I support clients navigating a range of challenges, including anger, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship struggles, life transitions, and stress management. I also specialize in working with teens.

(currently not accepting new couples)

MY APPROACH

Healing happens when we feel safe, supported, and connected. Together, we’ll create an environment where you can feel safe to share your story, get to know yourself better, and take empowered steps toward healing. In the counselling space, we will explore your emotions, thoughts, behaviours and patterns so you can build a deeper understanding of yourself and make lasting change.

I understand that every client’s needs differ, which is why I cater my approach to the individual. I recognize that you are the expert on your own life, and I deeply value your perspectives and insights. During counselling sessions, I bring a nonjudgmental and compassionate presence, psychoeducation, and a variety of tools and experiential exercises to support you. I am also interested in exploring the origins of your triggers, patterns and behaviours to help in the change process.

My hope for all my clients is that in each session they feel emotionally supported, experience a sense of relief, and leave with increased confidence in their ability to face current or future challenges.

I hold a Master’s Degree in Counselling Psychology and am a Registered Clinical Counsellor (#20418) with the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors. I specialize in working with teens, couples, and adults who are working through concerns such as anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, attachment, self-esteem, life transitions, and relationship challenges. Outside of my clinical work, I have six years of experience working with youth and their families as a Youth Care Worker. I am also certified to work with clients who receive coverage through First Nations Health Authority (FNHA).

My approach to counselling is person-centered and trauma informed. I have also completed training in the following areas:

• Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP)

• Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)

• Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)

• Existential Psychotherapy

• Gottman Method Couples Therapy (Level 1)

• Internal Family Systems (IFS)

• San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training

• Trauma Informed Practice (Level 1)

I regularly seek out training, new resources, and updated information to ensure I am providing the best possible support to my clients. I believe that staying curious and continually evolving in my work is essential for offering effective, compassionate, and informed care.

Choosing a counsellor is a personal decision. To help you decide if we are a good fit, I offer free 15-minute consultations. I also provide a limited number of reduced, sliding-scale fee spots for clients facing economic hardship. Please feel free to reach out to me at leanne@embodycounselling.ca to learn more.

Coming to therapy is a brave and valuable step toward healing. I look forward to meeting you!