White Rock BC
& Virtual

You can't stop the waves,
but you can learn to surf

Affordable Therapy

In-Person In White Rock BC

Virtually serving BC, AB, MB, SK, NL & the territories

BIPOC & Métis Therapists

Gurnish (Nishi) Banipal
Our clinic lead, Nishi Banipal is passionate about destigmatizing mental health, building community and creating change for a better future for the next generation. She started her career in Mental Health at the age of 18, working as a community mental health worker. Nishi later worked as a Registered Psychiatric Nurse for ten years, both in outpatient and inpatient psychiatry. With a passion for primary mental healthcare, she completed her Master’s in Counselling Psychology from UBC. Nishi’s areas of focus include pregnancy/postpartum, couple’s counselling, and she is an ADHD-Certified Clinical Services Provider (ADHD-CCSP). Nishi brings a unique clinical perspective to therapy, with her understanding of pharmaceuticals and the mental health system. In addition, to these areas she has a special interest in the unique challenges faced by adult children of immigrants, as well as supporting artists and creatives. When she’s not working, she is doing all the Mom things with her 2 kids, and tries to carve out time in between for her passion for painting.

Nishi is a CVAP and FNHA approved therapist and offers direct billing to many insurance plans.

Terralyne Spooner
Terra has a Master’s in Counselling Psychology and is a Registered Clinical Counsellor with BCACC. She is passionate about supporting clients who experience Borderline Personality Disorder or related traits, as well as individuals and family members impacted by narcissistic or borderline traits in others. As a Métis therapist, Terra also supports individuals who are discovering or reconnecting with their Indigenous heritage later in life. She has completed additional certification to support women with severe trauma, Pre-Menstrual Dysphoric Disorder, Premenstrual Syndrome, and emotional dysregulation. In addition to being a therapist, Terra is also a school teacher, making her an excellent support for teachers experiencing burnout in the field.
Kirti Dixit
Kirti has a Master’s in Applied Psychology from Middlesex University in London. She has a wide range of counselling experience across England and Kenya, working with adults who are navigating anxiety, low mood, stress, PTSD, and ADHD. Having lived in several countries herself, she understands the new immigrant experience and has a special interest in supporting individuals as they build a life in a new place. Kirti is fluent in English and Hindi. Alongside her clinical work, she has completed pre-doctoral research on the therapeutic effects of dance, bringing together her training in Bharatnatyam (a form of Indian classical dance), and her clinical experience in mental health and wellness. Kirti is awaiting registration in BC and is offering low-cost counselling at $80/session. Kirti brings her dance experience to WRWC and choreographs some simple but fun dance numbers for our Therapeutic Expression through Bollywood Dance Group (see our groups page for information about our next group).

Please check with your plan provider, to confirm if they will cover services provided by Kirti.

Services

In addition, to providing support for with anxiety, low mood and/or interpersonal conflict, we have narrowed down our passions and spent extra time researching and training in specific areas of counselling. Some of these specialities are: 

Adult
ADHD

ADHD can affect focus, motivation, emotional regulation, relationships, and the ability to keep up with day-to-day responsibilities. Counselling or ADHD coaching can help adults better understand how ADHD shows up in their lives, build practical tools that work with their brain, and reduce the shame or self-criticism that often comes from years of feeling misunderstood.

Pregnancy/Postpartum Support

Pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period can bring significant emotional, physical, relational, and identity changes. We support clients through anxiety, low mood, overwhelm, grief, birth trauma, relationship stress, and the adjustment to parenthood, offering a compassionate space to feel heard and supported during this transition.

Borderline/Narcissistic Traits

Living with intense emotions, fear of abandonment, relationship instability, self-protection, or patterns connected to borderline or narcissistic traits can feel confusing and painful for both individuals and loved ones. Counselling offers a non-judgmental space to better understand these patterns, strengthen emotional regulation, support healthier boundaries, and work toward more stable relationships.

Support for Survivors of Narcissistic Abuse

Experiences of narcissistic abuse can leave people questioning themselves, feeling isolated, or struggling with trust, boundaries, and self-worth. We provide trauma-informed support to help survivors make sense of what happened, reconnect with their own voice, rebuild confidence, and move toward safety, clarity, and healing.

Relationship Counselling

At WRWC we believe relationship counselling is not something that needs to be spoken about in hushed whispers and does not indicate ‘trouble in paradise’. We see it as two unique adults bridging their lives together in a mindful way. Let’s face it, every couple has arguments, and couples therapy at WRWC is about learning how to fight effectively, rather than not fighting at all. We want to help both partners get their needs met and be in a relationship they would choose over and over again. 

Pre-Marital Relationship Coaching

We also offer pre-marital relationship coaching, for those who don’t know what to expect and would like to be a little more prepared before taking the leap of marriage. These sessions are not conducted like regular couples therapy sessions, please book a free consultation for more information. 

Adult Children of Immigrants

Adult children of immigrants may find themselves navigating cultural expectations, family responsibilities, identity, guilt, boundaries, and the pressure to succeed or care for others. Counselling can provide a supportive space to explore these experiences, honour both personal and family values, and build a life that feels authentic and balanced. There are harmonious ways of navigating cultural and parental conflict. 

Artists and Creatives

As a creative, your relationship with your work is deeply personal, serving as a profound extension of how you experience the world. While this sensitivity fuels your artistic vision, it can also bring unique challenges like perfectionism, creative blocks, and emotional burnout. In therapy tailored specifically for artists/creatives, we build a collaborative, non-judgmental space to explore the delicate intersection of your identity and your output. We use talk therapy, as well as other forms of artistic therapeutic expression to explore the complicated inner landscape of your beautiful creative mind. 

Yes, we offer direct billing for many insurance plans. Please note that not all plans are eligible, so we recommend contacting us before your appointment to confirm whether direct billing is available through your provider.

Yes, low-cost counselling options are available. Our goal is to make counselling more accessible for individuals who may need support at a reduced rate.

Yes, student rates are available for anyone under the age of 25. This option is designed to help make counselling more affordable for young adults and students.

Yes, we accept clients through the Crime Victim Assistance Program, also known as CVAP. If you have been approved for CVAP funding, please contact us and we can help guide you through the next steps.

We invite you to inform your counsellor if you do not have extended health benefits, are unemployed, or are facing additional financial challenges. Your counsellor will discuss the sliding scale options available to you. We offer low cost counselling with a qualifying therapist starting at $80/session, when available.

Yes, some of our therapists have FNHA and/or CVAP approval. Please contact us to find out more. 

All of our therapists are Masters level therapists, with current registration with BCACC or pending registration with BCACC or CCPA.