Cares Counselling Society has been serving Abbotsford and the Fraser Valley for over 25 years, known for practical, trauma-informed counselling that helps people regain stability and hope. If you want a service that balances professional standards with down-to-earth care, this is the place I recommend. They specialise in family and individual therapy, grief support, and workplace mental health, and they are one of the few community agencies here accredited to provide court-ordered assessments when needed.

Their services cover a broad, clearly defined range. You can book short-term individual counselling or longer family therapy, attend weekly group programs such as grief and loss groups or parenting workshops, or access workplace mental health consultation for local employers. They also run child and youth counselling for ages 3 to 18, and offer assessment services for trauma and cognitive needs. Sessions are available in person at their Abbotsford centre and by secure video for remote clients.

What you actually experience at Cares Counselling is practical help from clinicians who explain next steps clearly. Therapists hold credentials such as Registered Clinical Counsellor and Social Worker registrations, with additional training in trauma-focused cognitive behavioural therapy and attachment-informed practice. Appointments tend to be 50 minutes, paperwork is handled up front, and clinicians provide goal-oriented plans with measurable steps so you see progress between sessions. They work with ICBC claims and some employee assistance programs, which simplifies logistics for many clients.

Locally, Cares is woven into Abbotsford’s network of health and social services, partnering with schools, legal supports, and community groups to coordinate care. People choose them because the therapists know the local context, the referral pathways, and how to navigate systems here. To book an appointment or ask questions, call 604-853-8916 or visit http://www.cares.ca/.