KAYDA HEALTH
What if it could be better?
Life-changing clinical counselling & psychotherapy for busy professionals, students, parents, couples, and kids (ages 10+).
Online & Coquitlam, BC
New clients welcome
Ashley Gossen, RCC
Registered Clinical Counsellor - Child, Teen & Adult Counselling in Coquitlam and Across BC
Accepting new clients: in-person Saturdays in Coquitlam for children & teens · virtual evenings across BC for adults & couples.
Warm, practical support for childhood anxiety, emotional regulation, school and friendship challenges, adult stress, burnout, and relationships.
Treatment Specializations
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Child & Teen Anxiety
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Emotional Regulation & Coping Skills
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School Stress & Friendship Challenges
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Self-Esteem & Confidence
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Adult Anxiety, Stress & Burnout
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Couples & Relationship Challenges
Who I Work With
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Children (Ages 5–12)
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Adolescents & Teens (Ages 13–17)
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Adults (18+)
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Couples
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Parents & Caregivers
Approaches I Use
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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
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Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)
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Solution-Focused Therapy
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Person-Centred Therapy
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Mindfulness-Based Approaches
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Developmentally Appropriate Play-Based Activities
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Collaborative Separation & Divorce
Credentials
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RCC #16271 - BC Association of Clinical Counsellors (BCACC)
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Master of Counselling, City University of Seattle - Vancouver, BC (2018)
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Bachelor of Therapeutic Recreation (2013)
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10+ Years in Mental Health
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K–12 School-Based Social Emotional Counsellor
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Community & Inpatient Mental Health Experience
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Continuing Education in Play-Based Counselling
Rates
Individuals
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$150/ 50-minute session
Couples
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$180/ 50-minute session
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$270/ 75-minute session (longer sessions recommended)
Availability
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Children & Teens (5+): In Person, Coquitlam, Saturdays
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Adults & Couples: Virtual Across BC - Variable Weekday Evenings
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Accepting New Clients
Counselling for Children and Teens (Ages 5+)
It can be difficult to know how to help when your child is struggling. Maybe they're becoming increasingly anxious about school, having trouble managing frustration, finding friendships difficult, or losing confidence in themselves. You may have tried talking things through, offering reassurance, or helping them find solutions, but you're still concerned. Finding the right therapist for your child can feel like a big decision, and it’s okay to take time to find someone they feel comfortable with.
As a child and teen counsellor in Coquitlam, I work with children and teens ages 5 and up, with a particular interest in supporting children between 5 and 15. Alongside my private practice, I work as a Social Emotional Counsellor at an independent K–12 school, where I support students with a wide range of emotional, social, and behavioural concerns. Through this work, I've seen how differently children can express what they're experiencing. Some become tearful or easily frustrated, while others withdraw, struggle with friendships, or seem to be doing fine at school but have a much harder time at home.
In counselling, I help children and teens understand their emotions, build confidence, develop coping skills, and find ways to manage challenges at school, at home, and in their relationships. My approach is adapted to each child's age, personality, and comfort level. For younger children, I incorporate conversation, play, and creative activities to help them communicate and explore their experiences. With older children and teens, sessions may involve more discussion, problem-solving, and learning practical strategies they can use in everyday situations.
I also recognize how important parents and caregivers are in supporting a child's wellbeing. When appropriate, I work collaboratively with families to better understand their child's needs and identify ways to support their progress outside of counselling, while respecting the child's privacy and developing independence.
In-person appointments for children and teens are available on Saturdays at Kayda Health in Coquitlam, a convenient location for families in Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam and Port Moody, as well as nearby Burnaby, New Westminster and Maple Ridge.
Virtual Counselling for Adults and Couples
Sometimes life becomes more difficult to manage than you expected. You might be experiencing anxiety, feeling emotionally exhausted, dealing with ongoing stress, or noticing that the same difficulties keep coming up in your relationships. Perhaps you're managing responsibilities at work and home but finding very little time for yourself. Or you're going through a significant change and aren't quite sure how to navigate it.
I work with adults experiencing anxiety, stress, burnout, relationship difficulties, and life transitions. Together, we explore what's contributing to these challenges, better understand patterns in your thoughts and responses, and develop practical strategies that fit your circumstances. I also work with couples who want to improve communication, understand recurring disagreements, and strengthen their relationship. Couples counselling provides an opportunity for both partners to feel heard, explore different perspectives, and practise responding to each other in more constructive ways. Whether you're coming to counselling individually or with your partner, I aim to create a supportive environment where we can have honest conversations, explore what's happening, and work toward changes that feel meaningful to you.
Adult and couples counselling is offered virtually across British Columbia, with limited weekday evening availability.
What Working Together Looks Like
My counselling style is warm, collaborative, and practical. I want you to feel comfortable being yourself in our sessions, speaking openly about what you're experiencing, and knowing that you won't be judged.
I draw from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), mindfulness, solution-focused therapy, and person-centred approaches. Rather than using the same approach with everyone, I adapt our work to your needs, preferences, age, and goals.
I believe counselling should offer space to process difficult emotions and experiences while also helping you develop skills and strategies you can use in everyday life. Sometimes that means making sense of what's happened or exploring how you're feeling. Other times, it means looking at a situation differently, practising new ways of responding, or finding practical solutions to ongoing difficulties.
I'm also comfortable offering gentle challenges when I think they may be helpful. Sometimes we don't recognize our own patterns or assumptions until someone helps us look at them from another perspective. I'll work alongside you to explore these possibilities with curiosity and compassion.
My Background and Experience
I've worked in the mental health field for over a decade and became a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) in 2018. My professional experience includes community and inpatient adult mental health settings, where I've supported individuals experiencing a wide range of mental health concerns, difficult life circumstances, and periods of crisis.
Today, I also work as a Social Emotional Counsellor at an independent K–12 school. This role has given me extensive opportunities to support children and adolescents as they navigate emotional development, friendships, school pressures, family challenges, and the changes that come with growing up.
Working with both children and adults has helped me appreciate how emotional and mental health challenges can look different at different stages of life. It has also reinforced the importance of understanding each person within the context of their relationships, experiences, and everyday environment.
Outside of counselling, I'm a mom who enjoys spending time with family, staying active, and travelling.
Book an Appointment with Ashley
Therapy works best when you feel comfortable with your counsellor. A free consultation gives us an opportunity to connect and see whether we're a good fit for working together - I suggest booking a free consult to get started.
FAQs
Does Ashley offer in-person counselling for children and teens in Coquitlam?
Yes. Ashley is a Registered Clinical Counsellor who offers in-person child and teen counselling in Coquitlam at Kayda Health, seeing families from across the Tri-Cities and surrounding areas. In-person appointments are available on Saturdays, and Ashley is accepting new clients (limited space). She has a particular interest in working with children ages 5–15 but welcomes older teens as well. Teens can also book evening weeknight virtual sessions.
What kinds of concerns can Ashley help children and teens with?
Ashley supports children and teens experiencing anxiety, big emotions, difficulty managing frustration, friendship challenges, school stress, low self-esteem, and life transitions. She also works as a Social Emotional Counsellor in a K–12 school, giving her experience with the social and emotional challenges young people encounter at different ages.
What does counselling look like for a younger child?
Counselling looks different depending on a child's age and needs. With younger children, Ashley may incorporate play, creative activities, and conversation to help them express feelings, understand emotions, and practise coping skills. With older children and teens, sessions may involve more discussion, problem-solving, and practical strategies. Ashley adapts her approach to help each child feel comfortable and engaged.
Are parents involved in their child's counselling?
Yes, parent and caregiver involvement is an important part of supporting children, especially younger ones. Ashley works collaboratively with families when appropriate, helping parents better understand their child's needs and explore ways to support them at home. The level of involvement depends on the child's age, needs, and preferences, while respecting their privacy and confidentiality.
Does Ashley offer virtual counselling for adults and couples across BC?
Yes. Ashley offers secure virtual counselling for adults and couples throughout British Columbia, with limited weekday evening availability. She supports adults experiencing anxiety, stress, burnout, relationship difficulties, and life transitions. She also works with couples navigating communication challenges, recurring conflict, and relationship changes.
How much does counselling with Ashley cost, and is she accepting new clients?
Individual counselling sessions, including sessions for children and teens, are $150 for 50 minutes. Couples counselling is $180 for 50 minutes or $270 for 75 minutes. Ashley is accepting new clients (limited space), with Saturday in-person appointments for children and teens and select weekday evening virtual appointments for teens, adults and couples. Extended health benefits may cover sessions with a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC), depending on your plan, and direct billing may be available.