Afarin Sabokdel

MA, RCC, CCC

Hi, I’m Afarin!

Do any of these statements sound familiar?

  • I am a people pleaser.

  • I am kind to other people but not kind to myself. I can not come up with anything positive about myself or what I do.

  • My past hurtful memories make me feel stuck and unable to move forward with my life.

  • I struggle with setting boundaries and having healthy relationships. I have a hard time saying no.

  • I feel worthless and undeserving of love and compliments.

  • I struggle with communication and maintaining relationships.

My hope is to ease your struggles and to empower you to navigate life challenges in more healthy and productive ways. I am known for being caring and patient.  As a counsellor I aim to create a safe and inclusive environment for you where you can feel heard, validated, and supported. My approach is strength-based and client-centered.

I help people learn how to express and regulate their emotions more effectively. I support individuals in processing their past traumas and moving forward with their lives. I use a variety of counselling modalities including Emotion Focused Family Therapy (EFFT), Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Dialectic Behavior Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) and other strength-based approaches.

I am a registered clinical counsellor with a Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology and a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology. I have been actively working in the helping profession for the past 8 years. I have experience working with youth, adults, seniors, and parents from all different walks of life. I speak English and Farsi.

I offer a free 15-minute consultation session to ensure we are a good fit for each other.

Specialties

Anxiety

Trauma

Childhood Abuse

Couples

Self Esteem

Relationship Issues

Parenting

Depression

PTSD

Neglect

Self Worth

LGBTQIA2S+

Education and Training Includes

Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology

Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

Emotion Focused Therapy For Couples (EFT)

EMDR Certification

Emotion Focused Brief Therapy (EFBT)

Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)

Fees

15-minute initial consultation: Free

50-minute session: $150 + GST

75-minute couples session: $187.50 + GST

Accepts CVAP and ICBC (pending)

Credentials

Registered Clinical Counsellor #16524

Canadian Certified Counsellor #10004474