Ranked #1 in New Westminster
Based in Burnaby, 2 km away
80/100RP Score
Ranked #1 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 4.8★ from 105 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Best Therapists And Counselors in New Westminster, BC (2026)
1,081 therapists and counselors ranked by RP ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in New Westminster: No Fear Counselling - Counselling in Burnaby, RP Score 80/100; 4.8★ from 105 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
- 6
Most-reviewed: Pain Free Health Clinic | Richmond, Queensborough | Physiotherapy, Chiropractic, Massage Therapy RMT, 909 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 1,081 ranked; ranked #6.
Rankings can't be bought. Psychologists can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
1,081 New Westminster therapists and counselors are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 592 open Saturdays and 383 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 1,081 rated practices.
Top 10 therapists and counselors in New Westminster at a glance
Ranked by the RP Score from public listing data, not by treatment outcomes; Sponsored placements are shown separately and never change rank.
| Rank | Business | RP Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | No Fear Counselling - Counselling in Burnaby | 80 | 4.8★ (105) | Burnaby, 2 km away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | New West Wellness Centre Inc. | 80 | 4.8★ (541) | New Westminster | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 3 | Mind Matters Counselling Services | 79 | 5.0★ (62) | New Westminster | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 4 | Last Door Adolescent Addiction Treatment Program | 79 | 3.9★ (8) | New Westminster | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Be Grounded Counselling - 溫哥華心理輔導咨詢服務 | 78 | 5.0★ (18) | New Westminster | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Pain Free Health Clinic | Richmond, Queensborough | Physiotherapy, Chiropractic, Massage Therapy RMT | 78 | 4.9★ (909) | Richmond, 5 km away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Most reviews |
| 7 | Into Action Recovery | Addiction Treatment Centre | 77 | 4.9★ (55) | Surrey, 6 km away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Embrace Parenting Coaching | 77 | 5.0★ (7) | New Westminster | — | — |
| 9 | No Fear Counselling | 77 | 5.0★ (21) | Surrey, 5 km away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 10 | Gloria McArter Ph D | 77 | 5.0★ (5) | New Westminster | — | — |
The 1,081 best therapists and counselors in New Westminster, ranked
Ordered by RP Score, a 0–100 score from eight published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked by the RP Score from public listing data, not by treatment outcomes; Sponsored placements are shown separately and never change rank.
Based in New Westminster
80/100RP ScoreRanked #2 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 4.8★ from 541 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in New Westminster
79/100RP ScoreRanked #3 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 5.0★ from 62 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in New Westminster
79/100RP ScoreRanked #4 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 3.9★ from 8 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in New Westminster
78/100RP ScoreRanked #5 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
#6 Pain Free Health Clinic | Richmond, Queensborough | Physiotherapy, Chiropractic, Massage Therapy RMT
Based in Richmond, 5 km away
78/100RP ScoreRanked #6 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 4.9★ from 909 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Surrey, 6 km away
77/100RP ScoreRanked #7 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 4.9★ from 55 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in New Westminster
77/100RP ScoreRanked #8 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Surrey, 5 km away
77/100RP ScoreRanked #9 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in New Westminster
77/100RP ScoreRanked #10 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in New Westminster
76/100RP ScoreRanked #11 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in New Westminster
76/100RP ScoreRanked #12 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in New Westminster
76/100RP ScoreRanked #13 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Burnaby, 4 km away
76/100RP ScoreRanked #14 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 5.0★ from 64 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in New Westminster
76/100RP ScoreRanked #15 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in New Westminster
76/100RP ScoreRanked #16 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Delta, 6 km away
76/100RP ScoreRanked #17 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 4.9★ from 203 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Burnaby, 1 km away
76/100RP ScoreRanked #18 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Burnaby, 5 km away
76/100RP ScoreRanked #19 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 4.9★ from 148 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Vancouver, 18 km away
76/100RP ScoreRanked #20 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 4.7★ from 14 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Burnaby, 3 km away
76/100RP ScoreRanked #21 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 4.4★ from 305 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Surrey, 6 km away
75/100RP ScoreRanked #22 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 4.8★ from 213 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Surrey, 5 km away
75/100RP ScoreRanked #23 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 4.8★ from 96 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in New Westminster
75/100RP ScoreRanked #24 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 5.0★ from 41 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Burnaby, 5 km away
75/100RP ScoreRanked #25 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 4.8★ from 165 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Therapists and counselors ranked #26 to #50
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in RP Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 50 of 1,081 ranked therapists and counselors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving New Westminster
20 more therapists and counselors within 24 km that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a specialty we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ava Kottmeier - Therapist | In New Westminster | |
| Bakas Counselling | 5.0★ (2) | In New Westminster |
| Body Mind Soul Healing Centre | 5.0★ (1) | In New Westminster |
| Brinkstone Massage Therapy | 5.0★ (49) | In New Westminster |
| Charting Pathways Counselling Inc. | In New Westminster | |
| CoupleSolutions | 5.0★ (1) | In New Westminster |
| CRCL New West | 3.0★ (1) | In New Westminster |
| Crescent Counselling Collective | In New Westminster | |
| Dr. Kevin Gomes | 5.0★ (2) | In New Westminster |
| Dr. Rosa Wu, Licensed Psychologist | 5.0★ (1) | In New Westminster |
| Dr. Tanya Elez, Registered Psychologist (#2269) | 5.0★ (1) | In New Westminster |
| Fraser Developmental Clinic | 3.0★ (6) | In New Westminster |
| Fraser Health | 5.0★ (1) | In New Westminster |
| hart counselling | 5.0★ (1) | In New Westminster |
| Inner Nature Counselling Services | 5.0★ (1) | In New Westminster |
| Moss & Fern Counselling | 5.0★ (1) | In New Westminster |
| Nexus Speech Therapy New Westminster - Home Service | 5.0★ (1) | In New Westminster |
| Pier Point Counselling | 5.0★ (1) | In New Westminster |
| Star Bloom Counselling | 5.0★ (1) | In New Westminster |
| Westminster House Society | 4.0★ (65) | In New Westminster |
How we ranked New Westminster therapists and counselors
We scored 1,081 New Westminster therapists and counselors on eight factors, weighted as shown. A practice is ranked when its specialty is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. A practice with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed November 12, 2026.
Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Sponsored businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In New Westminster data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 25% | Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back it | Measured |
| Review volume | 5% | Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed practice on the list | Measured |
| Recency | 5% | Share of Google reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 10% | Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, and round-the-clock or same-day availability | Measured |
| Specialty focus | 25% | How clearly the practice does this specialty (its Google category and name) | Measured |
| Proximity | 15% | Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it is | Measured |
| Claimed profile | 10% | The practice has claimed its Ranked Psychologists profile (free or paid earn the same) | Measured |
| Partnered | 5% | The practice links to Ranked Psychologists from its own website with our badge, checked periodically | Measured |
How to choose a therapist
- Check the license with the state or provincial board that issued it; most boards publish a free online lookup.
- Make sure they regularly work with clients who have your concern, and ask what approach they use and why.
- Check which license they hold (for example LPC, LCSW, LMFT or RP) and look it up with the board or college that issued it.
- Ask about fees, insurance and the cancellation policy before the first session. In the US, if you are uninsured or paying yourself, you can ask for a good faith estimate of expected charges.
- Check practical fit: in-person or online sessions, evening times, and how soon they have an opening.
- After a few sessions, ask yourself whether you feel heard. Changing to a different provider is common and fine.
Questions to ask a therapist
- Are you accepting new clients, and how soon could I start?
- Which license do you hold, and in which state or province?
- How often do you work with concerns like mine?
- Which license do you hold, and in which state or province?
- What do you charge per session, and do you take my insurance or provide a superbill?
- Do you offer online sessions?
- What is your cancellation policy?
- What do you keep confidential, and when would you have to share information?
Terms explained
- PhD / PsyD
- Doctoral degrees in psychology. A PhD usually has a stronger research focus, a PsyD a stronger clinical focus; both can lead to a psychologist license.
- Licensed psychologist
- A person licensed by a state or provincial psychology board to practice psychology. The title is protected by law.
- Psychological associate
- In some states and provinces, a master’s-level practitioner licensed or registered by the psychology board, often with supervision requirements.
- LPC / LMHC / LCPC
- US licenses for professional or mental health counselors (the name differs by state). They provide counseling and therapy.
- LCSW
- Licensed clinical social worker: a master’s-level social worker licensed to provide therapy.
- LMFT
- Licensed marriage and family therapist: licensed to treat individuals, couples and families with a focus on relationships.
- RP / RCC
- Registered psychotherapist (Ontario) and registered clinical counsellor (British Columbia): Canadian titles for licensed therapy providers.
- PSYPACT
- An interstate agreement that lets psychologists licensed in a member state provide telepsychology to clients in other member states once they hold the required authorization.
- Telehealth
- Sessions held by secure video or phone instead of in person. The provider generally needs to be licensed where the client is located.
- CBT
- Cognitive behavioral therapy: a structured talk therapy that works on the links between thoughts, feelings and behavior.
- DBT
- Dialectical behavior therapy: a form of CBT that teaches skills for managing intense emotions and relationships.
- ERP
- Exposure and response prevention: a form of CBT used for OCD.
Therapists and counselors in New Westminster: frequently asked questions
Who is the best therapist in New Westminster?
By RP Score, the highest-ranked therapist in New Westminster, BC is No Fear Counselling - Counselling in Burnaby with an RP Score of 80/100. It has 4.8★ from 105 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. New West Wellness Centre Inc. (#2) and Mind Matters Counselling Services (#3) follow. We ranked 1,081 therapists and counselors on eight factors, last updated November 12, 2026.
How many therapists and counselors are there in New Westminster?
RankedPsychologists ranks 1,081 therapists and counselors serving New Westminster, BC. 17 of them are based in New Westminster; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 24 km are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
What should I do if I need help right now?
In crisis or thinking about suicide? Call or text 988 (US and Canada), any time. In an emergency, call 911. This site cannot help in an emergency.
Which therapists and counselors in New Westminster work on weekends?
592 of 1,081 ranked therapists and counselors post Saturday hours and 383 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are No Fear Counselling - Counselling in Burnaby (#1), New West Wellness Centre Inc. (#2) and Mind Matters Counselling Services (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.
What Google rating do New Westminster therapists and counselors have?
The median Google rating among 1,081 rated therapists and counselors in New Westminster is 5.0★, with a median of 11 reviews. Pain Free Health Clinic | Richmond, Queensborough | Physiotherapy, Chiropractic, Massage Therapy RMT has the most, 909 reviews, and ranks #6. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.
How does RankedPsychologists rank therapists and counselors?
Each therapist gets a 0–100 RP Score from eight published factors, led by reputation (25%), specialty focus (25%), proximity (15%) and availability (10%). A practice with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only practices with a confirmed specialty and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.
Do therapists and counselors outside New Westminster count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 24 km of the New Westminster city centre, our service radius for therapists and counselors. Each listing shows where the practice is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 15% of the RP Score, so a nearby practice gets a small edge.
Can therapists and counselors pay to rank higher on RankedPsychologists?
No. The RP Score never reads payment status, and this ranking has 0 paid placements. Up to 3 Featured practices may appear above the list, labelled Sponsored and showing their honest rank.
How are therapists and counselors in New Westminster ranked?
Each practice gets an RP Score from 0 to 100 from 8 published factors, including its Google rating, how clearly it focuses on therapy and counseling and how close it is. Sponsored placements are shown separately and never change rank. The score does not measure treatment outcomes.
Is a licensed counselor the same as a psychologist?
No. Licensed professional counselors, clinical social workers, marriage and family therapists and, in Ontario, registered psychotherapists hold their own licenses and answer to their own boards or colleges. They provide talk therapy for many of the same concerns; formal psychological testing is usually done by a psychologist.
Can I see a therapist online?
Often, yes. Licensing generally follows where you are during the session, so the provider needs to be licensed or authorized there. In the US, psychologists in PSYPACT member states can offer telepsychology to clients in other member states; counselors and social workers have their own rules. In Canada, ask whether the provider is registered in your province.
What if I need help right now?
Do not wait for a consultation. Call or text 988 (US and Canada) if you are in crisis or thinking about suicide, at any time. In an emergency, call 911.
Update log for New Westminster
- November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 1,081 therapists and counselors serving New Westminster.
- November 2026: 4 duplicate listings merged.
More therapists and counselors and New Westminster pages
Therapists and counselors near New Westminster
- Therapists and counselors in Delta, BC1056 ranked
- Therapists and counselors in Burnaby, BC942 ranked
- Therapists and counselors in Port Moody, BC946 ranked
- Therapists and counselors in Port Coquitlam, BC693 ranked
- Therapists and counselors in Coquitlam, BC729 ranked
- Therapists and counselors in Surrey, BC654 ranked
- Therapists and counselors in Vancouver, BC832 ranked
- Therapists and counselors in Pitt Meadows, BC581 ranked
- Therapists and counselors in North Vancouver, BC826 ranked
- Therapists and counselors in Richmond, BC790 ranked
Other specialties in New Westminster
- Psychologists in New Westminster150 ranked
- Child and teen therapists in New Westminster48 ranked
- Couples therapists in New Westminster261 ranked
- Family therapists in New Westminster259 ranked
- Neuropsychologists in New Westminster7 ranked
- Psychological testing practices in New Westminster7 ranked
- Anxiety and OCD therapists in New Westminster9 ranked
- Trauma and PTSD therapists in New Westminster66 ranked
- Eating disorder therapists in New Westminster11 ranked
- Psychiatrists in New Westminster28 ranked
- Clinical social workers in New Westminster33 ranked
- Addiction counselors in New Westminster75 ranked
- ABA therapy providers in New Westminster33 ranked
- All psychologists in New Westminster