About Dena
Imagine a place where you can express your thoughts and feelings without judgement. A place where you can talk about anything and know that the story stays in the room. A place where you are supported in navigating life’s challenges. A place where you are truly heard. This is the basis of counselling, and it is a process that allows you to gain a deeper understanding of your concerns, your relationships, and most importantly, yourself. I truly believe that counselling can help you move away from challenges and towards a greater enjoyment of life.
I am incredibly dedicated to providing authentic and compassionate support to others and aspire to create connections built on understanding and trust. My counselling approach is to create a safe, caring, and calm space for you to look at your life and to support you in finding some answers to “what’s going on”. My practice is informed by the principles of human psychology, connections in relationships, and lived experiences. Counselling methods used in sessions are person-centered (the client is always the expert in their story), trauma informed (our past influences who we are), emotionally focused (our emotions guide us), and solution based (focusing on how to solve the problem).
To support you on your journey, I have a Master’s in Education in Counselling from the University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC). I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) with the British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors (BCACC), a professional association that has confidence in the experience and qualifications of their RCC’s. Additional training includes Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR), Person Centered Counselling, Solution Based Therapy, Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy, and Emotionally Focused Therapy.
I have many years of experience working with youth and adults with social/emotional concerns including anxiety, depression, stress, relationship issues, communication challenges, boundary setting, and personal growth. I’m here to support individuals in exploring who they are, finding balance in their life, and healing in the process. Our time together will enable you to see that you have the strength to bring clarity to your issues, work through your concerns, and persevere to make the changes necessary to live the life that you want to live.
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