Counselling and Psychotherapy services located in Abbotsford, BC and online.

Your body hasn’t forgotten.

Stress, trauma, and anxiety don’t just live in your thoughts.
They live in your nervous system, shaping how you feel, respond, and move through your day.

You might notice:

tension or chronic pain
fatigue that doesn’t go away
headaches or digestive discomfort
a sense of always being “on” or overwhelmed

These aren’t signs that something is wrong with you.

They’re signs your system has been carrying too much, for too long.

Evidence-Based Counselling & Online Therapy in Abbotsford, BC

Rooted in kindness, authenticity and integrity, we show up as humans first, supporting another human by undoing aloneness. Experiential approaches, evidence-based psychotherapy for children, youth, and adults facilitating the healing of mind, body and spirit.

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Individual Therapy (Ages 18+)

A space to slow down, turn inward,
and gently explore what’s been weighing on you.

Through a body-centred, experiential approach, we help you listen to what’s happening beneath the surface and the wisdom of your body so you can find clarity, healing, and a way forward that feels true to you.

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Counselling for Children (Ages 6-11)

When something isn’t quite right, children don’t always have the words to explain it.

Through art, play and creativity, we offer a safe space for your child to express what they’re feeling while supporting you as their caregiver in strengthening connection and trust.

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Therapy for Youth (ages 12-18)

Being a young person today can feel like a lot to carry. Pressure to keep up. To fit in. To figure out who you are while everything around you keeps moving fast. Underneath it, many youth are feeling overwhelmed, disconnected,
or unsure of where they belong.

We offer a supportive, non-judgmental space where youth can slow down,
make sense of what they’re going through, and feel seen for who they truly are.

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Meet Our Team

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Yoko Gifford, MCP-AT, RCC, CCC, Prof. Art Therapy

I bring my whole authentic self to create a safe, trusting alliance with you. This means that I honour and welcome who you are, all parts of you in our space together in a compassionate and non-judgmental way. I believe that we are biologically wired for healing. By healing, I mean by integrating your heart, your mind, your body and your spirit, we learn to become whole. By tuning into the inner wisdom of our body, together we can begin to make sense of how you experience life.

My unique approach is informed by my own healing journey and discoveries after leaving home at 15 on my own, and moving to a part of the world that required me to acquire a new language. While your story is not the same as mine, identifying as a minority in most places I have lived, my life experiences and struggles allows me to relate to your struggles.

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Kathryn Shaw, B.Ed, Intern Therapist

I take a relationship-first, humanistic approach that honours each client’s unique story. I am especially passionate about working with children and youth, and I believe that providing them with space, safety, and genuine connection is essential to working through challenges. Alongside talk therapy, I often integrate experiential learning and movement-based approaches to help clients connect more deeply with themselves.

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Our Core Values

We value “Ren”

1.

Chinese meaning for benevolence, co-humanity, trustworthiness, courage, compassion, an act of kindness. Rooted in faith, compassion and integrity, we show up as humans first, supporting another human by undoing aloneness.

We value belonging and acceptance:

2.

RenHaven Therapy is a community hub built on compassion and safety, where clients experience compassion, acceptance, and a sense of belonging - both individually and collectively - regardless of culture, colour, race, beliefs, or visible and invisible differences.

We value holistic, evidence-based counselling services:

3.

We provide evidence-based counselling/psychotherapy services to individuals, couples and families and facilitate healing of their mind, body and spirit so that they may discover their true self and deepen their purpose in life.