Shawna is a white, cis, hetero woman, and a settler on stolen indigenous lands, often referred to as Vancouver. Shawna is a systemic thinker and works from a person-centred, intersectional, and anti-oppressive perspective. She uses a trauma-informed approach and will work with you as a whole – mind and body – to bring healing, understanding, and hope.

Shawna will encourage you to intuitively listen and engage with your mind and body so you can gain a deeper understanding about yourself and your experiences. She aims to expand your capacity to cope with stressors and learn to manage emotions with acceptance rather than fear, bringing inner peace. Her approach is to care for the soul with loving compassion and create a safe and supportive environment where you can express the unexpressed and explore the things that make you human. A journey with Shawna will honour your innate ability to heal and be grounded in mutual respect, kindness, honesty, and humour.

Her own life experiences have shaped the way she approaches counselling with others, and she typically weaves in body-oriented techniques, parts work, mindfulness, and dialectic behavior therapy skills. Your story and perspectives are sacred to Shawna, and she will work collaboratively with you to determine the therapy modalities that best fit your goals.

Areas of Practice: life transitions, anxiety & stress management, professional/career issues, shame & guilt, grief & loss, difficulties with self-esteem, self-exploration & spirituality, trauma & abuse, identity & relationship challenges

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Alex is a counselling psychology student who is passionate about helping individuals navigate life’s challenges with empathy and understanding. Alex’s approach is client-centered, collaborative, and grounded in fostering trust and empowerment through the therapeutic process. His goal is to meet clients where they are and work together to cultivate a sense of purposeful calm and hopeful emotional flexibility in their lives.

Alex’s practice is rooted in trauma-informed and anti-oppressive thinking and follows the philosophy of holism, which, to him, means seeing people in their entirety—as unique and complex beings who exist within specific contexts. Whether clients are seeking support during a crisis or wish to explore and unpack the events of their lives, Alex is excited to join them on their therapeutic journey.

His approach integrates techniques from several therapeutic modalities and focuses on the cognitive, emotional, and physical aspects of clients’ lived experiences. Operating from a place of genuine curiosity, Alex aims to explore clients’ lives in a welcoming and non-judgmental environment. He believes that a strong therapeutic alliance, combined with a sense of humour, can help clients reach a place of comfort while honouring where they have been and supporting their progress toward where they want to go.

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Anna (she/her) is a Registered Clinical Counsellor with a Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology and with additional trainings in Emotion Focused Therapy, Somatic Experiencing, Clinical Counselling Hypnotherapy, mindfulness, and yoga. She works with youth and adults facing addiction, trauma, depression, anxiety, grief, eating disorders, and other mental health concerns.

Her approach to counselling is rooted in the idea that the body holds knowledge that cannot always be expressed through words. She believes that change is possible through the integration of the body and mind and aims to work alongside clients to help them gain safety and comfort in their bodies, their relationships, and their lives. Incorporating emotion processing techniques, mindfulness, and body work, she is able to offer a holistic approach to therapy. She believes that all people have potential and deserve the opportunity to be seen and celebrated for who they are. When people feel valued and worthwhile, they can develop the capacity to move through difficult emotions knowing they aren’t alone. Her hope is that clients leave her office feeling seen, heard, and with more insight than they had upon arrival.

In addition to traditional talk therapy, Anna offers Clinical Counselling Hypnotherapy where she’s found great success working with clients through guided meditation hypnosis. Clinical Hypnotherapy is a therapy that has been widely used and extensively validated by controlled research on pain management, self-esteem, anxiety, phobias, treatment side effects, medical disorders, sleep disorders, emotional and psychiatric issues, post-traumatic stress, relationship issues, eating disorders, addictions, performance issues plus other areas. Clients are encouraged to record their session to listen to their guided meditation after the session as needed.

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Olivia is an intern counsellor currently pursuing her Master’s in Counselling Psychology. Her path to becoming a counsellor has been deeply shaped by her personal life experiences and the transformative support she has received from counsellors along the way. These experiences, combined with her professional background working with diverse clients in an equine setting, have fostered her profound appreciation for the power of connection, understanding, and healing. Witnessing the incredible growth that human-animal bonds can facilitate has inspired her to approach counselling with the same spirit of empathy and partnership.

Olivia’s counselling philosophy is person-centered, focusing on each client’s unique strengths, values, and lived experiences. She is passionate about helping clients navigate life’s challenges while honouring their individuality and uncovering the inner resources needed to create a life of balance, meaning, and fulfillment.

She takes a holistic perspective, understanding how biological, psychological, social, and cultural factors intersect to shape who people are. In her work, she helps clients explore patterns in their thoughts, behaviours, and relationships to uncover insights into their experiences. From this foundation, she collaborates with clients to develop strategies that align with their values, empowering them to build resilience and move confidently toward their goals.

Olivia believes in the transformative power of kindness, curiosity, and authentic connection. Her goal is to create a safe, supportive space where clients feel genuinely heard and understood. Whether individuals are seeking support for personal growth, healing from past experiences, or navigating life transitions, Olivia is committed to walking alongside them on their journey of self-discovery and empowerment.

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