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Hello and Greetings!
Thank you for visiting my website to learn more about my counselling and art therapy practice. I work with cultural awareness and safety and you will find that my approach is from a holistic lens where I honor the whole person; believing that the interconnectedness of our mind, body and spirit, is intertwined relationally to others and fosters our connection to the natural world. In my practice you will find that I often turn to the nurturing elements found in nature, encouraging individuals to reconnect with their natural surroundings, creating space for reintroducing peace, mindfulness, balance and grounding. In the fast paced society that surrounds our lives, the counter balance that nature provides is a balm of serenity and calm. Individuals seek counselling with me for a variety of reasons; healing from trauma, grief and loss, expanding self-awareness, for support in challenging and changing the patterns in their life that no longer serves them, to the process of creating balance and finding peace within themselves. My therapeutic style is described as intuitive, collaborative, caring, creative and ethical. I believe that everyone holds capacity to bring change to their lives if they are seeking change and transformation. This is a core belief that guides my counselling practice; a belief that is founded upon a lived experience of witnessing in others their resiliency, where they have allowed their inner wisdom to have a voice, celebrating others in their personal journeys where they rediscover hope and a vision for their future. This core belief considers the concept of change from the microscopic cellular level outwards to our external structure where we are engaged in a continuous ongoing dynamic of transformation and regeneration, for surely if our complete cellular system undergoes this process, the potential and possibility that our social, emotional, and cognitive systems can also undergo change. I strive to hold space for vulnerability, curiosity, exploration and processing that paves the way to meaning making, understanding, personal growth and empowerment, a space where individuals feel empowered to speak their truth without judgment or bias. I honor my own journey of lived experiences and embrace my very real, very human moments with humor and self compassion. It is from my lived experiences that I work from a relational stance as a therapist and acknowledge that our lives do not always fit neatly into schedules and systems. From this I work to build a therapeutic experience that is structured collaboratively to support your therapeutic goals. When I had completed my Masters in Counselling degree and studies in Art Therapy I knew that I was embarking upon a career of lifelong learning. I believe strongly in supporting my continuous professional development to ensure that I may provide supportive counselling services that are backed by research, theory and ethics as my commitment to my professional growth and understanding. Thank you for considering me to support you on this part of your life journey. I have several methods where you can contact me noted below and throughout my website. I currently offer Counselling and Art Therapy to Individuals, Adults ages 19 and older, and to teenagers ages 14- 18 years. I offer in person sessions in Campbell River, BC, and online sessions for clients throughout British Columbia and across Canada. ~All the best in your journey of wellness~ Leanne. |
Counselling and Art Therapy
Areas of Focus
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Theory and Modalities
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Art Therapy
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I am proud to hold registration & professional membership with the following organizations.
BC Association of Clinical Counsellors BCACC Professional Member RCC#17984
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Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association CCPA
Registered Professional Member CCC# 10005286
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British Columbia Art Therapy Association BCATA Professional Member
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Canadian Art Therapy Association CATA
Professional Member
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First Nations Health Authority
Registered Mental Health Provider.
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