Mental health support for individuals and couples in New Westminster.

Founder

Alisa Farina

Registered Clinical Counsellor · RCC · CCC · BCACC · 30+ years

Welcome to a turning point in your life. I’m Alisa, RCC, CCC, EMDR-Trained Therapist, and ADHD-Certified Clinical Service Provider, and I’m here for one person: you.

Yes, you. The one who’s been carrying more than anyone realizes. The one who knows life can feel better than this, and is finally ready to reach for it.

Inner peace isn’t a myth. Self-acceptance isn’t out of reach. And the strengths you forgot you had? They’re still there, waiting to be uncovered.

Over the past 30 years, I’ve supported youth and adults through depression, anxiety, overwhelming transitions, trauma, late-identified ADHD, Autism/ASD, and AuDHD, and the quiet, painful feeling of being misunderstood for a lifetime.

Here, you get to show up exactly as you are. No masks. No judgment. Just a deeply safe space where you can explore, heal, and finally grow into the version of yourself you’ve always sensed beneath the surface.

And it all starts with one simple action. One small moment of courage. Your future self will look back and say this was the moment everything began to change.

So don’t wait. Let’s take this step, together.

Newest Team Member

Darren Dyal

Canadian Certified Counsellor · MA Counselling Psychology · 7+ years

I walk alongside individuals and couples through anxiety, depression, stress, life transitions, substance use, and addiction. I also have experience supporting neurodivergent clients, including those with ADHD, Autism, and AuDHD. Rather than telling you where you should be, my work is to meet you where you are and help you get to where you want to be.

Imagine having a space where you can speak openly, feel genuinely understood, and gain practical tools to navigate life’s challenges with greater confidence, resilience, and clarity. I believe effective counselling begins with understanding the unique experiences, strengths, and goals that each person brings into the room.

My approach draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Emotion-Focused Family Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and the Gottman Method. Together, we challenge unhelpful thinking patterns, strengthen emotional regulation, and build healthier connections, so the change you make lasts well beyond our sessions.

My goal is not simply to help you cope, but to empower you with insights that create lasting change. Therapy should feel collaborative, purposeful, and relevant to your everyday life, so you see progress not only in how you feel, but in how you live, connect, and move toward the future you want.