In-Person in Surrey, BC V3W 3N5
Online in
British Columbia
I believe that a person has the answers and wisdom within them to solve their issues. I will work collaborativley with you to help you get the life you want. Working together we will get to your answers and then I will support you in achieving your goals. I provide a safe & trusting environment.
Client Focus
Session Format: Couple, Family, Group, Individual sessions.
Age Specialty: Adult, Children, Senior, Teen, Young Adult
Demographic Expertise: Asian, Black / African American, Buddhist, Christian, Hindu, Hispanic / Latino, Jewish, LGBTQ+, Men, Middle Eastern, Muslim, Native American, Women clients.
Languages: English and limited Punjabi
Treatment Approach
- Behavioral
- Christian
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Contemplative Psychotherapy
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Eclectic
- Emotionally Focused (EFT)
- Existential/Humanistic
- Family Systems
- Gottman Method
- Imago Relationship Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
- Interpersonal
- Solution-Focused Brief Therapy
Approach Description: I work collaboratively with you to help you with your goals. I use well researched & effective methods to help you achieve what you want. You are unique & your marriage, family or you, as an individual, need a unique solution to your issues.
Education & Credentials
Mr. Paul Bains B.Sc., M.A., RCC
- Male
- License # 2527
- Licensed in British Columbia
- Practicing Since 1993
Education: I hold a Master of Arts degree in counselling psychology. I have specialized training in Gottman Couples Therapy, Emotion Focused Couples Therapy, Narrative, Solution-focused, Multicultural Counselling & Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and End of Life Care & Counselling.
Finances
Fees
- Average Session Fee $120/hr. for individuals couples & families. (Sliding scale rate available for clients struggling financially)
- Affordable sliding scale therapy: apply if you may be eligible.
- Sliding scale is available for lower income individuals, couples and fmailies. Please call for details.
- Accepts Insurance
Mr. Paul Bains Practice Details
Therapy Sessions
- Available In-Person in Surrey, BC V3W 3N5
- Available Online for residents of British Columbia
- Online Therapy Details: Video Counselling and Phone
Over 26 years of experience as a marriage and family counsellor. My specialization is in marriage & family therapy, anger management, trauma & abuse, anxiety, depression, parenting, work related issues and grief & loss. In addition, I have training in End of Life Care and Counselling (also called Spiritual Care). I work with clients from all cultural, social & economic backgrounds. I create a safe and trusting space for you to discuss your concerns and issues.
Some of the benefits in working with me are:
- Understand why you have the same fights in your relationship & learn ways to resolve arguments.
- Learn to understand your spouse/partner in way that helps your relationship.
- Learn to communicate more effectively with your partner & family members.
- Affairs & Infidelity - Learn how to rebuild your relationship.
- Anger Management - learn skills and understand your anger to help you with your spouse, family or other relationships. Court issues or personal.
- Strengthen your relationship with your teen/child. Parent more effectively.
- Learn to live with the loss of loved one.
- Learn ways to cope with anxiety & depression.
- Trauma & Abuse - heal, recover and live a more productive life.
- Workplace issues.
- Cultural issues (i.e. arranged marriages, interracial marriage, family struggles etc.)
- Crime Victim Assistance Program approved Counsellor.
- Many other benefits.
The best way to know if I am good fit for you is to meet with me. I offer a free 30 minute consultation to allow you to talk with me about your issues and determine if I can help you.