Pacific Life Bible College – Counselling Services
Providing Access to Quality Free & Low-Cost Counselling Services through our Practicum Students, Interns and Licensed Counsellors (RTC/RPC) at Pacific Life Bible College in Surrey, BC, Canada.
Services
Are you looking for counselling as an individual, couple or family?
We offer these options both virtually (video & telephone) as well as sometimes in-person at our Surrey Campus Classrooms (15030 66a Ave). (Note: Some students will be offering in-person services at their Practicum sites throughout the city, as indicated in their individual bios.)
FREE counselling will be offered by a new cohort of Practicum student counsellors every year from May to August, with some who will continue beyond August into the fall term as Intern student counsellors at a suggested rate of $20 per hour (negotiable based on need).
Throughout the year, we also offer low-cost counselling services through Advanced Interns (graduates of our Associate of Arts or Diploma Counselling degree, who have completed 50 additional counselling hours under approved supervision) at a suggested rate of $50 per hour (negotiable based on need).
All of our Student Counsellors will be receiving regular supervision through professors at Pacific Life Bible College, who are experienced licensed RCC or CCC therapists with Masters degrees (through BCACC or CCPA).
*If you are interested in being connected to one of our graduates who are licensed Clinical Counsellors in B.C. through ACCT or CPCA, feel free to contact some of our listed graduates, and/or make an inquiry of your needs through us and we will make an introduction.
**If you require a Masters Degree level licensed therapist (i.e. RCC or CCC) for coverage under your extended health insurance plan, please refer to the “Referrals” page for a list of trusted clinics & therapists throughout the city. (Typical rates range from $150-$180 per 50-minute session)
Caleb Arrington
(Practicum Summer 2026)
Virtual or In-person at Cultivated Counselling (11857 223 St, Maple Ridge)
Caleb Arrington is a bright individual who carries love, compassion, and joy wherever he goes. His desire is to provide a safe and secure environment – a place where clients can process their emotions, work
through their struggles, and experience transformative healing.
Caleb’s holistic approach integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and
Emotionally Focused Therapy within a Person-Centered Framework.
Caleb believes in the power of authentic human connection, and he
meets his clients with empathy, love, and compassion. His goal is to
help individuals heal, grow, and thrive in every aspect of their lives.
Caleb’s main areas of expertise include: depression, anxiety, stress,
and a variety of other mental health struggles.
Contact Info: arrington.counselling@gmail.com
Aracely Martinez (Practicum Summer 2026) Virtual
Aracely is a compassionate and client-centered therapist with a primary focus on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), while also integrating elements of Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) to support deeper emotional processing. She believes that meaningful change begins with understanding the connection between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, and she works collaboratively with clients to develop practical tools that foster resilience and personal growth.
Her approach is grounded in empathy, authenticity, and respect for each individual’s unique experiences. She strives to create a safe, supportive space where clients feel heard and understood, allowing them to explore their emotions at their own pace. By combining structured, evidence-based techniques with an openness to emotional exploration, she helps individuals gain insight, build healthier coping strategies, and move toward a more balanced and fulfilling life.
She is passionate about supporting clients in their journey of self-discovery, healing, and growth, and she is committed to helping them navigate challenges while strengthening their sense of self and emotional well-being.
Contact Info: aracelymartinez.counselling@gmail.com
Tessa A., DipCS, MPCC-C (Hopeful Horizons Counselling, Online, $150 per hour, Sliding Scale available)
Tessa Augustyniak is a Master Practitioner in Clinical Counselling Provisional with the
Canadian Professional Counsellors Association. After completing her diploma in Counselling Therapy at Stenberg College, she discovered her passion for faith-based healing. She is enrolled in the Christian Counselling Program
at PLBC to expand on her previous education as she runs her own private practice.
Her counselling work is primarily person-centred, and she has completed training in Motivational Interviewing and
Traumatic Incident Reduction. She also utilizes Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy and faith-based approaches as applicable.
Tessa recognizes and respects that every client has their own values and beliefs. She aims to show curiosity, respect, and a willingness to learn in all of her work.
Tessa has supported male and female clients with a variety of concerns, including disability, chronic illness, career challenges, depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, and anger. She has an especially strong understanding of autism and often connects well
with folks on the spectrum.
Tessa can also connect well with people from a variety of cultural backgrounds. Her deep love of people helps her view every person’s life as valuable and important, regardless of their circumstances, identity, or ability. This perspective equips her to inspire hope and change in those who feel stuck, empty, or lost.
Contact Info:
https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/therapists/hopeful-horizons-counselling-coquitlam-bc/1568863
Marcia Zacharias
(Practicum Summer 2026) – Currently focusing on Crisis Line, however open to inquiries
Marcia is committed to creating a safe, supportive environment where clients can explore their thoughts, emotions, and experiences without fear of judgment. She values authenticity and compassion in the therapeutic relationship and believes that meaningful change begins when individuals feel truly seen and heard. She has a particular interest in helping clients develop greater self-awareness, recognize their inner strengths, and build practical tools for navigating life’s challenges. Grounded in a deep respect for the inherent worth of each person, she supports clients in moving toward greater clarity, resilience, and personal growth.
Marcia draws from Psychotherapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and a Person-Centered approaches. She integrates these modalities to help clients understand the connection between their thoughts, feelings, and behaviours while also honoring their unique lived experiences. She believes that clients are the experts in their own lives and works collaboratively to support insight, healing, and meaningful change.
She enjoys working with teens, adults, and seniors, and welcomes individuals navigating anxiety, life transitions, relationship challenges, and questions of identity and self-worth.
In her free time, she enjoys outdoor photography focusing on black and white studies, architecture and nature and connecting with friends and family. She values the importance of balance and reflection in everyday life. She would like to invite you to journey this path of learning alongside me.
Reach out to Marcia for a 15-minute consultation, a first session, or with any further inquiries at Marcia.365counselling@gmail.com
Sally T., BA, Advanced Intern ($50 per hour, Online)
I strive to provide clients with a safe and secure environment in which they can express themselves freely without fear of judgement. I have a particular interest in encouraging clients to become aware of their personal strengths and resources, as I strongly believe in the inherent worth of every human being.
I am interested in supporting teens, adults, and seniors in their journey of acceptance and change.
I draw from Emotionally Focused Individual and Adlerian Modalities with a framework of Person Centered Therapy. I believe that each person needs to be understood through a systemic lens in which their relationships and experiences inform their view of self, others and the world.
I have a love for animals and appreciate their therapeutic value. I have worked with all kinds including raccoons, squirrels, parrots, cats and dogs. In my free time, I enjoy going for nature walks and playing cards.
Contact Info: s.evelyncounselling@gmail.com
Madelaine D., BA, Advanced Intern ($50 per hour, Online; Waitlist for September 2026)
I believe the goal of counselling is to create a safe space to explore struggles, pains and curiosities of one’s inner world. It is not designed for advice-giving, but rather an experiential resource of personal connection with another human being.
The counselling I offer will be rooted in Emotionally Focused Therapy. I also incorporate a Person-Centered framework, meaning that I believe that clients are the experts in their own lives and my job is to be present with genuineness, empathy and
unconditional positive regard.
My areas of expertise are depression, anxiety, chronic illness, auto-immune disease, stress and grief. I love to work with students, children, teens, and young adults.
“I would like to invite you to journey this path of learning alongside me.” Reach out to me for a 15-minute consultation, a first session, or with any further inquiries at madelaineanne.cns@gmail.com
Isha Abdi, Intern (Waitlist for September 2026)
Hi, I’m Isha, and I’m an Internship student currently completing
my AA and BA in Counselling at PLBC.
I was born and raised in Vancouver, BC and love to soak up the sun, or make
music on my free time. I believe that healthy mental health is what makes us strong in adversity, but it takes a strong person to be vulnerable!
My approach to counselling is person-centered, meaning I believe in creating a space where you feel heard, respected,
and supported as you work through what matters most to you.
My goal is to partner with as you explore your emotions, navigate challenges, and work toward meaningful personal
goals. I believe that healing happens in relationships built on trust, and I’m here to support you with openness and
compassion as you move through your unique journey.
Contact: counselling@pacificlife.edu
Amber Craig, Intern (Waitlist for September 2026)
I am a Counselling Student with Pacific Life Bible College, working to complete my AA in Christian Counselling.
I strive to provide clients a safe, and brave space to equip and encourage clients through self- directed growth and personal development.
I use an integration of models between Person Centered Therapy, Emotionally- Focused Therapy, and draw from techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Some areas of experience include anxiety & depression, stress, identity, physical and mental illness.
I primarily work with youth and young adults, but I do have experience, and enjoy working with all age groups.
In my spare time I enjoy hiking, cooking, and playing board games! I would love to walk with and partner with you through the journey of healing and help!
Contact: amber.mc03@gmail.com
Amy Middar, AA, RTCc
($70 per hour Online;
Free 30 min consult)
Hello! I’m Amy, a Registered Therapeutic Counsellor Candidate (RTCc) with the ACCT, offering online and telephone counselling and life coaching services throughout BC.
If you’ve felt lost, unheard, or defined by past difficulties, please know this: I see you, and I understand.
It was in therapy that I experienced a profound shift. The process brought me clarity, peace, forgiveness, empathy, and genuine growth. My work today is not just a profession, but it is a life that lived my purpose. This empathy and understanding are the foundation upon which we will build your healing journey.
As an intuitive counsellor and life coach, I believe every individual possesses inherent strength and value. I strive to create a warm, safe, and judgment-free space where you feel seen, heard, and valued as you explore your experiences, emotions, and goals.
I work from an integrative approach, choosing the most effective approaches and tools for your unique needs. I apply modalities for individuals such as Person-Centred Therapy to ensure you are seen, Solution-Focused Therapy for rapid growth, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for practical tool building and Trauma-Informed Therapy for empowered healing along with other proven, research-backed counselling methods.
I also offer specialized Marriage Preparation Sessions. My approach here is unique, featuring cultural adaptations, tradition sensitivity, and religious awareness to help diverse couples build a resilient and joyful future together that honors their unique backgrounds and beliefs.
I look forward to connecting with you and helping you experience your own profound healing and lasting peace.
Ready to Begin?
Your initial 30-minute consultation is free. Individual session rates are $100.00.
(Rates for specialized Marriage Preparation Sessions differ; please inquire for package pricing.)
Ready to take the next courageous step? Contact me at innerinsightswithamy@gmail.com
Clinical Supervision Provided through PLBC by:
Dan Bue, MA, RCC-ACS (Practicum Supervision)
Dan has worked as an elementary school counsellor, has worked with high needs teen foster children, has worked with a prison population and has done much marriage/couple and family counselling, in his 30 years as a clinical counsellor. For couples, he has developed a very effective brief solution focused therapy that generally brings restoration to the relationship within about 6 sessions.
In addition to overseeing Practicum training and supervision at PLBC, he also teaches the Addictions course. He currently provides private counselling and supervision services through his office in Abbotsford, BC or over zoom.
Angela Lee, MCS, RCC-ACS (Program Director, Internship Supervision)
Angela is the Christian Counselling Program Director at PLBC, and coordinates and teaches alongside a strong team of counsellor-professors with a passion to invest in the education, training and development of students with a gift and desire to help make competent, compassionate and affordable counselling services more available in this city and beyond.
As a therapist, Angela currently provides private counselling and supervision services through Pacific Coast Counselling in Langley, B.C. as an Associate Counsellor.
https://www.pacificcoastcounselling.ca/
Want to know more about our Counselling Program at PLBC?
Visit our website program page here: https://pacificlife.edu/christian-counselling/
In Case of an Emergency
The therapeutic counselling relationship is not the same thing as a Crisis/Emergency service; however, when you or someone you know is in a crisis, we absolutely want to ensure you know where you can call or go for help (besides 9-1-1 or the nearest Hospital Emergency Room).
In Canada, these are resources that have been set in place
for Crisis Services:
If you are experiencing a crisis, call 310 – 6789
for emotional support and mental health resources.
If you are experiencing thoughts of suicide or self-harm,
connect to the Suicide Hotline call 988.
For Alcohol & Drug Abuse Treatment Information & Support,
as well as Treatment Referral Services call 1- 800 – 663 – 1441
If you know of any child, adult, or elderly person who is suffering from abuse or neglect, contact Family Services at contactus@fsgv.ca or call 604 – 731 – 4951
For children in need of emotional support or who are or may be suffering from abuse or neglect, safely connect them to Kids Help Phone 1 – 800 – 668 – 6868
Get In Touch
If interested, or know someone who might be, please message below (or email counselling@pacificlife.edu).
Phone
At this time, we are not set up with a phone line for confidential Intake Services, so the best way to contact us will be by email (or better yet, email the counsellor you are interested in directly).
counselling@pacificlife.edu
Address
15030 66a Ave, Surrey, BC V3S 2A5
Hours
Mon – Fri: 10am – 8pm (by appt only)
Saturdays: 10am – 3pm (by appt only)