Linnea saltel (she/her), mcp, rcc #19061
Welcome - I'm so glad you're here!
When you're feeling bogged down, burned out, or stressed, it can feel difficult to stay connected to yourself and your values. Making a change can be hard, but it can be done - part of my role is to help you get to know who you really are, and to navigate a path forward that is in line with what's truly important to you.
My Approach
Effective counselling depends on the quality of the counselling relationship- this means that I will prioritize trust and safety during sessions. With clients, I like to check-in about how things are going to get a sense of what's been helpful for you and what hasn't been (so we can stick with what works for you!). I'll work with you to determine what types of counselling models will be beneficial for you personally based on your goals. I do not take a "one size fits all" approach, but rather one that is integrative and realistic.
Others have described me as empathetic, genuine, creative, and curious.. I believe that counselling can and should be a relaxed and safe-enough experience so you can explore what's most important to you.
Philosophy
As a therapist, I aim to acknowledge the impacts of trauma on the whole self, work to establish safety, and use evidence-based interventions for working with trauma. I aim to guide you in reconnecting with your own inner strengths and resources, and ultimately reconnect with who you really are (or that inner "self" in each of us that's unbreakable). I also take an anti-oppressive approach which involves seeking to understand multiple intersecting identities (such as gender, race, or socioeconomic status) that contribute to who you are in the context of society and its systems.
About Me and Social Location
I've lived on the West Coast for over a decade but have spent considerable time during my upbringing in the provinces of Alberta and Manitoba. I am a Canadian-born cis-gender heterosexual woman of mixed European ancestry. I have navigated my own struggles with PTSD and complicated grief, and it is through my own experiences attending counselling that led me to the path of working as a counsellor.
I reside and work on the unceded traditional territories of Qualicum and Snaw'naw'as First Nations (also known as Parksville on Vancouver Island). Outside of my work, I often can be found spending time with family and friends, walking my dog (a sassy husky-cross named Reno!), doing photography, or buying too many books.
To book a session or a free consult to determine whether we’re a good fit in working together, click on the Book Now button, or send me an email at linnea@eclipsecounselling.ca.