Free To Be Counselling has been supporting Maple Ridge families and adults for over 10 years, known for practical, trauma-informed therapy that helps people move forward. They specialise in anxiety, depression, grief, and life transitions, and are one of the few local clinics offering both individual and couple counselling with registered clinical counsellors (RCCs) and a registered social worker (RSW) on staff.

They offer a clear range of services tailored to different needs. Book a 50-minute individual session for cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) or acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), or try their 75-minute couples sessions focused on communication skills and conflict repair. Free To Be also runs a four-week grief support group limited to eight participants, and a weekly teen resilience group for ages 13 to 17 that combines skills training with creative exercises. They provide virtual appointments across British Columbia, plus in-person meetings in a calm, accessible suite on Maple Ridge’s 224th Street (consult for exact room details).

The team focuses on what works, using measurable goals and practical homework so clients see progress between sessions. Therapists use tools such as thought records, behavioural experiments, and emotion regulation plans, then review outcomes each month. The clinic accepts ICBC referrals, extended health benefits, and offers a sliding-fee option for low-income clients. All clinicians carry current professional liability insurance and pursue ongoing training, with at least one clinician certified in EMDR and another trained in perinatal mental health.

People choose Free To Be because they treat clients like neighbours, not case numbers. They partner with local midwives, schools, and community centres to provide workshops and drop-in mental health checks. If you want straightforward, skilled support in Maple Ridge, call and talk to a receptionist who will answer basic questions and help you match with the right therapist.

Phone: 778-846-3569
Website: http://www.freetobecounselling.com/