Safe Haven Counselling BC

Safe Haven Counselling BC Safe Haven Counselling provides heart-centred therapy that supports individuals
to build secure, connected, and meaningful lives.

Locally we serve the communities of White Rock, South Surrey, Langley and Delta. We also work with clients online across BC. Providing hope and support through the grief of divorce.

Getting sober can feel a lot more vulnerable than people expect.Spaces that once felt easy can suddenly feel exposing, u...
05/01/2026

Getting sober can feel a lot more vulnerable than people expect.

Spaces that once felt easy can suddenly feel exposing, unfamiliar, and overwhelming.

Pulling back isn’t always about others. Sometimes it’s about learning how to exist in a whole new way.

Support can make this feel less overwhelming.
Book a free consultation with Amy.

04/29/2026

Feeling Anxious?

Heart racing? Breath rapid? Shoulders tight?

What is your anxiety trying to tell you? Its there to keep you safe.

Your body is raising alarm bells and wants you to take action, run away, hide or fight back.

Counselling can help you learn your body’s language and help you speak to your anxiety, calm your body, and respect its message.

Let's explore this together: https://safehavenbc.com/

04/27/2026

Parents are the number one support figure in their children's lives. This support creates resilience and improved well-being.

When your child shuts you out, it's often because they are missing connections, validation and understanding.

What we say and what they hear are often very different. You want to fix them and take away their pain.

But you can’t.

However, you can walk alongside them, letting them know you love and support them unconditionally.

Letting them know that bad decisions or mistakes do not make them a bad person.

Counselling can support you in learning how to hear your child so they feel understood and validated.

Book your free consultation today.
https://safehavenbc.com/

04/20/2026

What is Somatic Counselling?

It is understanding your body is sending you messages, signals for you to hear.

Your tummy has butterflies

Your shoulders tightening

Your breathing is becoming rapid

Your body remembers, even if you don’t.

Counselling can support you in understanding the signals your body is telling you. Help you respect what your body is saying and when to listen and when to say thank you, but I am doing ok.

Book your free consultation today.
https://safehavenbc.com/

When harm comes from a parent, your brain often protects the relationship before it protects you.That’s why emotional ab...
04/15/2026

When harm comes from a parent, your brain often protects the relationship before it protects you.

That’s why emotional abuse is so hard to name.

Your nervous system learned:
connection = survival.

So you adapted.

That doesn’t mean it didn’t hurt.
It means you were resourceful.

If this resonates, book a free consult with Irene to explore more.
https://safehavenbc.com/our-team/irene-yakovleva-3/

04/13/2026

What is a boundary?

Boundaries are for YOU.

They are not rules, ultimatums or even expectations.

They are created to protect your peace.

It’s a decision you make about your behaviour that honours your physical and/or emotional well-being.

Preferring a handshake or a hug or only taking phone calls during work hours, not during lunch or in the evening.

Counselling can support you in understanding your boundaries and help you phrase them.

Book your free consultation today.
https://safehavenbc.com/

Counsellors talk about self care a lot. It reduces daily stress levels which then contributes to lowering your overall s...
04/11/2026

Counsellors talk about self care a lot. It reduces daily stress levels which then contributes to lowering your overall stress levels increasing your capacity for dealing with everyday life challenges.

Self care can be anything that meaningfully reduces your stress. And it doesn't have to cost money. A walk in the park, reading a book or talking to a friend.

For me an afternoon at the beach does wonders. A book, snacks and tea with the wind and sun provide a much needed break. I can feel my shoulders sagging, my breath slowing and capacity for life increasing.

What self care do you enjoy?

You don’t have to convince anyone your childhood was hard in order for it to matter.If something in you is still carryin...
04/10/2026

You don’t have to convince anyone your childhood was hard in order for it to matter.

If something in you is still carrying it — that’s reason enough.

04/08/2026

Sexual shame often shows up quietly.

Avoidance.
Anxiety.
Feeling disconnected from your body.
Believing you’re ‘too much’ or ‘not enough.’

Sex-positive therapy doesn’t rush or judge — it creates space.

👉 Support with Counsellor Justin available: https://safehavenbc.com/our-team/justin-clark/

Address

Surrey, BC

Opening Hours

Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
6pm - 8pm
Thursday 5pm - 9pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 12pm

Telephone

+17788351145

Website

https://bcacc.ca/counsellors/claire-de-boer/, https://safehavenbc.com/our-team/, https://sa

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