Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Identifying and shifting thought traps and behavioural avoidance to interrupt cycles of anxiety, depression, and overwhelm.
Registered Clinical Counsellor · RCC #29320
A steadier place to put down what you're carrying.
Virtual clinical counselling in Surrey, Delta, and across British Columbia. Grounded therapy for trauma, ICBC recovery, anxiety, and relationships. Paced to how you actually heal.
★★★★★
5.0 (45+ Google Reviews)
Currently accepting new clients
Virtual Across BC
Free 15-Minute Consultations
About Rimsha
Care that treats you as a whole person.
You are not a diagnosis. You're a person with a history, strengths, and a say in where this goes.
Rimsha Qureshi holds a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology (MACP). She is a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC #29320) in good standing with the BCACC.
Rimsha supports adults, youth, couples, and families. She helps clients navigate trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, and grief. She also provides care for substance use concerns, emotional distress, and major life changes.
Her clinical experience centers on recovery from trauma & PTSD, addiction, and concurrent mental health concerns. She also guides clients recovering from motor vehicle accidents (ICBC). Sessions help address the emotional weight and daily impact of sudden injuries.
“You are not a diagnosis. You're a person with a history, strengths, and a say in where this goes.”
Her care is trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and client-centered. She integrates Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused therapy. She also incorporates harm reduction and practical coping skills tailored to your personal goals.
Rimsha is fluent in English, Urdu, and Hindi. She offers a warm, confidential space where you feel heard and respected without judgment. Based out of Surrey and Delta, she provides virtual therapy across British Columbia. She serves Vancouver, Burnaby, Langley, Richmond, Victoria, and all BC communities.
Verify BCACC registration ↗MACP
Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology
RCC
#29320 · BC Association of Clinical Counsellors
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Languages: English, Urdu & Hindi
Now
Accepting virtual clients across British Columbia
Areas of Focus
Therapy shaped around what you're actually going through.
Every client's situation is specific. These are the areas where Rimsha's clinical experience is most concentrated.
Trauma & PTSD
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Trauma & PTSD
Processing distressing or overwhelming experiences that keep resurfacing in the body, mind, or relationships.
Harm Reduction
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Addiction & Substance Use
Recovery-oriented and harm reduction-informed support that meets you wherever you currently are.
Emotional Balance
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Anxiety & Depression
Practical, evidence-based tools for spiraling thoughts, low energy, and burnout alongside compassionate inquiry.
ICBC Approved
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MVA Recovery
Rehabilitative emotional support following a motor vehicle collision, addressing driving anxiety and pain fatigue.
Compassionate Support
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Grief & Loss
A gentle space through loss in all its forms — bereavement, relationship endings, life stage changes, or illness.
Relational Repair
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Relationship Challenges
Rebuilding connection, safe boundaries, and clear communication through conflict, detachment, or broken trust.
Approach & Modalities
The tools I draw from — and when I use them.
I don't apply one framework to every client. Treatment is built around what you actually need.
Somatic & Nervous System Regulation
Body-centered grounding, physiological sigh breathing, and vagal nerve soothing to discharge stored trauma and acute panic.
Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT)
Uncovering vulnerable core emotions and attachment needs to repair communication ruptures and rebuild emotional safety in relationships.
Internal Family Systems (IFS) & Parts Work
Compassionately befriending protective coping habits—such as perfectionism or emotional shutdown—to heal underlying vulnerabilities.
Motivational Interviewing & Harm Reduction
A collaborative, dignity-first approach that strengthens your personal motivation for change in substance use and habit recovery.
Solution-Focused & Narrative Practice
Highlighting existing personal strengths, clarifying healthy boundaries, and building sustainable, self-directed next steps.
A Clear & Gentle Path
How counselling begins.
Reaching out can feel daunting. Here is exactly what the journey looks like from our very first conversation.
Step 01 · Zero Pressure
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Free 15-Minute Consultation
A relaxed, no-obligation video or phone conversation to see if we feel like a comfortable match.
- Share what brings you in at your comfort level
- Ask questions about therapy approaches and ensure comfort
- Confirm extended health coverage or ICBC claims
Step 02 · Collaborative
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Your First 50-Min Session
We connect virtually in a secure, encrypted therapy room designed to feel grounded and completely unhurried.
- No expectation to have everything organized or figured out
- Identify core priorities and immediate grounding tools
- Direct-billing receipt provided for immediate insurance claim
Step 03 · Growth & Care
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Steady Tools & Healing
Ongoing, personalized work that evolves as you do — giving you tangible relief and coping skills for daily life.
- Integrate CBT, harm reduction, and mindfulness practices
- Regular check-ins on pace and tangible emotional progress
- Flexible scheduling with weekly or bi-weekly cadence
Fees & Insurance
Clear, transparent pricing and direct billing options.
We believe financial clarity is an essential part of feeling safe and supported in therapy. Review our practice rates and insurance guidelines below before booking.
Practice Session Rates
| Session Type | Length | Rate | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free Initial Consultation Introductory conversation to discuss goals, ask questions & ensure clinical fit |
15 minutes | $0 | Book Consult ↗ |
| Individual Counselling One-on-one virtual therapy (trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, addiction, grief) |
50 minutes | $160 | Book Session ↗ |
| Couples & Family Counselling Relationship de-escalation, emotional communication, trust & repair |
75 minutes | $190 | Book Session ↗ |
| ICBC Assessment & Treatment Direct-billed ICBC Enhanced Care recovery treatment (pre-approved; no referral needed) |
50 minutes | $160 $0 Out-of-Pocket (Eligible Claims) | Book ICBC ↗ |
Private-pay sessions can be paid via credit card or Interac e-Transfer. Official receipts with Rimsha's BCACC registration credentials (RCC #29320) are issued immediately after each appointment for seamless insurance submission.
Direct Billing · Extended Health
Private & Employer Insurance
Most British Columbia extended health benefit plans include coverage for Registered Clinical Counsellors (RCC). We direct-bill participating providers across BC:
- Direct Billing Done For You: Where allowed, we bill your insurer directly. You only pay any remaining co-pay.
- Instant RCC Receipts: If your plan requires member claims, receipts with Rimsha's RCC #29320 are emailed right after each session.
💡 Quick Check: Ask your employer or check your benefits booklet for "Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC)" coverage and your annual maximum.
Direct Billed · $0 Out-of-Pocket
ICBC & Provincial Programs
Recovering from a car crash in BC or seeking crime victim support? Your care may be 100% pre-funded:
ICBC Enhanced Care (MVA Claims)
12 pre-approved counselling sessions within 12 weeks post-collision. $0 out-of-pocket for eligible claims direct-billed to ICBC. No doctor's referral needed.
CVAP (Crime Victim Assistance Program)
Directly funded psychological counselling for clients with approved claims (victims, immediate family members, and witnesses of crime in British Columbia).
★★★★★
5.0 Star Rating
· 45+ Verified Reviews on Google
What clients experience in therapy.
Over 45 clients across BC have shared 5-star reviews on Google. Read their reflections on healing with Rimsha.
Lee
✓ Verified Google Review
★★★★★
“My session with Rimsha was an eye opener for me, she changed my perspective on life and how positive we can be with ourselves. I highly recommend her for individual counselling and wish her all the best in her career!”
Jafar
✓ Verified Google Review
★★★★★
“I didn't feel like I was talking to a therapist. I felt like I was talking to a real person who genuinely listened. There were a lot of things I hadn't spoken about before, and somehow it felt easier than I expected. Really grateful for the support.”
Daniela
✓ Verified Google Review
★★★★★
“After a few sessions with Rimsha, I started noticing small changes that added up over time. I wasn't overthinking every conversation, my anxiety became more manageable, and I felt more in control of my emotions. She created a space where I felt heard and understood.”
Desmond
✓ Verified Google Review
★★★★★
“Rimsha provided a warm, supportive, and professional space that helped me better understand and manage my anxiety. The virtual sessions were convenient, engaging, and filled with practical tools that I continue to use every day.”
Unprompted, publicly posted Google reviews voluntarily shared by clients. Individual experiences with counselling vary and therapeutic outcomes cannot be guaranteed.
FAQ
Questions before you book?
Here are a few of the things clients commonly want to know. If your question isn't answered, the free consultation is a good place to ask.
Book a Free 15-Minute Consult ↗We provide virtual counselling by secure video or phone across British Columbia. We serve Surrey, Delta, Vancouver, Langley, and all BC communities. You must be in BC during your session for licensing standards. We also offer direct billing for ICBC and eligible extended health plans.
Yes. We direct-bill Pacific Blue Cross, Sun Life, Canada Life, and Manulife via TELUS eClaims. We also direct-bill ICBC claims. Please check your benefits plan for Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) coverage before your first appointment.
Under ICBC Enhanced Care, individuals injured in a crash can access up to 12 pre-approved counselling sessions within 12 weeks. No doctor referral is needed. Sessions are billed directly to ICBC at the standard $160 rate for 50 minutes. We confirm your claim details and handle the direct billing for you.
It is a short, no-pressure chat about your goals and questions. We will discuss the approach and see if working together feels like a good fit. There is no obligation to book further.
It depends on what you're working through and what feels useful. Some clients come for a handful of focused sessions, while others prefer ongoing support. Progress and goals are reviewed collaboratively as you go.
Yes. Rimsha Qureshi provides culturally sensitive, fluent clinical counselling in English, Urdu, and Hindi. She works closely with South Asian individuals, couples, and first-generation immigrants across Surrey, Vancouver, and BC who appreciate exploring family dynamics, expectations, and emotional wellness in their native language.
Yes. Clinical research consistently confirms that secure telehealth and virtual counselling achieve identical therapeutic outcomes to in-person sessions for anxiety, depression, PTSD, trauma, and relationship issues. Virtual care removes the friction of traffic, transit, and waiting rooms, allowing you to access licensed care from the comfort and privacy of your home anywhere in British Columbia.
Virtual Practice · Where I Practice
Virtual Counselling Across Surrey, Delta, Langley, Metro Vancouver & British Columbia
Soothing Souls Counselling provides trauma-informed virtual counselling in Vancouver, Surrey, Delta, Langley, Burnaby, and across BC. Rimsha offers caring, evidence-based support for individuals and couples. We help clients seeking counselling services in Vancouver BC, counselling in Surrey, and counselling in Delta. We also offer couples therapy in Vancouver and virtual counselling across BC. Receive care for chronic anxiety, trauma, or direct-billed ICBC counselling in BC. Secure video and phone sessions remove the stress of driving, traffic, and waiting rooms.
Surrey, BC
Delta, BC
Metro Vancouver
Vancouver
Burnaby
Richmond
Langley & Fraser Valley
Tri-Cities & New Westminster
Vancouver Island & Okanagan
British Columbia (Province-Wide)
Contact
Let's start with a conversation.
Reach out directly, or use the form to draft an email. You can also book a free 15-minute consultation directly without sending a message first.
Email
admin@soothingsouls.ca
Phone
604-764-6786
Practice Model & Service Area
Virtual practice based in Surrey & Delta, BC · Providing virtual counselling across British Columbia
Grounding Practice
A free grounding guide for your daily practice
A short guide to grounding and breathing techniques. Use it whenever you need a steady moment.
Professional Standards & Accreditation
Verified credentials and professional regulation you can trust.
Soothing Souls Counselling follows the ethical standards and codes of the BCACC. Every appointment is led by a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC #29320) with Master's-level training (MACP).
Clinical Practice Standards
✓ Full Good Standing
Grounded in Rigorous Clinical Training
Therapy at Soothing Souls follows strict BC clinical ethics. Rimsha holds Master’s-level training and partners with major Canadian insurers for direct billing.
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MACP Postgraduate Degree: Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology with specialized training in trauma, somatic regulation, CBT, and concurrent mental health.
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BCACC Ethical Code of Conduct: Dedicated clinical supervision, ongoing professional development, and rigorous patient safety standards.
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Confidential & PIPEDA Compliant: Secure, encrypted Canadian telehealth infrastructure protecting your health information and personal privacy.