Shima Sartipi

I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) offering counselling in Port Coquitlam, Downtown Vancouver, and online across British Columbia. I support youth, adults, and families who are struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship difficulties, and emotional burnout.

Many of my clients come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, overthinking, emotionally exhausted, or stuck in patterns they can’t seem to change. On the outside, they may appear to be managing, but internally they feel anxious, disconnected, or weighed down by stress and emotional pain.

I provide a warm, safe, and non-judgmental space where you can slow down, feel heard, and begin to understand what is happening beneath the surface. Together, we work toward reducing emotional distress and building healthier coping strategies that support long-term change.

I support clients with:

• Anxiety, chronic stress, and overthinking
• Depression, low mood, and emotional numbness
• Trauma and unresolved childhood experiences
• Relationship challenges and attachment patterns
• Grief, loss, and major life transitions
• Anger and emotional regulation difficulties
• Parenting stress and emotional burnout

My approach is collaborative and evidence-based, integrating Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Positive Psychology.

I have a special interest in anxiety and anxious attachment, and I help clients move from survival-based emotional responses toward greater emotional security, self-understanding, and healthier relationships.

Sessions are available in English and Farsi. I welcome clients from diverse cultural backgrounds across BC.