Therapy for Women & LGBTQ+ Adults
Grounded, trauma-informed counselling for women and LGBTQ+ adults. Available in person in South Surrey and online throughout BC, including Vancouver Island, Whistler, West Vancouver, Fraser Valley, the Okanagan, and more remote communities.
You Don’t Have to Walk Through This Alone
Life can feel complicated and heavy at times. You may be carrying expectations, loss, or a sense of disconnection. Whether you are navigating trauma, relationship changes, or identity questions, you deserve support that meets you exactly where you are.
At Elizabeth Nardella Counselling, therapy is a space to explore your story with care, curiosity, and respect. Together, we focus on helping you feel grounded, clear, and connected to yourself again.
My Approach: Integrative, Mindful, and Compassionate
Somatic Therapy | Narrative Therapy | Trauma-Informed Practice
Healing is deeply personal. My approach combines body awareness, mindful presence, and narrative exploration to help you understand your experiences and build capacity for calm and self-trust.
Therapy can help you reconnect with your body, strengthen your voice, and move toward a more peaceful and authentic life.
You don’t need to have it all figured out. You only need a willingness to begin.
Areas of Focus
Women’s Counselling — rediscover confidence, boundaries, and emotional balance.
LGBTQ+ Counselling — inclusive and affirming care for wherever you are in your journey.
Relationship and Dating Support — navigate connection with clarity and self-respect.
Virtual Counselling — accessible and confidential therapy across British Columbia.
Professional Coaching and Clinical Supervision — guidance and mentorship for therapists and helping professionals who want to grow with confidence and sustainability.
Free Resource:
Be Understood
We welcome people from all backgrounds and beliefs. You deserve to feel understood.
Get Clarity
Understanding the intricacies of our mind, helps us be the best versions of ourselves.
Move Forward
Build the skills and awareness you need to find and take your next steps.
"By becoming more aware of our bodies and the sensations within them, we can begin to understand the messages they are sending us and take steps towards healing and well-being."
Babette Rothschild
Healthy Mind, Healthy Body
Research consistently shows that mental health has a direct impact on physical well-being. When you address psychological challenges, you're strengthening your body's resilience.
Counselling equips you with practical stress management techniques that reduce cortisol levels, improve immune function, and enhance sleep quality. Studies demonstrate that people who engage in regular therapy experience fewer physical ailments and recover more quickly from illness.
My approach recognizes your unique needs. Rather than applying generic techniques, I adapt the therapeutic process to what resonates with you, whether that’s exploring themes from a movie, a song that resonates with you, or listening to your body. This personalized strategy creates more meaningful breakthroughs and sustainable results.
Therapy is not a one-size-fits-it-all. There are many ways to insight in therapy. Sometimes it comes from exploring themes from a movie, a song that resonates with you, or listening to your body.
How We Can Help You
Experience the transformative connection between mind and body through specialized Somatic Therapy in Surrey. This approach helps you identify how emotions manifest physically, allowing you to release stored tension and experience both physical and psychological healing through body awareness.
Finding support that addresses your unique experiences as a woman can be life-changing. My dedicated Women's Counselling in Surrey creates space to explore gender-specific challenges, life transitions, and personal growth in a compassionate environment.
Building meaningful connections requires understanding your patterns and communication style. When you seek Dating and Relationships counselling in Surrey, we'll work together to identify obstacles to intimacy and develop strategies for healthier, more fulfilling relationships.
Professional growth requires ongoing reflection and support. As a provider of clinical Supervision in Surrey, I offer counselling professionals and students a collaborative space to enhance skills, process challenging cases, and maintain ethical practice standards.
The stories we tell about ourselves shape our reality and possibilities. Through Narrative Therapy in Surrey, you'll examine limiting beliefs, separate yourself from problem-saturated stories, and author new narratives that reflect your values and strengths.
Throughout life, we develop survival strategies to protect ourselves. In therapy, we explore these patterns, uncovering those that once served you but may no longer be helpful. Together, we work toward healthier ways to manage everyday challenges.
Discover the insights and experiences that drive Elizabeth Nardella Counselling through our thoughtfully curated blog content. Here, you will find personal stories, discussions on important topics, informational content, and personal reflections.
Ready to Begin Your Healing Journey?
I offer both in-person sessions in South Surrey and virtual counselling across British Columbia, from Vancouver Island to the Okanagan and beyond.
Your story matters. Let’s start the next chapter together.
Resources
Feeling like you might benefit from therapy, but still too shy to start or not able to access therapy? We’ve got you! Explore our resources page to find information that will help you on your healing journey and hopefully take some of the shyness away.
Feeling Better Starts with a Single Message
Ready to take the next step toward mental wellness? Complete this form to connect with me about starting counselling in Surrey.
A Note on Inclusion
Everyone deserves access to quality mental health support in a space free from judgment or bias. My practice values diversity in all its forms, encompassing cultural backgrounds, gender identities, sexual orientations, abilities, ages, and life experiences. I welcome you exactly as you are.
