Be You Counselling and Consulting, Surrey

Personal Information

First Name

Bel (Baljit)

Last Name

Chhokar

Gender

Female

Pronoun

She/Her

First Year of Practice

2007

Biography

Bel is a registered social worker with over 15 years of experience across community, government, and healthcare settings. She has supported children and families affected by maltreatment and individuals living with chronic illness, including neurological, autoimmune, kidney conditions, and chronic pain. Bel brings compassion, integrity, and a deep commitment to empowering clients toward healing, resilience, and meaningful change.

Education

Bel obtained her Bachelors of Arts (Child and Youth Care Counselling) from the University of Victoria. Followed by a Masters of Social Work from the University of British Columbia. Bel believes learning is a life long journey and this is seen in her commitment to engaging in various learning oppourtunities to grow herself. As well as teaching and mentor other new Social Workers.

Additional information

Name of Business

Be You Counselling and Consulting

Business Phone

+1 778-723-2968

Business Email

beyoucounsellingandconsulting@gmail.com

Website URL

www.beyoucounsel..andconsulting.ca

Country

Canada

Province

British Columbia

City

Surrey

Registration Information

Registration Type

RSW

BCCSW Registration Number

8674

Practice Information

Description of Practice

Are you navigating identity, relationships, or unexpected life changes that feel overwhelming? As a BIPOC social worker living with chronic illness, I bring both professional and lived experience to my practice. I offer a culturally conscious space to help you strengthen your sense of self, heal from pain, and build resilience. Together, we’ll develop strategies so you can move forward with clarity, confidence, and trust in your inner wisdom.

Office Locations

N/A

Session Locations

• Online counselling
• Telephone Counselling

Areas of Focus / Clinical Specialties

• Abuse - Physical Emotional Sexual
• Abuse
• Chronic Illness/Pain
• Cognitive Changes
• Depression
• Domestic Violence
• Eating Issues
• Family Counselling
• Infertility | Reproductive Support
• Multicultural
• Women’s Health

Communities Worked With

• Indigenous
• Living with disability
• Racialized Communities

Languages

• Panjabi

Age Groups Served

• Adults
• Older Adults

Geographical Areas

• Lower Mainland

Specialized Training and Methods Used

EMOTIONAL FOCUSED THERAPY
EYE MOVEMENT DESENSITIZATION AND REPROCESSING
MOTIVATIONAL INTERVIEWING
COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL THERAPY
ACT

Authorised Service Provider

• CVAP
• FNHA
• ICBC