Therapy in Abbotsford and Online Across BC
At RenHaven, we specialize in experiential or aka ‘bottom-up’ approaches of therapy as you navigate various challenges of your life. This means that we guide you to slow down and notice what’s happening internally so that we can listen to the wisdom of your body and come to a place of clarity and direction.
Counselling and Art Therapy Services
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.
Why Choose Experiential Therapy
Our clinic specializes in experiential modalities that go beyond talk therapy to create deep, lasting change.
We draw from approaches such as AEDP (Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy), EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), IFS (Internal Family Systems), Art Therapy, and Expressive Play Therapy/Sand tray Therapy. These methods are designed to help you not just understand your challenges, but to truly experience healing in mind, body, and spirit - supporting meaningful transformation that endures over time.
How Experiential Therapy Creates Change
When we grow up with difficult experiences, we often develop coping strategies that once helped us survive but no longer serve us as adults. Over time, these patterns become so deeply ingrained that they feel like part of our blueprint. Research suggests that as much as 80% of how we move through life is shaped by unconscious “attachment styles” formed in childhood and adolescence. These are wired into our nervous system, which is why simply trying to think or talk our way out of old patterns rarely creates lasting change - our brains naturally return to their “default setting.”
This is where experiential therapy makes a difference. The good news is that the brain is remarkably adaptable. Thanks to neuroplasticity, our brains can change and grow at any age -from the cradle to the grave. With the right support and methods, new patterns of safety, resilience, and connection can be built, leading to real and lasting transformation.
What makes experiential therapy unique is that it works from the “bottom up.” In our sessions, this means starting with an experience in the body and allowing insights to emerge naturally afterward. For example, you may reconnect with emotions you’ve learned to bury or discover new feelings you may never have accessed before.
We’ll guide you to slow down and notice what’s happening inside, so together we can listen to the wisdom of your body. When old patterns arise and make it difficult to stay connected, we’ll help you recognize what’s happening in the moment.
In this process, your therapist is not just an observer but an active participant - joining you in your struggles, co-creating safety, and building secure connection. We’ll gently explore the places you’ve had to turn away from (often for very good reasons), working to undo past wounding and aloneness.
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How to Get Started with Therapy
Connect with us.
Reach out by phone or email to book a consultation — 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.