Our Team

Meet Our Team

We are dedicated to supporting your growth and healing as an individual, family or couple. Ranging from RCCs with specific expertise to Master's-level intern/student counsellors, we're able to provide services and rates to meet a variety of needs and budgets.

Find the Right Therapist for You

Daria Szwedowicz, MC, RCC

Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) - Now Accepting Clients

Daria (she/her) is a Registered Clinical Counsellor (BCACC #20671) who supports individuals navigating anxiety, burnout, challenging relationship patterns, work‑related stress, grief and trauma/PTSD, addiction recovery, significant life decisions (such as IVF and preparing to have a family), and stress for folks from immigrant and 2SLGBTQI+ communities (e.g. intergenerational tensions, questions of identity and belonging). Her style is warm, relaxed, down-to-earth, and relational. She is sex‑positive and welcoming of all genders and sexualities. She offers in‑person and virtual sessions with daytime and evening availability.

2SLGBTQIA+ Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Addiction Culturally-Affirming Therapy EMDR Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) Intergenerational Trauma Life & Career Transitions Relationship Issues Somatic Therapy Stress Trauma

Kushal Gill, MC, RCC

Registered Clinical Counsellor - Now Accepting Clients

Kushal (she/her) is a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) who supports teens/youth, young adults, adults, couples, parent couples, and families. She can help with issues such as boundaries and self‑compassion, relationship and family conflict, intergenerational and immigration‑related stress, and neurodiversity (including ADHD/OCD/autism‑related concerns). Her style is warm, collaborative, and culturally attuned. She offers therapy in person and online daytime, evening and weekends. She speaks English and Punjabi.

2SLGBTQIA+ Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Addiction Anxiety Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Couples Therapy Culturally-Affirming Therapy Depression Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) Family Therapy Grief/Loss Intergenerational Trauma Life & Career Transitions Low-Self Esteem Neurodiversity Parenting Relationship Issues Stress Trauma Youth

Suzanna Campbell, MC, RCC

Registered Clinical Counsellor - Now Accepting Clients

Suzanna (she/her) is a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) who supports adults, couples, parent couples, and families with young children (age 11 and under). She is able to help with anxiety, low mood, challenging relationship and communication patterns, parenting support (including co‑parenting and early childhood regulation), and neurodiversity (autism/ADHD). Her style is gentle, thoughtful, and collaborative. She offers in‑person and virtual sessions with daytime, evening and weekends. She also offers individual therapy in French for Francophone individuals seeking therapy in French.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Anxiety Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Couples Therapy Depression Family Therapy Gottman Couples Therapy Grief/Loss Low-Self Esteem Narrative Therapy Neurodiversity Parenting Stress Trauma

Marlae Vermeer, MSW, RSW, RCC

Registered Social Worker (RSW) & Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) - Now Accepting Clients

Marlae (she/her) is a Registered Clinical Counsellor and Registered Social Worker who supports individuals, couples, and families, with a focus on family therapy, parenting support, caregiver coaching, and parent–teen mediation. She helps individuals with anxiety, depression, burnout, trauma and intergenerational trauma, identity and belonging; couples with communication, conflict repair, and clearer patterns; caregivers seeking practical tools for co‑regulation, routines, and boundaries; and families navigating communication challenges and neurodiversity (ADHD, autism, ODD). Her style is empathic, identity‑affirming, strengths‑based, and practical, drawing from Narrative Therapy and Emotion‑Focused Family Therapy (EFFT). She offers virtual or phone sessions with daytime availability.

2SLGBTQIA+ Anxiety Couples Therapy Culturally-Affirming Therapy Depression Emotion-Focused Family Therapy Family Therapy Individual Therapy Intergenerational Trauma Life & Career Transitions Narrative Therapy Neurodiversity Parenting Relationship Issues Trauma Youth

Olivia Ng, MEd, RCC

Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) - Now Accepting Clients

Olivia (she/her) is a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) who supports adults with anxiety, depression, OCD, and complex mental health concerns (e.g., psychosis, schizophrenia, bipolar) in collaboration with medical care. She also works with students, substance use, and relationship/family challenges. Her style is warm, practical, and collaborative. She offers counselling in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin via secure video or phone.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Couples Therapy Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) Family Therapy Individual Therapy

Ghazaleh Taheri

Practicum Student Counsellor - Not Currently Accepting Clients

Ghazaleh (she/her) is a Practicum Student Counsellor currently completing a Master of Counselling degree at City University. She is suited to helping adults navigating depression, anxiety, grief, identity and attachment wounds, trauma/intergenerational trauma, and for couples seeking support with communication and repair. She has experience supporting people from diverse cultures and migratory histories and is passionate about supporting individuals as they explore identity, emotional well-being, family dynamics, and the impact of culture and systems on their lives. Ghazaleh offers therapy in Farsi and English.

Culturally-Affirming Therapy EMDR Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) Intergenerational Trauma Stress Trauma

Beatriz Ruesga Gonzalez

Practicum Student Counsellor - Not Currently Accepting Clients

Beatriz (she/her) is a Practicum Student Counsellor completing her Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology (MCP) at Adler University. She may be a good fit for those seeking calm from anxiety and racing thoughts, support with depression or grief, stronger boundaries and self‑compassion, and healing after abuse (in a safe context). Her approach is warm, culturally responsive, and empowering, while grounded in an Adlerian framework. She honours clients as experts in their own lives while creating a warm, culturally attuned space for growth and meaningful change. Beatriz offers therapy in English and Spanish.

Adlerian Therapy Anxiety Culturally-Affirming Therapy Depression Existential Issues Grief/Loss Intergenerational Trauma Life & Career Transitions Low-Self Esteem Relationship Issues Stress Trauma

Samuel Romero, ExAT

Expressive Arts Therapist (ExAT) - Not Currently Accepting New Clients

Samuel (he/him) is an Expressive Arts Therapist (ExAT), artist and musician. His work as an Expressive Arts Therapist offers safe pathways for navigating through times of difficulty and concern, both personal and relational. Through dialogue, creativity and embodiment, the underlying meanings are explored leading to understanding and compassion. Samuel’s work includes ancestral healing, conflict resolution in relationships and play-therapy for youth. His work strives toward cultivating self-compassion and empathy for those around us. Taking a Buddhist perspective on suffering, Samuel aims to restore agency, mental wellness and connection.

Anxiety Couples Therapy Creative Blocks Culturally-Affirming Therapy Depression Existential Issues Expressive Arts Therapy Grief/Loss Individual Therapy Intimacy Life & Career Transitions Men's Issues Relationship Issues Reparenting Stress Youth

Amandeep Jassal, MSW, RSW

Clinical Supervisor - Not Currently Accepting Clients

Amandeep (he/him) is a clinical supervisor specializing in the use of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) to help clients target recurring negative thoughts and to help improve their mood and behaviour.

Clinical Supervision Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

Shalene Takara, MA, RCC-ACS

Owner/Founder, Registered Clinical Counsellor/Supervisor, Certified EMDR Therapist & EMDRIA-Approved Consultant-in-Training (CIT) - Not Currently Accepting Clients

Shalene (she/her) is a Registered Clinical Counsellor, BCACC-Approved Clinical Supervisor (RCC-ACS), Certified EMDR Therapist and EMDRIA-Approved Consultant-in-Training (CIT), as well as the Owner/Founder of Safe Space Counselling Services. She holds a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology and has been working in the field of mental health since 2009. Since 2012, she has been working for non-profit and community agencies providing counselling to individuals, couples and families, and she has been working in private practice since 2016. In addition to being a therapist, she provides clinical supervision/consultation to Master's-level psychology students and professionals.

Clinical Supervision Couples Therapy EMDR Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) Family Therapy Individual Therapy Intergenerational Trauma Neurodiversity Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Trauma

FAQ

Have questions? Here we have listed some of our most common inquiries. If you can't find your answer here, check our full FAQ page. Still have something you'd like cleared up? Get in touch with us and we'll be happy to help.

What types of issues does your group practice specialize in?

Our practice specializes in a wide range of concerns, including trauma, anxiety, depression, stress management, life transitions, relationship challenges, and personal growth.
We also specialize in working with family-related issues such as parenting or family-related challenges, couples therapy for parent couples, and overcoming childhood wounds.

What therapeutic approaches does your group practice use?

We employ evidence-based therapies tailored to individual needs such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment therapy (ACT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) for individuals, couples and families, Narrative Therapy, and trauma therapies such as EMDR (Eye-Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and Sensorimotor Psychotherapy.

How long are the counselling sessions, and what is the cost at your group practice?

Sessions typically last 50 minutes (or up to 80-90 minutes depending on the practitioner and therapeutic modality used). Fees vary based on the service and therapist.
More information about our rates may be found here. For specific pricing details, please contact us directly at info@safespacecounselling.ca or (604) 440-2105.

How can I book a free consultation or counselling with one of your therapists?

You can book a free consultation or counselling with us at any time by visiting our booking page or by contacting us at info@safespacecounselling.ca or (604) 440-2105.

FAQ

What types of issues does your group practice specialize in?

What therapeutic approaches does your group practice use?

How long are the counselling sessions, and what is the cost at your group practice?

How can I book a free consultation or counselling with one of your therapists?

You can book a free consultation or counselling with us at any time by visiting our booking page or by contacting us at info@safespacecounselling.ca or (604) 440-2105.

If you are a new client, please complete our new client booking form. After you submit it, we will contact you to book you in. If you are already a client of ours, you can contact our administrative staff to book or book yourself in using our [Jane Online Booking System].