Therapy to Help You Be Unapologetically You.
You Are Good Enough. Let's Help You Believe It.
Transform anxiety into authentic confidence. EMDR & Brainspotting therapy in Port Coquitlam & Virtual Across BC
Adults | Couples | Teens 16+ | ICBC
Specialties
We specialize in helping BIPOC women gain confidence to break free from anxiety, people-pleasing, and self-doubt so they can show up unapologetically as themselves.
Do any of these feel familiar?
Feeling constantly anxious or stressed
Struggling with low self-esteem or self-doubt
Always trying to please everyone and feeling burnt out
Difficulty making decisions or trusting yourself
Feeling guilty or ashamed for saying no
Feeling pressure from family or cultural expectations to succeed
Deep down, you know that constantly doubting yourself and living for everyone else's approval isn't how you want to spend your life. You understand what confidence looks like, yet you struggle to make the choices that actually build it.
At Serenity Counselling, we help you envision a life where your needs matter just as much as everyone else's and support you in creating days filled with choices that honour who you truly are.
Build Real Self-Esteem and Feel Worthy
Feel proud of who you are, not just what you achieve
Trust yourself to make good decisions
Set Strong Boundaries and Feel Respected
Learn to say no without feeling guilty or mean
Stop people from taking advantage of your kindness
Release Perfectionism and Feel Peaceful
Learn that making mistakes is normal and okay
Let go of the fear of disappointing others
How We Help You Feel Better:
Trust Your Intuition and Feel Confident
Listen to your gut feelings and trust them
Make decisions based on what YOU want
Find Your Voice and Feel Empowered
Speak up for yourself without fear
Ask for what you need and want
Feel Confident in Dating or Reconnect With Your Partner
Overcome the fear of putting yourself out there romantically
Learn to trust that you deserve genuine love and connection
EMDR Works for More Than “Big Trauma”
What is EMDR good for?
EMDR can help with big scary events, but it might also help with everyday struggles that keep you feeling stuck.
What kinds of things might EMDR help with?
Beliefs that what you say doesn't matter
Beliefs that you have to are unlovable or unlikeable
Having trouble saying “no” to people
Feeling like you always have to make others happy
Think of it this way: It's like clearing a clogged drain so water can flow freely instead of backing up and making a mess.
Other areas where EMDR might help:
Feeling anxious when you have to make decisions
Shying away from dating because it’s too scary to trust others
Feeling guilty when you try to set boundaries
Being scared of disappointing people
Not trusting yourself to make good choices
How is EMDR different from regular talk therapy?
You don't always have to spend months talking through every detail
EMDR works with your brain to process stuck thoughts and feelings
Some people notice changes fairly quickly, though everyone is different
Your brain and body do a lot of the work to create helpful changes
What should I expect?
Your therapist will explain everything before you start
You'll work at your own pace, there's no rush
Some sessions might feel intense, others might feel calm
You might notice changes between sessions or it might take time
Your therapist will check in with you regularly about how you're feeling in & out of session
EMDR helps you work through beliefs that aren't helping you anymore. This could help you think more clearly and feel more confident about your decisions.
About Serenity Counselling
"Everybody deserves to feel confident, calm, and fully themselves."
Deep down, you know what it feels like to want a life where you can trust yourself, set boundaries, and feel good in your own skin, but something often gets in the way. Many first-generation BIPOC women find themselves stuck in patterns of anxiety, cultural guilt, or perfectionism, leaving them exhausted and questioning their worth. How we spend our days is how we spend our lives. With the right support, we believe everyone can feel strong, confident, and capable of creating a life they love.
At Serenity Counselling, we specialize in beyond-talk therapy. Using EMDR, Brainspotting, and somatic approaches, we help you release stress and trauma stored in your body, not just your mind. These evidence-based therapies help you feel relief faster, shift old patterns, and build lasting confidence from the inside out.
Our Approach
Human – We're real people who understand your struggles and create a space where you can be yourself without judgment.
Encouraging – Providing you with awareness, warmth, discovery, and the tools for responsible choices and self-determination
Authentic – Being transparent and genuine with you, not hiding behind clinical jargon or rigid, textbook responses.
At Serenity Counselling, we guide you toward real change, inner strength, and the life you've imagined for yourself, combining mind and body work to help you truly thrive without having to choose between your culture and your freedom.
Services
What is Brainspotting?
Brainspotting is a therapeutic technique that helps individuals access and process deep-seated emotional and traumatic experiences. By guiding eye movements to specific "brainspots" related to distress, the therapy aims to unlock and release unresolved trauma stored in the brain. During a Brainspotting session, I help you explore and identify the precise areas in your visual field that connect with your emotional experiences. By focusing attention on these spots, you can access and process underlying emotions and memories more effectively.
What is EMDR?
EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. It is a form of therapy that helps those experiencing symptoms of emotional distress relating to life traumas. This highly researched intervention helps those who feel “stuck” in their trauma by creating distance from these events and minimizing symptoms. EMDR uses detailed protocols and guided eye movement to help remove mental blocks that limit us from healing. This powerful eight-part therapy can help activate natural healing and be adapted to your needs.
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“KNOWING ONESELF COMES FROM ATTENDING WITH COMPASSIONATE CURIOSITY TO WHAT IS HAPPENING WITHIN.”
-DR. GABOR MATÉ