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“There is hope, even when your brain tells you there isn’t.” John Green, Author

Caleb greets his client’s bravery in asking for help with compassion, warmth, and understanding and aims to establish safety and trust in all his counselling relationships.

He believes that hope is the result of realizing that we have a choice in almost every circumstance and that contentment comes from choosing to change ourselves rather than others. He has worked with youth and adult clients who have experienced anxiety, depression, self esteem, stress, relationship conflict, and life transitions, but welcomes clients with different concerns and from all stages of life.

Caleb is currently completing his master’s degree in counselling psychology at Trinity Western University.

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Tracey Dickie is a Registered Clinical Counsellor who has worked with individuals, adolescents and couples for over twenty years. She has worked in private and public settings as a Clinical Counsellor as well as for young offenders. Tracey has intensive training in attachment and relational theory. Additionally she has been trained in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Emotional Focussed Therapy and DBT. She has extensive experience working with adolescents, eating disorders, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, infidelity and self-esteem.

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Alexandra Dueck is grateful to journey alongside you as you do the challenging work of personal transformation to realize your potential. She believes vibrant relationships are at the heart of change and uses her empathy, compassion, and creativity to forge a strong connection with her clients, empowering them with the tools and resources conducive to transformative change in a safe environment.

She is known for her warmth, contagious joy, and spirit of hospitality that allows clients to engage authentically and in a non-judgmental space. She is a seasoned professor and her background in teaching human flourishing helps her guide clients to move beyond just managing negative emotions towards greater thriving.

AREAS OF COUNSELLING

Individual

Personal Growth and Development Life Transitions Spiritual Journey Career Decision-making Self-Care and Burnout Prevention Grief and Loss Depression Anxiety

Couples

Relational Growth Communication Conflict Resolution

Alexandra is a Registered Clinical Counsellor. She graduated with her Masters in Counselling Psychology from Trinity Western University and is a member of the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors in good standing.

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Eric Fontaine recognizes that a place of vulnerability is sacred ground and considers it a privilege to be invited in and to work collaboratively with clients in this space. He believes that we all have the innate capacity to grow and make changes, but that we sometimes need someone to come alongside us to recognize and reach that potential.

Eric enjoys working with clients from a variety of ages and backgrounds and draws from Emotionally Focused Therapy, Gestalt Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, and Gottman Couples Therapy. He also appreciates trauma-informed perspectives and is trained in Lifespan Integration for trauma processing. Eric’s areas of practice include:

>Personal growth and development

>Crisis of faith and spirituality

>Multicultural counselling

>Grief and loss

>Addictions

>Anxiety

>Depression

>Gender identity and exploration

>Couples counselling

Eric completed his Master of Arts in Counselling psychology from Trinity Western University and is both a Registered Clinical Counsellor with the B.C. Association of Clinical Counsellors and a Canadian Certified Counsellor with the Canadian Counselling & Psychotherapy Association.

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Nic believes that there is hope for healing in each person’s unique journey. He meets his clients with warmth, compassion, and authenticity. Fostering collaborative therapeutic relationships with clients is integral to the counselling process. Nic uses an integrative approach to therapy which allows him to meet people where they are and walk alongside them as they share their stories and vulnerabilities. He uses evidence-based techniques that promote growth and empowerment.

Nic is currently completing his Master’s in Counselling Psychology, at Trinity Western University. He offers counselling to individuals, couples and families. He has experience working with clients navigating anxiety, life transitions, self-discovery, relational conflict, emotion regulation, and stress.

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Susie Lang-Gould is the Director of Peace Portal Counselling Centre. She is a Registered Clinical Counsellor and a registered member in good standing with BCACC and BCTF. Susie has over 20 years experience as a Coach, Teacher and Clinical Counsellor working in both private and public school settings and at Family Services of Greater Vancouver. Additionally, she is a seasoned Elementary and High School Counsellor and Sessional Instructor at University of British Columbia.

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Renée Lehman is honoured to partner with clients as they navigate the challenges and celebrations of life. She is driven by her passion for people, offering empathy and insight in a warm environment for clients to feel validated and seen. Renée graciously empowers her clients, collaborating with them to help uncover the tools they have to achieve goals of growth and healing. Renée practices with genuineness and compassion, cherishing her clients’ vulnerabilities as she is entrusted with a supportive role in their story.

Renée is completing her MA in Counselling psychology at Trinity Western University. She offers counselling in areas such as anxiety, depression, stress, life transitions, relationship issues, grief, trauma, and support of psychological disorders. She approaches counselling with a person-centered, narrative framework, using elements of CBT to help clients gain a deeper understanding of themselves and the world around them. Renée is mindful of her clients’ specific needs, working with children, teens, adults and seniors.

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Heidi Morton is a Registered Clinical Counsellor with BCACC and holds a Masters of Arts degree in Marriage and Family Therapy.

Heidi believes in each person’s ability to have new experiences and make new choices that create positive change in their life. She creates a safe space where her clients are seen, heard, and known on a deep level. Within this space, clients are able to let down their guards and be vulnerable. She believes together they can discover new strengths, possibilities, and hope for themselves and their relationships. Heidi believes in trusting the process and being present with the different parts of each client’s journey. This often includes reflecting on the past, tuning in to the present, and envisioning the future. She hopes to facilitate growth and healing for clients by leaning into their own resources and strengths.

In her practice, Heidi uses a variety of different interventions to meet the needs of her clients. She has completed training in Satir Transformational Systemic Therapy, Attachment theory (including the Neufeld Institute approach), and Emotionally Focused Therapy. areas of counselling

Individual Counselling: Anxiety, Depression, Grief, Major Life Changes and Transitions, Self-Worth, Self-Care, Spirituality, and Relational Conflict. Couples Counselling: Conflict, Communication, Intimacy, and Trust. Family Counselling: Transitions, Conflict, Communication, Parent-Child attachment, Divorce, and Loss.

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Ginu Pereira believes that people are driven to grow from a place of compassion, safety and understanding. She strives to provide that safe and non-judgmental atmosphere for her clients through her warm, genuine and compassionate approach. Ginu works collaboratively with her clients as they gain greater insight into their experiences and move toward personal growth and healing.

Ginu offers counselling in areas such as depression, anxiety, self-esteem, trauma and relationship issues. She works with adults and couples within an attachment and emotion-focused therapy framework.

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Linda Saucy works collaboratively with clients to gain insight into their own internal strengths, resources, and patterns of functioning. She believes that when you learn to appreciate yourself, you experience others and the world around you more positively. Linda is known for her warm and non-judgmental nature allowing clients to feel safe throughout the process.

Drawing on her life experience, Linda knows the importance of empowering people. As a Marriage and Family therapist, she understands the dynamic of marital, parental, and family relationships. Linda draws on her training in Emotional Focused Therapy, Gottman Method Couple’s Therapy, and Gordon Neufeld’s Attachment.

When working with those who are impacted by trauma, Linda uses EMDR to process and disarm the emotional disturbance, replacing harmful patterns of belief with healthier ways to live in the world.

Linda is a Registered Clinical Counsellor and a certified Marriage and Family Therapist. She is a member in good standing with the BCACC.

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Nathalie Scott is a Registered Clinical Social Worker and Registered Play Therapist- Supervisor. She holds a master’s degree in clinical social work and has had the privilege to work alongside children, adolescents and adults for the past 14 years. Her services include child & adult psychotherapy for trauma, grief, anxiety, depression and attachment difficulties. When working with children, she also supports their parents in strengthening the relationships with their child.

Nathalie is a member of the BC College of Social Workers and the Association for Play Therapy.

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Catherine Stiller has over 20 years of experience working as a Registered Clinical Counsellor and holds a Masters of Arts degree in Counselling Psychology. She is a member in good standing of the BCACC since 2002. During her time at Peace Portal Counselling Centre, she enjoys a diverse clientele, working with individuals, couples and families. Twice a year, Catherine also facilitates the Forever Marriage Program for engaged and pre-engaged couples.

A belief in the significance and importance of relationship is the guiding principle behind Catherine’s theoretical approach. She uses multiple techniques suited to the needs of each client. Catherine has also completed additional training in the area of grief counselling. She is honoured to work with people in the difficult moments of their lives to help them gain a better understanding of themselves and the world around them.

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Danny Taylor believes everyone is rich with possibility. He believes it is through our connection with each other that we are able to make meaning within life’s decisions. Danny views life from a holistic perspective involving health and brokenness in our physical, mental, social, spiritual and environmental relationships.

Danny has worked for a decade as an Addiction Prevention Specialist providing programs and opportunities that engage people in understanding addictions and its impact on our life stories. As Danny has worked with youth and their families, he has a capacity to engage and support these dynamic populations.

Presently Danny is an intern in his third year of Master of Counselling at City University. He uses attachment, narrative and collaborate approaches while working with adults, couples, families and seniors.

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Derek Thiessen believes that everyone possesses the inner wisdom, courage, and capability to live a life guided by their own values, and as the quote above suggests, he believes it is his role as the counsellor to walk alongside clients in this journey. Within the counselling relationship, he aims to develop a connection built on safety and trust, but also one that encourages the client to move towards acceptance and growth (even when it’s uncomfortable). Derek’s counselling style is built on the principles of client-centred therapy but also integrates cognitive, emotional, relational, existential, and behavioural approaches to best help clients reconnect with themselves, others, and the world around them.

Derek is currently completing his Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology at Trinity Western University. He offers counselling for clients of all ages and has experience working with anxiety, depression, stress, belonging, self-esteem, trauma, and mental performance psychology.

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Karen Vandeburgt desires to create a safe space where people can share their story in order to find healing and hope. Believing that healing comes through connection, she feels honoured to come alongside people in their journey and assist them in finding their voice. Karen is currently a student in the Masters of Arts Counselling Psychology program at Trinity Western University and is also Level 1 certified in Gottman Couples Therapy.

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James Wagner considers it a privilege to walk alongside individual adults and couples of all ages and stages who are facing internal and interpersonal adversity. Whether trauma, grief, conflict, anxiety, depression, or anger, James believes that collaboratively the client and counsellor can create a climate for healing, hope, and wholeness. Through warmth and safety, he works compassionately with a person to gradually grow by making sense of what painful experiences not only do to, but for them, so that core emotions are strengthened for creative living.

James has 30 years of care giving experience in the faith community with individuals, couples, and groups addressing anxiety, depression, grief, divorce recovery, addiction, and spirituality. He counsels from a marriage and family therapy perspective, targeting the client’s emotions in order to connect more satisfyingly with self and others as they grow.

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