- Austin Ave, Coquitlam, BC, Canada
- 778-801-6497
- info@trueself-counselling.com
Meet Jessa Turner, Counsellor in Coquitlam
Counselling for Adults, Teens, and Couples in Coquitlam & Across BC
Many people searching for a therapist in Coquitlam, BC are not just looking for credentials—they’re looking for someone who understands what it feels like to be overwhelmed, stuck in overthinking, or exhausted from holding everything together.
I’m Jessa Turner, a registered counsellor and the founder of Trueself Counselling, offering anxiety counselling, burnout support, and stress therapy in Coquitlam and across British Columbia (online).
My work focuses on helping people slow things down, understand what’s happening internally, and build practical tools to feel more grounded, emotionally steady, and in control again.
“ Counselling is about creating a safe space to be heard, understood, and supported as you move toward healing and meaningful change. “
My Story
My Path to Becoming a Counsellor
My professional journey began over 10 years ago in mental health advocacy, where I supported individuals navigating complex systems, emotional challenges, and difficult life circumstances.
From there, I went on to work in specialized mental health settings and completed crisis worker training, gaining experience supporting individuals in acute mental health environments. These roles strengthened my understanding of both the systemic and deeply personal aspects of mental health care.
These experiences ultimately led me to pursue formal counselling education. I now hold my MPCC-P (Master Practitioner in Clinical Counselling – Provisional).
Today, I bring together over a decade of professional mental health experience along with lived experience in the mental health field.
What to Expect When We Work Together
Many people come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, or stuck in overthinking, often holding everything together on the outside while struggling internally. This space is for slowing things down, feeling supported, and beginning to make sense of what you’re experiencing.
A safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space to talk and explore what you are experiencing.
A space to express thoughts, emotions, and experiences that may have felt difficult to hold on your own.
Understanding how thoughts, emotions, and experiences are impacting your day-to-day life.
Exploring emotional patterns, reactions, and internal experiences with curiosity and awareness.
Developing greater self-understanding and emotional awareness over time, supporting a stronger sense of confidence and internal steadiness.
Developing coping strategies and practical tools to support emotional regulation and stress in everyday life.
Counselling provides a confidential, supportive space where you can speak openly and feel heard without fear of judgment.
Therapy is not about fixing you — it’s about helping you feel more like yourself again.
Why
Why Choose Trueself Counselling
What sets my work apart is the combination of lived experience and professional mental health training, offering support that is grounded, practical, and clinically informed.
My background in mental health advocacy, crisis work, and specialized settings provides a deep understanding of how people navigate distress, overwhelm, and complex life challenges.
The focus is on greater emotional stability, clarity, and self-understanding, alongside improved emotional regulation and a stronger sense of balance over time.
Therapy in Coquitlam for Anxiety, Stress & Burnout
Many of the people I work with come to therapy feeling:
- Constantly overwhelmed or “on edge”
- Stuck in cycles of overthinking or worry
- Emotionally exhausted or burned out
- Disconnected from themselves or others
- Like they are functioning on the outside but struggling internally
If this sounds familiar, you are not alone—and there is a way forward that doesn’t rely on pushing through or “just coping.”
As a counsellor in Coquitlam, I specialize in helping clients understand the patterns behind anxiety and stress, so they can begin responding differently rather than feeling controlled by their thoughts or emotions.
Counselling in Coquitlam & Online Therapy in BC
Sessions are available:
- In-person in Coquitlam, BC
- Online therapy across British Columbia
This flexibility allows you to access support in a way that fits your lifestyle, whether you prefer face-to-face sessions or the comfort of your own space.
A Calm, Supportive Space to Begin
Starting therapy can feel like a big step, especially if you are used to handling things on your own. My role is to make that step feel more manageable.
At Trueself Counselling, the focus is on creating a calm, supportive environment where you can explore what’s going on without pressure, judgment, or expectation.
You don’t need to have the right words or a clear plan. We start where you are.
Areas I support clients with
I work with individuals experiencing:
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