Hi, I’m Emily. The experience of soul-seeking and wanting change in life is a common human experience. Sometimes this can mean we need support from someone else.
We live in a world where connection has become less frequent or has less depth, and we may feel alone in our struggles. In my experience, we may struggle to find out why we are the way we are. I am here to support you in finding your way, whatever that looks like.
I believe in supporting people where they are at and believing in the ability of humans to grow and change through adversity. My goal as a counsellor is to help you find healing through self-discovery and building healthy coping skills.
I am here to meet you where you are at and work together to create goals that will address your concerns or make changes that will help you to live the life you want to live.
I have worked with numerous populations, and currently am happy to work with pre-teens, teens, young adults, adults, and older adults who experience a variety of concerns. This includes a background in mental health and addictions, eating disorders, and codependency.
I work from a strengths-based lens in order to help relieve stress, shame, guilt, grief, anxiety, depression and burnout.
I offer a refuge for anyone who desires change by using an anti-oppressive and trauma-informed lens. I will walk beside you and support you in finding healing by exploring Schema Therapy, Somatic or body-based nervous system healing, restorative attachment therapy, Family Systems or intergenerational patterns, and Emotion-focused therapy.
Registered Clinical Counsellor with BCACC
Registered Social Worker with BCCSW
Masters of Arts in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University
Bachelor of Social Work from the University of Victoria
Mental Health & Addictions Certificate
When meeting with clients my top priority is to make sure they feel safe and supported. I have a warm and genuine approach to counselling, and I will meet you right where you are. I will help you face your challenges, make sense of your thought processes, and explore your emotions on a deeper level.
Through this discovery process, I will work with you to identify the patterns in your life that are keeping you stuck, and guide you towards healing. You are the expert in your own life, and I truly believe that we all know more about what’s holding us back than we think we do. I will help you access this inner wisdom.
Hello! My name is Maya and I am here to walk alongside you as you take meaningful steps towards your mental health and growth. I bring an open and non-judgemental approach to counselling, asking direct questions to help you find clarity. I value relationships that are co-created on a foundation of respect, trust and consent and emphasize anti-oppressive approaches to practice. I use a blend of therapeutic approaches to adapt to your unique personality and goals and aim to find moments of humor and warmth amongst the heaviness.
