Meet Joel
I am a son, the youngest of three boys, a husband, a friend, and a registered clinical counsellor with mixed Chilean, Hungarian, and British ancestry. I was born and raised in Surrey, BC on the traditional and unceded shared territories of the Katzie, Kwantlen, and Semiahmoo First Nations, part of the Coast Salish peoples, and home to the Surrey-Delta Métis Association.
I absolutely love being by the ocean and spending time with my wife. I enjoy all sports, good coffee, movies, sitting around a fire sharing stories, celebrating at large family gatherings, and connecting vulnerably with people from any background.
My Journey
My journey towards becoming a therapist was a bit unorthodox. I never thought I would take this path, especially because both my mom and older brother were therapists. However, over the last 10 years I have experienced many seasons of chronic pain and depression and have learned what it means to feel utterly broken physically, emotionally, and spiritually.
Because of these trials, I have grown a deep empathy for those who find themselves in a similar place and I have felt compelled to come alongside youth and adult individuals, couples, and families who are suffering, in any capacity. It also helps that my favourite thing to do is be with people and I believe that when they open up their hearts to me, it is the greatest honour.
My Approach
I try to steward clients’ vulnerability by specifically drawing upon Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Satir. These attachment-based, trauma-informed approaches help me have a holistic view of what it means to be human and create an environment where it is safe to be one’s authentic self. I long for my clients to understand on a deep level that I am genuinely in their corner and that change is always possible. By being curious and courageous together, self-exploration, shift, and healing can be within reach.
I also believe that you are simply paying for my time, you get my interest for free! There’s nothing I enjoy more than being with folks during their highest highs, their lowest lows, and everything in between.
My Additional Trainings
Working with Autistic Clients: Foundations of a Neurological-affirming Practice (2026). A 2-hour live training with Oralie Loong, RCC & Dr. Julianne Dmyterko, PhD. Sponsored by the BCACC, Live Online, February 20.
Prepare/Enrich Facilitator Training for Couples (2025). A self-paced online training by Prepare/Enrich for certification in facilitating the Prepare/Enrich assessment to help couples build strong marriages and resilient relationships. Completed on February 20.
Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP) IMMERSION Level 1 (2024). A 33-hour training with Jerry Lamagna, LCSW. Sponsored by the AEDP Institute, Live Online, September 5-9.
Neufeld Institute Intensive 1: Making Sense of Kids (2024). 45-hours of live training with Tamara Strijack and Tracy Azevedo. Neufeld Institute, April-August.
Gottman Level 1 Certification (2024). A 12-hour training for couple’s therapy from a Gottman Theory perspective. Gottman Institute, Online, April-May.
Master the EFT Tango (2024). A one-day, 7-hour workshop with Dr. Herman Chow, DMin, RMFT. Sponsored by CAMFT, Live Online, March 23.
AEDP in Action Training: Moving Through Emotional Suffering into Transformational Change (2024). A two-day, 16-hour live workshop with Dr. Richard Harrison, PhD. Sponsored by Burnaby Counselling Group, Vancouver, BC, January 12-13.
Intro to AEDP Lecture (2024). A two-hour training with Goretti Faria, MSW, RCSW, CCC. Sponsored by Burnaby Counselling Group, Live Online, January 8.
Hospice Visiting Volunteer Training (2022). 30 hours of live training over multiple evenings and weekends with Lana Cummings (Hospice Manager) and Sue Graham (Assistant Volunteer Coordinator). Sponsored by Crossroads Hospice Society, Port Moody, BC.
Understanding Abuse in Relationships Training (2017). A two-day, 16-hour live workshop with Karen McAndless-Davis. Sponsored by End Abuse Program, Mennonite Central Committee, Abbotsford, BC, March 10-11.
Contact Me
Interested in working together? Fill out some info and I will be in touch shortly. Looking forward to hearing from you!
FAQs
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Every Season Counselling currently only provides online therapy via the Jane App telehealth video calls. It’s just like Zoom but more secure. When you book your appointment, a link will be emailed to you that you can click on to join the session at the time of your appointment.
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In our sessions, you can expect a calm, supportive space where you are free to talk openly about whatever is on your mind. We will move at a pace that feels comfortable for you, focusing on the concerns, questions, or challenges that have brought you to counselling. It’s also okay if you have no idea what to talk about! We figure that out together.
A typical session can look like talking through your experiences, exploring patterns in thoughts, emotions, and relationships, and working together to better understand what is happening in your life. At times we may reflect on past experiences, and at other times we may focus on practical strategies to help you navigate current challenges.
My role is not to judge or tell you what you should do, but to listen carefully, ask thoughtful questions, and help you gain clarity, insight, and new perspectives. Over time, counselling can help you better understand yourself, strengthen coping skills, and move toward the kind of life and relationships you want.
In a nutshell, each session is tailored to you—your goals, your pace, and what feels most helpful in the moment.
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A free 20-minute consultation with me is an opportunity for us to briefly connect and see if working together feels like a good fit. You can share a little about what’s bringing you to counselling, ask any questions you may have about the process, and learn more about how I work.
There’s no pressure or obligation—it's simply a chance to explore whether counselling with me feels like the right next step for you.
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The first session is an opportunity for us to get to know each other and begin understanding what has brought you to counselling. We’ll talk about the concerns or challenges you’re facing, what you hope to get out of therapy, and any relevant background that may help me better understand your situation.
You’re welcome to share as much or as little as feels comfortable. My goal in this first meeting is to create a safe and supportive space, answer any questions you may have, and begin identifying how counselling can best support you moving forward.
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The best way to make a payment is to send an e-transfer to joel.everyseason@gmail.com. Once the payment is received, a PDF receipt will be emailed to you that you can submit to your extended health benefits.
Direct billing is not an option, but since I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor you can submit your receipt to your extended health provider to receive a reimbursement.
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You can find the prices for all types of sessions on my services page. To understand more clearly why RCCs charge the rates they do, see this site from the British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors.
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The number of counselling sessions varies depending on your goals, needs, and the challenges you’re facing. Some clients find a few sessions helpful for gaining clarity around a specific issue, while others benefit from ongoing support as they work through deeper or longer-standing concerns. We will regularly check in about how things are going and adjust the frequency or length of counselling in a way that feels most helpful for you.
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Yes, I offer 60, 75, 90, and 120-minute sessions. Some people prefer shorter sessions, some prefer longer sessions. It just depends on what you’re hoping to work on together.
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EFT is a research-based approach that focuses on the important role emotions play in how we understand ourselves and connect with others. In EFT, emotions are seen as valuable signals that help us identify our needs, understand our experiences, and create meaningful change. Through EFT-based therapy, clients learn to explore and process their emotions in a safe and supportive environment, helping them develop greater self-awareness, emotional regulation, and healthier patterns in relationships.
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Trauma-Informed Therapy recognizes that many people have experienced events that can deeply affect how they feel, think, and respond to the world. This approach prioritizes safety, choice, predictability, and collaboration while helping clients understand the impact of past experiences. Therapy moves at a pace that feels manageable and invitational, supporting you in building resilience, processing difficult experiences, and developing healthier ways of coping.
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Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape the way we experience connection, trust, and safety with others. Our attachment patterns can influence how we navigate closeness, conflict, and emotional needs in relationships. In therapy, we explore these patterns with curiosity and compassion, helping you develop greater awareness and build more secure, healthy ways of relating to yourself and others.
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AEDP is a very human approach that focuses on helping people safely experience and process emotions that may have been difficult to face alone. With an emphasis on compassion, safety, and the therapeutic relationship, AEDP helps clients work through emotional pain, build resilience, and reconnect with their natural capacity for healing and growth.
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IFS is an approach that views individuals as made up of different “parts,” each with its own feelings, perspectives, and roles. None of them are “bad”, they just are. Some parts may carry pain from past experiences, while others work to protect us from that pain. In therapy, we work to understand these parts with curiosity and compassion, helping you access your core Self, embrace all of who you are, and create greater balance inside.
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The Satir Approach came from Virginia Satir and is a humanistic therapy model that emphasizes personal growth, self-awareness, and positive change in relationships. It helps clients recognize and understand how family patterns, communication styles, and internal beliefs shape their current experiences. By exploring emotions and developing healthier ways to relate to themselves and others, clients can build stronger self-esteem, clarity, and more authentic connections.
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