Hi, I’m Shannon. As a Registered Therapeutic Counsellor I view emotional, mental and physical health as inextricably linked and work from a whole person perspective. In my 20+ years experience as a Massage Specialist, Yoga Teacher and Health Coach I began to realize these were gateways to deeper healing and a conduit to much larger conversations. I wanted to support my clients further so I continued my education in Professional Counselling to bridge the mind/body connection. I am passionate about bringing the tools for health and wellness to everyone.
I can help you get unstuck in the areas of your life that you may be finding challenging. We’ll use science, somatic tools and tangible exercises to begin shifting your experience, all of which will show you how to bring lasting change in your life that you will continue to build on beyond our time together. We will work at a pace that your system can manage as we support you in stepping into the life you are meant to be living.
My approach to therapy is collaborative – grounded in openness, honesty, trust and humour. I draw from several different schools of practice including Polyvagal Theory, Parts Work (IFS) and somatic or embodied practices. All of them place importance on our relationship – on connecting with you, creating safety for you, and allowing you to feel truly and deeply heard.
I believe strongly in my own self-care, and when not working with clients, you can find me regulating my own nervous system with close friends and family, out in nature and playing in the mountains or water as often as possible.
