Hi, I’m Jen, and I’m excited to be part of the team at IBSI. I have many years of experience in the human services and social services fields, and am honoured to be part of someone’s experience through counselling. I know that asking for help can be complicated and sometimes scary, and having support to navigate stressful life circumstances can make a big difference.

I am a person-centred, inclusive practitioner, and use a variety of modalities including narrative therapy, solution focused brief therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and existential therapy. My approaches will be tailored to meet your needs, focusing on your goals, values, and beliefs.

I look forward to making connections and being part of your growth and healing.

Hi, I’m Jen, and I’m excited to be part of the team at IBSI. I have many years of experience in t... Read More

Hi, I’m Beth! I am a Social Work masters level student counsellor. I have a long history of work in the human services and social services world and have spent the past ten years working in the criminal justice field. I take great pride in walking with others on their journeys and meeting them where they are at on that journey. You can expect to be met with a calm, nurturing, and non-judgmental environment when working with me. I understand that counselling is a big first step for many people and am grateful to my clients for allowing me to join them in their deeply personal work.

I approach counseling from an anti-oppressive person-centred lens and integrate narrative therapy and trauma informed practice in my work. I am open to working with you to find a path that will best serve you in our work together if these approaches don’t fit. Life can be hard, and I have always believed that the key to long term wellness is working together with the right team to process the challenges we come up against and intervene with the best therapeutic approach to help you live the life you want.

I have experience in grief and loss, with a focus on child and infant loss, complex relationships, and extensive personal and professional experience working with children. I will be providing individual counseling, couples counseling, and working with children through play therapy. Play therapy is a modality of counseling which acknowledges that children often cannot express themselves through words in the way that adults can, so we allow them to communicate in the best way that they know, through play.

I look forward to having the opportunity to work together in a calm and inclusive environment that puts your personal growth at the forefront of our journey together.

Hi, I’m Beth! I am a Social Work masters level student counsellor. I have a long history of work ... Read More

Hey there, my name is Stephen! I am a pre-registered counsellor here at Inner Balance. I have experience working with youth, young adults, children, LGBTQIA2s+ community, Indigenous people and people with disabilities. My services are welcoming, trauma informed and culturally safe. My approach to counselling centres from my belief that therapy is most effective through connection. I believe that people are the experts in their own lives, and I aim to meet you where you are at when you come into the therapy space. Whatever is going on for you, I hope to offer a safe space for you to feel heard & supported through life’s ups and downs.

Hey there, my name is Stephen! I am a pre-registered counsellor here at Inner Balance. I have ex... Read More

Hi, I’m JJ!

I believe that we were not meant to do life alone. I take a relational approach to counselling. I prioritize authentic connection with each client, as I believe that healing and growth happen best within supportive, trusting relationships. I am committed to honouring each individual’s story, valuing the paths they’ve walked and the experiences that have brought them here. I believe in meeting people where they are and creating a safe space to sit with them in their current experiences without judgment or expectation.

I approach counselling through a person-centred, systemic, and critical feminist lens. This means that I prioritize understanding you as an individual while considering the broader social, cultural, historical, and relational contexts that shape your experiences.

I have my Level 2 certification in Observed Experiential Integration Therapy (OEI), a trauma-focused therapy designed to help individuals process difficult or traumatic events from their past. Evolving from EMDR therapy, OEI uses your visual pathways (eyes) to connect both hemispheres of the brain, helping to reduce trauma symptoms. Research demonstrates that OEI is effective in addressing numerous symptoms and difficulties, including PTSD, depression, anxiety, phobias, grief, addictions, eating disorders, negative self-talk, and more.

I look forward to being a part of your counselling journey and holding space for you.

Hi, I’m JJ! I believe that we were not meant to do life alone. I take a relational approach to c... Read More

“I like to use a collaborative approach to counselling, where you are in control of where counselling takes you.

Being solution focused means that we will look to find the path towards the goals you set.”

“I like to use a collaborative approach to counselling, where you are in control of where counsel... Read More

I am Tammy Pope, a registered Social Worker (RSW) and counsellor. I have a great deal of life experience and education. I feel honored to support people during challenging times in their lives. Navigating life can be stressful. I value the therapeutic relationship and seek to help empower clients. I have been described as approachable and relatable. I have supported youth, adults, and seniors, and I have experience with grief and loss, anxiety, and depression. I am an inclusive practitioner. I work from a person-centered lens, anti-oppressive practice, and evidence-based practice. I am a member of the British Columbia College of Social Workers (BCCSW) and the British Columbia Social Workers Association (BCASW).

I am Tammy Pope, a registered Social Worker (RSW) and counsellor. I have a great deal of life exp... Read More

Hello and Welcome! Navigating the decision to start therapy can feel daunting. So, finding the right therapist who resonates with your needs is pivotal in your therapeutic journey. Life presents us with a multitude of challenges, stemming from both internal struggles and external circumstances. Within each challenge lies an opportunity for profound growth and understanding. As your therapist, my goal is to provide a safe and comfortable environment to empower you to face these challenges, promote mental and emotional wellness, and build healthier relationships. My approach is trauma-informed and person-centred, integrating elements of different therapeutic modalities such as CBT, narrative therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and ACT, empowering you to develop healthier coping strategies and enhance self-awareness. I offer services in English, & am also proficient in conversational Farsi. Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, navigating a major life transition, or seeking greater fulfillment and meaning, I am here to support you every step of the way. I look forward to working together.

Hello and Welcome! Navigating the decision to start therapy can feel daunting. So, finding the ri... Read More

I am a warm, culturally competent, trauma-informed helping professional with experience in domestic and family violence counselling, youth counselling, crisis counselling, grief counselling, and emergency mental health.

I support those who have experienced childhood abuse, sexual trauma, relational abuse, and those affected by serious and persistent mental health challenges and/or substance use.

I take a strength-based, person-centered approach and am well versed in various evidence based therapeutic modalities such as cognitive behavioral therapy, solution focused therapy, narrative therapy, polyvagal-informed therapy, and Internal Family Systems.

I help clients discover and acknowledge their unique set of strengths and abilities, aiding them to develop more compassion and empowerment to embark on their healing journey and restore vitality and well-being.

I believe in the healing power of warmth, deep connection, care, and open-hearted presence, by creating therapeutic conditions that offer safety, refuge, and hope and encouragement.

I would be honored to support you in your mental health recovery.

Let’s connect, collaborate and recover.

I am a warm, culturally competent, trauma-informed helping professional with experience in domest... Read More

Justin is a Canadian Certified Counsellor, having obtained his master’s degree in counselling psychology in 2021. He uses a person centered approach and view counselling from a trauma informed lens. He specializes in assisting clients experiencing trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, low self-esteem, anger and many other mental health challenges. Justin is well trained in multiple counselling modalities in order to use skills and interventions that will best support the client’s needs.

Justin is a Canadian Certified Counsellor, having obtained his master’s degree in counselling psy... Read More