At our core, we hold a joyful vision: to transform health care by embracing every dimension of wellness—mental, emotional, and physical. Through counselling, we support the healing of the mind, the calming of emotions, and the strengthening of the body’s overall resilience. We believe that caring for mental health not only nurtures clarity and emotional balance but also enhances physical vitality and daily well-being. Health is a tapestry woven from many threads—emotional stability, physical strength, social connection—and each deserves care and attention. At Willow Bark Wellness, we strive to create a welcoming environment where every person feels seen, valued, and empowered, regardless of race, gender, sexuality, nationality, faith, physical ability, or personal journey.
Willow Bark Wellness
Embrace the journey of mental wellness with our dedicated counselling services, empowering you to overcome challenges—both significant and minor—while offering unwavering support and guidance every step of the way.
The Willow Bark Wellness office is open for business!
As of September 29th, 2025, we have opened our doors to a new three room space conveniently located at 628 Sixth Avenue, New Westminster, right across from Royal City Centre! We know many of you prefer the in-person experience when speaking to a counsellor, and so our new space has dedicated counselling rooms designed to support your comfort, privacy, and healing journey. This thoughtfully created space allows us to continue offering compassionate, client-centred care in an environment that feels calm, welcoming, and safe.
We are excited to share that Willow Bark Wellness is now offering Trauma-Informed Couples Therapy, Family Therapy, and EMDR Intensives.
These new services expand our commitment to providing safe, compassionate, and effective support for individuals, couples, and families.
Trauma-Informed Couples Therapy helps partners strengthen trust, improve communication, and heal together by recognizing how past experiences may be shaping their relationship.
Trauma-Informed Family Therapy creates a supportive space for families to foster resilience, connection, and healthier ways of relating.
EMDR Intensives offer extended sessions designed to help process distressing experiences with greater depth and continuity, providing focused support for healing and growth.
Whether you are seeking support individually or as a couple or family, our team is here to walk alongside you in your healing journey.
Our Team
Vanessa is a Registered Clinical Counsellor with a background as a Registered Massage Therapist, bringing over a decade of experience supporting health and well-being. She recognizes that challenges affect the mind, body, and emotions, so her approach helps clients tune into all three to transform signs of distress into insight, self-soothing, and emotional regulation. She integrates EMDR, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Ego States work, and other experiential and body-focused techniques to create a personalized approach that meets each client where they are.
Vanessa works with clients of all ages, backgrounds, and identities, with a particular focus on supporting members of the LGBTQIA2S+ community. Areas of interest include anxiety, trauma, self-esteem, identity, organizational coaching, meaning-making, and managing chronic pain.
Vanessa lives in New Westminster with her wife and their two adorable cats. She spends her free time playing board games with friends, crafting, and watching bad reality television or sci-fi.
Languages: English
In-Person: Monday and Thursday 9:00am – 5:30pm
Remote Only: Tuesday and Friday 3:00pm – 6:00pm
Service Highlights: Individuals (Adults), Individuals (Youth), EMDR
Rhea is an EMDR Certified Therapist™, Registered Clinical Counsellor, Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, and Holobody Coach. With nearly a decade of advanced training in trauma therapy, psychology, neuroscience, and mindfulness, Rhea brings both professional expertise and personal experience to her work. She is skilled in EMDR, EMDR Intensives, and a range of evidence-based approaches designed to support deep, lasting healing.
Rhea offers compassionate, personalized care for clients seeking to release trauma, strengthen emotional resilience, and reconnect with their authentic selves. Having faced her own challenges, she understands the courage it takes to begin the healing journey and creates a safe, supportive space where clients feel seen, valued, and empowered. Her approach blends science-backed methods with genuine empathy, guiding people toward greater peace, confidence, and fulfillment in their lives.
Languages: English, Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu, Gujarati
In-Person: Sunday 12:00pm – 6:00pm
Remote Only: Monday and Tuesday 5:00pm – 7:00pm
Service Highlights: Individuals (Adults), EMDR, EMDR Intensives
Jason is a Registered Clinical Counsellor with advanced training in trauma, couples counselling, and complex mental health challenges. He holds a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology and has pursued further studies in neuroscience, couple, and family therapy. Certified in Trauma-Informed Stabilization Treatment (TIST), Jason also draws on approaches such as EMDR, Internal Family Systems (IFS), DBT, CBT, the Gottman Method, and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT).
He works with youth, adults, couples, and families, offering specialized experience with East Asian, Chinese, Christian, first responder, and immigrant communities. Jason is committed to creating a safe, compassionate space where clients can move beyond past pain and build meaningful, fulfilling lives.
When Jason isn’t working, he is usually spending time with his dog, taking her on walks or reading while she’s cuddled up next to him.
Languages: English
In-Person: Tuesday 9:00am – 4:00pm; Wednesday 2:00pm – 9:00pm
Remote Only: Saturday 11:00am – 2:00pm
Service Highlights: Individuals (Adults), Couples, Families, EMDR
Ruby is a dedicated Registered Clinical Counsellor with over 22 years of experience in the field of clinical counselling. Her practice is grounded in trauma-informed care, and she draws on evidence-based approaches such as Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Motivational Interviewing to support clients in meaningful ways.
She has extensive experience working with individuals across diverse brain functioning, cultures, and sexual orientations, with a special focus on helping youth, young adults, and families navigate complex challenges. Her work emphasizes fostering emotional regulation, strengthening resilience, and empowering clients to discover their own voices. Passionate about ongoing learning, Ruby is committed to providing responsive and effective care. She finds deep fulfillment in supporting clients as they uncover strengths, build confidence, and move toward their fullest potential.
In her leisure, Ruby spends quality time with her family, and enjoying nature with her rescue dog LuLu. She loves to learn from different cultures, and is a student of Latin Dances.
Languages: English, Cantonese, Mandarin
In-Person: Tuesday and Thursday 7:00pm – 9:00pm; Saturday 10:00am – 3:00pm
Service Highlights: Individuals (Adults), Individuals (Youth), Families
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Office Hours:
MON-FRI 09:00 – 19:00
SAT-SUN: Closed
Above hours are for phone and email response only. Check on our booking website for counselling availability. We offer evening and weekend sessions.