Women's Issues therapists in Burnaby, BC
Browse Women's Issues therapists in Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Women's Issues
Rawda Tomoum
Counsellor/Therapist, RCC, CCC, CGT
Being a woman often means carrying more than anyone realizes—the emotional load, family responsibilities, caregiving, cultural expectations, and the pressure to keep everything together while appearing capable. It can also mean dealing with harsh self-talk, imposter syndrome, being treated differently in ways that are difficult to name, and feeling pulled between what society expects of you and what you actually want for yourself. You probably do not even need to hear America Ferrera’s monologue in Barbie to know exactly what I am talking about. I can help you find "you" within all these roles and expectations so that you define for yourself your own sets of expectations you want to live by, the values you want to uphold, and the goals or achievements you decide to pursue. You get to figure out and choose the weights that are worth lifting - and the weights that were never yours to carry.
5 Years Experience
Online in Burnaby, BC (Online Only)
Women's Issues
Ferzana Jamani
Counsellor/Therapist, BA, RTC
I support women as they navigate life transitions, identity development, self-esteem, relationships, and stressors unique to their experiences. I help clients explore challenges, build effective coping strategies, and foster self-compassion. My approach offers a safe, empowering space where women can process emotions, gain clarity, and resilience so they can thrive in all aspects of their life.
3 Years Experience
In-Person in Burnaby, BC
Online in Burnaby, BC
Women's Issues
GrewpTogether.ca
Pre-Licensed Professional, BPHE, MRE, MACP
Thankfully we have a fuller picture now. Women hold systemic and cultural roles that may or may not "feel right, fair, or ok" to hold. Sometimes women can be left questioning themselves and working on "being a better wife, mother, daughter, caregiver, etc. when in fact they need permission to look at things from a broader perspective, find their voice, feel freedom, and then choose who they want to be from that place. Layered into all of this is our bodies, our rage, and expectations culture places on how we can move and express ourselves. I can listen, I can support, and help you tap into your own wisdom.
1 Years Experience
In-Person Near Burnaby, BC
Online in Burnaby, BC
Women's Issues
Barbara (Barchi) Fojkar
Counsellor/Therapist, Registered Clinical Counsellor, Clinical Hypnotherapist, CCC
I support women navigating self-worth, relationships, boundaries, anxiety, life transitions, identity, and the many expectations placed upon us. Our work can be a space to reconnect with your own needs, voice, values, and inner strength, and to explore who you are beyond the roles and expectations you may have learned to carry.
3 Years Experience
In-Person Near Burnaby, BC
Online in Burnaby, BC
Women's Issues
Spencer Copland
Registered Psychotherapist, RCC, MCP
Women’s issues can encompass a wide range of experiences, including challenges related to identity, relationships, self-worth, boundaries, life transitions, motherhood, fertility, sexuality, and the pressures placed on women in today’s world. You might find yourself navigating conflicting expectations, carrying emotional or mental load in relationships, struggling with people-pleasing, or feeling disconnected from your own needs and voice.
In our work together, I will create a space to explore your experiences as a woman in a supportive, non-judgmental environment. Using a trauma-informed and attachment-focused approach, we’ll look at how personal history, relationships, and broader social and cultural influences may be shaping how you see yourself and move through the world. The focus is on helping you reconnect with your own needs, values, and sense of agency.
I draw from approaches such as ACT, IFS, EMDR, Mindfulness-Based CBT, and somatic-based practices, tailoring our work to your unique experiences and goals. Together, we’ll work on strengthening self-trust, boundaries, emotional regulation, and self-compassion, while also supporting deeper healing and empowerment.
I offer both in-person and virtual counselling sessions. You’re welcome to reach out or visit my website to book a free 20-minute phone consultation to see if we’re a good fit.
6 Years Experience
In-Person Near Burnaby, BC
Online in Burnaby, BC
Women's Issues
Sophia Kopelow
Counsellor/Therapist, MA, RCC
As you know firsthand, moving through the world as a female can come with unique challenges. I offer a safe space to process your experiences, explore your emotions, and connect with your most authentic, embodied self. My mission is to empower sensitive and soulful women to step into the truth of who they are unapologetically. Together, we will work collaboratively to identify all the ways you've been programmed to go outside of yourself for validation and security and help you find the inner peace and freedom you long for. I have experience supporting women with a range of struggles including: fertility and reproductive health, PMDD, gender based violence (sexual assault or harassment), self esteem, body image/disordered eating, work life balance, societal expectations about women’s roles as mothers or caregivers, and assertive communication/boundary setting. I offer in-person, virtual or walk and talk therapy. I would love to hear from you—head to my website to book your free 20-minute consultation.
6 Years Experience
In-Person Near Burnaby, BC
Online in Burnaby, BC
Women's Issues
Melinda Freitas
Counsellor/Therapist, MACP, RCC, CCS
Traditionally research, healthcare and mental health care lacked focus on women's issues, but thankfully the times have changed on this! I support women or anyone identifying as a woman, providing the gender-affirming space and compassionate-care to explore the unique psychological, biological, and societal challenges that we face. My approaches in this work are deeply rooted in compassion, mindfulness, self-care and through a feminist-lens, recognizing that a woman's mental health is shaped by cultural expectations, systemic pressures, and hormonal transitions such as PMDD, perimenopause and menopause.
14 Years Experience
In-Person Near Burnaby, BC
Online in Burnaby, BC
Women's Issues
Candace Plattor
Drug and Alcohol Counsellor, M.A. in Counselling Psychology from Adler University
Women have their own issues, culturally and biologically. At Love With Boundaries Addiction Family Counselling we take that into account.
35 Years Experience
Online in Burnaby, BC (Online Only)
Women's Issues
Aliya Amarshi
Registered Psychotherapist, PhD (Sociology)
I support women navigating identity, romantic relationships, motherhood, parental relationships, work & career, body image, and the emotional labour of daily life. My approach is intersectional, inclusive, and attuned to the unique experiences and systemic pressures that many women carry.
6 Years Experience
Online in Burnaby, BC (Online Only)
Women's Issues
Ashley Kabugo
Counsellor/Therapist, Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC)
I enjoy supporting women and femme folks with the unique challenges that are present.
2 Years Experience
Online in Burnaby, BC (Online Only)
Burnaby is one of Metro Vancouver's most populous municipalities — home to Simon Fraser University and BCIT, and housing the headquarters of Electronic Arts Canada alongside major Telus offices and other technology employers — creating a therapy demand shaped by tech-sector burnout, academic stress, and a highly multicultural population that includes large Chinese, South Korean, Iranian, and South Asian communities. SFU and BCIT generate significant student mental health demand and clinical training pipelines that feed into the local therapy community. Burnaby Hospital and nearby Royal Columbian Hospital in New Westminster provide institutional mental health resources alongside a growing private practice community that serves residents increasingly priced out of Vancouver proper. Many Burnaby residents access the broader Metro Vancouver therapy ecosystem, and the relative proximity to Vancouver means specialist care is generally accessible.
Women's Issues therapists in Burnaby, BC Statistics
Women's Issues therapists in Burnaby, BC average 10 years of experience and charge around $165 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (61%), Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (55%), and Internal Family Systems (IFS) (53%).
Average years in practice
10 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$165
Accept insurance
71%
Offer sliding scale
65%
Gender ID
| 88% |
Female |
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| 7% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 2% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 58% |
In Person and Online |
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| 42% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 61% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 55% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 53% | Internal Family Systems (IFS) |
| 53% | Somatic Therapy |
| 50% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 46% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 43% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 77% | Young Adult |
| 54% | Senior |
| 50% | Teen |
| 13% | Children |
Client Focus
| 77% | Women |
| 55% | Men |
| 49% | LGBTQ+ |
| 39% | Persons with Disabilities |
| 36% | Christian |