A bit about me and how I work…
Hi there, I’m Robyn (she/her).
Whether it is struggles with pregnancy, postpartum, parenting, perimenopause or menopause, anxiety, depression, or trauma, I support individuals with identifying what they want to be different in their life and co-creating a plan for our work together. As a counsellor, it is a privilege to support clients in their journeys to find more joy, feel less overwhelmed by difficult emotions, improve relationships, and feel more compassion for themselves.
With a strong belief in the value of human connection, I dedicate great care and attention in developing relationships with my clients based on respect and trust. Recognizing the courage it can take for people to come to counselling, I work from a person-centered approach to help my clients feel heard, and ultimately, empowered to work toward their goals.
I feel honoured to work alongside clients through their personal journeys of self-discovery and growth, working collaboratively with clients to explore their values and how to foster these into a meaningful life.
On a more personal level…I am a parent. I love cooking, and generally all things food related. Things that bring me joy: a good book (with a good cup of tea), laughter shared with friends and family, or a walk through the woods. I am someone that has experienced my own mental health struggles, and I’m also someone that has found going to counselling hard!
Certifications:
Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC), with a Masters degree in Counselling Psychology from UBC.
Certified in Perinatal Mental Health (PMH-C) and Trauma Informed Stabilization Treatment (TIST).
Certified Connect Facilitator, an attachment-based program for parents and caregivers.
Approaches that inform my work:
Trauma Informed Stabilization Treatment (TIST)
Intersectional Feminist Theory
Attachment Theory
Person Centered
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Mindful Self-Compassion
Emotion Focused Therapy
Behavioural Activation (CBT)
Areas of Practice:
Perinatal Mental Health (pregnancy and postpartum)
Perimenopause and Menopause transition
Parent support
Anxiety, stress, burnout
Depression, low mood
Trauma
Grief and loss
Relationship struggles (with partners, family members, or friends)