Allison Bates is a registered clinical counsellor and owner of West Coast Counselling. Allison has a Master's degree in Counselling Psychology and enjoys working with individuals, couples and families from a variety of backgrounds. She understands how difficult it can be to take the initial step for counselling. Making that step does not mean that there is something wrong with you, as everyone struggles with different issues from time to time.

Although Allison's education has included many therapy modalities, she especially finds using cognitive behavioral therapy very useful to work with issues such as depression, anxiety and self esteem. CBT works by helping to challenge negative thought patterns to enable the person to have a realistic, positive self image and break the cycle of negativity in their life.

Allison is a caring, empathic counsellor that truly cares about helping you achieve change in your life.

With offices located in Burnaby next to the Brentwood Mall Skytrain station as well as in Coquitlam in the Dr. Nasseri Medical Clinic, Allison is more accessible for clients from both cities.

Coquitlam Office:

205-2773 Barnet Hwy., Coquitlam, V3B 1C2

Burnaby Office:

203-1899 Willingdon Ave., Burnaby, V5C 5T1