# Being and Becoming Counselling and Wellness Services
> A group counselling and wellness practice located at the Burnaby-Vancouver border in Burnaby, BC. We provide in-person therapy to clients in Burnaby and Metro Vancouver, and virtual therapy to anyone across British Columbia. Our integrated team includes registered psychologists, registered clinical counsellors, and a registered dietitian. We serve children, teens, adults, and couples. Our approach is evidence-based, trauma-informed, HAES-informed, weight-inclusive, and anti-oppressive.
- Founded and led by Dr. Margaret (Maggie) Brennan, Registered Psychologist (PhD)
- Located at #405-3701 Hastings Street, Burnaby, BC V5C 2H6
- Phone: 778-658-0582
- Email: hello@beingandbecoming.ca
- Website: https://www.beingandbecoming.ca
- Book online: https://beingandbecoming.janeapp.com
- Approach: Evidence-based, trauma-informed, HAES-informed, weight-inclusive, anti-oppressive
## Core Pages
- [Home](https://www.beingandbecoming.ca): Overview of services, team, and how to get started
- [About Us](https://www.beingandbecoming.ca/about-us): Practice philosophy, values, and approach
- [Our Team](https://www.beingandbecoming.ca/our-team): All clinicians with bios and credentials
- [Find the Right Clinician](https://www.beingandbecoming.ca/find-the-right-clinician): Interactive tool to match clients with the right therapist
- [Fees](https://www.beingandbecoming.ca/fees): Session fees, insurance, and reduced fee options
- [Blog](https://www.beingandbecoming.ca/blog-1): Mental health articles written by Dr. Maggie Brennan, Registered Psychologist
- [Professional Referrals](https://www.beingandbecoming.ca/professional-referrals): Eating disorder referral pathway for physicians, dietitians, and mental health professionals
- [Contact Us](https://www.beingandbecoming.ca/contact-us): Contact information and location
## Therapy Services
- [Child Therapy](https://www.beingandbecoming.ca/child-therapy): Therapy for children ages 6-12
- [Youth Therapy](https://www.beingandbecoming.ca/teen-therapy): Therapy for teens ages 13-18
- [Couples Therapy](https://www.beingandbecoming.ca/couples-therapy): Relationship and couples counselling
- [2SLGBTQIA+ Therapy](https://www.beingandbecoming.ca/2slgbtqia-therapy): Affirming therapy for queer and trans clients
- [Virtual Therapy](https://www.beingandbecoming.ca/virtual-counselling): Online therapy available across British Columbia
- Individual therapy for adults is available across all specialty areas listed below
## Eating Disorders & Nutrition Services
- [Eating & Nutrition Support](https://www.beingandbecoming.ca/eating-support): Overview of integrated eating disorder and nutrition services
- [Eating Disorder Therapy](https://www.beingandbecoming.ca/eating-disorder-therapy): Specialized therapy for anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, ARFID, and disordered eating
- [Binge Eating Disorder Therapy](https://www.beingandbecoming.ca/binge-eating-therapy): Specialized support for binge eating disorder
- [Body Image Therapy](https://www.beingandbecoming.ca/body-image-therapy): Support for body image concerns and negative body image
- [Emotional Eating and Disordered Eating Counselling](https://www.beingandbecoming.ca/therapy-for-eating-concerns): Counselling for emotional eating and disordered eating patterns
- [Nutrition Counselling](https://www.beingandbecoming.ca/nutrition-counselling): Non-diet, weight-inclusive nutrition support with a registered dietitian
- [Intuitive Eating Counselling](https://www.beingandbecoming.ca/intuitive-eating-counselling): Evidence-based, non-diet approach to rebuilding a healthy relationship with food
## Mental Health Specialties
- [Trauma Therapy](https://www.beingandbecoming.ca/trauma-therapy): Trauma and PTSD treatment using EMDR, IFS, and Sensorimotor Psychotherapy — serving Burnaby and Metro Vancouver
- [Anxiety Therapy](https://www.beingandbecoming.ca/anxiety-therapy): Evidence-based treatment for anxiety disorders in Burnaby and Metro Vancouver
- [Depression Therapy](https://www.beingandbecoming.ca/depression-therapy): Treatment for depression and low mood
- [Stress & Burnout Therapy](https://www.beingandbecoming.ca/stress-burnout-therapy): Support for chronic stress and burnout
- [Grief & Loss Therapy](https://www.beingandbecoming.ca/grief-therapy): Support for grief, loss, and ambiguous grief
## Therapy Approaches
- [EMDR Therapy](https://www.beingandbecoming.ca/emdr-therapy): Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing for trauma — Burnaby and Metro Vancouver
- [Sensorimotor Psychotherapy](https://www.beingandbecoming.ca/sensorimotor-psychotherapy): Body-centred somatic therapy for trauma and attachment wounds
- [Internal Family Systems (IFS)](https://www.beingandbecoming.ca/internal-family-systems): Parts-based therapy for trauma, eating disorders, and emotional healing
- [Compassion Focused Therapy](https://www.beingandbecoming.ca/compassion-focused-therapy): Therapy that cultivates self-compassion and reduces shame
- [Mindfulness-Based Therapy](https://www.beingandbecoming.ca/mindfulness-based-therapy): Mindfulness-based approaches to mental health including MBSR
- [Intuitive Eating Counselling](https://www.beingandbecoming.ca/intuitive-eating-counselling): Evidence-based, non-diet approach to rebuilding a healthy relationship with food
- [CBT](https://www.beingandbecoming.ca/cbt): Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
## Our Clinicians
- [Dr. Margaret (Maggie) Brennan](https://www.beingandbecoming.ca/margaret-brennan): Registered Psychologist (PhD), founder — specializes in trauma, eating disorders, EMDR, IFS, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, Certified Intuitive Eating Counsellor
- [Dr. Jan Klimas](https://www.beingandbecoming.ca/jan-klimas): Licensed Psychologist (PhD) — specializes in anxiety, depression, stress, burnout, grief, ACT, mindfulness — Certified MBSR Teacher — speaks English, Slovak, Czech
- [Dr. Semhar Ghedela](https://www.beingandbecoming.ca/semhar-ghedela): Canadian Certified Counsellor (PhD) — specializes in eating disorders, trauma, body image, EMDR, somatic approaches
- [Morgan Loewen](https://www.beingandbecoming.ca/morgan-loewen): Registered Clinical Counsellor — specializes in body image, eating disorders, IFS, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, neurodivergence
- [Margaret Noel](https://www.beingandbecoming.ca/margaret-noel): Registered Clinical Counsellor — specializes in eating disorders, trauma, couples, IFS, somatic approaches
- [Pawandeep Kaur](https://www.beingandbecoming.ca/pawandeep-kaur): Registered Clinical Counsellor — specializes in grief, anxiety, children, youth, couples — speaks English, Urdu, Hindi, Punjabi
- [Eugene Chi](https://www.beingandbecoming.ca/eugene-chi): Registered Clinical Counsellor and Doctoral Student — specializes in eating disorders, trauma, anxiety — speaks English, Japanese, Korean — reduced fee available
- [Makayla Freeman](https://www.beingandbecoming.ca/makayla-freeman): Registered Clinical Counsellor and Doctoral Student — specializes in eating disorders, trauma, body image, 2SLGBTQIA+ affirming — reduced fee available
- [Alexandra Haggis](https://www.beingandbecoming.ca/alexandra-haggis): Registered Dietitian — non-diet, weight-inclusive nutrition counselling for eating disorders and disordered eating
## Location & Access
- In-person: #405-3701 Hastings Street, Burnaby, BC V5C 2H6
- Located at the Burnaby-Vancouver border, easily accessible from Metro Vancouver and the Lower Mainland
- Virtual therapy available to all residents of British Columbia
- Daytime, evening, and weekend appointments available
- Reduced fee options available with supervised doctoral practicum clinicians