I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) and Social Worker (RSW, MSW) with over 20 years direct experience as a trauma informed practitioner with a strengths based approach. I use a non judgmental, Intersectional, highly empathic approach and have expertise, training and education in addictions and recovery, complex trauma and abuse, gender based violence, mental and chronic illness. I work in private practice and spend time as a counsellor at Surrey Women’s Centre.

To book a session with Vicki, please contact our counselling intake worker, Sharani, at counselling@surreywomenscentre.ca or by calling 604-589-1868 ext. 230

I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) and Social Worker (RSW, MSW) with over 20 years dir... Read More

My approach is informed by Narrative Therapy, Somatic Experiencing, Internal Family Systems, Mindfulness and Person-Centred Approaches. I am a big advocate for cultivating self-compassion and value the importance of integrating cultural and systemic factors. I have Intermediate-Level I Somatic Experiencing Practitioner certification (3-year program). I also offer counselling in Punjabi.

To book a session with Ammen, please contact our counselling intake worker, Sharani, at counselling@surreywomenscentre.ca or by calling 604-589-1868 ext. 230

My approach is informed by Narrative Therapy, Somatic Experiencing, Internal Family Systems, Mind... Read More

I believe therapy is a place for individuals to learn more about themselves, their feelings, experiences, and fears in a way that is safe and empowering. I work from a somatic-based, attachment-based framework and use modalities such as IFS and EMDR. I believe that we all have emotional wounds and self-limiting beliefs from our past that need to be addressed and healed in order to move forward. Attending to the patterns we have developed from these early experiences are an important part of the therapeutic process in order to create meaningful and lasting change. My goal with each client is to work together to develop an understanding of your thoughts, feelings and behaviours, which can then lead to the healing process and elicit positive changes.

To book a session with Spencer, please contact our counselling intake worker, Sharani, at counselling@surreywomenscentre.ca or by calling 604-589-1868 ext. 230

I believe therapy is a place for individuals to learn more about themselves, their feelings, expe... Read More

I believe therapy offers us a space to deepen our self-understanding, find language for our experiences that feel nurturing, and to move beyond our patterns of survival towards a greater sense of integrity, meaning, self-worth, and joy. Amidst the sometimes harrowing experiences of the world outside, I see my role as a therapist to be an anchor of safety and solidarity. I prioritize safety, consent, and approaching this work in an authentic and collaborative way.

To book a session with Mahlia, please contact our counselling intake worker, Sharani, at counselling@surreywomenscentre.ca or by calling 604-589-1868 ext. 230

My approach is compassionate and non-pathologizing. While I consider experiential models of therapy to often be the most profound, I also use skills-based and psycho-educational tools to support you and your wellbeing.

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My name is Fer, and I’m an RCC counsellor; I’m bilingual in English and Spanish. I got my Masters Degree in Counselling Psychology from Adler University. I use Narrative Therapy with a Feminist and Trauma informed approach. I believe that clients have in themselves the resources they need to heal and growth, and my job is to support the client in becoming the author of their own story.

To book a session with Fer, please contact our counselling intake worker, Sharani, at counselling@surreywomenscentre.ca or by calling 604-589-1868 ext. 230

My name is Fer, and I’m an RCC counsellor; I’m bilingual in English and Spanish. I got my Masters... Read More

Sinead is the Director of Counselling Services at the Surrey Women’s Centre (SWC) and a Registered Clinical Counsellor, connecting with clients throughout the province. Sinead has the pleasure of supervising SWC counsellors and working as a SWC trauma therapist. She brings over a decade of clinical experience working with diverse individuals with an array of mental health experiences. Sinead practices from a trauma- informed and attachment-based approach, while utilizing Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT), DBT and other counselling modalities when helpful and beneficial to the client. She is also EMDR certified and registered as a Crime Victim Assistance Program (CVAP) counsellor. Sinead brings enthusiasm and warmth to her work and offers both in person and virtual counselling sessions.

To book a session with Sinead, please contact our counselling intake worker, Sharani, at counselling@surreywomenscentre.ca or by calling 604-589-1868 ext. 230

Sinead is the Director of Counselling Services at the Surrey Women’s Centre (SWC) and a Registere... Read More

Ambreen brings an authentic, intuitive and transparent approach to counselling. Her goal as a therapist is to collaborate with clients in safely reconnecting to themselves through intention, curiosity, creativity and compassionately challenging them. She believes that clients already have a reservoir of resources within them, and her role is to help them access it.   Ambreen is a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC), and her approach is integrative drawing on a Narrative, Humanistic, Mindfulness practices grounded in trauma informed approaches and EMDR. She is passionate about working with Shame, self-worth, complex trauma, PTSD, anxiety, grief and understanding the impacts of childhood adverse experiences and adult multiple/single traumatic experiences.   She brings over five years of experience working in the anti -violence sector from an anti-oppressive and social justice lens; working with organizations such as Battered Women’s support services and Surrey Women’s centre.   Ambreen provides counselling in English, Punjabi and Hindi.

To book a session with Ambreen, please contact our counselling intake worker, Sharani, at counselling@surreywomenscentre.ca or by calling 604-589-1868 ext. 230

Ambreen brings an authentic, intuitive and transparent approach to counselling. Her goal as a the... Read More

Sharani is our counselling intake worker at SWC. Please reach out to Sharani to book a counselling session with a counsellor. She will review counselling preferences, availability, and a therapy style that fits your needs. Sharani can be contacted at counselling@surreywomenscentre.ca or by calling her direct intake line 604-589-1868 ext. 230

Sharani is our counselling intake worker at SWC. Please reach out to Sharani to book a counsellin... Read More

I support individuals healing from the lasting impacts of trauma and challenging life experiences. These often show up as self-doubt, perfectionism, overthinking, feeling stuck, or difficulties with boundaries and relationships. My goal is to provide a safe, supportive space where you can explore your story, reconnect with your authentic self, and move toward the life you envision.

I approach therapy with cultural humility and an understanding of how systemic issues like colonialism, racism, and marginalization shape our experiences. Together, we’ll work to reclaim your identity and build a path toward healing and self-discovery.

To book a session with Maitreyi, please contact our counselling intake worker, Sharani, at counselling@surreywomenscentre.ca or by calling 604-589-1868 ext. 230

I support individuals healing from the lasting impacts of trauma and challenging life experiences... Read More

Hannah Powdrell is a Registered Clinical Counsellor at Surrey Women’s Centre, dedicated to supporting women as they navigate life’s challenges and empowering them to create meaningful change. With a non-judgmental and empathetic approach, she creates a safe, compassionate space for clients to explore their struggles and work through them at their own pace. Whether clients feel like they are on “autopilot”, disconnected from themselves, or stuck in unhelpful patterns, Hannah is committed to helping them develop deeper self-awareness, find connection, and build effective coping strategies.

Hannah has experience working with a wide range of issues, including anxiety, depression, trauma recovery, relationship challenges, grief, and self-esteem. She takes an integrative, holistic, and client-centred approach to therapy, guided by a trauma-informed perspective. By blending multiple therapeutic modalities, including Solution-Focused Therapy, Existential Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Hannah emphasizes a personalized, collaborative approach to therapy, empowering her clients to embrace their individual healing process.

To book a session with Hannah, please contact our counselling intake worker, Sharani, at counselling@surreywomenscentre.ca or by calling 604-589-1868 ext. 230

Hannah Powdrell is a Registered Clinical Counsellor at Surrey Women’s Centre, dedicated to suppor... Read More

Hello! My name is Sandy. I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor with the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors, and I hold a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology degree from Adler University.

I am passionate about supporting individuals to ease their suffering, and I feel humble about walking with my clients in their healing journey. I view each challenge and suffering we encounter as a learning opportunity that can help us connect with our internal selves and move forward and closer to the life we like to achieve. Each of us has the strength we need to overcome the challenges and ease the suffering. I strive to foster a safe space for the client to express themselves by being patient, flexible, and open-minded. Empathy, genuineness, and mindfulness are the foundations that allow me to create a supportive and judgment-free space for my clients.

I have training and experience in working with people who struggle with anxiety, depression, and stress, and also individuals who experience trauma, abuse, and violence. I support my clients in their healing journey by integrating various techniques, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), mindfulness-based approaches (including ACT and DBT), and trauma-informed practices. I provide counselling services in English and Mandarin.

您好，我是吳虹萱。 我擁有心裡輔導諮詢碩士學位，是一位卑詩省註冊臨床心理諮商師。我熱衷於幫助那些因過去的創傷而感到困惑或停滯不前的人。在治療的過程中，我們一同探索自我療癒、心靈成長和人生方向。我主要針對成人的個人心裡輔導諮詢，範疇包括：焦慮、憂鬱與失落、自我成長探索、關係議題、正念、性侵害/家暴創傷。無論您當下正在面對哪些困境，我非常樂意與您會面和聆聽您的故事。 我可以提供中文(普通話)和英文心裡輔導諮詢服務。

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