Trauma & PTSD
Support for experiences that continue to affect your body, thoughts, emotions, relationships, or sense of safety.
Registered Clinical Counsellor · RCC #29320
A steadier place to put down what you're carrying.
Counselling for trauma, motor vehicle accident recovery, addiction, grief, anxiety, and relationships under strain — grounded, evidence-based, and paced to how you actually process things.
Currently accepting new clients
In-person in Surrey & Delta
Virtual across BC
✦ Take a Grounding Breath
Paced 4-4
Inhale
Breathe in
“You don’t have to carry this all at once. Begin right here.”
Confidential
Safe, respectful space
Evidence-Based
CBT, Harm Reduction
How I Can Help
Support for the things that can feel hardest to carry alone.
A calm, collaborative space to understand what's happening, build practical tools, and move at a pace that respects your experience.
Anxiety & Depression
Evidence-based work on patterns that keep you feeling stuck, alongside space to understand where they came from.
Addiction & Substance Use
Recovery-oriented, harm reduction-informed counselling for substance use and concurrent mental health concerns.
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 works with adults, youth and young adults, couples, and families navigating trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, substance use concerns, emotional regulation difficulties, relationship challenges, and major life transitions.
A significant focus of her clinical experience has been supporting individuals recovering from trauma, addiction, and concurrent mental health challenges. She also works with clients recovering from motor vehicle accidents and other life-altering events, helping them navigate the emotional, psychological, and functional impacts of injury and recovery.
“You are not a diagnosis. You're a person with a history, strengths, and a say in where this goes.”
Her approach is trauma-informed, culturally responsive, strengths-based, and client-centred. She integrates Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, psychoeducation, harm reduction principles, and recovery-oriented approaches, tailoring treatment to each client's unique needs and goals.
Fluent in English, Urdu, Hindi, and Punjabi, Rimsha is committed to creating a safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental environment where clients feel heard, supported, and empowered to create meaningful change in their lives.
Verify BCACC registration ↗MA
Clinical Psychology, University of Pune
RCC
#29320 · BC Association of Clinical Counsellors
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Languages: English, Urdu, Hindi & Punjabi
Now
Currently accepting new in-person & virtual clients
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.
01 · TRAUMA
Trauma & PTSD
Processing distressing or overwhelming experiences that keep resurfacing in the body, mind, or relationships.
↗ 02 · RECOVERYAddiction & Substance Use
Recovery-oriented and harm reduction-informed support that meets you where you are.
↗ 03 · MENTAL HEALTHAnxiety & Depression
Practical, evidence-based work on thought and behaviour patterns alongside deeper understanding.
↗ 04 · LIFE EVENTSMVA Recovery
Support for the emotional, psychological, and functional impact of a motor vehicle accident.
↗ 05 · LOSSGrief & Loss
Support through loss in its many forms — a death, relationship, identity, or expected future.
↗ 06 · RELATIONSHIPSRelationship Challenges
Rebuilding trust and communication through conflict, betrayal, or addiction-related strain.
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Coverage
Extended health plans
Many extended health plans in BC include Registered Clinical Counsellor services. Check your specific plan for RCC eligibility, limits, and direct-billing availability.
View fee schedule →
Motor Vehicle Accidents
ICBC clients
ICBC-related counselling information can be discussed during your consultation so eligibility and logistics can be confirmed for your situation.
Ask during a consult ↗
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.
CBT
Identifying and shifting thought and behaviour patterns that can keep anxiety, depression, or conflict cycles in place.
Motivational Interviewing
A collaborative approach that builds your own motivation for change, especially useful in addiction and substance use recovery.
Solution-Focused Therapy
Short-term, goal-oriented work that focuses on what's already working and builds toward achievable next steps.
Psychoeducation & Harm Reduction
Practical understanding of what's happening, paired with harm reduction and recovery-oriented principles.
A Gentle Start
How counselling begins.
01
Book a consult
Choose a convenient time for a free 15-minute conversation.
02
See if we're a fit
Ask questions, share what brings you in, and talk through logistics.
03
Begin your first session
Start where you are — without rushing or needing to have everything figured out.
04
Adjust as you go
Check in regularly on what's helping and adapt the pace and focus as things shift.
Appointments
Choose the conversation that fits.
All booking links open directly in Calendly. Choose a time that works for you and you'll receive the appointment details there.
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Not sure which appointment to choose? Start with the free 15-minute consultation.
Fees
Clear pricing, simple booking.
Many extended health plans cover Registered Clinical Counsellor sessions. Check your plan for RCC eligibility and session limits.
| Session | Length | Rate | Book |
|---|---|---|---|
| Individual counselling | 50 minutes | $160 | Book ↗ |
| Couples / family counselling | 75 minutes | $190 | Book ↗ |
| Free initial consultation | 15 minutes | $0 | Book ↗ |
Sliding-scale availability may be discussed during consultation. Please confirm current rates and your insurance coverage before booking.
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 consult ↗Yes. Sessions are available by secure video or phone across British Columbia, with in-person availability in the Surrey/Delta area. The best format can be discussed during the initial consultation.
Many extended health plans in BC include coverage for Registered Clinical Counsellors. Check your specific plan for RCC eligibility, reimbursement, and session limits. Official receipts include registration credentials for straightforward claims.
Yes. ICBC-related counselling can be discussed during a consultation so eligibility and claim logistics can be confirmed for your specific situation.
It's a short, no-pressure conversation about what brings you to counselling, your questions, the approach, and whether 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.
Where I Practice
In-person in Surrey & Delta. Online across BC.
Virtual counselling is available anywhere in British Columbia, including Surrey, Delta, Langley, White Rock, Vancouver, Burnaby, Abbotsford, Richmond, and Coquitlam.
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Delta
Langley
White Rock
Vancouver
Burnaby
Abbotsford
Richmond
Coquitlam
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.
Phone
604-764-6786
Location
Surrey & Delta, BC · Virtual across British Columbia