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Credentials
- Master's degree in General Psychology
- Professional Counselling Diploma, Vancouver College of Counselling Training
- Registered member of the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors (BCACC)
Approach
Marziyeh is committed to providing a safe, non-judgmental space for clients to explore their personal journey.
Expertise
Modalities: existentialism, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), person-centred therapy and solution-focused therapy. Specialization in anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss, self-esteem, relationships and boundaries.
- clinical counselling
- cognitive behavioural therapy
- person-centred therapy
- solution-focused therapy
- anxiety treatment
- depression
- trauma recovery
- injury psychology
Common questions
Frequently asked questions about Marziyeh.
What is Marziyeh Abbasi's role at Medstar Sport Physio?
Marziyeh Abbasi works at Medstar Sport Physio & Health in North Vancouver as a Registered Counsellor. Registered Counsellor. The clinic is at 1325 Marine Drive, and Marziyeh sees patients there as part of a team that includes physiotherapists, RMTs, an osteopath, a kinesiologist, a counsellor and a naturopath.
What credentials does Marziyeh Abbasi hold?+
Marziyeh Abbasi holds the following credentials: Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) (BC Association of Clinical Counsellors). These credentials show the training and the regulatory body that stand behind Marziyeh's scope of practice as a Registered Counsellor, so a patient can confirm what Marziyeh is qualified to treat before booking an appointment.
What is Marziyeh's educational background?+
Marziyeh's education includes: Master's degree in General Psychology; Professional Counselling Diploma, Vancouver College of Counselling Training; Registered member of the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors (BCACC). This training forms the basis for the assessment and treatment methods Marziyeh uses in the clinic, and it is listed here so a patient can see exactly where that training comes from before their first visit.
What does Marziyeh treat or specialize in?+
Modalities: existentialism, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), person-centred therapy and solution-focused therapy. Specialization in anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss, self-esteem, relationships and boundaries. A patient looking for care in one of these areas can book directly with Marziyeh at Medstar Sport Physio & Health in North Vancouver, and the first visit will focus on the specific problem that brought them in.
What is Marziyeh's approach to patient care?+
Marziyeh is committed to providing a safe, non-judgmental space for clients to explore their personal journey. This approach shapes every session Marziyeh runs at Medstar Sport Physio & Health, so a new patient can expect the same style of care described here from the first assessment through to discharge.
What topics is Marziyeh most experienced in?+
Marziyeh's listed areas of expertise are: clinical counselling, cognitive behavioural therapy, person-centred therapy, solution-focused therapy, anxiety treatment, depression, trauma recovery, injury psychology. These are the topics Marziyeh draws on most often when assessing and treating patients at Medstar Sport Physio & Health, and they line up with the specialties described elsewhere on this page.
How do I book an appointment with Marziyeh at Medstar?+
You can book an appointment with Marziyeh Abbasi online through Medstar Sport Physio & Health's Jane App booking system, or by calling the clinic directly at (604) 988-5411. The clinic is located at 1325 Marine Drive in North Vancouver, with free on-site parking and hours Monday to Friday 9:00 AM to 7:30 PM and Saturday 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM.
How can I verify Marziyeh's professional registration?+
Marziyeh Abbasi's registration as a Registered Counsellor can be verified through the Verify counsellor registration, an online public directory maintained by the regulatory college that oversees this profession in British Columbia. The listing is at https://www.bcacc.ca/find-a-counsellor/, and checking it confirms Marziyeh is currently licensed and in good standing before a patient books an appointment.
What your first visit looks like
A proper assessment
Your first visit is a full one-on-one assessment. Marziyeh takes the time to understand what's going on and explains it in plain language.
A plan you leave with
You go home with a clear plan and your first steps, spelled out rather than a vague 'let's see how it goes.'
Direct billing
We bill ICBC, WorkSafeBC and most extended-health plans directly, so in most cases you pay little or nothing at the desk.
Easy to get to
1325 Marine Drive, North Vancouver, with free on-site parking. Open Mon to Fri 9:00 AM to 7:30 PM and Sat 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM.
Ready when you are
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This page is for general information only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Individual presentations vary, and assessment findings differ from person to person. Care at Medstar Sport Physio & Health is provided by practitioners registered with their respective British Columbia regulatory colleges.
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