NARRA COUNSELLING & CONSULTING
Filipino Mental Health Counselling & Support Across BC
Get Support from a Registered Clinical Counsellor in BC
How To Get Started
15-Minute Virtual Session
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Meet your therapist
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No waitlist, quick start
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No commitment
Start with a free 15-minute consultation. Just a chance to:
- Share what’s on your mind
- Ask questions about therapy for depression
- See if this support feels like a good fit
Sessions are available in-person in Victoria or through online counselling across BC.
Limited Time Only: Our Intro Offer
Counselling Services Available Across BC
Adjusting to life in a new culture, facing familial expectations, or navigating mental health challenges can feel overwhelming. For many in the Filipino community, mental health struggles are compounded by cultural stigma, lack of understanding, and the desire to protect loved ones. You’re not alone let’s take this step together.
Understanding the Impact of Cultural, Social, and Family Dynamics
Mental health struggles within the Filipino community often go unaddressed due to cultural values, family expectations, and the stigma surrounding mental health. Whether it’s trauma, isolation, anxiety, or depression, these challenges can feel even more overwhelming when you’re navigating them in a new country.
Common signs and experiences may include:
Persistent feelings of sadness or irritability
Pressure to meet family or societal expectations
Difficulty expressing emotions or asking for help
Fear of disappointing loved ones or being judged
Struggling to balance personal needs with family or cultural obligations
Filipino mental health concerns often show up in unique ways, and when left unaddressed, they can affect your relationships, career, and overall well-being.
Imagine a life where you can honour your heritage and your personal needs — where you feel grounded, at peace, and empowered in your identity.
What is Filipino Mental Health Support?
Convenient
Virtual Therapy
Wherever You Are
As a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC), I’m licensed to support individuals throughout British Columbia, offering secure and confidential online sessions.
How Counselling Can Help You
Culturally Sensitive, Compassionate, and Empowering Care
At Narra Counselling, I understand the challenges that come with being Filipino and facing mental health struggles both in your home country and abroad. My approach is rooted in honouring your cultural context while helping you navigate the complexities of mental health with clarity and confidence.
You will receive:
A personalized therapeutic approach based on your unique experiences and cultural background
Support in addressing familial pressures, cultural expectations, and the stigma surrounding mental health
Strategies to reclaim your well-being, cultivate resilience, and live authentically
Together, we’ll work toward:
Understanding the cultural factors that influence your mental health
Building emotional resilience and developing healthy boundaries
Overcoming mental health stigma in the Filipino community
Fostering self-worth and personal well-being
Imagine a life where you can honour your heritage and meet your personal needs — feeling grounded, at peace, and empowered in your identity.
Why Choose Narra Counselling?
Care That’s Compassionate, Respectful, and Rooted in Your Lived Experience. Narra Counselling offers a supportive space where your experiences are seen, heard, and validated. Here’s what sets this practice apart:
Culturally Sensitive Support
With an understanding of Filipino cultural values and family dynamics, sessions are tailored to your needs and delivered with care and respect.
Personalized Approach
Everyone’s experience with mental health is different. Sessions are guided by your pace, your goals, and what feels most helpful to you.
Safe and Welcoming Environment
Whether you’re navigating generational trauma, adjusting to a new life, or dealing with stigma, you’ll find a non-judgmental space where healing and growth are possible.
At Narra Counselling, the goal is to help you feel empowered, supported, and grounded as you navigate life’s challenges while honoring your heritage.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you take insurance or benefits?
Many extended health plans cover Registered Clinical Counsellors in BC. You can check your benefits plan for coverage under “Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC)”. I have been able to direct bill to select insurers.
What happens in a first therapy session?
A typical first session includes:
A gentle check-in about how you’re feeling
Questions about what brings you to counselling
Exploring your goals
Talking about what you need to feel safe and supported
Answering any questions you have about the process
There’s no pressure to have everything figured out. It’s a collaborative conversation.
How many sessions will I need?
It varies. Some clients benefit from short-term therapy, others prefer longer-term support. We’ll check in regularly and decide together.
Sometimes the smallest step is starting the conversation.
Anxiety Counselling
Helps you understand and manage overwhelming thoughts, worry, and physical symptoms of stress. Through a supportive conversation and proven techniques, it empowers you to regain a sense of humility and progress.
Depression Couselling
Offers a compassionate space to explore feelings of sadness, hopelessness, or lack of motivation. Through supportive dialogue and evidence-based approaches, it helps you uncover underlying causes of the problems .
Trauma Couselling
Helps children and teens understand and manage overwhelming thoughts, worries, and strong emotions. Through supportive conversation and proven strategies, it empowers them to feel understood, build coping skills, and make positive progress in their daily life.
Child and Youth Counselling
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Grief Counselling
Helps you understand and process feelings of loss and sadness. Through compassionate conversation and proven strategies, it supports you in navigating grief, finding meaning, and gradually moving forward at your own pace.
ICBC Counselling
A supportive and reflective process designed to help individuals navigate the physical, emotional, and mental challenges following a car accident. It empowers you to move forward with confidence and resilience while adjusting to the changes in your life.
Stress Couselling
Helps you manage the pressures of daily life, whether they’re related to work, relationships, or personal challenges. Through supportive conversation and practical strategies, it empowers you to reduce stress and have a systematic routine. ..
Self-Esteem Counselling
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Self-Growth Counselling
supportive and reflective process designed to help individuals explore their inner potential, overcome personal barriers, and create meaningful change in their lives. Through guided conversations and therapeutic techniques, this form of counselling encourages self-awareness ..