Jennifer holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from the University of Victoria and is currently pursuing her Master’s in Counselling Psychology at Yorkville University. With a background encompassing seven years of experience in complex and long-term care, Jennifer has assisted individuals and their families through many significant life transitions. Having a deep understanding of the challenges and complexities involved in navigating such changes, she firmly believes that these transitions present valuable opportunities for personal growth and self-discovery.
Jennifer places great emphasis on fostering self-compassion as a means to well-being. Through non-judgmental and inclusive care, she aims to help her clients challenge self-limiting beliefs, cultivate self-acceptance, and foster more compassionate relationships with themselves. Drawing from her extensive experience, Jennifer brings an empathetic and understanding approach to her practice, ensuring that her clients feel safe and supported as they explore their emotions, thoughts, and concerns.
In her therapeutic approach, Jennifer draws upon a range of evidence-based modalities tailored to meet each client’s specific needs. Incorporating techniques from mindfulness-based cognitive behavioral therapy, person-centered therapy, and strengths-based approaches, Jennifer creates a holistic and personalized therapeutic environment for each individual she works with.
Jennifer holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from the University of Victoria and is cur...
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Please note Dr. Cordy is not accepting new clients for counselling at this time.
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Shaelynn is an empathetic, warm, and hard-working individual passionate about child development.
She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Child and Youth Care from the University of Victoria, specializing in Child Life. She is completing her Master of Arts in Counselling of Psychology through Yorkville University.
Her goal is to instill confidence within children and their caregivers in comprehending their problems while creating solutions through compassionate listening, education and skill building. Shaelynn utilizes her experience as a support worker, summer camp leader, education assistant, preschool teacher, and Student Engagement Facilitator. She also spends time at Victoria General Hospital in either the Pediatric unit or Emergency department, managing the worries and fears children undergo as a patient in the hospital.
Her approach combines mindfulness, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Narrative Therapy, and Person-Centered Therapy. Creating a warm, collaborative, and non-judgmental safe space in therapy, Shaelynn meets her clients within their present state to empower them with positive growth. You can find her playing with her four-year-old son in her spare time, taking hikes with her dog, completing a puzzle, or camping in a trailer near the water.
Ages or Specific groups of clients: children, youth, and adults
Group, Family, couple, or individuals: Individuals, Family or group
Specializations: Life transitions, anxiety, emotion regulation, relationships, self-esteem and belonging
Shaelynn is an empathetic, warm, and hard-working individual passionate about child development.
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Tara holds a Bachelor of Education degree and a Master of Arts in Educational Psychology degree from the University of Victoria. She is completing her doctoral studies in Educational Psychology at the University of Victoria. Tara is currently pursuing a counselling internship to further develop her skills and gain practical experience in the field of counselling.
Tara has developed a keen interest in helping people overcome their mental health challenges. During her academic years, she took several courses that equipped her with a strong foundation in counselling theories, techniques, and ethics. Her passion for counselling and desire to make a positive impact on people’s lives led her to pursue a career in clinical counselling.
Tara is an Inclusive Learning Teacher in the Greater Victoria School District, where she works with students from diverse backgrounds who have mental health, behavioural, social, and academic difficulties. She has worked with individuals with a variety of mental health issues including anxiety, depression, trauma, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, conduct disorder, and poor interpersonal skills. Through an integrated approach to wellness, she has helped them to build social and emotional skills, resiliency, choice, autonomy, and improve their quality of life.
As an intern, Tara is excited to apply her theoretical knowledge and practical experience to work with clients under the supervision of experienced professionals. She takes an integrated approach to therapy, drawing on person-centered, solution-focused, mindfulness and acceptance-based, and behavioural modalities that emphasize strength, agency, growth, connection, and resiliency. She believes that through a positive therapeutic relationship, clients can discover their inherent capacity for growth, healing, positive change, and agency.
Tara’s ultimate goal is to become a licensed professional counsellor and help individuals navigate the complexities of life while achieving their goals and finding a sense of fulfillment. She believes that this internship will be an essential step towards achieving her professional aspirations, and she is eager to embark on this journey of personal and professional growth.
Ages or Specific groups of clients: children, youth, and adults
Group, family, couples, or individuals: all
Specializations: ADHD, autism, oppositional defiant disorder, conduct disorder, disorganized attachment, self-regulation skills, learning disabilities, substance use
Tara holds a Bachelor of Education degree and a Master of Arts in Educational Psychology degree f...
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