Meet Lina
Warm, supportive counselling for children, youth, adults and families.
- Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC)
- Canadian Counselling & Psychotherapy Association
- MA Counselling Psychology
- English & Arabic
Reaching out for counselling can feel like a big step, whether you're looking for support for yourself, your child, or your family. My goal is to create a space where clients feel supported, understood, and comfortable being themselves.
I believe therapy should be a space where you feel safe, understood, and comfortable being yourself.— Lina Abbas
Professional Bio
How Lina Works
I work with children, youth, adults and families navigating anxiety, trauma, depression, life stressors, emotional challenges, and recovery from difficult experiences.
My approach is calm, patient, supportive, and collaborative. I focus on building trust and creating a space where clients can feel comfortable expressing themselves, better understand what they're experiencing, and develop healthy and practical ways of coping.
I especially enjoy working with children and youth experiencing anxiety, trauma, emotional challenges, and behavioural changes. I bring a patient and sometimes playful approach to counselling, helping younger clients feel safe, build trust, and develop healthy coping skills in a supportive and engaging environment.
Before becoming a counsellor, I worked in several intensive case-management roles supporting vulnerable populations. These experiences deepened my understanding of how trauma and difficult life experiences can affect emotional well-being, relationships, and everyday functioning.
Counselling isn't one-size-fits-all. I take a flexible and personalized approach, drawing from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), and Solution-Focused Therapy. Together, we can explore what's happening and find strategies that fit each client's needs and stage of life.
Most importantly, I aim to create a warm, supportive, and non-judgmental space where clients feel heard, respected, and comfortable being themselves.
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Professional Credentials
I am a Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC) with the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA) and hold a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University.
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English العربية
Counselling in Two Languages
I am fluent in both English and Arabic and offer culturally sensitive counselling in either language.
Client Population
Who Lina Works With
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Children
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Youth & Teens
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Adults
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Families
Primary Areas of Practice
What Lina Can Help With
- Anxiety
- Trauma & Difficult Life Experiences
- Depression
- Stress & Overwhelm
- Children & Youth Emotional Challenges
- Behavioural Changes
- Emotional Regulation
- Family & Relationship Concerns
- Life Transitions
- Developing Healthy Ways of Coping
- Self-Understanding & Personal Growth
- Relationship & Interpersonal Challenges
Counselling Approaches & Modalities
A Flexible, Personalized Approach
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Interested in Working With Lina?
Lina offers warm, supportive counselling through secure online sessions across British Columbia, with counselling available in English or Arabic.
A free 20-minute consultation gives you an opportunity to meet Lina, ask questions, and see whether working together feels like the right fit.
Book a Free Consultation With Lina