About Jenny

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My passion for social justice and psychology led me to studying these subject areas in my Bachelor’s degree. A curiosity to see more of the world and experience other cultures prompted my solo moves to South Korea and Australia. After an unexpected return home to Canada (Ontario) due to the pandemic, I followed my love of nature and the West Coast and moved to Squamish, a place I have gratefully called home for the past 5+ years.

I have worked in the community mental health/social work sector for the last several years, during which time I completed my Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology.

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In addition to private practice counselling, my professional experience consists of supporting adults who have experienced violence, trauma, mental health challenges, and the impacts of marginalized social factors; providing housing subsidies to individuals who’ve experienced violence and/or are at risk of homelessness; counselling children & youth in schools throughout Squamish; facilitating Violence is Preventable programs (educational awareness) to elementary school classrooms in community; and freelance writing.

My navigations through life’s challenges and hardships, my professional experience and education, and my personal growth and development engaging in my own therapy all deeply impact my work as a counsellor. I’m greatly inspired by the individuals I work with and I am very honoured to do this work.

I find connection and groundedness by spending time in nature, through being active or reading by the river or a lake; practicing yoga; playing piano; and spending time with friends. I strive to have an ongoing practice of mindfulness, self-compassion, and gratitude.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Sociology & Psychology - Queen’s University

Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology - Yorkville University

Additional Training

  • Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) - Basic Training

  • Emotion-Focused Individual Therapy (EFIT) - Level 1

  • Hakomi Mindful Psychotherapy: An Experiential Introduction

  • Internal Family Systems (IFS) Introductory Skills

  • Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) Introductory Skills

  • Psychodrama Experiential Workshop

  • Basic Principles of Somatic Experiencing (SE)

  • Somatic Trauma-informed Skills Workshop

  • Complex PTSD: A Comprehensive, Mind-Body Approach to Treating Clients with Chronic, Repeated, and/or Developmental Trauma

  • Counselling for Trauma-Exposed Professionals: Working with First Responders

  • Critical Incident Desensitization Protocols (CIDS)

  • Understanding Eating Disorders Workshop

  • A Non-pathologizing Approach to Counselling

  • Working with Children & Youth: Levels of Risk & the Family Law Act

  • Introducing Sandtray Work into Play Therapy Practice

  • Working with Children & Youth Experiencing Violence

  • Foundations in Violence Against Women

  • Domestic Violence Safety Planning

  • De-escalation in Anti-Violence Programs

  • Reducing Barriers in Transition Homes

  • Introduction to Gender Diversity

  • SafeTALK Suicide Prevention Training

  • Homeless Individuals & Families Information Systems

  • 4 Seasons of Reconciliation Education (First Nations Canada)

  • Somatic Trauma Therapy Certificate (in progress)

  • Polyvagal Trauma Therapy Certificate (in progress)

Counselling Approach

  • Humanistic (Person-Centered) Therapy

  • Emotion-Focused Individual Therapy (EFIT)

  • Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR)

  • Mindfulness Therapy

  • Somatic Therapy

  • Parts Work Therapy / Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy

  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

  • Polyvagal Theory informed Therapy

  • Expressive Arts Therapy (art, play, sandtray)

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Let’s Connect

I offer a 15-minute complimentary consultation call to explore your therapeutic needs as well as any questions you may have. Booking for consultations or counselling sessions are available via the link below.

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