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 navigate a path forward that is in line with what's truly important to you so you can live life more fully.
My Approach
In working with me, safety and trust are prioritized. During our sessions I'll often check-in about how things are going to get a sense of what's been helpful for you and what hasn't been. Since everyones' needs and goals are different, I'll work with you to determine what types of counselling models will be the most beneficial for you personally. My approach is holistic and flexible in supporting you, and not "one size fits all".
I tend to be conversational and collaborative; you can also expect to be met with warmth, curiosity, compassion, and at times, humour. 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
Everyone has their own strengths and resources, and I will help you uncover what those are while also connecting you with new ones. My practice is trauma-informed, which means acknowledging the impacts of trauma on the whole self, enhancing safety, and using evidence-based interventions for working with trauma. 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 currently reside and work on the unceded traditional territories of Qualicum and Snaw'naw'as (also known as Parksville on Vancouver Island) First Nations. Outside of my work, I often can be found spending time with family and friends, walking my dog (a sassy husky-cross named Reno!), paddle-boarding, 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. I'm always happy to chat!
- Trauma and PTSD
- Anxiety
- Burnout and Stress Management
- Depression
- Body Image and Self-Worth
- Harm Reduction
- Relational Concerns and Communication
- Grief and Loss
- School and Career
- Neurodiversity
- 2S/LGBTQ+ Concerns
My work is informed by a number of models of counselling, including the following:
- Person-Centred Psychotherapy
- Intersectional Feminism and Anti-Oppressive Practice
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Sensorimotor Psychotherapy (SP)
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT)
- Attachment Theory
I completed my graduate degree at Adler University in Vancouver and my undergrad degree at the University of Victoria. I have over a decade of combined education and experience in various settings in the fields of social justice and mental health - some of these include my roles as a college counsellor, project manager at a harm reduction organization, front-desk and intake at a women's shelter, and research assistant in the department of social psychology at UVic. I continually seek ongoing training and clinical consultation to further support my work.
Additional Training:
- Sensorimotor Psychotherapy for Trauma Themes, Level 1 - Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Institute
- Gottman Method Couple's Training, Level 1 Certificate - Gottman Institute
- Internal Family Systems (IFS) for Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Addiction, and More - PESI
- San'yas: Indigenous Cultural Safety Training - First Nations Health Authority
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