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Counselling in Chilliwack & Salmon Arm
Vedder Counselling in Chilliwack helps when you face stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, or feel stuck in life. If you are struggling and don’t know where to turn, therapy gives you clear support and practical tools. Professional counselling offers a safe space to talk openly, gain clarity, and take practical steps forward.
Professional counsellors support individuals, couples, families, and youth across British Columbia with caring guidance through life’s challenges.
Individual Counselling
When life gets heavy, one-on-one therapy gives you space to talk about what's really going on. Anxiety, depression, stress, grief, burnout, whatever it is. Your counsellor listens without judgment and helps you figure out what to do next.
Stress and Anxiety Management
Stress and anxiety influence thoughts and relationships. We use mindfulness techniques and CBT to help you understand what triggers your worry, calm your mind and handle daily pressure without falling apart.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
CBT helps you catch negative thought patterns before they spiral. You learn ways to challenge self-doubt, manage conflict, and respond to stress. It's about taking back control when your brain won't stop racing.
Professional Counselling Services in Chilliwack
Couples Counselling
We use Gottman Method and Emotionally Focused Therapy to help you communicate without shutting down, rebuild intimacy and break the cycle of blame.
Family Counselling
We bring parents, teens, and kids together using solution-focused therapy and narrative techniques to work on conflict resolution, boundaries, and actually understanding each other.
Child & Youth Counselling
Kids act out when they can’t put feelings into words. Our child psychologists use play therapy, art therapy and CBT to help young people handle peer pressure, school stress, and build self-esteem.
Individual Counselling
One-on-one therapy for stress, anxiety, sadness, feeling overwhelmed, identity questions or life changes. Sessions help you understand your emotions and find ways to cope.
Anger Management Therapy
This therapy helps you understand what triggers your anger, respond in healthier ways and develop tools to stay calm and in control.
Trauma-Informed Counselling
A safe and gentle approach that respects your pace and helps you feel more grounded, calm and emotionally steady.
Crime Victim Assistance Program (CVAP)
Counselling for those approved through CVAP. Helps you process trauma, manage emotions and feel steadier after a difficult experience.
Affordable Therapy Options
We offer sliding scale fees based on income, accept extended health benefits, and provide reduced-rate counselling with Masters-level students supervised by registered clinicians.
Vedder Counselling Chilliwack
Vedder Counselling was built on one belief: everyone deserves access to quality mental health care. Our registered clinical counsellors and licensed therapists combine clinical expertise with genuine empathy.
We serve Chilliwack, Salmon Arm and all of British Columbia through secure online counselling. Sessions are confidential, covered by most extended health insurance plans and designed around your schedule.
Meet Our Professional Counsellor in Chilliwack
We are a group of therapists who value kindness, honesty, and honest conversation. At Vedder Counselling, you will find a calm, comfortable space where you can talk honestly, sort through what you are feeling, and get support that meets you where you are at.
Ryan Jones, RCC
A reassuring and grounded support for youth mental health, trauma, and recovery from addiction.
Ryan works with teens, adults, and families facing challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, substance use, and major life changes, providing practical guidance with empathy and understanding. Holding an MA in Counselling Psychology, he is an expert in evidence-based techniques with a warm style that helps clients feel truly seen, heard, and respected.
His sessions are gentle, practical, and centred on building confidence and emotional clarity at a pace that feels comfortable.
Dr. Ben Garrett, RCC
Compassionate, skilled support for children, teens, and adults.
Dr. Ben has more than 15 years of clinical experience and holds a Doctorate in Counselling Psychology. He works with clients ages 10 and up on concerns such as anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, and emotional stress. His steady, grounded presence helps clients feel safe and supported as they sort through what they’re experiencing.
His career includes counselling work in Nunavut, long-term service with MCFD, and leadership roles supervising clinicians in the Fraser Valley. He also serves as the Director of Training and Counselling at the Chilliwack Youth Health Centre, while maintaining his private practice.
Tony Zuniga, RCC
Support for youth and men seeking clarity, strength, and healthier emotional patterns.
Tony has spent more than a decade helping youth and men address trauma, substance use, anger, relationship difficulties, isolation, and identity concerns. He has experience supporting both Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities in a variety of institutional and community settings throughout the Fraser Valley.
Tony’s approach is honest, compassionate, and free of judgment. He helps clients understand the roots of their struggles and build practical skills that support long-term well-being. Through TrueMenWellness.com, he also creates community spaces for men seeking growth and balance.
Aleika Veiner, MACP (Qualifying)
A gentle, encouraging presence for clients seeking emotional understanding and stability.
Aleika creates a caring and safe space where clients can freely share and reflect on their thoughts and feelings. She works with empathy, patience, and a strengths-focused perspective, supporting clients with emotional regulation, communication challenges, stress, and anger.
Her experience with vulnerable populations has shaped a calm, steady approach that helps clients feel supported while they work through difficult moments. People often describe her as genuine, kind, and easy to open up to.
Counselling Process in Chilliwack
Did you know that even a five-minute pause each day can reduce stress? We guide you with practical strategies in a supportive space where your experiences are understood and your progress is real.
Book your intake session
Call, email, or book online. We will match you with a registered clinical counsellor based on what you're dealing with.
Initial assessment
Your first session covers your symptoms, history, and goals. Your therapist explains the treatment plan and which approach fits: CBT, or narrative therapy.
Active therapy sessions
Meet weekly or biweekly for 50-minute sessions. You will get tools and homework like worksheets, breathing exercises or journaling prompts between sessions.
Track your progress
You will notice changes: better sleep, fewer panic attacks, less conflict. Your therapist adjusts the treatment plan as you improve.
Client Success Stories From Counselling
Don’t just take our word for it. This is what satisfied clients actually experience when they work with our counsellors.
Start Counselling in Chilliwack Today!
You have been thinking about getting help for a while now. Maybe you have even looked at other websites. Waiting won’t make it easier. But reaching out might be the thing that changes everything.
Book a session with a registered clinical counsellor who actually listens. Same-day appointments available. Evening slots for people who work. Insurance accepted. No waiting lists.
