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Shaila Patel, RCC

Counsellingnear Downtown Port Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam

About Shaila

NOT CURRENTLY TAKING NEW CLIENTS-PLEASE CALL FOR WAITLIST Tuesdays: IN PERSON ONLY Wednesdays: ONLINE ONLY Thursdays: ONLINE ONLY Hi, my name is Shaila and I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor. I am originally from New Zealand and moved to Vancouver in 2000. This was one of several significant transitions in my life and I bring insights from these experiences to my work. Prior to becoming a counsellor, I was an accountant for over 20 years. This period provided huge learning about issues such as burnout, perfectionism, and stress, both in myself, and people I worked with and mentored. During this time, I also discovered a passion for helping people find balance in their lives through exploring and understanding their self-relationship. Eventually a chronic health issue I had struggled with for almost 10 years forced me to realize I had to start taking my own advice! I began a journey towards wellness that led to a career change and ultimately a transformation in my own relationship with self. Approach & techniques: I love supporting people through counselling, as I know what is possible when we begin this journey. It is very rewarding to witness the joy and freedom that emerges when a person begins to align with a truth within themselves. So how might this look when I work with you? I guide and support you in exploring different parts of yourself, particularly behaviors/beliefs that may unconsciously create distress. This asks for a degree of ownership of your situation and that can be scary. Therefore, I aim to create a warm and non-judgmental space in which we explore together. The goal is to help you get better at recognizing any unhelpful beliefs/behaviours so you can make different choices. Choices that ultimately lead to better emotional and physical health. My counselling approach is client-centred and experiential. I may use techniques such as expressive-arts or focusing-oriented therapy during our sessions. My intention with these techniques is to encourage a whole-person therapy experience. I believe healing endures when we attend to the mind, body, and spiritual self. Finally, I acknowledge each client has a unique perspective and worldview and I respect this when considering the use of any technique or approach. Areas of focus: Early Childhood Trauma: May present in later life as health problems, anxiety, depression, and/or other emotional issues. Culture & Identity Issues Life Changes & Personal Growth High Sensitivity: May present as health problems, work-life imbalance, anxiety, and/or other emotional issues. Who I mostly work with: Adults & Teens

Often treats: AnxietyDepressionEmotion RegulationWorkplace stress
Sees: Adults (18+) · Seniors (65+) · Teens (13-17)
Trained at: Registered Clinical Counsellor
Credentials: Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC)
Member of: British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors · License # 13743