Providing supportive, evidence-based clinical care for ADHD, OCD, anxiety, emotional distress, andregulation, and childhood behavioral concerns.
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WHY IST COUNSELLING INC.?
"We know someone who cares about your growth just as deeply as you do, someone strong enough to help you rise every time you fall. We would be honoured to walk with you as you discover that person… and we want you to know that person is you."
Iskender Pehlivan, MA, RCC (BCACC #25598)
Clinical Director | iskender@istcounselling.com
After completing his Master's degree in Psychology at Istanbul Gelisim University, Iskender continued his education at City University of Seattle and later served as a Full-Time Educator at SFU CCS on the Burnaby campus throughout 2023–2024 and 2025. During this time, he worked with hundreds of children, youth, and families, gaining extensive practical experience in supporting emotional development, behavioural skills, and family communication.
Committed to ongoing professional development through BCACC, UBC, SFU, and various advanced trainings, Iskender has been serving as the Clinical Director at IST Counselling Inc. since 2025, providing a holistic therapeutic approach to individuals, couples, children, and families.
IST COUNSELLING INC. is a professional mental health centre recognized by numerous private health insurance providers across Canada for its evidence-based therapies and measurable outcomes. Our mission is to offer a safe, inclusive, and effective therapeutic experience tailored to your unique needs—grounded in science, compassion, and meaningful change.
We provide evidence-based clinical support for individuals, couples, children, and families.
Individual Therapy
Individual Therapy
Professional support for individuals facing anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and various emotional challenges. Through evidence-based therapeutic approaches, we work together to identify patterns, develop coping strategies, and foster personal growth. Whether you're dealing with life transition...
Couples Counselling
Couples Counselling
Specialized counselling for couples seeking to strengthen their relationship and navigate challenges together. We focus on enhancing communication skills, rebuilding trust, resolving conflicts constructively, and deepening emotional intimacy. Whether you're facing specific issues or simply want to e...
Child & Family Therapy
Child & Family Therapy
Children’s difficulties are often not independent of the family system. Therefore, instead of focusing solely on the child, we approach the family as a whole. We examine patterns of interaction within the family together and work so that everyone can contribute to a more supportive, understanding, a...
Immigration & Cultural Adjustment
Immigration & Cultural Adjustment
Specialized therapeutic support for individuals and families experiencing the unique challenges of immigration, relocation, and cultural adaptation. We understand the complexities of identity shifts, language barriers, homesickness, and navigating new social systems. Through culturally sensitive cou...
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- contact@istcounselling.com
- +1 778 244 1 IST (478) / +1 604 341 95 84
- 101-9025 Highland Court, V5A 0A8, BC, CANADA