counselling rooted in compassion + relationship

Welcome Here

hey,

I’m Whitney

I’m a Registered Clinical Counsellor in the Lower Mainland of BC. I’ve always had a deep curiosity towards people + a desire to discuss what is real— even if it’s painful or hard. I believe people are wired for healing, but we all get stuck somewhere along the way. Therapy is a place to be accompanied— both in your pain and in your healing.

Services

I’m available for virtual appointments across British Columbia + in-person appointments in Abbotsford, BC.

Individual sessions are 50 minutes in length and are considered the standard for one person. If you feel you may require more time initially, extended sessions are available.
Whether you’re engaged, thinking about getting engaged, or just in a serious relationship and wanting to build a better foundation, premarital counselling can be a helpful next step.
Couples who participate in premarital counselling tend to report higher levels of relationship satisfaction, as well as overall health within their relationship.
Extended sessions are typically reserved for couples since more time is required with more voices in the conversation.

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we do not heal in isolation… we heal in relationship

So many of our negative experiences in life are characterized by a real or perceived sense of “aloneness.” Many of us may even consider these experiences normal or “not a big deal” because it’s what we’re accustomed to. These experiences impact our sense of safety + belonging in the world, in relationships, and with ourselves. It is this sense of safety + belonging that we want to cultivate together in therapy, so that you can trust yourself to cope with life’s challenges.

It’s often the case that our default way of coping involves moving away from pain. At the heart of my work as a therapist is the desire to accompany you to feel what was perhaps once not okay to feel. As an attachment-based therapist, I understand that we don’t heal in isolation… we heal in relationship. Our relationship— yours and mine— will serve as a safe place for you to practice being with what is real, hard, and true, knowing that this time, you are not alone.

It’s my hope that through our work together, you experience freedom from old + unhelpful patterns, learn to be with + express complex emotions, and find ways of creating a life that feels more meaningful + authentic to you.

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what to expect.

Choosing to come to counselling is a courageous decision.

I desire to offer you a safe + compassionate relationship from which to explore who you are + what you long for. I seek to show up authentically— down to earth, able to laugh at myself, curious, open, attentive— in hopes that you'll feel free to be yourself with me. You can expect a relaxed environment, to be met with acceptance + non-judgment, and to move at your own pace as we build trust + work towards healing.