Chilliwack Counselling | Trauma-Informed, Neuro-Affirming Care
Warm, collaborative counselling in Chilliwack for children, teens, adults, and families—in person and online across BC.
A Supportive Space for Healing and Growth in Chilliwack
Reaching out for Chilliwack counselling takes real courage. Whether your child is struggling with big emotions, your teen is feeling overwhelmed by school or social pressure, or you are navigating anxiety, burnout, or life transitions as an adult, you do not have to carry it alone.
At Achieve Balance Counselling in Chilliwack, we believe healing happens through authentic connection, emotional safety, and meeting every person exactly where they are. Because traditional talk therapy isn’t always the best fit—especially for children, youth, and neurodivergent clients—our Chilliwack clinicians integrate evidence-informed, expressive, and body-based approaches tailored to your unique nervous system and strengths.
Alongside our Registered Clinical Counsellors and Registered Social Workers, we also offer accessible, low-cost counselling intern sessions in both English and Punjabi, making compassionate mental health care more attainable for Chilliwack families.
Our Chilliwack counselling services are tailored to each stage of life
Child Counselling & Play Therapy
Children rarely process big feelings through adult conversation alone. Using Synergetic Play Therapy, Child-Centred Play Therapy, Neuroscience and Satir in the Sand Tray (NSST), therapeutic art, and gentle movement, we help children build emotional regulation, confidence, and coping skills.
Teen & Youth Counselling
Adolescence brings intense academic, social, and identity pressures. We offer a grounded, judgment-free space where teens can work through anxiety, self-esteem, sensory overwhelm, and life transitions—with options for talk therapy, sand tray, creative art, and movement-based regulation.
Adult Counselling
Support for adults navigating anxiety, stress, burnout, relationship patterns, neurodivergence, and major life transitions. Our clinicians draw on Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), attachment theory, and somatic/mindfulness approaches.
Family & Caregiver Counselling
We partner closely with parents and caregivers to strengthen family connection, improve communication, and build practical, consistent support strategies across home and school environments.
Neurodiversity-Affirming Support (Autism & ADHD)
Our entire Chilliwack clinical team brings deep experience supporting neurodivergent children, youth, and adults. Rather than trying to change who you or your child are, we honour neurodivergent communication styles, sensory needs, and strengths.
Sports & High-Performance Athlete Counselling
Specialized support for competitive youth and adult athletes navigating performance anxiety, pressure to succeed, setbacks, and balancing sport with identity and life outside competition.
Meet Our Chilliwack Clinicians
Jennifer Chepil, MACP, RCC
Registered Clinical Counsellor (BCACC #23563)
Focus: Children, Youth, Families, Neurodivergence (ASD/ADHD), High-Performance Athletes
Approaches: Sand Tray (NSST), Movement & Mindfulness, Children’s Yoga, Trauma-Informed & Strengths-Based Care
Bio Summary: With over nine years of experience supporting young people and families—and a background in kinesiology and competitive university athletics—Jen brings warmth, movement, and practical caregiver collaboration to help children, youth, and athletes regulate emotions and build resilience.
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Meghan Schuurman, RSW
Registered Social Worker
(BCCSW #15133)
Focus: Children, Teens, Adults, Families, Neurodevelopmental Differences, Creative Expression
Approaches: Synergetic Play Therapy, Child-Centred Play Therapy, Therapeutic Art, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), ACT, Somatic & Attachment-Based Care
Bio Summary: Bringing 10 years of social work and mental health experience, Meghan weaves storytelling, therapeutic art, play, and systemic attachment work into sessions—creating an empathetic, neuro-affirming space where children, teens, and adults feel genuinely seen and understood.
Natasha Gulati, M.Ed.
Counselling Intern
(BCACC Student Member)
Languages: English & Punjabi
Focus: Children, Youth, Families, Autism & Developmental Differences, Affordable Counselling
Approaches: Play-Based Therapy, Trauma-Informed & Child-Centred Care, Collaborative Parent & School Strategies
Bio Summary: With over 10 years of experience as a Behavioural Consultant working alongside families and schools, Natasha offers calm, relational, and strengths-based counselling in English and Punjabi at accessible intern rates.
Not sure which Chilliwack clinician is the right fit for you or your child? Reach out to our admin team for a personalized clinician match.
Chilliwack Location & Hours
Location: Located at 47400 Extrom Rd., our Chilliwack counselling clinic is easily accessible from Hwy 1 and serves families across Chilliwack, Sardis, and Vedder Crossing.
Phone: (604) 768-6765
Session Options: In-person appointments in Chilliwack & secure virtual counselling across British Columbia.
Parking & Arrival: Free, convenient client parking is available directly outside the building.
Frequently Asked Questions About Chilliwack Counselling
Yes. You can meet with our clinicians in person at our Chilliwack office or attend secure telehealth sessions from anywhere in British Columbia. Many teens and adults also choose a hybrid mix of in-person and virtual appointments.
Every clinician on our Chilliwack team brings distinct strengths—from play therapy, sand tray, and therapeutic art to sports performance counselling and behavioural/school collaboration. If you aren’t sure who to book with, contact our intake team and we will match you based on your goals, preferred approach, and schedule.
Yes. Counselling intern Natasha Gulati offers reduced-rate sessions in Chilliwack (and online) under the direct clinical supervision of Founder and Approved Clinical Supervisor Kim Kendall (MACP, RCC-ACS, BCRPT, SPT-S). Sessions are available in both English and Punjabi.
Sessions with our Registered Clinical Counsellors (RCC) and Registered Social Workers (RSW) are covered by most extended health benefit plans—please check your individual policy for RCC or RSW coverage. Please contact our admin team directly if you have questions about third-party funding options.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
Whether you’re booking for your child, your teen, or yourself, we’re here to help you find steady ground and lasting support in Chilliwack.