Sarah Wells, RCC, CCC

About Sarah

My path into counselling has been shaped by a deep respect for how much can shift when
we have space to pause, reflect, and make sense of what we’re experiencing. I work with
individual adults, couples, and adolescents (14+).

I have a particular interest in supporting women navigating overwhelm, burnout,
relationships, and the often-invisible work of holding things together. Many of the women I work with are thoughtful and capable, yet find themselves carrying a significant mental and emotional load—for their families, their work, and the people around them. Over time, that can leave little room for their own needs, identity, and well-being.

My approach to therapy is collaborative and grounded in Acceptance and Commitment
Therapy (ACT), with integration of mindfulness-based and solution-focused approaches. I work from a trauma-informed, relational perspective, helping clients understand patterns, relate differently to difficult thoughts and emotions, and make choices that are more aligned with their values and what matters to them. I understand well-being in the context of the relationships, communities, and broader systems we live within, recognizing that the challenges we face are not always individual ones.

In my work with couples, I draw on principles from Emotionally Focused Therapy
(EFT), along with the work of Terry Real and Esther Perel. I help couples better understand the patterns they become caught in, strengthen communication and connection, and navigate issues such as conflict, intimacy, trust, and the division of emotional and practical labour.

I believe the therapeutic relationship is central to meaningful change. I offer a warm,
grounded, and non-judgemental space where you can be honest about what is happening without needing to have it all figured out. I hold a Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology and am a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) with the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors and a Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC) with the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association.

Finding the right fit matters, and I welcome the opportunity to connect.