MY APPROACH

My goal is to create a space that is warm, collaborative, and judgment-free. I hope that by providing safety in our work together, you will be able to explore your experiences with curiosity, honesty, and care. I’m genuinely interested in getting to know you: what matters to you, how you make sense of things, and what shapes your story.

My approach is integrative, drawing from attachment and parts work, AEDP, CBT, and other modalities. I often help clients trace patterns back to earlier experiences or relationships, exploring how the past shapes thoughts and behaviours in the present. I also enjoy sharing psychoeducation with clients who are interested — by this, I mean offering information I’ve learned through my training and clinical work that may help you better understand your mind and body.

At its core, I believe therapy is a place to feel safe, supported, and cared for. When these conditions are met, it becomes much easier to care for ourselves and make changes in our lives, no matter the changes we hope to make.

I hold a Master’s Degree in Counselling Psychology and am a Registered Clinical Counsellor (#20418) with the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors. I work 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)

• 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.

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