“My arms grew tired from constantly reaching, so I wrapped them around myself and allowed the to rest.”-L.E. Bowen

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My Ethos of Care

I believe counselling is a sacred space—one where you can explore life’s challenges, reconnect with your inner wisdom, and feel supported as you move toward what matters most to you. I work collaboratively and gently, with an awareness of how social and systemic forces shape our lives. I offer in-person counselling in Coquitlam and virtual therapy across British Columbia, supporting adults navigating anxiety, burnout, grief, and trauma. My work integrates EMDR therapy, CBT, and evidence base approaches in a warm, grounded, and collaborative space.

My approach is person-centered and grounded in intersectional, non-pathologizing, and anti-oppressive frameworks.

I support people from all walks of life, offering counselling that honours each person’s story, culture, and lived experience. I am deeply passionate about uplifting women and BIPOC communities, and I feel especially called to walk alongside caregivers — those who give so much of themselves — as they move through burnout, life transitions, and the quiet emotional weight of caring for others. My work is rooted in compassion, healing, and meaningful change.

Maryam Haghshenas MC, RCC, RSW

EMDR Therapy & Counselling in Coquitlam, BC
Supporting anxiety, burnout, trauma, and life transitions for adults across the Tri-Cities.

My intention is to walk alongside you and offer a safe, inclusive space where you feel understood and supported.

Who I Support on Their Journey

I provide counselling for adults in Coquitlam and the Tri-Cities (Port Coquitlam, Port Moody), supporting individuals across young adulthood through later life who are navigating change, responsibility, and life transitions. Many of my clients are managing the demands of parenting, caregiving, and the pressures of the sandwich generation, while coping with grief and loss, stress, and emotional overwhelm. From the outside, they often appear high-functioning, yet internally feel anxious, exhausted, or disconnected.

I offer support for anxiety, depression, ADHD, and chronic pain, as well as individuals experiencing burnout, work stress, and high-pressure careers. I also specialize in relationship counselling, including support with infidelity, communication challenges, and healing relational wounds, alongside processing childhood trauma and attachment patterns.

As a Registered Clinical Counsellor in Coquitlam, I understand the impact of both personal and global stressors. Many clients are carrying the weight of geopolitical stress, cultural identity challenges, and ongoing uncertainty, which can deeply affect mental health. My approach is trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and grounded in evidence-based therapies such as EMDR, CBT, and mindfulness, helping you feel more regulated, resilient, and connected to yourself.

I offer in-person counselling in Coquitlam and virtual therapy across British Columbia, with a focus on creating a safe, supportive space where you can slow down, make sense of your experiences, and move toward meaningful change.

My therapy approach is immersive and collaborative in a supported setting for healing.

Many of the people I meet are longing to live differently. They sense something needs to shift, yet feel uncertain how to move forward or free themselves from patterns that keep them feeling stuck.

Many of my clients arrive feeling overwhelmed, stretched thin, or carrying more than they show on the outside. You may be adjusting to life transitions, caregiving roles, or changes you didn’t necessarily choose but are learning to live with.

My intention is to walk alongside you and offer a safe, inclusive space where you feel deeply understood, supported, and not alone in what you’re carrying. Together, we make space for your story, and the parts of you that are ready for care and attention. I draw on evidence-based approaches and a gentle, attuned presence to help you gain clarity, grounding, and a stronger connection to yourself.

I work collaboratively with clients, offering tools and support to help them navigate life’s challenges with greater clarity and resilience.

Over time and with commitment to their journey, many of my clients notice meaningful shifts — feeling more resilient, relating to themselves with greater ease and confidence, and experiencing improvements in their relationships. They often report finding themselves moving through life with more clarity, intention, and a renewed sense of possibility.

Appointments

In-Person Counselling in Coquitlam, BC
My office is located in Coquitlam, serving individuals and couples in Port Moody, Port Coquitlam, Maple Ridge and surrounding Tri-Cities communities.

I’m happy to offer a complimentary 15-min phone call consultation to answer any questions you have about the counselling process.

Monday 10:00 a.m. — 7:00 p.m.

Tuesday — Friday 10:00 a.m. — 2:00 p.m.

Saturday 9 a.m. — 12 p.m.

Session Hours

1111 Austin Ave, Unit #1 (2nd floor),

Coquitlam, BC V3K 3P4

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