MA, CANADIAN CERTIFIED COUNSELLOR (CCC)

OWNER & FOUNDER OF HARBOUR

contact chelsea

(604) 329-4972

chelsea@harbourcounselling.ca

APPROACH AND PHILOSOPHY

It is a privilege to help my clients overcome challenges and negative experiences in their lives that may have shrouded their capacity to thrive. Since 2009, I have been working with individuals and families, helping them tap into their internal resources in order to accomplish their goals, reach their potential, and experience a sense of wholeness. I am passionate about deeply knowing oneself and being deeply known in the safe and accepting environment of the therapeutic relationship. It is my aim to help people get to know and live from their most authentic self, and by doing so find more honest and fulfilling connection with others.

I rely on evidence-based, research-driven approaches to treatment, drawing heavily from mindfulness and body-based approaches such as Internal Family Systems and Sensorimotor Psychotherapy. I draw from attachment-based research and approaches in assisting parents and families through the challenges in their relationships. I also have training in the Gottman Couples’ Therapy Method (Level I & II), as well as Observed & Experiential Integration (Level I & II Certified) used in processing the impacts of past trauma.

In my work with children, play is of the essence, as children express themselves and process through play rather than language alone. I utilize play-based and expressive approaches to assist children in building the resilience and the self-esteem they need to thrive in daily life.

BACKGROUND & EDUCATION

Over the course of my career, in addition to private practice, I have worked in local crisis pregnancy centres; integrative health settings, including residential treatment for trauma and addictions; community-based substance use services for individuals and families using or affected by substance use; as well as trauma therapy and sexual abuse support services in the non-profit sector. I have also provided individual and group supervision to first-year Master’s level Counselling students through Trinity Western University.

I am a registered member in good standing with the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (Member #2993). I have a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology from Trinity Western University, and a Bachelor of Arts, Major in Psychology, with a Minor in Creative Writing from Kwantlen Polytechnic University. Additionally, I completed a Certificate in Christian Studies from Columbia Bible College.

I value ongoing training, supervision, and staying current in the field of counselling and psychotherapy.

TOPICS OF CONTINUED CERTIFICATION, WORKSHOPS AND TRAINING I HAVE COMPLETED INCLUDE (MOST RECENT FIRST):

- Internal Family Systems Level 1 Training

- Internal Family Systems and Couples: Dick Schwartz

- Internal Family Systems Continuity Program: Working with Children & Youth

- Shame & Self-Loathing in the Treatment of Trauma: Janina Fisher

- Advanced Topics in Theory, Clinical Practice, and the Therapeutic Relationship: Janina Fisher Level IV Webinar Series

- Using Expressive Therapy with Children & Youth: Cameray Child & Family Services Workshop

- Internal Family Systems Online Circle (One year online training)

- Expressive Play Therapy for Healing Complex Trauma: Marie-Jose Dhaese

- Gottman Couples Therapy: Level I & II (Certified)

- Observed & Experiential Integration (OEI) Level I & II (Certified)

-Sandtray Therapy Workshop

Rates

50-Minute Individual Counselling Session or Professional Consultation: 150.00
75-Minute Individual Counselling Session or Professional Consultation: 225.00
90-Minute Individual Counselling Session or Professional Consultation: 270.00

50-Minute Couple’s/Family Counselling Session: 165.00
75-Minute Couple’s/Family Counselling Session: 247.50
90-Minute Couple’s/Family Counselling Session: 297.00

*Rates are subject to GST