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Pricing Update: In light of the increasing operational costs and the current inflationary pressures, we find it necessary to adjust our pricing structure to ensure the sustainability of our high-quality services. Therefore, effective April 15th there will be a modest increase of $10 per 50 minutes for all services, with the exception of those delivered by our dedicated interns.
This decision was not made lightly. We understand the impact of such changes and have taken great care to ensure that our services remain accessible while continuing to meet your needs with the utmost care and professionalism. This adjustment will enable us to maintain the caliber of our offerings, including the specialized therapies and support that are central to your journey with us.
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Counselling
Talk therapy to help you get back on track to the life you once envisioned. Whether you need to address relationships, mood, stress, trauma, life transition, or loss, our therapists are ready to help.
Neurofeedback
Train your brain to operate at it's best - bounce back from stress, recover from trauma, reduce anxiety, depression, insomnia, and improve focus, performance and general wellbeing.
Counselling with Master's Intern
Book a counselling appointment with a Master's level Intern at a fraction of the cost. An Intern is a student therapist who has previous experience counselling clients in practicum and internship settings, and is working on a Masters Degree in a counselling program.
Jonathan Wieser MA-MFT, RMFT, RCC-ACS
Jonathan is the senior therapist at Sojourn with over 15 years’ experience and having provided over 12,000 hours of therapy. He hold a Masters of Arts degree, is a Registered Clinical Counsellor, approved clinical supervisor, and Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in counselling and neurofeedback for individuals, couples and families.
Jon works in collaboration with his clients to find the approach that fits their circumstance, challenges, and goals. His therapeutic approach is to provide respectful support and compassion to help clients address personal life challenges. He integrates complementary methodologies and techniques to offer a personalized approach tailored to each client. With empathy and and ear to understand, he works with each individual to help build on strengths and attain the personal growth they are committed to accomplishing.
Jonathan is experienced and trained in helping people work through anxiety, depression, PTSD, trauma, relationship issues, and more.
Jonathan is the senior therapist at Sojourn with over 15 years’ experience and having provided ov... Read More
Amandeep Brar MA (in progress)
I am enrolled in a Master of Counselling degree at City University in Vancouver and have experience working with high risk youth and their families as a Safe Schools support staff.
Therapeutic Approach
My therapeutic approach comes from a multicultural, trauma-informed, and anti-oppressive lens. Within my sessions I draw on a variety of approaches, such as Person-Centered, Cognitive Behavioural, and Mindfulness theories. I often work with those who are struggling with anxiety, trauma, and clients that are new to therapy. I know therapy can appear intimidating and have a lot of uncertainty around it, that’s why I spend individualized time with all my clients to create a trusting environment. Whether you’re familiar with therapy or new to it, you can expect to be welcomed with kindness, acceptance, and openness. My hope as a counsellor is to give you choice in therapy, while co-creating a toolbox to help you identify, as well as manage your emotions in your life. It would be a privilege to be able to walk alongside my client’s journey in self-reflection and healing.
I am motivated to understand and relate to people from all walks of life. I welcome youth, adolescents, families, and couples.
My identity as a first generation Southeast Asian woman of colour, has come with experiences of struggling to balance my bicultural upbringing with pressures to please family and do well with peers. My childhood and adolescence took me through my own journey of understanding mental health and the importance of supporting myself as well as asking for help when I needed. I have always appreciated that part of myself that was able to provide support and space for others, and while I had many experiences along the way, I believe that those parts were preparing me for becoming a counsellor.
I look forward to working with you.
Amandeep Brar (she/her)
I am enrolled in a Master of Counselling degree at City University in Vancouver and have experien... Read More
Aelaf Kebebu MPH, MA-MFT (in progress)
I have a Masters Degree in Public Health and am a Marriage and Family Therapy graduate student at Trinity Western University; I started my journey in the helping profession 15 years ago and have worked in a variety of organizations serving vulnerable children and families.
Trauma-responsive care and strength-based approaches are mainstream in my work with clients. I have experience working with multicultural families and provide culturally sensitive services.
I am proficient in both English and Amharic to provide culturally sensitive services to a diverse clientele. I specialize in working with multicultural families, ensuring that my therapeutic approach is as inclusive and accessible as possible.
As an immigrant woman myself, I relate to the existing systemic barriers marginalized communities experience and would like to work toward enhancing access to counseling services for vulnerable children and families.
I understand the importance of safety, choice, and collaboration in working with clients and my goal is to foster a therapeutic relationship that is welcoming and safe enough for you to be vulnerable and start your healing journey.
My approach honors the unique needs of individuals and families. Some therapeutic approaches I draw from include emotionally focused therapy, Bowen intergenerational therapy and Narrative therapy to help you make sense of your relationship with others, re-author your story, and re-establish your experiences in the here and now.
Some of the problem areas I help people address include (but are not limited to); premarital circumstances, anxiety, depression, couples issues, gender based violence, and parenting.
I have a Masters Degree in Public Health and am a Marriage and Family Therapy graduate student at... Read More
Megumi Serizawa RN, BA, BScN
Megumi Serizawa is a highly-skilled Registered Nurse and NeurOptimal Neurofeedback practitioner committed to promoting holistic health and wellbeing. Megumi’s dual educational background in sociology and nursing gives her a unique and comprehensive approach to healthcare and wellness.
Incorporating her training and experience, Megumi specializes in NeurOptimal Neurofeedback, a cutting-edge technique used to optimize brain function. She firmly believes in the power of this non-invasive, natural method for reducing stress, improving mental performance, and enhancing overall health.
Megumi completed her Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing at the British Columbia Institute of Technology, where she honed her clinical skills and knowledge. As a Registered Nurse, she provides expert care and understands the importance of a multidisciplinary approach to health and healing.
She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology from Simon Fraser University, which equipped her with a deep understanding of societal structures, human interactions, and their impact on individual and community health. This sociological perspective allows her to consider her clients in the context of their environment, culture, and community, fostering a compassionate and empathetic approach to care.
Megumi’s patient-centered approach ensures that her clients feel heard, understood, and empowered. She strives to tailor her services to meet the unique needs of each individual. Whether you are looking to enhance your mental wellbeing, manage stress, or improve your cognitive abilities, Megumi is dedicated to guiding you on your journey towards achieving your health and wellness goals.
Book your appointment with her today.
Megumi Serizawa is a highly-skilled Registered Nurse and NeurOptimal Neurofeedback practitioner c... Read More
Katherine Ouano
(She/Her/Hers)
MEd, RCC
Katherine has over 25 years’ experience working with children, youth and their families. She is a Registered Clinical Counsellor with a Master’s of Education in Counselling and a Bachelor’s of Arts degree in Child and Youth Care Counselling.
“I strive to provide a safe, caring place to share and be yourself. I believe people can uncover within themselves a way of coping and relating to their experiences in life, with strength and perseverance. I believe in the resiliency of the human spirit. My aim is to help alleviate pain where possible, encourage growth, and work alongside you as you navigate through troubled waters, in a way that helps you feel at home in your sense of self, and to live authentically.
I spent 25 years working for the Surrey School District as a youth care worker supporting students who have moderate to intensive behavioural, social, and emotional complexities. I am also giving back to the community in my new role as a Mental Health Clinician. I provide direct clinical services such as intake, assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and crisis intervention for children, youth and their families. I feel my experience in schools and community counselling provide me a wide range of therapeutic approaches that support all individuals that need help in their lives. I am here for you, and I can adapt to your unique needs. We can work together to custom a therapeutic approach that best fits you. I am here with you to ensure you feel heard, seen and understood. While remaining calm and present, I would feel humbled to listen to your unique, individual experiences that make you who you are in this world.
I also have extensive experience working with youth and adults who have development disabilities, and who have been diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. I enjoyed watching these clients thrive and meet their life skill goals.
As a compassionate Counsellor, I operate from a relational, person-centred, strengths based and trauma-informed lens. At the same time, I draw from emotionally focused, solution focused, cognitive behavioural, mindfulness-based and humanistic approaches with clients. The counselling therapies I use are based on the personal preferences and tendencies through the therapeutic relationship we develop together. The perspectives I work from promote healing fundamentally from empathy and compassion. I have been enjoying my twenty-five years of experience working with children, youth and their families. The relationships developed are most important to me. In my private practice my focus is with youth and adults with a variety of concerns including:
• Anxiety • Depression • Grief & Loss • Trauma • Emotional Regulation • Personal Growth • Life Transitions • Self-esteem • Conflict in relationships • Communication skills I look forward to building a genuine connection with you, to help you thrive on your life journey. You are worth it.”
~Katherine Ouano
Katherine has over 25 years’ experience working with children, youth and their families. She is a... Read More
Micah Jakobs MA (in progress)
I am enrolled in a Master of Counselling degree at City University in Vancouver. I identify as cis-female and first generation immigrant. I am Filipino-Canadian, and as a person of colour (POC), it is my purpose to create a place for individuals to be fully seen and heard.
Using a holistic approach integrated with evidence and strength-based practices, it is my hope that you discover your inner strength so that you are able to live a life that is meaningful.
I work from a Person-Centered, Emotion-Focused lens and incorporate therapeutic approaches such as Family Systems Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy, with elements of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Grief and Loss, and Attachment Theory. I support you in targeting any distressing thoughts, feelings, or behaviours, and shifting your relationship with those experiences so that you may come to a place of acceptance and live a life full of clarity and authenticity.
Overall, my intention is to provide clients with tangible tools and strategies to foster change as well as the opportunity to feel vulnerable in a safe space. I draw from mindfulness and somatic practices where we work together to increase your awareness to the present moment and ultimately add fulfillment and engagement throughout your life.
I am enrolled in a Master of Counselling degree at City University in Vancouver. I identify as ci... Read More
Shahrzad Jamali MA-MFT, RCC
NOTE: Shahrzad is currently on maternity leave.
Shahrzad is a Registered Clinical Counsellor and holds a Masters of Arts in Marriage & Family Therapy.
She sees individuals (children and adults), couples, and families. Shahrzad supports clients to overcome relational and emotional problems in a safe and non-judgemental environment. She understands how easily we can get stuck and how profoundly the stories and wounds from the past can impact our current relationships, situations and outcomes. Through working collaboratively with clients, she approaches each individual with empathy, respect, curiosity and hope.
Shahrzad has experience working with a range of issues including anxiety, depression, grief/loss, trauma, PTSD, addictions and more.
Therapeutic modalities include: - EMDR - Neurofeedback - Internal Family Systems - Emotionally Focussed Therapy
She is fluent in three languages including English, Farsi, and Turkish.
NOTE: Shahrzad is currently on maternity leave. Shahrzad is a Registered Clinical Counsellor and... Read More
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