Metamorphose Counselling is engaging and collaborative, a transitional process that is challenging yet rewarding like a caterpillar changing into a butterfly.
Meet our Team
Nadia is a registered member with British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors and holds a Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology from Trinity Westerns University (graduated in 2006) and a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a minor in Sociology from Simon Fraser University (graduated in 1997).
Nadia is a culturally competent licensed therapist who has been practicing since 2006, working with teenagers, adults and families. Her goal is to create a respectful, non-judgmental and safe space to foster insight into current life situations and promote meaningful change, increase self-worth and understanding for personal growth and healing. She facilitates ongoing Anxiety and Depression workshops for teenagers, youth workers, school administrators and other community partners several times a year.
Associate Counsellor
She offers an integrative and practical, person-centered approach to understand and support her clients. Therapies she draws from include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) where the focus is on helping clients gain insight into their ongoing life stressors and guiding them towards different ways of looking at things in order to identity and process their stressors; Trauma-Focused Family Therapy (EFFT), which is rooted in a deep belief in the healing power of families; Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT), which aims to focus on maximizing the client’s ability to find their own solutions with the right amount of support and acceptance, empathy and understanding; Interpersonal Therapy (IPT), which focuses on helping clients navigate through relationships that may cause conflict in their lives and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), which allows clients to focus on constructive and positive language and helps clients change by constructing solutions rather than placing focus on the problems.
Additionally, she has worked at the former Vancouver Mental Patients Association from 1998-2001. Over the course of her Master’s level education, she has completed her internships (between 2002-2005) at the Maple Ridge Treatment Centre; Matsqui Institution (medium security prison-Abbotsford); Vancouver Association for Survivors of Torture (VAST- Vancouver). She has also volunteered as an external Critical Incident Stress Debriefing
Associate Counsellor
As your therapist, Abinash is dedicated to approaching your work through a trauma-informed lens, recognizing the impact of past experiences on your present journey. Your relationship will be built on openness, honesty, and collaboration, fostering a safe space for exploration and growth. Together, you will navigate the stories woven into each of your experiences, acknowledging struggles while harnessing your inherent strengths.
Abinash’s specialization lies in supporting individuals grappling with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and emotional dysregulation. She is attuned to the unique difficulties faced by those in transitional phases of life, and is here to accompany you through the depths of your emotions, providing practical tools for healing.
Operating from a client-centred perspective, Abinash embraces a collaborative approach rooted in an intersectional framework. This ensures that your work is tailored to your specific wants, needs, and aspirations. She recognizes that embarking on significant life changes can be both exhilarating and daunting, and she is here to support you through the myriad of emotions and realizations that accompany this journey. Together, you will navigate these challenges, fostering understanding and growth every step of the way.
Tricia is also very passionate about working with families. As she believes the family is a small unit that reflects the broader community, city, country and even the world. Therefore, by making a small change or impact on one family unit, there is potential for more significant transformation globally.
Tricia works mainly from a Bowen Family System framework and uses techniques from a CBT, Narrative and Gottman methods. The Bowenian framework is holistic in nature, where it looks at the individual from a family of origin perspective. In colloquial terms, “no one is an island, no one stands alone.” In essence, the individual’s outlook and maladaptive patterns may be shaped by possible patterns from their family of origin. By assisting the client to come into awareness of these patterns, helping them to reduce their anxiety, and create balance between emotionality and cognition will potentially allow for change to occur with the individual and the larger family system.
CEO
Tricia did an undergraduate degree in Psychology at the York University in Toronto O.N. She then travelled to Vancouver B.C. where she completed a graduate degree in Counselling Psychology at the Adler University.
Tricia has extensive experience counselling individuals and families previously at the Salvation Army, the Pacific Community Resource Society as a Clinical Practicum student, and more recently at the Westcoast Family Centre as an FLA Co-parenting Family Counsellor.
Tricia is skilled in treating: Trauma, Anxiety, Transitional/Career and Relational issues. She is also an active community and social services professional who worked for some years as a Residential Youth Worker.
Tricia is passionate about youth that is transitioning to adulthood. This age is turbulent and significant in the lifespan. Focusing on life goals, career paths and relationships seem to be the top challenges faced by this age group
Qualifying Counsellor
Loma Mkhabela: Loma (she/her) is a graduate-level student at Yorkville University, completing
a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology. She will be completing her internship with us as
part of her program. She has had the opportunity to study a number of different modalities used
in counselling through her studies and hopes the internship experience helps her develop more
skills. She currently has experience using Person-centred therapy while utilizing interventions
from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). Loma holds a BA in Psychology with a minor in
Religious Studies from Canadian Mennonite University, Winnipeg, Manitoba. She has extensive
experience working with individuals from diverse backgrounds throughout her professional
career.
Qualifying Counsellor
Daniel is a student at Yorkville University, currently completing his degree in the Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology program. He will be bringing the knowledge he has gained so far through his counselling program, as well as professional and personal experiences he has had in relation to managing stress, anxiety, and depression, amongst other mental health issues.
In addition to his current academic endeavour, he has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Kwantlen Polytechnic University. Based on his professional experiences so far, he has developed the ability to build rapport with people from a wide variety of backgrounds. He also has great interest in working with youths and young adults, especially those who are experiencing significant life events or going through transitional changes.
Cheri-Lee Ford (She/her) is a dedicated practicum student at Yorkville University in New Brunswick. With a Bachelor of Arts Honours in Psychology from South Africa, her country of origin, Cheri brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to her counselling practice. Additionally, she holds qualifications in Early Childhood Education, specializing in Montessori.
Qualifying Counsellor
Drawing from her background in education, Cheri has a deep passion for assisting children and their families, both on an individual basis and within the family unit. She possesses extensive experience working with diverse cultural groups and navigating complex family dynamics within an educational context. Now, she is excited to extend her expertise to the field of counselling.
Having personally experienced the joys and challenges of immigrating to Canada in 2019, Cheri understands the complexities and transitions that accompany significant life changes. This firsthand understanding allows her to empathize with clients who are going through similar experiences.
Cheri’s therapeutic approach is Client-Centered, ensuring that the clients’ needs and goals are at the forefront of the counselling process. She specializes in providing support for anxiety, depression, life transitions, self-esteem, and more. By incorporating techniques from Narrative Therapy, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Solution-Focused therapy, Cheri takes an integrative and holistic approach to understanding her clients’ stories and tailors her techniques to best suit their individual needs.
Cheri considers it an honour and a privilege to join clients on their mental wellness journey, offering unwavering support and guidance. With her compassionate nature and dedication to helping others, she is committed to making a positive impact in the lives of those she works with.
Administrator
Kelsa is the administrator at Metamorphose Counselling. She graduated from York University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and a minor in Creative Writing. She enjoys teaching and travelled to Spain to teach English to high school students. She has a strong passion for Mental Health, D.E.I, and enjoys speaking to clients during their intake calls. Kelsa loves nature and also has a passion for dance, art and writing.
Administrative Volunteer
Joseph Castillo is a research analyst with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from York University. He is a learning enthusiast and very passionate about mental health and helping others to the best that he can.
During his downtime, he likes to expand his knowledge of mental health through researching topics online, reading books and research papers, while listening to music (from 90’s R&B to modern day Reggaeton). He enjoys going on drives to explore more of BC and having a nice cup of tea within arms reach. London Fog anyone?
Administrative Volunteer
Zahra has completed two bachelor’s degrees in accounting and information technology, and is currently studying for her MBA (Master of Business Administration) at UCW University. Her career goal is to work in accounting after graduation. In her free time, she enjoys reading, walking, and travelling. She loves embracing big changes and challenges, which is why she decided to immigrate to another country. She finds it fascinating to learn about other cultures and nationalities.
System Administrator, Data Analyst Engineer, and Media Producer
At Metamorphose Counselling, Basil is responsible for ensuring that all IT and media requirements are expertly taken care of, ensuring that the counsellors and other team members can focus on their clients without worrying about any technological hiccups. Basil has a genuine passion for helping others and enjoys solving problems that enable individuals to pursue their purpose. Basil’s hobbies include film photography, riding his motorcycle, and playing chess.