About Sarah
Sarah now offers:
Synergy Counselling Can Help You Reach Your Goals
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I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor (#17509) with the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors. I have a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from McGill University and a Master of Education in Counselling from Thompson Rivers University. Additionally, I have training in Satir Transformational Systemic Therapy (Level One Certification), Narrative Therapy (Foundations), a Certificate in CBT Groups for Anxiety, and a Certificate in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy. For the past 10 years, I have worked with individuals with diverse abilities. I am passionate about helping each individual I work with identify their unique strengths and potential. Additionally, I have experience as the Regional Manager and Clinical Supervisor at a social service agency in Kamloops, leading a team of professionals and paraprofessionals.
In my counselling practice, I work with both children and adults, meeting each individual where they are at. I bring an empathetic, genuine, and compassionate approach and believe that each person who I work with is the expert of their own lives. It is an honour to sit with people in their most vulnerable moments. I feel inspired by the strength and bravery that my clients display by showing up each time and taking a step towards positive change.
When working with children, I know that they learn most naturally through play and therefore, I incorporate play therapy, learning through stories, and role play into our sessions. I also believe it is crucially important to help children develop strong, positive relationships with the attachment figures in their lives. I help facilitate this through family sessions and working with parents.
My approach is client-centred, strength-based, and relationship-oriented. I have a passion for supporting people of all ages with challenges such as anxiety, depression, emotional regulation, perfectionism, shame/guilt, trauma, interpersonal relationships, and burnout. I strive to help clients develop tools, practical strategies, and insight to move towards the life they want to live.