About Us

About Forward Mind Counselling

At Forward Mind Counselling, our team is always there for you. We have built our practise with passion to help others and with our experience in Counselling. When you give our experts a call, we will take the time to talk to you and find how we can help right away. 

Forward Mind Counselling in Surrey is dedicated to providing the best care possible for our clients. Through multiple therapeutic services, we hope to heal your body and help you achieve mental health wellness. We’re a counselling centre that you can trust. We are located at 7404 King George Blvd #200 in Surrey, visit us today or give us a call!

Our Areas Of Speciality

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Our Ethos Compassion, Empathy and Integrity

Countless research studies have shown that seeking help through counselling can transform your life in positive ways. Our skilled team of Registered Clinical Counsellors are here to support you on your journey to healing, happiness and positive well-being.

We understand that it can be difficult or overwhelming to ask for help, especially for those who are new to counselling.
No matter your prior experience, we support our clients every step of the way, helping them reach their goals.

Compassion, empathy, and integrity are at the core of what we do. We acknowledge the diverse cultural backgrounds and lived experiences of our communities, and offer a space where you can feel safe, welcome, and valued.

Located in Surrey, BC, we are multilingual and provide counselling services in English, Urdu, Hindi, and Punjabi.

Counselling in Surrey

Clinical Director, Raheel Rahman (MA, R.C.C.)

About Raheel

Throughout his career, Raheel has assisted individuals and families struggling with mental health and trauma. In addition to his extensive education and training in the mental health and counselling field, he has worked with numerous non-profit organizations supporting children, youth and adults with anxiety, depression and anger issues.  He has also provided support to individuals with developmental disabilities such as Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS).
Raheel Counselling in Surrey

Registered Social Worker, Registered Clinical Counsellor, Simrit Birk (M.S.W., R.C.C.)

About Simrit

Over the past 5+ years, Simrit has worked in Vancouver in various settings such as shelters, hospitals, and clinics. She has worked with clients who have experienced medical conditions and supported them with life adjustments, emotional regulation, and coping. Simi’s experience includes working with individuals from diverse racial, ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds in healthcare settings. She supports clients with depression, anxiety, trauma, life transitions, and grief. Her most recent experience has been in group therapy services. She provides psychoeducation and emotional regulation skills to clients using cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioural therapy (DBT) and exposure therapy. Simi uses a curious, empathetic, and empowering approach when working with clients and feels honored to support individuals who are experiencing challenges. She is an advocate for social inequities and strives to create authentic and therapeutic relationships with clients where they feel safe, valued, and understood.