Sorance Counselling

Psicología Clínica y Bienestar

Support. Insight. Growth.

Welcome

Sorance Counselling provides professional counselling services grounded in ethical practice, evidence-informed approaches, and respect for the dignity and autonomy of each client.

Counselling is a collaborative process that invites reflection, understanding, and change within a safe and confidential therapeutic relationship. Services are offered with cultural humility, clinical integrity, and adherence to the ethical standards of the British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors (BCACC).

Dr. Soraya Centeno
Dr. Soraya Centeno

About Dr. Soraya Centeno, PhD, RCC-ACS, CCC

I am Dr. Soraya Centeno, PhD, a Registered Clinical Counsellor and Approved Clinical Supervisor (RCC-ACS), and a Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC) in good standing with the British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors (BCACC). My clinical practice is informed by advanced training in trauma-informed care, including formal certification in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and specialized training in trauma-responsive therapeutic approaches.

My professional background includes over ten years of experience in mental health, trauma recovery, and family systems counselling across clinical, academic, and community-based settings. I have particular experience working with culturally diverse individuals, families, and newcomers.

Professional Qualifications

  • Full-Time Faculty, Yorkville University
  • Approved Clinical Supervisor for counselling students and clinicians
  • More than 10 years of clinical experience in trauma-informed and family systems work
  • Bilingual counselling services in English and Spanish

Approach to Counselling

Client-Centred Practice

Counselling is guided by the client's goals, values, and lived experience. My role is to facilitate a respectful, non-judgmental, and professional therapeutic space that supports self-exploration, clarity, and informed decision-making.

Biopsychosocial Framework

Mental health is understood as shaped by biological, psychological, relational, cultural, and social factors. Counselling explores how these dimensions interact and influence wellbeing.

Internal Family Systems (IFS)-Informed Work

Where appropriate, I integrate principles of Internal Family Systems (IFS) to support self-awareness, emotional regulation, and internal coherence in a compassionate and non-pathologizing manner.

Trauma-Informed Practice

All services are delivered through a trauma-informed lens that prioritizes psychological safety, transparency, and client autonomy. EMDR may be used when clinically appropriate and mutually agreed upon.

Areas of Practice

Individual Counselling

Support is available for concerns including, but not limited to:

  • Trauma-related distress and post-traumatic stress
  • Anxiety and depressive symptoms
  • Grief, loss, and significant life transitions
  • Stress, overwhelm, and burnout
  • Identity development and self-concept concerns

Family & Couples Counselling

Counselling may address:

  • Parent–child relational challenges
  • Communication difficulties
  • Conflict within family systems
  • Blended family dynamics
  • Intergenerational and culturally influenced relational patterns

Additional Services

  • EMDR therapy
  • Counselling with children and adolescents
  • Bilingual counselling in English and Spanish
  • Culturally responsive and diversity-affirming practice

Professional Services

I also provide:

Clinical Supervision

Clinical Supervision for counselling students and registered clinicians.

Professional Consultation

Professional Consultation for clinicians and organizations.

Educational Workshops

Educational Workshops on trauma-informed care, family systems, and culturally responsive practice. Workshops are designed for professionals and organizations seeking to enhance clinical understanding and ethical practice.

Contact Information

Sorance Counselling

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Phone

778 533 4028

Office Hours

Services are delivered through a hybrid model that includes both in-person and secure virtual appointments. Weekend availability may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Languages

Services available in English and Spanish
(Servicios disponibles en inglés y español)

Initial Consultation

A brief 15-minute phone consultation is available to discuss your concerns, answer questions about the counselling process, and determine whether my services may be appropriate for your needs.

Get in Touch Call 778 533 4028