ABOUT CHERYL
Cheryl has over 20 years of experience working with families in a variety of settings. Cheryl specializes in working with individuals, couples, and families from diverse cultural backgrounds, who have been impacted by trauma and as a result may struggle with anxiety, depression, PTSD and grief. Cheryl uses an integrative approach to ensure each client is treated as a valued individual. Cheryl has experience working with divorce, separation, couples counselling, communication, anxiety, grief and loss, relationship concerns, parenting, spirituality, and other life experiences. Cheryl is a trauma-informed counsellor who believes each person has their own unique strengths and story and each story holds value as it has shaped their current experience. Through creating a safe space and a therapeutic relationship, Cheryl hopes to help you find the right strategies and resources to help you heal, create a new reality, and build a life that is more fulfilling.
CREDENTIALS & TRAINING
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Bachelor of Arts (BA), Double Major in Psychology & Religious Studies, Minor in Asian Studies
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Master of Counselling (MC)
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Certificate of the Seminary
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Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) - BC Association of Clinical Counsellors
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Certified Canadian Counsellor (CCC) - Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association
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Gottman Couples Therapy training, Level 1 & 2
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Psychological First Aid Course
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San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety training
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Disaster Emergency Support Services training
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Trauma Training Level 1 Certificate
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How to Integrate Coaching into Your Counselling Practice Certificate
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Foundations of Narrative Therapy Certificate
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Foundations in Motivational Interviewing
AVAILABILITY
In Person Appointments
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Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
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SPECIALTIES IN COUNSELLING
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Anxiety
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Chronic Pain/Illness
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Couples Counselling
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Depression
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Divorce/Separation
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Family Counselling
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Grief and Loss
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Life Transitions
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Mood Disorders
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Parenting
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PTSD
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Self-esteem
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Spiritual
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Stress
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Teen/Adolescents
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Trauma
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Workplace Stress