In-Person Counselling in Coquitlam & Victoria · Online Across BC
When Life Feels Overwhelming, You Don’t Have to Carry It Alone
Compassionate, personalized counselling for anxiety, burnout, trauma, relationships and difficult life transitions.
Our team supports adults, couples, children, teens and families in Coquitlam, Victoria and online across British Columbia.
- Individual, couples, child, teen & family support
- In-person and secure online appointments
- Daytime, evening and weekend availability
Same-day response to inquiries Monday–Friday
Jessa Turner, MPCC Founder & Counsellor, Trueself Counselling Part of a team offering different areas of experience, approaches and ways of working.
- Children, Teens, Adults & Families
- In-Person in Coquitlam & Victoria
- Online Counselling Across BC
- Free 20-Minute Consultation
When Something Needs to Change
You Can Be Doing Everything Right—and Still Not Feel Like Yourself
You may look capable and composed on the outside while carrying anxiety, exhaustion, difficult experiences or relationship concerns underneath.
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 help you understand what’s weighing on you, reconnect with yourself and begin moving toward meaningful change.
Have a question before booking?
We’re happy to help. Send us a message below and we’ll get back to you as soon as we can.
Find Your Fit
Meet Our Counsellors
Feeling comfortable with your counsellor matters. Our team brings different backgrounds, areas of experience and ways of working. Explore the profiles below to find someone who feels like a good fit.
Coquitlam · Online Across BC
Jessa Turner
Founder & Counsellor · Anxiety, Burnout & Overthinking
Jessa offers practical, compassionate counselling for people who feel overwhelmed, exhausted or caught in patterns of overthinking. Her approach is collaborative, down-to-earth and focused on finding workable ways forward.
Areas of Support Anxiety · Burnout · Chronic Stress · Overthinking · Self-Doubt · Life Transitions · Relationship Stress
Coquitlam · Online Across BC
Roxanne Hahn
Counsellor · Trauma, Relationships & Nervous System Support
Roxanne offers trauma-informed, relational counselling that looks beyond symptoms to the experiences, relationships and environments that shape how you move through the world.
Areas of Support Trauma · Identity · Neurodivergence · LGBTQ+ Experiences · Relationships · Somatic & Nervous System Work · Couples & Family Systems
Online Across BC · Children, Youth, Adults & Families
Lina Abbas
Counsellor · Warm, Practical & Supportive Counselling
Lina offers warm, patient and practical support for children, youth, adults and families. She creates a calm, supportive space where clients can build trust and develop healthy ways of coping.
Areas of Support Anxiety · Trauma · Depression · Stress · Emotional Challenges · Life Transitions · Relationships · English & Arabic
Victoria Fridays · Online Across BC
Natasha Carville
Counsellor · Trauma-Informed & Compassionate Support
Natasha offers compassionate, trauma-informed counselling where trust can develop gradually and difficult experiences can be explored at a pace that feels manageable.
Areas of Support Trauma · Substance-Use Concerns · Anxiety · Depression · Grief & Loss · Life Transitions · Relationships · Violence & Abuse · Women's Concerns
Still not sure who you'd feel most comfortable with? Tell us a little about what you're looking for and we'll help connect you with a counsellor who may be a good fit.
Help Me Find a CounsellorCounselling Services
Counselling in Coquitlam, Victoria & Online Across BC
Whether you're looking for support for yourself, your relationship or your child, our counsellors offer different areas of experience and ways of working. Explore our counselling services to find support that fits what you're facing.
Individual Counselling
Space to focus on what you need.
Anxiety · Stress · Overthinking · Self-Esteem · Depression · Life Transitions
Explore Individual Counselling
Couples Counselling
When you love each other but keep getting stuck.
Communication · Conflict · Trust · Connection · Relationship Patterns
Explore Couples Counselling
Child & Teen Counselling
Support when growing up feels overwhelming.
Anxiety · Big Emotions · Stress · Confidence · Neurodivergence · Life Changes
Explore Child & Teen Counselling
Trauma-Informed Counselling
You don't have to tell your story before you're ready.
Trauma · Difficult Experiences · Nervous System Responses · Safety · Healing
Explore Trauma Counselling
Anxiety Counselling
When your mind rarely gives you a break.
Overthinking · Worry · Perfectionism · People-Pleasing · Feeling Constantly On Alert
Explore Anxiety Counselling
Burnout Counselling
When you're still functioning—but running on empty.
Chronic Stress · Exhaustion · Self-Pressure · Disconnection · Difficulty Slowing Down
Explore Burnout CounsellingMoving Toward Meaningful Change
What Could Feel Different?
Counselling isn't about becoming a different person. It can be about understanding yourself more clearly, feeling less overwhelmed and having more choice in how you respond to what life brings.
Feel More Grounded
Feel less consumed by stress and strong emotions, with more space to pause and respond rather than immediately feeling overwhelmed.
Understand Yourself More Clearly
Recognize the patterns, experiences and beliefs that influence how you feel and respond.
Feel Less Exhausted by Life
Create healthier limits, make room for rest and step away from the pressure to keep pushing through.
Make Sense of Difficult Experiences
Explore what still affects you today without pressure to share everything at once or move faster than feels manageable.
Feel More Connected in Your Relationships
Understand recurring patterns, communicate more clearly and feel more able to express what you need.
Feel More Like Yourself Again
Reconnect with your needs, values and confidence so life feels less like something you're simply getting through.
Change looks different for everyone. Counselling is collaborative, and your counsellor will work with you toward goals that feel meaningful and realistic for your life.
Support Where You Are
Counselling in Coquitlam, Victoria & Online Across BC
Choose the way counselling works best for you. Meet with a counsellor in person in Coquitlam or Victoria, or connect through secure online counselling anywhere in British Columbia.
In-Person Counselling in Coquitlam
Looking for a counsellor in Coquitlam? Meet with us in our welcoming Austin Heights office for support with anxiety, burnout, trauma, relationships, life transitions and more.
Austin Heights · #1–1111 Austin Avenue · Coquitlam, BC
In-Person Counselling in Victoria
Prefer to meet face-to-face? In-person counselling is available in Victoria on Fridays, with trauma-informed support for anxiety, trauma, grief and loss, relationships, substance-use concerns and life transitions.
Friday appointments · Natasha Carville, RCC
Online Counselling Across British Columbia
Counselling can come to you. Connect securely from home with online counselling available across BC for anxiety, burnout, trauma, relationships, self-esteem, life transitions and more.
Secure virtual appointments · Available across BC
Not sure which counsellor is right for you?
Start with a free 20-minute consultation. We'll help you explore what kind of support and counsellor may fit what you're looking for.
Many extended health benefit plans provide coverage for counselling services. Coverage depends on your individual plan and the credentials of your chosen counsellor. Please confirm your eligibility directly with your insurance provider before booking.
Why Choose Trueself Counselling?
Counselling That Sees More Than the Problem
Finding the right counsellor matters. At Trueself Counselling, our goal is to offer a space where you can feel understood as a whole person—not reduced to a diagnosis, symptom or difficult chapter in your life.
A Counsellor Who Fits You
Our team brings different personalities, areas of experience and therapeutic approaches, giving you more options for finding someone you feel comfortable talking with.
Counselling Built Around You
Your experiences, goals and pace matter. Counselling is collaborative and can be adapted to what feels useful and meaningful for you.
Trauma-Informed Care
You won't be expected to share everything at once. Our counsellors understand that safety, trust and feeling respected are part of the counselling process.
Support That Fits Your Life
Choose in-person counselling in Coquitlam or Victoria, or connect through secure online counselling anywhere in British Columbia.
Ready to Find the Right Counsellor?
Meet our team or start with a free 20-minute consultation and we'll help you find a counsellor who may be a good fit.
When You're Ready
You Don't Have to Figure Everything Out Before You Begin
Maybe you know exactly what you want help with. Maybe you just know something doesn't feel right anymore. Either is enough. A free 20-minute consultation is a simple place to start.
Prefer to talk with us first? Call or text 778-801-6497 or email info@trueself-counselling.com and we'll help you find a counsellor who may be a good fit.
Counselling is available in person in Coquitlam and Victoria, with secure online counselling throughout British Columbia.
Common Questions
Counselling Support That Meets You Where You Are
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.
Do I need a diagnosis to begin counselling?
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.
How do I choose the right counsellor?
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.
What concerns can your counsellors support?
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.
What therapeutic approaches do you use?
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.
Is online counselling available throughout British Columbia?
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.
Will my extended health plan cover counselling?
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.
What happens during the free 20-minute consultation?
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.
What can I expect from the counselling process?
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.