Business Details
Trusted Christian Counselling Services in Surrey, BC
Cascade Christian Counselling has been dedicated to providing faith-affirming, evidence-based therapeutic services for over four decades. Our mission centers on integrating Christian principles with clinically validated approaches to address emotional, relational, and spiritual challenges. Our team of registered clinical counsellors brings extensive education and experience to support individuals, couples, and families navigating anxiety, depression, grief, and life transitions. Rooted in the teachings of the Bible, we prioritize creating a compassionate, nonjudgmental environment where clients feel heard and understood. As a non-profit organization, we ensure accessibility through a sliding fee scale and financial assistance programs.Our services extend across Surrey, Abbotsford, Chilliwack, and online via Zoom, reflecting our commitment to community-wide mental health support. We emphasize trauma-informed care, personalized therapeutic approaches, and collaboration between client and counsellor to foster lasting change. Our administrative team ensures seamless support, from initial consultations to ongoing session coordination. By combining psychological expertise with spiritual guidance, we aim to help clients achieve holistic healing and personal growth.
Services
Individual Counselling
Couples Therapy
Family Counselling
Anxiety Treatment
Depression Management
Grief Support
Trauma Recovery
Premarital Counselling
Online Therapy
Faith-Based Counselling
Highlights and features
- We offer 40+ years of faith-integrated therapeutic expertise
- Our sliding fee scale ensures financial accessibility
- Trauma-informed, evidence-based approaches tailored to individual needs
- Experienced registered clinical counsellors with specialized training
- Flexible delivery options including online counselling via Zoom
Associations and certifications
- Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association
- BC Association of Clinical Counsellors
What people say
Life-changing support
Compassionate professionals
Financial flexibility
Spiritual integration
Effective techniques
Services
Individual Counselling
Our individual counselling sessions address anxiety, depression, and life transitions through evidence-based methods like CBT and trauma-informed care. Therapists create safe spaces for self-exploration and growth. Sessions focus on building emotional resilience and developing practical coping strategies tailored to each client's unique journey.
Couples Therapy
Specialized relationship support helps couples navigate communication challenges, premarital preparation, and post-divorce adjustments. Therapists use Gottman methods and emotionally focused therapy to strengthen connections. Our approach fosters mutual understanding and collaborative problem-solving for lasting relationship improvements.
Trauma Recovery
Trauma-informed specialists address PTSD, abuse recovery, and complex trauma using EMDR and AEDP techniques. Treatment focuses on establishing safety before processing traumatic memories. Therapists help clients rebuild self-worth and develop healthy coping mechanisms for long-term healing.
Online Counselling
Secure Zoom sessions provide accessible mental health support for clients with mobility issues or scheduling constraints. Same evidence-based care delivered through encrypted video conferencing. Virtual options maintain therapeutic effectiveness while offering greater flexibility for busy individuals.
Grief Support
Specialized grief counselling addresses complicated bereavement and life transitions. Therapists help clients process loss while maintaining spiritual connections. Techniques focus on finding meaning and establishing new life patterns while honoring past relationships.
People
Teresa Mayhew
Surrey Counsellor
Registered Clinical Counsellor with 20+ years' experience specializing in anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Uses attachment-based and trauma-informed approaches to create safe therapeutic spaces for personal growth.
Whitney Bender
Abbotsford Counsellor
Canadian Certified Counsellor with expertise in youth mental health and addiction recovery. Combines person-centered therapy with trauma-informed care to help clients achieve meaningful personal transformation through collaborative therapeutic relationships.
Brent Unrau
Surrey Counsellor
MA in Counselling Psychology with 20+ years' experience in trauma work and spiritual direction. Specializes in depth psychotherapy and mindfulness practices to help clients navigate depression, grief, and relationship challenges.
Yolanda Martens
Abbotsford Counsellor
Registered Clinical Counsellor with decade-long experience in child and youth mental health. Specializes in anxiety, trauma, and family systems therapy using evidence-based approaches tailored to each client's unique needs.
Aaron Roorda
Abbotsford & Chilliwack Counsellor
Canadian Certified Counsellor integrating theology and psychology for holistic healing. Specializes in trauma-informed care for individuals and couples, with particular experience supporting faith-based leaders and addressing religious trauma.
Questions
What makes Cascade's counselling approach unique?
We combine evidence-based therapeutic methods with Christian principles, offering faith-affirming care while respecting diverse spiritual perspectives. Our trauma-informed, client-centered approach prioritizes personalized treatment plans.
Are sessions covered by insurance?
We provide receipts for registered clinical counsellor services that may be covered by extended health plans. Clients should verify coverage details with their specific insurance provider for reimbursement eligibility.
How do I schedule an appointment?
Contact our Surrey, Abbotsford, or Chilliwack offices during business hours (9-3 PM Mon-Fri) to book a free consultation or first session with a counsellor matching your specific needs.
What if I need financial assistance?
Our sliding fee scale adjusts costs based on household income. We also help connect clients with church-sponsored programs and government assistance options to ensure accessible mental health care.
Do you offer online counselling options?
Yes, all our therapists provide secure Zoom sessions for clients facing transportation challenges or requiring greater scheduling flexibility while maintaining therapeutic effectiveness.
How long does counselling typically last?
Sessions are 60 minutes with frequency determined by individual needs. The therapeutic process duration varies based on client goals, with regular progress assessments guiding ongoing treatment planning.