Registered Clinical Counsellor, Therapist in Vancouver
Therapy with Amy
My journey to becoming a counsellor started with my own appointment in a counselling office. I remember feeling nervous about the process, but eventually felt inspired by my own healing journey to support others in the same way that counselling has helped me heal and grow. I am passionate about self-growth and discovery, and I love supporting you to better understand your past, make connections and build skills for a better and stronger future. I work from a trauma informed and attachment model and I strongly believe that part of the healing process that happens in counselling is through the therapeutic relationship. I work collaboratively with you to meet your goals in counselling, and I am truly honoured every time someone chooses to invite me into that journey – I know it is not easy! I welcome working with diverse clients of all ages, cultures, genders, sexual orientations and abilities and I currently work with clients ages 12 and up.
Areas of Focus
I work as a generalist, however, I have special training and experience working with the following challenges and populations:
- Anxiety
- Body image & Self esteem
- Childhood abuse
- Counsellors, Health Care Workers, First Responders and Other Helpers
- Chronic pain
- Depression
- Domestic violence (physical, emotional, or psychological abuse within relationships)
- Eating Disorders
- Entrepreneurs, business owners and people in leadership positions
- Perfectionism, and self-criticism
- PTSD, dissociation and complex trauma
- Relationship conflict and challenges
- Relational trauma
- Sexual assault and other related trauma
- Youth & Young Adults
Amy also offers business consultation and supervision to therapists in private practice. You can book with her here.
Education & Credentials
- Bachelors of Art in Psychology (Honours), Trinity Western University
- Masters of Art in Counselling Psychology, Trinity Western University
- Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) accredited through the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors (BCACC).
Certifications & Training
- DBT (Dialectical Behavioural Therapy)
- EMDR Practitioner
- Embodiment Theory & Clinical Practice with Hillary McBride
- Lifespan Integration Level 1
- OEI Level 2 Practitioner
- Sandtray therapy
- San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training
Outside of Work
I currently live in Vancouver, BC and I love spending time outdoors, whether that’s in the mountains or on the beach. Nature helps ground me, and I love spending time being active outside. I’m an avid traveller and I have spent many months with just a backpack exploring the world and living in France, Thailand, and most recently Colombia! I’m currently learning Spanish and really enjoy playing beach volleyball. You can usually catch me with a cup of coffee in my hand and cooking up a storm in the kitchen.
