I’m Sarah, my pronouns are she/her/hers. I am a practicing psychotherapist and Registered Social Worker with the British Columbia College of Social Workers. I graduated from the University of Windsor with a Bachelor of Social Work in 2011. I later completed a Master of Social Work degree at Western University in 2018. My goal in the therapy room is to create a safe space that allows you to get to the root cause of your distress in order to move forward in life. I am often described as direct, but am committed to provide a warm, welcoming and non-judgemental therapeutic environment.

Between my undergraduate and graduate degree, I spent time living and working overseas as a kindergarten teacher in Seoul, South Korea and in Hong Kong. Prior to moving back to Canada, I studied to become a certified meditation instructor in Rishikesh, India.

I am a firm believer and practitioner of client-centered and trauma informed care. Together, we can work towards bringing the parts of you that are seeking change in order to heal. I am comfortable sitting with clients who are working through difficult emotions, feelings and memories. I have experience in clinical neurosciences and have worked primarily in direct clinical psychiatric care. I specialise in supporting clients who feel held back by their past experiences or traumas. I have helped many clients over the years suffering from anxiety, panic, PTSD, depression, personality disorders, psychosis and phobias. I work collaboratively with clients from an EMDR therapy perspective along with an adjunct of mindfulness.

In my spare time, you can find me travelling, in the mountains, spending time with my partner or catching up on the latest Netflix documentaries.

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I am Claudia, I identify with the pronouns she/her/hers. I am a Registered Social worker with over 12 years’ experience providing psychosocial support to families and individuals copeing with the impact of difficult life stressors and challenges. I have a BSW from the University of Victoria, a Masters degree in Conflict Analysis and Management from Royal Roads University and a Masters of Social Work degree from Wilfrid Laurier University. In between my schooling, I had also worked teaching in Hong Kong and Japan, and spent time as a social worker in Australia as well.

I aim to provide a safe, supportive and compassionate environment for individuals or families to who may be experiencing distress, relational conflict, trauma or grief/loss; and walk with them as they move towards healing and growth. I work from a client-centered, non-judgemental, strengths-based perspective, and will tailor therapeutic approaches to the needs of the client. Working with clients to discover their goals in therapy, I utilize EMDR along with mindfulness techniques and skill building, to reduce the effects of the trauma on their life and relationships today.

In my free time I enjoy spending time with my family, travelling and practicing yoga, which I find to be restorative and helpful in reconnecting with myself. I also believe in a holistic approach that includes the importance of the physical, mental and emotional aspects and am currently completing a 200 hr yoga teacher training, in addition to having completed my training as a Children’s Yoga Teacher. I have a special interest in working with complex family dynamics and separation/divorce. I am trained in Family mediation and conflict resolution and can provide service in Cantonese and Mandarin.

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I am a Registered Clinical Counselor (RCC) with over ten years’ experience providing counseling support to individuals from varying backgrounds. I celebrate the diversity of each client by focusing on their unique strengths and perspectives. In my work with clients I integrate several therapeutic approaches and am skilled in working with clients experiencing a variety of challenges including trauma, depression, anxiety, life transitions, grief/loss, family challenges, and stress management.

My approach is holistic and flexible and determined by the needs of each client. I aim to provide a safe, compassionate, and accepting atmosphere while empowering individuals to reach their goals while strengthening their resilience. Through a process of awareness, insight, skill building, and warm support, clients can learn to navigate and make sense of challenges. I work from a client centered approach utilizing an EMDR therapy perspective.

Outside of my work at Kindred Counselling I love hiking, spending time with family, and finding the best ice cream in town!

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