Registered therapists serving Abbotsford,
Mission, Langley, and the Fraser Valley
Finding the right counsellor in Abbotsford takes more than a Google search. It takes a practice you can trust — one with the credentials, experience, and genuine commitment to walk alongside you through whatever you’re facing.
Charlaine Robinson & Associates has been supporting people through some of life’s most difficult chapters for over a decade. Our Abbotsford therapists are registered clinical counsellors and social workers with specialized training in trauma, EMDR, abuse recovery, and a wide range of mental health concerns. We offer in-person sessions at our Abbotsford office and virtual sessions for clients throughout BC.
No two people come to therapy with the same story, and no two people leave it the same way. That’s why we don’t offer a one-size-fits-all approach.
Our therapists draw on a range of evidence-based methods — including EMDR, Cognitive Processing Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, somatic integration, and emotion-focused therapy — and tailor each treatment plan to the individual in front of them. What guides all of it is the same core belief: that every person has the capacity to heal, and that the right therapeutic relationship makes that possible.
We offer a client-centred, strength-based approach in a safe, confidential environment — where your integrity, autonomy, and pace are always respected.
Our Abbotsford therapists work with a wide range of people across many different life circumstances.
We offer a broad range of therapeutic services at our Abbotsford office, all delivered by registered counsellors with specialized training in their areas of practice.
Deciding to reach out is often the hardest part. Once you do, we make the rest as easy as possible.
Our Abbotsford team are registered clinicians with diverse training and genuine expertise across a wide range of concerns.
Shawnda has over 20 years of experience supporting people through some of the most challenging chapters of their lives. She is a Certified EMDR Therapist with advanced training in complex trauma, dissociation, somatic integration, and domestic violence. Warm, collaborative, and deeply experienced, Shawnda's approach puts you in the driver's seat of your own healing.
Rajvinder brings over a decade of social work experience and specialized training in EMDR, complex trauma, and emotion-focused therapy. Fluent in Punjabi and Hindi, she offers culturally sensitive care and a deeply held belief in every person's capacity to heal.
Melissa began her counselling career in the mental health and addictions field, and brings that grounded, practical experience to her work with trauma clients. Trained in both EMDR and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), she approaches each person with skill, care, and genuine respect for their journey.
Our practice is founded and clinically overseen by Charlaine Robinson, MA, RCC — an EMDRIA Approved Consultant with over 30 years of experience. Charlaine is available for online sessions with Abbotsford and Fraser Valley clients. → Learn more about Charlaine
Our Abbotsford office is conveniently located at:
We see clients from across the Fraser Valley, including Mission, Langley, Aldergrove, Chilliwack, Maple Ridge, and Surrey. Virtual sessions are available for clients throughout British Columbia.
Prefer to meet online? All of our Abbotsford therapists also offer virtual sessions — same quality of care, from wherever you are in BC.
No. You can refer yourself directly — just reach out by phone, email, or through our online booking form. A family doctor’s referral is not required, though some extended health plans may ask for one for reimbursement purposes.
Our team works with a broad range of concerns including anxiety, depression, trauma and PTSD, grief, relationship difficulties, burnout, low self-worth, domestic violence and abuse, and more. If you’re not sure whether your situation is something we work with, reach out and ask — we’re happy to help you figure out the right fit.
Individual therapy sessions are $170 for 50 minutes or $235 for 80 minutes. We provide official receipts for submission to extended health benefit plans — many plans cover registered clinical counsellors and social workers.
EMDR — Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing — is a specialized trauma therapy that all of our Abbotsford therapists are trained in. It’s particularly effective for PTSD, trauma, and abuse recovery, but it’s one of several approaches we use. Your therapist will work with you to determine what’s most appropriate for your situation.
Yes. All of our Abbotsford therapists offer secure virtual sessions for clients throughout BC. If you’d prefer to meet from home or aren’t able to travel to the office, online sessions are available.
That’s a very normal feeling. There’s no obligation to commit to anything upfront. Reach out, ask a few questions, and take as much time as you need. We’re here when you’re ready.