Diana: Canadian Certified Counsellor

Hello, my name is Diana. I am a Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC) with over 15 years of experience supporting adults, youth, couples, and families through a wide range of emotional, relational, and life challenges.

I work with individuals experiencing anxiety, OCD, trauma, relationship difficulties, grief, life transitions, stress, and challenges related to identity and belonging. I also have a particular interest in couples counselling, helping partners better understand recurring patterns, strengthen communication and emotional connection, and navigate challenges together.

My approach is warm, collaborative, culturally responsive, and trauma-informed. I draw from attachment and body-based approaches, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), tailoring our work to each person or couple’s needs and goals.

I also incorporate Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, a body-based approach that recognizes how difficult or traumatic experiences can show up in the way our bodies respond, even when we understand those experiences intellectually. Rather than relying on talking alone, this approach gently brings attention to sensations, movement, posture, and physical responses to help clients understand and shift patterns that may feel “stuck.” It can be particularly helpful for trauma, anxiety, chronic stress, emotional overwhelm, and feeling disconnected from your body or emotions.

I have extensive experience supporting individuals affected by anxiety and OCD, including previous work with the Provincial OCD Clinic at BC Children’s Hospital. I currently work with adults and youth experiencing anxiety and OCD, as well as parents seeking support in understanding and responding to these challenges within their families.

Throughout my career, I have worked across private practice, hospital, community mental health, and employee-assistance settings, with extensive experience supporting immigrant, Indigenous, and other historically marginalized communities. I value understanding each person within the context of their culture, relationships, identities, and lived experiences.

I currently offer in-person counselling at our Coquitlam location and online counselling throughout British Columbia. Sessions are available in English, French, and Spanish. I am also a registered provider with CVAP and FNHA.

I look forward to creating a warm and supportive space where you can feel understood, explore what matters to you, and work toward meaningful change.