Trauma Therapy Program Therapists
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Rhonda Zachary, MC, RCC
Rhonda Zachary is a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) with a Masters degree in Counselling Psychology. Rhonda has worked in the human services sector for 14 years as a counsellor and mental health therapist and specializes in mood disorders, including anxiety and depression, stress, eating disorders, trauma, sexual abuse, child and adolescent concerns, self-harm, addiction, women’s issues, etc. Rhonda provides a nurturing, encouraging, and empowering environment to assist clients with personal growth and provides guidance toward the development of a healthy, accepted sense of self. Rhonda works from a humanistic, client-centered, eclectic approach to therapy to best suit the needs of the client. Rhonda’s eclectic approach encompasses elements of the following therapeutic techniques which all have an underlying emphasis on health and wellness:
Rhonda’s core belief is that we are inherently good and whole and that it is the residue of life’s experiences and the thoughts and messages that we internalize that interfere with our full expression and potential. Thus we often find ourselves stuck in patterns which play out according to old programming of our mind. Rhonda helps clients to deconstruct these old patterns and develop new ones more aligned with their true nature. Rhonda looks forward to serving Langley and the surrounding communities. |
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Shinnie Steven MA, RCC
Shinnie Steven is a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) with a Master's degree in Counselling Psychology and over 15 years of experience in the helping profession. As a trained EMDR therapist, she has had the privilege of working with both children and adults who are struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, complex post-traumatic stress disorder (C-PTSD), sexual abuse, and grief. Shinnie's core strengths as a therapist lie in building meaningful and collaborative relationships with her clients. Two pivotal techniques central to her therapeutic practice are Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). These evidence-based approaches have consistently proven to be highly effective in addressing and alleviating the impact of trauma and distressing life experiences. Counselling is not merely a sequence of conversations; it is a transformative journey that unfolds in a secure and non-judgmental environment. This space invites you to explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences. Shinnie holds firm to the belief that every individual possesses the capacity for growth and healing. |
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Gurvaan Mann, MEd, RCC
Gurvaan is a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) with a Master of Education in Counselling Psychology and has over four years of experience in the helping field. She feels deeply honoured to walk alongside children, youth, and adults as they navigate the effects of trauma, including experiences of sexualized violence. Her approach to therapy is trauma-informed, compassionate, and collaborative. Gurvaan draws from Somatic Experiencing, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Emotionally Focused Family Therapy (EFFT) to support clients in reconnecting with their sense of safety, resilience, and self-understanding. When working with children, she incorporates Child-Centred Play Therapy and other play-based approaches to create a space where young clients can express themselves in ways that feel natural and safe. She also values involving family members in the therapeutic process, recognizing that families play a vital role in supporting a child’s healing and growth. Gurvaan is dedicated to creating a warm, accepting environment where each person feels seen, supported, and empowered on their journey toward healing. |
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Afarin Sabokdel, MA, RCC, CCC
For those who feel stuck in patterns from the past, Afarin offers a collaborative and trauma-informed path forward. Holding a Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology and with over eight years of experience, she supports adults and youths to navigate through trauma, anxiety, depression, self-esteem challenges, grief, identity questions, and life transitions Afarin is a registered clinical counsellor with BCACC and CCPA and is trained in the following counselling modalities and blends them to meet each client exactly where they are at:
Afarin specializes in transforming self-criticism into self-compassion, rebuilding trust in oneself, and cultivating empowerment. In a safe, calm, and grounded space, clients are invited to explore difficult emotions, uncover hidden strengths, and reclaim agency in their lives. Healing is seen not as erasing the past but embracing it with courage and gentleness. “Healing is not found in light alone, but in learning to love the shadows that shaped us.” |
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Semhar Ghedela, Ph.D., MA-MFT, CCC-S
Semhar has worked in the human services field for 15 years and has been working in the field of mental health and counselling for 12 years in various setting. Some of these include: non-profit organizations, private practice, community mental health, health care, and leadership roles providing clinical supervision and as an adjunct professor. Her areas of expertise include trauma recovery, attachment wounding, appearance related concerns, body dysmorphia, eating disorders, disordered eating, and integrating compassion into psychotherapy. Treatment Modalities:
Semhar believes in the importance of establishing an authentic, safe, and collaborative relationship with her clients. When working with children and youth this also extends to the client’s family system whenever possible. She approaches therapy with the belief that every client possesses value and the right to live a meaningful life. She honours the shared experience we all carry in feeling safe, to love and be loved, and to belong - regardless of our age and life circumstances. Semhar strives to create a warm, empathic, non-judgemental, and accepting environment to empower individuals and families in finding greater agency in daily life. |
