships, and a joyful life. I am a calm and caring professional who will collaborate with you to find your best path forward. I work holistically, combining body-based, experiential, and creative techniques with practical, evidence-based approaches. I am a registered social worker and therapeutic counsellor trained in polyvagal-informed therapy, expressive arts, cognitive behavioural, Bowen family systems, parts work, therapeutic yoga, and nature-based therapies. I offer online and in-person sessions in Port Coquitlam.
Cameron Williams
RTC and SE Advanced
Website: www.cameronwilliams.ca
Phone: 778-228-9443
Email: hello@cameronwilliams.ca
Area of Specialty: Somatic Experiencing and Self Compassion. I offer practical tools that are simple, easy to learn, and work to naturally discharge stress, anxiety, and trauma in the mind and body. My goal is to provide a safe space where ALL of you is welcome, and where we can practice self-acceptance, self-compassion, and emotional regulation together. I know how awful it feels to be anxious and depressed - especially when you don't know why it's happening or what to do about it. Together we can begin practicing simple tools to give you some relief, starting in session 1. I offer in person and online sessions.