Meet our team
Ryan Jones, RCC
Looking for a professional counsellor in Chilliwack who truly understands trauma, addiction recovery, and youth mental health? I'm Ryan Jones, MA in Counselling Psychology, and I provide compassionate, evidence-based counselling services to individuals, teens, and families across Chilliwack and the Fraser Valley—both in-person and online.
Whether you're facing anxiety, depression, substance use, or life transitions, I offer a safe, inclusive space to explore, heal, and grow.
Dr. Ben Garrett, RCC
With a Doctorate of Counselling Psychology from Middlesex University and over 15 years of counselling experience, Dr. Ben Garrett has a wealth of education and experience. He works with children, youth and adults ages 10 and over coming with a range of concerns including anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues and much more.
For his professional experience, Dr. Ben Garrett started counselling in Nunavut from 2010 to 2015. He then worked for the Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD) from 2015 to 2024 as a Child and Youth Mental Health Clinician. From 2020 to 2025, he was the Clinical Supervisor for Ann Davis Transition Society and a supervisor for the Chilliwack Youth Health Centre. He is currently the Director of Training and Counselling for the Chilliwack Youth Health Centre. He has been in private practice since 2017.
Tony Zuniga, RCC
For over a decade, Tony has supported youth and men in improving their mental health and well-being across institutional and non-profit settings in the Fraser Valley. He has worked with Indigenous and non-Indigenous men dealing with trauma, substance use, abusive relationships, isolation, anger, and sexual health challenges.
Using a non-judgmental, client-centered approach, Tony helps clients uncover root causes, set goals, and build practical skills for lasting change. Through TrueMenWellness.com, he fosters a community where men support one another toward balance and resilience. Tony holds a Master’s in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University and is a Registered Clinical Counsellor (BCACC).
Aleika Veiner, MACP (Qualifying)
Aleika brings a compassionate, relaxing presence to create a non-judgemental space where clients can feel safe and empowered to explore their thoughts and emotions. She utilizes empathy and positivity to encourage personal growth and wellbeing, all while meeting the client where they are at in their own journey. Through experience with vulnerable and complex populations, she has supported navigation through emotional regulation, anger management, and communication skills. By honouring individuals’ strength and resilience, she utilizes a patient and collaborative approach to meaningful change.
Sybille Kissling, MACP (Qualifying)
Sybille’s core values are empathy, respect, autonomy and authenticity. With those, she builds a warm, caring, supportive and accepting environment. All emotions and feelings serve a purpose, even when it is hard to express as they are there for a reason even if the reason behind them takes time to understand.
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