Shakiba Ahani
I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) with the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors. I am passionate about supporting individuals in finding meaning and balance in a world that can often feel overwhelming. My approach focuses on building resilience, fostering connection, and strengthening self-trust to support lasting, meaningful change.
Before becoming a counsellor, I spent over a decade working with adolescents and adults navigating anxiety, depression, life transitions, and the impact of difficult or traumatic relationships. This experience continues to inform my compassionate and grounded approach.
I understand that reaching out for support takes courage. Therapy can be a transformative process—one that invites self-reflection, healing, and growth. Together, we explore the roots of your experiences and develop practical, supportive ways to move forward with greater clarity and confidence.
In addition to my counselling work, I coordinate a multidisciplinary team at a mental health centre and provide supervision and mentorship to psychology students.
I am committed to offering a safe, compassionate space where you can deepen self-awareness, navigate challenges, and reconnect with your sense of purpose.
Credentials
Master’s Degree in Counselling Psychology
Certified Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC)
Certified Abuse & Trauma Counsellor
Certified Addiction Counsellor
Certified PTSD Counsellor
Specialties
Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Broderline Personality Disorder
Relational-Cultural Therapy
Family Systems Therapy
Attachment Therapy
Trauma Therapy