In-Person Counselling in Coquitlam & Victoria · Online Across BC
Compassionate counselling for anxiety, burnout, trauma, relationship challenges and difficult life transitions.
Our team provides personalized, trauma-informed counselling for adults, couples, children and teens. Meet with us in Coquitlam or Victoria, or access secure online counselling anywhere in British Columbia.
Same-day response to inquiries Monday–Friday
Jessa Turner, MPCC Founder & Counsellor, Trueself Counselling Supported by a compassionate team of counsellors serving Coquitlam, Victoria and clients across British Columbia.
When Something Needs to Change
From the outside, you may appear capable and composed. Inside, you may be carrying anxiety, exhaustion, painful experiences or relationship concerns that are becoming harder to manage alone.
Your mind keeps going long after the day is over
You feel tired in a way that sleep doesn’t seem to fix
You keep showing up for others while losing touch with yourself
You don’t have to reach a breaking point to seek support. Counselling can offer space to understand what you are carrying, reconnect with yourself and begin moving toward meaningful change.
Counselling Services
Our counsellors support adults, couples, children and teens experiencing anxiety, burnout, trauma, grief and loss, substance-use concerns, neurodivergence, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem and challenging life transitions. Counselling is available in Coquitlam, Victoria and online across British Columbia.
Personalized support for anxiety, burnout, trauma, grief and loss, substance-use concerns, neurodivergence, self-esteem and difficult life transitions.
Explore Individual Counselling
Work through communication difficulties, recurring conflict, emotional distance and trust concerns while building greater understanding and connection.
Explore Couples Counselling
A supportive environment for young people experiencing anxiety, big emotions, neurodivergence, stress, low confidence, relationship concerns or difficult life changes.
Explore Child & Teen Counselling
Explore the effects of difficult or overwhelming experiences at a pace that respects your capacity, emotional safety and individual needs.
Explore Trauma Counselling
Support for overthinking, chronic worry, emotional overwhelm, perfectionism and the feeling that your mind rarely slows down.
Explore Anxiety Counselling
Support for chronic stress, emotional exhaustion, self-pressure and difficulty resting or recovering—even when you appear to be coping well.
Explore Burnout CounsellingOur Team
Each counsellor brings a different background, area of experience and way of working. Explore the profiles below to find someone who feels like the right fit for you.
Coquitlam · Online across BC
Founder & Counsellor · Anxiety, Burnout & Overthinking
I work with adults who may appear to be managing well on the outside while feeling overwhelmed, exhausted or unable to switch off internally.
Areas of supportAnxiety, chronic stress, burnout, emotional exhaustion, overthinking, self-doubt, life transitions and relationship-related stress.
Coquitlam · Online across BC
Associate Counsellor · Trauma, Relationships & Nervous System Support
In my practice, we explore the stories, relationships, expectations and environments that shape you.
Areas of supportTrauma, identity, neurodivergence, LGBTQ+ experiences, relationships, somatic and nervous system work, couples and family systems.
Coquitlam · Online across BC
Associate Counsellor · Warm, Practical & Supportive Counselling
My approach is warm, patient and supportive, creating space for you to feel heard and understood.
Areas of supportAnxiety, trauma, depression, stress, self-esteem, relationships, life transitions and counselling in English or Arabic.
Victoria Fridays · Online across BC
Associate Counsellor · Trauma-Informed & Compassionate Support
I believe that a strong therapeutic relationship can be an important part of healing and meaningful change.
Areas of supportSubstance misuse, trauma, violence and abuse, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, grief and loss, life transitions, relationships and women’s concerns.
Not sure who might be the best fit?Tell us a little about what you’re looking for and we’ll help connect you with a counsellor.
Help Me ChooseMoving Toward Meaningful Change
Our counsellors support clients experiencing anxiety , burnout , chronic stress, trauma , relationship difficulties, emotional exhaustion, low self-esteem and challenging life transitions . Counselling is a collaborative process that can help you better understand your experiences, recognize patterns and move toward meaningful, sustainable change.
Develop practical ways to navigate stress, strong emotions and moments that feel overwhelming.
Explore the experiences, beliefs and relationship patterns that may be shaping how you feel and respond.
Recognize what is draining you, create healthier limits and build a more sustainable relationship with work and responsibility.
Explore the effects of painful or overwhelming experiences at a pace that feels safe and manageable.
Improve communication, understand recurring conflicts and create greater connection in your relationships.
Build confidence, clarify your needs and reconnect with what matters most to you.
Every person’s counselling experience is different. Your counsellor will work collaboratively with you to identify goals that feel meaningful, realistic and appropriate for your circumstances.
Support Where You Are
Finding the right counsellor matters—and so does being able to access support in a way that works for your life. Meet with us in person in Coquitlam or Victoria, or connect securely online from anywhere in British Columbia.
Meet with a counsellor in a calm, welcoming space in Austin Heights. Our Coquitlam team supports adults, couples, children and teens experiencing anxiety, burnout, trauma, relationship difficulties and challenging life transitions.
#1–1111 Austin Avenue · Coquitlam, BC
View Coquitlam LocationAccess compassionate, trauma-informed counselling in Victoria for anxiety, trauma, grief, relationship concerns, substance-use concerns and difficult life transitions.
In-person appointments available Fridays
Meet Our Victoria CounsellorConnect with a counsellor from the privacy and comfort of home. Secure online counselling provides flexible access to support for anxiety, burnout, trauma, relationships, self-esteem and life transitions throughout BC.
Available securely throughout British Columbia
Explore Online CounsellingSupport should work with your life. Whether you prefer meeting in person or connecting from home, our goal is to help you find counselling that feels accessible, comfortable and right for you.
Our counsellors support clients with anxiety, stress, burnout, depression, trauma, self-esteem, relationships, life transitions, and emotional challenges.
Counselling may be a good fit if you’re functioning in daily life but feeling internally overwhelmed, stuck in patterns of overthinking, or emotionally exhausted in a way that doesn’t fully lift.
It tends to work best when there is some openness to reflection — not needing to have everything figured out, but being willing to understand what’s going on underneath the surface over time.
It may not be the right fit if you’re looking for immediate solutions without exploration or are not open to reflecting on thoughts, emotions, or patterns.
Starting counselling can feel like a big step, especially when you’re already feeling overwhelmed.
A free 20-minute consultation gives you a chance to share a little about what’s been going on, ask questions, and see whether one of our counsellors feels like the right fit — with no pressure or obligation.
If you decide to continue, your counsellor will work with you at a pace that feels comfortable and manageable.
Find the Right Counsellor
Tell us a little about the kind of support you are looking for. We can help connect you with a counsellor whose experience, approach and availability may be a good fit.
Common Questions
It is normal to have questions before beginning counselling. Here are answers to some of the questions clients often ask before taking the next step.
No. You do not need a formal diagnosis to begin counselling. Many people reach out because they feel anxious, overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, stuck in recurring patterns or unlike themselves. Counselling can begin with what you are currently experiencing.
Consider the counsellor’s areas of experience, therapeutic approach, availability and whether their way of working feels comfortable to you. You can explore our counsellor profiles or contact us for help identifying someone whose experience may fit what you are looking for.
Our team supports adults, couples, children and teens experiencing concerns such as anxiety, burnout, chronic stress, trauma, grief and loss, depression, neurodivergence, substance-use concerns, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties and challenging life transitions. Areas of experience vary between counsellors, so reviewing individual profiles can help you find an appropriate fit.
Our counsellors use trauma-informed and integrative approaches shaped by their individual training and professional experience. These may include cognitive behavioural therapy, mindfulness, emotion-focused work, solution-focused therapy, somatic and nervous-system approaches, and EMDR. Your counsellor can explain which approaches may be relevant to your needs and goals.
Yes. Secure online counselling is available to clients located throughout British Columbia. In-person counselling is also available in Coquitlam and Victoria. Availability and service options vary by counsellor.
Many extended health plans provide some counselling coverage, but eligibility depends on your plan and the credentials of your chosen counsellor. Please contact your insurance provider before booking to confirm which professional designations are covered and whether a referral is required.
The consultation gives you an opportunity to briefly discuss what you are looking for, ask questions and learn more about a counsellor’s approach. It can help you decide whether scheduling a counselling appointment feels like the right next step.
Counselling is collaborative and shaped around your circumstances, goals and capacity. Your counsellor may help you understand your experiences, recognize patterns, develop practical strategies and explore changes that feel meaningful and manageable. The pace and length of counselling are different for every person.
