- Austin Ave, Coquitlam, BC, Canada
- 778-801-6497
- info@trueself-counselling.com
ABOUT JESSA
Counselling for Adults, Teens, and Couples
Hello, I’m Jessa Turner, a Master Practitioner in Clinical Counselling – Provisional (MPCC-P) and founder of Trueself Counselling. My path into counselling began over 36 years ago through my own experiences as a client, along with the early loss of a close family member to suicide—shaping my understanding of the importance of compassionate, accessible mental health care.
Life is a journey filled with challenges, transitions, and moments that invite reflection, growth, and healing. My path to becoming a counsellor began over 36 years ago, shaped by my own experiences as a client and the profound impact that compassionate, supportive counselling can have. At a young age, I also experienced the loss of a close family member to suicide—an experience that introduced me early to the mental health system, its complexities, and the deep need for accessible, empathetic care.
“ Counselling is about creating a safe space to be heard, understood, and supported as you move toward healing and meaningful change. “
My Story
Why I Became a Counsellor
My professional journey began over 10 years ago in mental health advocacy, where I supported individuals navigating complex systems and life challenges. From there, I went on to work in specialized mental health settings and became crisis worker trained, gaining experience supporting individuals in acute mental health situations within crisis environments. These roles deepened my understanding of both the systemic and deeply personal aspects of mental health care, and ultimately led me to pursue formal counselling education. I now hold my MPCC-P (Master Practitioner Clinical Counsellor – Provisional).
Today, I bring a combination of lived experience and over a decade of professional experience within the mental health field to support clients with compassion, insight, and practical guidance. I work alongside individuals to navigate both current and past challenges, helping them reconnect with their true selves and gently reduce the emotional heaviness that life can carry over time.
How We Work Together
Collaborative & Supportive
We work together to understand your experiences, identify patterns, and create practical strategies that fit your life. Your voice is an important part of the process.
Evidence-Informed Approach
I use proven, research-backed techniques combined with professional experience and lived insight to support anxiety, burnout, grief, and emotional overwhelm.
Tailored to You
Every counselling journey is unique. Sessions are adapted to your individual goals, whether you’re an adult, teen, or couple seeking clarity, coping tools, or emotional balance.
Safe & Non-Judgmental Space
Counselling offers a confidential, supportive environment where you can speak openly and feel fully heard without fear of judgment.
Why
Why Choose Trueself Counselling
At Trueself Counselling, I support adults, teens, and couples navigating anxiety, stress, burnout, grief, and life transitions. My approach combines professional experience with lived insight to provide thoughtful, personalized care.
Together, we focus on helping you feel more grounded, confident, and connected to your authentic self.
Vision
Empowering individuals to reconnect with their authentic selves, navigate life’s challenges with confidence, and cultivate emotional wellbeing, resilience, and meaningful relationships.
Mission
To provide compassionate, evidence-informed counselling for individuals aged 10 and up, supporting anxiety, stress, low mood, burnout, relationship challenges, and life transitions—offered in-person in Coquitlam or virtually across the Lower Mainland.
Our Aim
Trueself Counselling
At Trueself Counselling, the focus is on creating a supportive, compassionate space where individuals feel safe to explore their thoughts, emotions, and experiences. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, stress, burnout, or life transitions, counselling is designed to help you gain clarity, build resilience, and reconnect with a sense of balance and authenticity.
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What Our Client Says
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