Specialties
Counselling for relationship transition, marriage and divorce
Hetero, Gay, Lesbian, Bi, Queer, Trans, Poly,
Depression
Anxiety
Food and Body related issues (eating disorders)
Grief and Loss
Brain Injury
Trauma recovery (emotional, physical, sexual abuse or injury)
History
Established in 2009.
I graduated from the University of Victoria Educational Psychology Counselling Program in 2007 with a masters degree in Counselling Psychology and I am registered with the British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors (BCACC). My studies and training have focused on couples (all lifestyles), trauma recovery, multicultural counselling and the areas of self-concept and self-esteem. My training has included working with survivors of sexual assault, abuse and traumatic brain injury using in-depth client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy, and a somatic experiencing framework. Currently, I maintain a counselling position at BC Families in Transition - BCFIT (formerly the Divorce and Separation Resource Centre) and am also a counsellor/case manager for Lifetime Networks Victoria (LNV) an organization that builds safe and secure futures for those isolated and vulnerable due to disability within our community by developing and maintaining lifelong personal support networks
Meet the Business Owner: Dawn C.
I was born and raised in Victoria but have lived in both big cities and small towns in my 20's. I came back to Victoria after about 7 years of living in other cities in Canada and BC because I love the energy and opportunities Victoria offers. Arts, culture, sports, nature and the ocean all bring me joy.
I really love what I do because I see it making a difference in people's lives every day. I feel proud of that and it fuels my desire to learn more and grow.