I’m an experienced family therapist that has worked as a clinician and clinical supervisor for over 20 years in the area mental health including both public and private settings.
We are all embodied, relational beings at our core - we are hard-wired this way. In order to shift the patterns that we are stuck in and move through our pain, I believe we are required to connect deeply and find integration within all the parts of ourselves. The health and integrity of our most sacred relationships depends on this, including the relationship you have with yourself. For this reason, I think we are best served when we work intentionally with the healing power of the body and always with the significance of our attachment relationships in mind.
I understand the complexity involved in finding effective, heart-centred solutions to our daily struggles. As a person that embraces my own imperfection, I feel that I bring practicality, integrity and a compassionate presence to the therapeutic relationship.
Areas of Specialization:
- Parenting sensitive children/adolescents
- Feeding/disordered eating problems in children, adolescents and adults
- Over-controlled coping (inflexibility, stuck thinking, compulsive behaviours, loneliness and disconnection from others)
- Parental mental health and well-being
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Body-based, attachment focused interventions for trauma
- Yoga for Mental Health
Modalities:
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
Radically Open Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (RO-DBT)
Emotion-Focused Family Therapy
Somatic Attachment Psychotherapy
Professional Registrations:
Registered Clinical Social Worker with the BC College of Social Workers (RCSW)
Registered Clinical Counsellor with the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors (RCC)
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Having extensive experience working with children, I believe in cultivating a therapeutic space in which children feel seen, heard and respected. Approaching my work with children from a child-centered play therapy lens, I specialize in supporting children in the early years and middle childhood. I believe children can heal through the power of play via sensory regulation techniques, dramatic play, storytelling and expressive art inspired activities.
My approach will help children process and gain the tools to move through their challenging moments in a safe, validating environment which encourages them to thrive.
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Hello, I’m Allison, the Outreach Support Worker on the Honeycomb Team, specializing in providing in-home and community-based support for parents, youth, and young adults. With a neuro-affirmative and anti-oppressive lens, my approach is grounded in trauma-informed care and fuelled by my own lived experience. I bring over 20 years of experience in working with, teaching, and advocating for the health and wellness of children and families.
My journey as a parent, navigating the challenges, heartbreak and joys of raising four wonderful humans, I believe has been my greatest accomplishment. My deepest passion lies in offering compassionate care to others. In our collaborative journey, I hope to honour your unique stage of life, holding space for you as you question, endure, explore, celebrate, and uncover new resiliencies in yourself. I am committed to creating a safe and inclusive space, free from judgement or discrimination, where everyone’s identity is acknowledged and respected.
My support spans a wide array of areas, including in-home caregiver support, creative engagement with youth at home or in the community, medical and school system advocacy, executive functioning coaching and practical life skills support. With a background in fine arts, I believe engaging with our creative self allows us to heal and grow in ways that are more aligned with our values. I integrate this belief into my work, fostering meaningful connections and carrying an awareness of the immense impact relationships have on all of us.
In our work together, I am dedicated to providing practical support, a listening ear, and a place for you to heal and grow in ways that are aligned for you.
Areas of Practice
• In-home and community-based outreach support
• Pre & postpartum in-home support including assistance with breastfeeding, sleep, feeding, toddlers, optimizing household systems for functionality and caregiver self care and well-being.
• Youth and young adult engagement and community-based support including connection, coping skills, and advocacy
• Providing tools and strategies to navigate the complexities of organizing and prioritizing tasks for individuals with executive functioning difficulties
• School and medical systems support and advocacy
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NUTRITIONAL COUNSELLING
Nutritional counselling translates scientific research into practical solutions to get you feeling and functioning at your very best. Your individualized plan will encompass a specific strategy and plan to meet your specific nutritional needs and lifestyle. As importantly, it will take into account and fully address any health concerns you may be encountering. This plan will be specifically designed for both YOUR body and mind as you move toward optimum health and wellness. We pride ourselves in offering guidance on not only food choices, but also patterns of eating. By employing the very best proven methods, we will work with you to steadily move from old habits into healthier and more rewarding behaviours which will serve your life and lifestyle.
Whether this is for you or your child, Sophie brings 6 years of training, experience and expertise in addressing:
Disordered Eating and Eating Disorders
Picky Eaters
Weight Management Including Chronic Dieters
Vegetarianism and Veganism
Relationship with Food and Develop Healthier Eating
Sports Nutrition
NUTRITIONAL COUNSELLING
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I am a registered clinical counsellor with a Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology from Simon Fraser University. I am also a parent of three children. I have over 10 years of experience helping individuals and families in a therapeutic setting.
“Life does not have to hurt so much. I firmly believe that counselling is a powerful way to lessen your emotional pain. Therapy gives the opportunity to explore and understand your thoughts and feelings, heal emotional wounds and make positive changes towards deeper and compassionate connection with self and others. I am especially passionate about issues pertaining women, youth and their families. I am dedicated to help you feel better.”
AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION:
Emotion-Focused Family Therapy
Emotion Focused Therapy for Individuals and Couples
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy
Radically Open Dialectical Behaviour Therapy
Clinical Supervision
Disordered eating in adolescents and adults
Over-controlled coping and perfectionism
Parental stress and well-being
Anxiety
Depression
Trauma
I am a registered clinical counsellor with a Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology from Simon...
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Elizabeth Yu is a Registered Dietitian who obtained her Bachelors of Science degree with a major in Dietetics at the University of British Columbia. She uses an evidence-based and collaborative approach in treating and managing various nutrition concerns including disordered eating, eating disorders, blood sugar management and general nutrition to optimize health. Elizabeth firmly believes in supporting individuals to say “bye-bye” to food guilt and say “hello!” to living a healthy, balanced and fulfilling life. In her free time, you can find her outside in nature, seeking out the best donut spots or enjoying homecooked meals with family and friends.
Elizabeth Yu is a Registered Dietitian who obtained her Bachelors of Science degree with a major ...
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