Laurel graduated with her Master’s Degree in Counselling Psychology from Adler University, and is a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) with the British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors (BCACC) (member #13124). She is also in the process of working towards her Approved Clinical Supervisor accreditation through the BCACC (RCC-ACS Cand.).

She specializes in working with individual teens (ages 16+) and adults experiencing major life changes, as well as anxiety, grief, chronic pain/illness, challenges in relationships, and educators seeking support with conflict or burnout.

Laurel has had the honour of supporting numerous individuals in various community, hospice, EAP (employee assistance programs), and clinical settings. Her background includes group facilitation of intensive, personal development workshops at the Haven on Gabriola Island and with Strathcona Park Lodge with participants travelling from as far as China. Through her EAP background with Family Services EAP, Laurel has also conducted workshops for major organizations and school districts across the lower mainland on topics including self compassion, the Wise Mind (DBT), and mental health in the workplace for managers.

Laurel is committed to maintaing a practice that is sensitive to diversity and dedicated to client advocacy. Holding personal autonomy in the highest esteem, Laurel takes a collaborative approach with clients on their goals and therapeutic pace. Her therapeutic approaches and clinical training is evidence-based and vary according to clients’ needs: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) with training through the Beck Institute, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR level 1), Emotional Regulation Skills, Motivational Counselling, Mindfulness-Based Therapies, Conscious Breath Work, Solution-Focused Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) for Couples.

Outside of work, Laurel can be found going on adventures with her two young children, husband, and their beloved family dog (Ollie). She is an avid listener of podcasts (her favourites include: This Might Be Helpful, the Hidden Brain, True North True Crime), enjoys painting and sketching portraits, and getting outside (with young kiddos and a Jack Russell, she is outdoors every day rain or shine).

Laurel graduated with her Master’s Degree in Counselling Psychology from Adler University, and is... Read More