OCD Therapist | Anxiety & Trauma Counselling | South Surrey, BC
Let go of what holds you back. Make space for what matters.
OCD, Anxiety & Trauma Therapy in South Surrey
If you're stuck in loops of intrusive thoughts, constantly checking or seeking reassurance, bracing for something bad to happen, or exhausted from always being on guard, you're in the right place.
I'm Melanie DiMenna, a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) in South Surrey, BC. I specialize in evidence-based treatment for:
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) using Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)
Anxiety, constant worry, panic attacks, and overthinking, using CBT and ACT approaches
Past experiences that still affect how you see yourself and relate to others using EMDR therapy
Serving: Surrey, South Surrey, White Rock, Langley, Delta, and virtual counselling clients throughout British Columbia.
Does this Sound Familiar?
You're managing on the surface, but inside:
You're stuck in checking rituals, mental loops, or compulsions that eat hours of your day. You know it doesn't make sense, but you can't stop.
You're always scanning for danger, replaying conversations, planning for disasters that haven't happened. Sleep is hard. Relaxing feels impossible.
You're on high alert, triggered by reminders you can't predict, or emotionally shut down to cope with what happened.
You're tired of just coping. You want your life back.
My Approach
Evidence-Based Therapy That Works
I don't use generic talk therapy. I use proven clinical approaches tailored to your specific concerns:
Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)
The gold-standard treatment for OCD. We'll gradually face feared situations while resisting compulsions, breaking the cycle that keeps OCD in control. I use evidence-based approaches, but I'm not rigid or overly serious. If humour helps you get some distance from what OCD is demanding, we'll use it.
EMDR Therapy
EMDR helps reprocess traumatic memories or difficult life experiences so they lose their emotional charge. Available both in-person in South Surrey and virtually across BC.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) & Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Learn to interrupt worry spirals, challenge catastrophic thinking, and build distress tolerance to manage stress.
My training:
Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology
Registered Clinical Counsellor with BC Association of Clinical Counsellors (BCACC)
EMDR trained clinician
Specialized training in Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) for OCD
CBT and ACT certified
Counselling Services in South Surrey & Online
A few of the areas I specialize in
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Intrusive thoughts, checking rituals, contamination fears, harm obsessions, mental compulsions, and reassurance-seeking. Treatment using ERP (Exposure and Response Prevention) and other approaches.
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Difficulty with boundaries, communication patterns, codependency, and relationship anxiety.
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Inner critic, self-doubt, imposter syndrome, and perfectionist thinking patterns.
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Difficult life experiences can leave a lasting mark, making it harder to feel calm, connected, or in control. I work with clients to process these experiences, ease their intensity, and build a greater sense of calm and safety in daily life.
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Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), social anxiety, health anxiety, panic attacks, and chronic worry. Evidence-based CBT and ACT interventions.
Frequently asked questions
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A: My office is in South Surrey at 15350 Croydon Dr, #201, Surrey, BC V3Z 1H4. I also offer virtual counselling throughout British Columbia. -
A: We'll discuss what's bringing you to counselling, your goals, and your history. I'll explain how we can work together and answer your questions. You share only what feels comfortable.
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A: Most clients work with me weekly for 6+ months, depending on goals. OCD treatment with ERP typically requires 17-24 sessions. Trauma processing with EMDR varies based on complexity.
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A: You don’t need to have a big crisis to start. Therapy is a place to sort through what’s been weighing on you, whether it’s overwhelming emotions, negative thoughts, relationship concerns, intrusive thoughts or life’s pressures. We’ll go at a pace that feels right for you, and you’ll have a say in what we focus on from the very first session.
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A: Yes. I provide secure video counselling to clients anywhere in BC, including Vancouver, Victoria, Kelowna, and rural areas.
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A: I can provide direct billing for some insurance providers, and I provide receipts for other extended health benefits that cover Registered Clinical Counsellors (RCC). I also direct bill CVAP and ICBC for eligible clients.
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A: No referral needed. You can self refer by contacting me directly.
Book a consultation here: https://melaniedimenna.janeapp.com/
Call: 778-300-5970
Email: hello@melaniedimenna.ca
Let’s connect
Please feel free to contact our office at any time by completing the contact form below. I can also be reached by calling 778-300-5970, or you can book an appointment by clicking ‘book online’.
Important Notes
Booking a consultation does not create a therapeutic relationship. Therapy begins only after mutual agreement and completion of consent forms.
Therapy is currently only available to residents located in British Columbia and several other provinces, in accordance with licensing regulations.
While your privacy is respected, please note that confidentiality is protected only once a therapeutic relationship is established.
If you’re in crisis, support is available 24/7. Please call or text 988 or call 911.