Talk Therapy
What is Talk Therapy?
I use the terms talk therapy and counselling interchangeably. It is here to help when life’s challenges start to feel overwhelming. Whether it’s stress, relationships, work, or your overall well-being, counselling can help you feel more balanced and supported. At its core, it is a partnership built on trust, care, and collaboration to help you work toward a healthier, more fulfilling life.
Who I Work With
I have supported people through major life transitions such as new jobs, re-locating, gender, entering adulthood and relationships, as well as mental health needs, such as depression, anxiety, addictions and psychosis. I especially connect with marginalised and racialised folk such as those from BIPOC and LGBTQIA2S+ communities. Over the past decade I have found joy in working with individuals, couples and families to increase their emotional awareness, increase understanding, compassion and motivation to achieve individualised goals.
The Skills and Modalities I Use
I always bring an open, warm and positive energy. I work in a person-centred and holistic manner, with specialisms including systemic practice, family systems, cognitive behavioural therapy, narrative therapy, coaching and solution focused brief therapy. As a qualified yoga and mindfulness practitioner, incorporating the connection when desired between the mind, body and spirit. I have a strong dedication to learning and bettering myself to further support others and continue to seek out education opportunities. I am looking forward to adding somatic therapy into my toolkit.
My Qualifications
2018 - MA Social Work Practice, University of York (Systemic Practice focus)
2016 - Diplomas in Personal Performance Coaching & Corporate Coaching, The Coaching Academy, UK
2016 – Foundation diploma in Dance and Movement Psychotherapy, Goldsmiths, University of London
2012 - BSc (hons) Psychology with Applied Criminology, Canterbury Christ Church University
2011 – Certificate in Counselling Skills, City, University of London
As well as many short courses including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution focused brief therapy, San'yas ICS, Neurodivergence, Gender Diversity, Self-harm, Suicidality, Adult Mental Health, Youth Mental Health, Dual Diagnosis.
Fees
Individual
50 minutes
Couples/Families
60 minutes
75 minutes
90 minutes
Please note clinical social work in BC is tax exempt. I have limited availability sliding scale rates for those low income and without extended health benefits for mental health, please contact me if this is you. For pre-paid packages of 6 and 10, contact me directly for discounted rates.
Office Hours
Thursdays 8am - 7pm
All Sessions are held online. Please expect hours and days to increase as the year progresses.
Insurance Coverage
For licensing and insurance purposes, I can currently only provide counselling sessions to people physically located in British Columbia and the Yukon, Canada. Many insurance providers cover social work, so please check with yours. After your payment I will provide you with a receipt which can be sent your provider for reimbursement.
For FNHA clients, I am FNHA approved and can bill them directly.
15 minutes Complimentary Conversation
I understand that reaching out can at times be difficult and by doing so, highlighting here, that’s already a win! I’m here to answer any questions you may have and more than happy to set up a free, no commitment, 15 minute informal chat, to see where to take it from there.
Reviews
"Working with Araba, I have always been impressed with how well she relates with and understands people, She is kind, warm and attentive. The feedback I have heard from clients has been exceptional."
-RSW, Colleague
"Araba has a caring and thoughtful approach to working with her clients. She listens attentively and ensures she fully understands their experiences without judgment or assumptions.
Working with Araba, I’ve observed how her background in yoga and meditation brings a holistic perspective to her work in mental health—a quality deeply valued in this field.
She is a tremendous source of support, consistently dedicating her full energy and commitment to those she works with."
-RPN, Colleague
Registered Social Worker in BC, Canada and in England, UK. Yoga Teacher based in Vancouver, BC and global.