Being and Becoming Counselling and Wellness Services★ 5.0 (2 reviews)3701 Hastings St Unit 405Open today until 7:00 PMView clinic

Dr. Semhar Ghedela

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Counsellingnear Burnaby Heights, Burnaby

About Semhar

Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC), PhD ###Hi, I am Semhar and I am glad you are here. It takes courage and compassion to face life’s difficulties, and it can feel especially overwhelming when trying to navigate this alone. It is my hope to walk alongside you as you process past and current experiences which are preventing you from wholehearted connection, emotional balance, mental clarity, and flexibility. I am a Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC) through the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA), hold a PhD in Counselling and Psychological Studies, as well as a Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy I consider myself a lifelong learner and enjoy deepening my personal practice of mindfulness and self-compassion. I have 11 years of experience working in the field of mental health and counselling. I have worked in a variety of settings including: non-profit organizations, private practice, community health centre, health care clinic, and college counselling centre. My areas of expertise include trauma, relationship difficulties, attachment wounding, appearance-related concerns, body dysmorphia, eating & weight concerns, and self-worth. ###Treatment Modalities Compassion-Focused Therapy Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Emotion-Focused Therapy Somatic Attachment Therapy Person-Centred Therapy Acceptance and mindfulness-based approaches ###Areas of Focus Trauma Relationship Difficulties Attachment Wounding Appearance-related Concerns Body Dysmorphia Eating and weight concerns Weight and body Image concerns Self-worth ###Education PhD in Counselling and Psychological Studies - Regent University Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy - Briercrest College and Seminary Certified Nutritional Practitioner - The institute of Holistic Nutrition ###Training Compassionate Mind Training Mindful Self-Compassion Integration of Compassion into Psychotherapy Advanced Clinical Skills in Compassion Focused Therapy Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR) Level 1 & 2 Emotion Focused Therapy for Individuals (EFIT) Focusing Oriented Therapy Attachment & Trauma Mastery Program Somatic Strategies for Shock and Developmental Trauma Positive Neuroplasticity Training Polyvagal Informed Therapy (PVT) ###Working With Me: I believe in the importance of establishing a safe and collaborative relationship first and foremost as we work toward achieving your goals. I approach counselling with the belief that every client possesses value and the right to live a meaningful life. I honour the shared experience that we all carry to feel safe, to love and be loved, a sense of belonging, and to have hope. I strive to create a warm, empathic, non-judgemental, and accepting environment to empower you in taking the risks you long to take in your life. I am flexible in my approach and will work with you to meet your unique needs to create an atmosphere of healing and growth. I believe each client is best understood in the context of their relationships and experiences. I believe that our bodies are always communicating information that helps us navigate day to day life. There are also many circumstances which prevent us from being able to listen and access our needs and desires which I hope to make sense of with you. I will support you in bringing mindful awareness to your internal experiences in our sessions as well as bringing curiosity to patterns of relating to yourself and others. I can support you in befriending your mind and body, learning new skills to regulate your emotions, and equipping you with greater agency in daily life. I believe that cultivating compassion can help you achieve greater resilience and well-being.

Often treats: AnxietyBinge eating disorder (eating disorders)Body ImageDepressionEating disordersEmotion RegulationPost-traumatic stress Disorder (PTSD)Trauma
Sees: Adults (18+) · Teens (13-17)
Trained at: Masters of Marriage and Family Therapy
Credentials: Canadian Certified Counsellor (C.C.C.)
Member of: Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association

Services & prices

19 options across 6 treatments

First time, or a new issue

Adult Counselling

4 options

$18050 min

Teen Counselling

8 options

From $160 to $180 for 50 min — the cheapest and the dearest counselling appointments this clinic charges for.

Free consultation

This free 15-minute consultation is an option for individuals living in BC who would like to explore the possibility of becoming a client. This appointment offers you the opportunity to meet with a…

2 options

15 min

Counselling Session with Registered Counsellor

Before being able to book this appointment we need to determine if your selected therapist is an appropriate fit for your needs. This can be done over email, phone or by scheduling a phone…

2 options

$18050 min

Been before

Counselling Session

2 options

$18050 min

Extended EMDR Session

$27070 min