Meet Maryam Ahmadi-Jafari 

Hello! I am the Clinical Director of Conscious Mind Counselling & Consulting. I have a Masters degree in Clinical Counselling from Adler University and I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor with the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors (RCC #14287). My journey to becoming a therapist started in 2011 when I received a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Simon Fraser University. My experience started as working as a Behavioural Interventionist and Educational Assistant with children and adolescents with special needs. Working for non-profit organizations in the community as an Addictions Counsellor and a Family Counsellor has also provided me with extensive knowledge and training.

I have a passion for empowering clients to uncover their best selves. This passion has led to career opportunities that have allowed me to walk alongside children, youth, men, and women struggling with a variety of life challenges and struggles. I believe that counselling should serve as a safe space that allows us to explore and discover our path to healing and transformation. I understand the vulnerability that clients bring to the therapy room and work to provide clients with a non-judgmental and accepting environment.

In addition to my foundational approaches, I am a EMDR trained therapist. EMDR is a powerful therapeutic technique can be especially beneficial for those struggling with trauma and distressing memories. By incorporating EMDR into our sessions, we can work together to facilitate deeper healing and faster progress on your journey.

In addition to my private practice, I also work with the Primary Care Network Counselling Support Services (PCN) at Share Family and Community Services. I am also a Intern Mentor in Share’s PCN Mentorship program where I offer clinical supervision and support to graduate interns/practicum students. If you are struggling with stress, anxiety and/or depression, I provide a safe, warm, compassionate, and empathetic space for you to move through many of these struggles, along with practical tools to begin to make shifts and changes in your life. I believe in people and know there is hope for everyone when they feel heard, understood, and accepted.

Languages Spoken: English and Farsi

Professional Development

In addition to being a Registered Clinical Counsellor with the British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors (BCACC) and holding a Masters Degree from Adler University, I continue to pursue various training opportunities and expand my professional development:

• Eye movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Advanced (Level 1 + 2) - Sue Genest (Life Journeys Counselling)

• Internal Family Systems (IFS) Online Circle - IFS Institute

• Trauma Informed and Culturally Safe Practice

• Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP) Immersion Course with Diana Fosha

• Chronic Shame in Clinical Practice: An Embodied Relational Perspective Workshop

• Suicide Prevention, Awareness & Reporting

• Reporting Concerns of Child Protection

• Introduction to Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (12-week Course) - The DBT Centre of Vancouver

• The Essentials of CBT: Beck Institute

• Feedback Informed Therapy Trained (FIT)

• Growing Great Kids Facilitator (Tier 1)

• Basics of Trauma Certification

• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI)

• Gottman Couple Therapy Certification (Level 1)

• Dreams and Dream Interpretation in Counselling

• MBTI test interpretation (Psychometrics)

• Distress Services/Crisis Intervention

• Naloxone/Narcan Administration training

Let’s connect

If you feel that we would be a good fit or you would like to get a better sense of how counselling can help, I invite you to get in touch to schedule a free 15-minute consultation.