Jillian Berg is actively pursuing her Masters of Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University, planning to graduate in Spring 2024 and achieve her Registered Clinical Counselling (RCC) qualification shortly thereafter. Jillian was drawn to pursue counselling because of her experience volunteering at the Crisis Center in downtown Calgary while completely her Bachelors degree in Psychology from the University of Calgary. Currently, Jillian joins this practice as an intern, providing counselling services to young adults with a focus on relationships, including family systems, romantic partners, and friendships.

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Désirée creates a safe and caring environment that allows people to identify and understand personal and interpersonal concerns. She believes that change is possible through focusing on what her clients bring to each session and working with them to understand and remove barriers on the path to peace, contentment and joy.

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Jason De Couto, Counselling Intern, City U

Jason de Couto is currently pursuing his Masters of Counselling from City University. He is a professional musician and has also been a public school teacher for 17 years. He enthusiastically brings his diverse life experiences and academic background to his practice and is passionate about creating a safe, inclusive, and non-judgemental space for his clients of all ages and backgrounds. He is grateful for the opportunity to work with the team at DB Counselling and looks forward to helping his clients work towards balance, happiness, and inner peace.

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Sandy has dedicated 15 years to supporting children and families in B.C.’s school system. As both a teacher and counselor, she’s helped at-risk youth navigate issues like bullying, anxiety, and self-esteem. Sandy’s focus on social-emotional learning is unwavering. She believes in the power of the mind-body connection and is passionate about guiding others towards healing. Using mindfulness and somatic practices, she helps people become more grounded in their bodies. Sandy believes everyone is capable of healing and is honored to support others on their journey to well-being.

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Penelope holds a Masters of Education in School and Applied Child Psychology from the University of Calgary. In her career as a Certified School Psychologist, she has worked in multiple school districts which has provided her with extensive experience working with children and adolescents from Kindergarten to Grade 12. Currently, Penelope is also working towards her Registered Clinical Counselling (RCC) qualification. She hopes to create a safe and inviting space where individuals can learn about themselves and thrive in their lives.

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My name is Mary Fletcher. I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) based in North Vancouver. I have been working with children, youth and their families on the North Shore for over 25 years and in a counselling capacity for over 15 years. I have a Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology conferred from the University of British Columbia in 2007, as well as Bachelor of Education and Bachelor of Arts degrees, also from UBC. I recently completed my Level 1 team Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) training.

As a counsellor I draw on my years of experience working with children, teens and parents. I am passionate about helping young people learn more about themselves, identify their strengths and areas for growth. I want to support young people by helping them gain the skills and tools they need to handle a wide array of challenges. This often includes work in the areas of growth mindset, self-regulation and communication. I am also comfortable supporting others with their social and emotional needs including healthy relationships, self esteem and anxiety.

At the core of my practice is a heartfelt commitment to creating a safe space that is nurturing, free from judgment and full of unwavering support for my clients. I always recognize that each person’s journey is unique and I draw from a diverse toolkit of therapeutic approaches, ensuring that every client’s experience is tailored to their unique needs.

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Naimeh Noori, Counselling Intern, City U

Naimeh with 18 years of experience in teaching, is passionate about sharing her knowledge with parents, children, and adolescents. She believes that each individual can access their inner wisdom and enhance their mental wealth when faced with life’s challenges. Naimeh offers a calm and nurturing space for her clients where they are invited to identify their concerns and receive support through their growth journey. Through her compassionate understanding, she cultivates an environment of trust and empathy.

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“We cannot protect our children from life. Therefore, it is essential we prepare them for it.” Rudolf Dreikurs.

Working from a nonjudgmental, warm and client/family centered approach I support children, youth and families experiencing a variety of challenges. Establishing a safe and trusting therapeutic relationship is important in my work so we can explore strategies that will empower children and youth to discover their strengths, and develop life long skills to gain a sense of belonging and resilience in socially useful ways.

I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor with the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors. I hold a Masters Degree in Counselling Psychology from Adler University. I have over 20 years of experience providing parent education, behaviour support, consultation and counselling to children, youth and families addressing a variety of challenges related to behaviour, learning, emotion regulation, anxiety, OCD, depression, ADHD, aggression, trauma and attachment.

I have extensive experience working with children from 0 to 18 years of age, offering individual, group and family counselling. I am trained to use several approaches in my therapeutic work tailored to each person’s needs and goals. They include - Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) - Exposure Response Prevention (ERP) - Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) - Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) - Emotion-Focussed Family Therapy (EFFT), - Solution Focused Therapy

I also value the use of expressive tools such as play and art to facilitate the therapeutic relationship, communication and the learning of strategies.

• I am a Certified Positive Discipline Parenting Educator.
• I am a trained Circle of Security parent group facilitator.
• I am also trained in SPACE (Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions) which is a parent based treatment program for children and adolescents with anxiety, OCD and other related problems.

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Kate is a Registered Clinical Counsellor who works primarily with children aged 5-12. As a former teacher and current school counsellor, she has a variety of experiences to draw upon to help support children and families. She works with children experiencing personal, social and behavioural problems, specializing in anxiety anxiety, social conflicts and self-esteem. Kate offers a play-based approach and draws from various modalities such as mindfulness, cognitive behavioural therapy and self-compassion. She believes in a collaborative approach with caregivers to provide holistic strategies and compassionate care to her clients.

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Louisa believes that on any given day, people are doing the best they can with the tools they have, and with support, can move towards healing and well-being. Louisa supports children, teens, and their families from a person-centered perspective, which means that building positive and trusting relationships is key to her practice. Louisa strives to create a non-judgmental, trauma-informed and inclusive space where adolescents can learn about themselves, explore their inner strengths, and build confidence to overcome life’s challenges.

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I believe that all people possess the strength to push through even the most difficult times, learn from their experiences, and reach a positive state of flourishing. Psychoeducation and identifying coping tools and techniques that can be relied on during challenging times are key to my collaborative practice. I am a certified clinical counsellor.

I currently hold two professional designations, a Registered Clinical Counsellor (BCACC#19471) with the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors and as a Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC#10009644) with the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association.

I hold a Master’s Degree in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University, NB, and also an undergraduate Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Guelph, ON.

I returned to graduate school to expand my knowledge and competencies after a career in corporate sales/business development where my core strength was clearly identified as my ability to listen and connect with others. Clinical counselling has passionately called to me allowing for personal growth while being a non-judgmental resource to others. Teens, adults, couples, and families who are facing a variety of challenges in their lives are my focus. Life transitions for all family members through separation, divorce, and newly blended families is an area of specialty. Other areas of focus include managing anxiety, depression, trauma, sexuality and intimacy concerns, and childhood attachment issues while helping to develop effective coping techniques to live a higher quality of life.

I am also interested in working with couples who are looking for help in improving lines of communication or managing ruptures in trust, so they can enjoy one another once again.

Empirically-supported perspectives guide my practice including Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Individual, Couple and Family Therapy (EFT/EFCT/EFFT), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Strength-Based Therapy (SBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Positive Psychology. The combination of these theories allows me to tailor therapy for each individual I meet to support short-term, vital skill-building interventions coupled with more in-depth, experiential approaches.

My intention as your counsellor is to walk alongside you during your healing journey. I will bring empathy, humour, and an open heart into our collaborative sessions. I am in my office on Lonsdale Avenue when you need me, as well as offering the option of telephone sessions or virtual video counselling.

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Kat has been working with children, youth and parents in a counselling capacity for over 15 years and is passionate about helping people discover their best selves. She is a compassionate listener who believes people have the innate ability to heal with guidance and support. Kat strives to create a warm and supportive environment from which change and growth are possible. Kat’s practice pulls tools from many schools of therapy and is grounded a client centered approach. Particular areas of interest and study are play therapy, trauma,, learning differences, anxiety, and attachment theory and she holds Level 1 Team CBT certification. Kat has a Master’s Degree in Counselling Psychology from Simon Fraser University and is a certified member of the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors.

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Neda believes that all individuals have the capacity for meaningful change and healing in their lives. She strives to put into practice person-centered therapy and honours the stories and experiences of clients. As a former teacher, Neda is passionate about working with children, youth and their families to support them with personal, social, and behavioural challenges including anxiety, anger management and emotional regulation, low self-esteem, and social isolation. She supports clients through empathetic and non-judgmental listening, and nurturing a safe therapeutic relationship.

Fees: $100/hour

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