Daniel

Mr Daniel Martinez Tafolla

Clinical Counselors

“My practice is holistic, addressing the cognitive, emotional, physical, and spirit of the individuals in therapy. My focus is on family, couples and individuals. I also provide services in both English and Spanish. Additionally, I work with both male and female survivors of trauma.”

About Me

I offer a space where individuals, couples, and families can explore challenges holistically. We can work together to understand how cognitive, emotional, physical, and spiritual aspects intertwine. In our sessions, you'll find a supportive environment to process experiences and build resilience. I also welcome male and female survivors of trauma, offering support in both English and Spanish.

Approach

Sessions move between noticing thoughts and body sensations, building practical skills, and naming patterns that affect relationships and family life. In New Westminster I work in English or Spanish, meeting face-to-face in a calm, focused setting that balances reflection with active problem-solving. We use brief grounding practices, targeted dialogue to shift interaction cycles, and short between-session exercises that bring small changes into daily routines. This way of working often fits young adults, parents, and couples navigating trauma, transitions, or relational wounds.
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Services

Services Offered:

  • Counseling

    A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.

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  • Family Therapy

    A form of therapy that works with family members together to improve communication, resolve conflict, and strengthen relationships within the family system.

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  • Relationship Counseling

    Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.

  • Trauma Counseling

    Counselling specifically for people affected by traumatic events, focused on processing what happened and reducing symptoms like flashbacks and hypervigilance.

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  • Group Therapy

    Therapy conducted with a small group of people who share similar concerns, using peer interaction and diverse perspectives as part of the healing process.

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  • Mindfulness

    The practice of paying deliberate attention to the present moment without judgement, used to reduce stress and increase awareness of automatic reactions.

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  • Somatic Psychotherapy

    A form of therapy focused on the connection between mind and body, using body awareness and movement to release held tension, trauma, and emotion.

Works With:

  • Adolescents
  • Adults
  • Couples
  • Families
  • Individuals
  • Parents

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Abuse

    Emotional, physical, or sexual mistreatment by another person that causes lasting psychological harm and disrupts a person's sense of safety.

  • Addiction

    A compulsive dependence on a substance or behaviour, such as alcohol, drugs, or gambling, that causes harmful consequences to health, relationships, or daily life.

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  • Family Issues

    Difficulties within the family system, including conflict, communication breakdown, blended family tensions, or intergenerational patterns, that affect individual and collective well-being.

  • Life Transitions

    Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.

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  • Men's Issues

    Psychological challenges commonly experienced by men, including difficulty expressing emotions, anger, relationship struggles, fatherhood pressures, and societal expectations of masculinity.

  • PTSD

    Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, a condition that develops after a traumatic event, causing flashbacks, nightmares, hypervigilance, and emotional numbness.

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  • Relationship Counseling

    Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.

  • Self-Esteem

    A person's overall sense of their own worth and value. When chronically low, it can drive self-doubt, avoidance, and difficulty in relationships.

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  • Trauma Therapy

    Therapeutic approaches specifically designed to help people process and recover from traumatic experiences.

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  • Young Adult Issues

    The unique psychological challenges of emerging adulthood (18–25), including identity formation, independence, relationship navigation, and finding direction.

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Professional Title:

  • Clinical Counselors

    A counselor qualified to provide clinical-level mental health assessment and treatment.

Credentials

Registrations

British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors (BCACC)

Counsellor

Qualifications

Palo Alto University

Service Areas

The Centre for Mindfulness-Based Somatic Therapy

In-person

New Westminster, British Columbia

Canada

New Westminster, Canada