Therapy in Abbotsford and Online Across BC
At RenHaven, we specialize in experiential or aka ‘bottom-up’ approaches of therapy.
This means that you don’t have to think your way into healing.
Experiential therapy offers a different path - one that starts in your body and moves toward insight, rather than the other way around. Instead of only talking about your experiences, we gently slow things down so you can actually feel what’s happening within you, in real time.
Counselling and Art Therapy Services in Abbotsford
Individual Counselling (Ages 18+)
Whether you’re navigating anxiety, grief, burnout, or feeling disconnected from who you are, we’ll work together to help you slow down, listen inward, and uncover clarity and direction.
Therapy for Children (Ages 6-11)
Children often communicate through play long before words. Using creative and experiential methods, we help them make sense of big feelings, build trust, and feel more at ease in their world.
Counselling for Youth (ages 12-18)
Adolescence brings constant change, pressure, and self-discovery. We offer a supportive space where teens can explore emotions, strengthen coping skills, and grow into a clearer sense of who they are.
Therapy Approaches & Modalities We Offer
At RenHaven, therapy is never one-size-fits-all. Our counsellors draw from a range of evidence-based and experiential approaches to support healing in ways that feel grounded, collaborative, and personalized to you. Whether you're looking for practical tools, deeper emotional processing, trauma support, or a space to better understand yourself, we’ll work together to find an approach that fits your needs and goals.
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AEDP Therapy
AEDP (Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy) is a boldly relational, experiential, attachment-based, somatic, healing-oriented model. AEDP focuses on building emotional resilience, healing attachment wounds, and helping clients feel more connected to themselves and others.
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EMDR Therapy
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is an evidence-based trauma therapy that helps the brain process distressing memories in a new way. Often used for trauma, anxiety, PTSD, and overwhelming life experiences, EMDR can help reduce the emotional intensity connected to painful memories and support lasting healing.
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Experiential Therapy
Experiential therapy moves beyond simply talking about problems by helping clients safely explore emotions, patterns, and experiences in the moment. Through deeper emotional processing and body awareness, this approach can help create meaningful insight, healing, and lasting change.
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Art Therapy
Art therapy uses creative expression as a way to explore emotions, experiences, and inner narratives that can sometimes feel difficult to put into words. No artistic experience is needed — the focus is not on creating “good” art, but on using the creative process as a tool for reflection, self-expression, and healing.
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Faith-Based Therapy
Faith-based therapy offers space to explore emotional and mental health challenges while honouring your spiritual beliefs and values. For clients who wish to incorporate faith into the counselling process, therapy can include conversations around spirituality, meaning, identity, and healing within a compassionate and supportive environment.
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Online & In-Person Therapy
We offer both in-person therapy in Abbotsford and virtual counselling across British Columbia, allowing you to access support in a way that feels most comfortable and accessible to you. Whether you prefer the connection of in-person sessions or the flexibility of online therapy from home, our goal is to make care feel approachable, supportive, and easy to access.
How to Get Started with Therapy
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Connect with us.
Reach out by phone or email to book a consultation, or book one online here. We’ll answer your questions and help you take that first step.
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Meet your therapist.
In your first session, you’ll get to know your therapist, share what’s been happening for you, and set intentions for your work together.
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Begin your healing
Therapy is a collaborative process — we’ll walk with you every step of the way as you move toward clarity, connection, and lasting change
Frequently Asked Questions
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We specialize in experiential approaches such as AEDP, EMDR, IFS, Art Therapy, and Play/Sandtray Therapy. These methods go beyond talk therapy to create deep, lasting change.
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If you feel stuck in old patterns, struggle with overwhelming emotions, or want support navigating life’s challenges, therapy can help. You don’t need to be in crisis to benefit from therapy - it’s a space for growth, healing, and self-discovery.
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Each session is unique, but generally you’ll have a safe space to share what’s on your mind and to connect with your body and emotions. Your therapist will guide you gently, helping you notice patterns, process feelings, and discover new ways of relating to yourself and others.
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The length of therapy depends on your personal goals and needs. Some people come for short-term support around a specific issue, while others choose longer-term work to create deeper change. You and your therapist will decide together what feels right.
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Yes. We work with people across the lifespan, tailoring our approach to meet the unique needs of children, adolescents, and adults. For younger clients, creative modalities like play and art therapy are often especially effective.
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While traditional talk therapy focuses mainly on conversation, experiential therapy also engages the body, emotions, and imagination. This helps clients move beyond just “thinking about” problems and actually experience change on a deeper level.
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Yes. Your privacy is very important to us. Everything you share in therapy is kept confidential, with a few legal exceptions related to safety (which your therapist will explain during your first session).
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You can reach out by phone or email to schedule an initial consultation. During this first meeting, you’ll get a chance to share what you’re looking for, ask questions, and see if we’re a good fit for you. Don’t worry, we will guide you through these questions.
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We offer both, depending on your needs and preferences.
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Many extended health benefits now cover Registered Clinical Counsellor and Canadian Certified Counsellor, but how much is covered depends on your coverage. Please check with your benefit coverage to assist with the cost of services.
You don’t have to do this alone
Healing is possible - and we’re here to walk with you every step of the way. Reach out today to book your first session and begin your path toward lasting change.