Yes. I offer a free 20-minute consultation so we can talk about what’s bringing you to counselling and see if we’re a good fit, before you commit to a full session.

You can book directly online through the booking portal Janeapp. If you’d rather talk first, feel free to email or call me with any questions.

Our first session is a chance to get to know each other. We’ll talk about what’s bringing you to counselling, I’ll ask some questions about your history and goals, and you’ll have space to ask me anything too. There’s no pressure to share more than feels comfortable.

Yes, I offer online sessions to clients anywhere in BC and across Canada in addition to in-person sessions in Coquitlam.

Session fees vary by type and length. You can find current pricing on our Fees page

Yes, I offer direct billing with Pacific Blue Cross, Medavie Blue Cross, Sun Life, and ICBC. Many extended health plans also allow you to submit receipts for reimbursement.

Regular sessions are 50 minutes and work well for most ongoing counselling. Extended sessions give more time to go deeper, ideal for trauma work, couples, families and clients who take longer breaks between sessions.

Yes, I offer a limited number of sliding-scale spots for clients facing financial barriers. Reach out to ask about availability.

Additionally, I am an approved provider for ICBC, FNHA, and CVAP, if applicable to you

Strive2Thrive Counselling is located at 3435 Victoria Drive, Coquitlam, BC. Free parking is available next to Victoria Community Hall or on the street.

C Buses #173 and #174 stop outside.

The office is open (by appointment) at the following hours:

• Sundays: 10 am- 4 pm

• Mondays: 1 pm - 6 pm

• Wednesdays: 1 pm- 6 pm

• Fridays: 9 am- 5 pm

Yes, evening and weekend slots are available. Please see the question above or our Contact page for specific hours

Sunday is the most popular time slot and tends to fill up quickly. If you’re hoping to have Sunday sessions, be mindful of booking ahead

I require 24 hours’ notice to cancel or reschedule. Late cancellations and no-shows are charged the full session fee, as that time could be offered to clients on the waitlist

These three professions differ mainly in training and what they’re able to do:

• A psychiatrist is a Medical Doctor who can diagnose mental health conditions and prescribe medication. In BC, psychiatrist visits are typically covered by MSP.

• A psychologist has advanced graduate training (often a doctorate) and can conduct psychological testing and formally diagnose mental health conditions, alongside providing therapy. In BC, “psychologist” is a legally protected title, regulated by the College of Psychologists of BC.

• A counsellor or therapist, like a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC), has graduate-level training focused on talk therapy and relational support. I work alongside diagnoses made by physicians or psychologists, but counselling itself is often more accessible and typically has shorter wait times.

Yes. Confidentiality is the cornerstone of therapy. What you share in sessions is confidential, with a few legally required exceptions, such as risk of harm to yourself or others, or situations involving child safety. I’ll walk you through this in more detail in our first session

Strive2Thrive Counselling isn’t a crisis service. If you’re in crisis or thinking about suicide, please call or text 988 (the Canada Suicide Crisis Helpline), available 24/7, or go to your nearest emergency room.

I require 24 hours’ notice to cancel or reschedule. Late cancellations and no-shows are charged the full session fee, as that time could be offered to clients on the waitlist

I hold a Master of Counselling (MC) from Adler University and am a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) with the BC Association of Clinical Counsellor and my registration number is #17137

I have additional training in EMDR, Gottman, EFT, EFFT, CBT and other counselling modalities

Yes. In addition to English, I offer sessions in Urdu, Hindi and Punjabi.

Yes. I have particular experience supporting South Asian and Muslim clients, including the cultural and family dynamics that often come up in therapy within these communities. I understand how communication and respect look so different in Muslim and South Asian cultures and that sometimes, traditional Western approaches to therapy cannot be a good fit in our community and family.

Yes. I offer individual counselling as well as couples and family sessions.