CO-CREATE
COUNSELLING
About Lauren
How I came to do what I do?
All my life I have been an empathetic listener; to family, friends, and even the taxi driver. I loved hearing peoples' stories, beliefs, and world views. Initially, I became a public school teacher, but my heart led me back to social and emotional health. I then became a school counsellor, but the meetings and paperwork seemed to dominate the therapy time. Finally, I moved into private practice, where I can finally be of service to you, and others in a way that supports my mission.
What is my mission?
My mission as your counsellor is to help you to be the best version of yourself. This means I will help you to begin to move past the issues you came to therapy with. So, even if the problem is not entirely gone, you will be in a better place than before. Healing and processing is a journey, let me help you to get started.
Canadian Certified Counsellor, (CCC)
BC Licensed Teacher
Member of Canadian Counsellor and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA)
Personal Background
Education
Master of School Counselling (MA): 2018 City University of Seattle, Colwood, BC
Bachelor of Education (B.Ed): 2010 Vancouver Island University, Nanaimo, BC
Bachelor of Arts (BA) English Major, Fine Arts Minor: 2006 Malaspina College, Nanaimo, BC
Notable Training
*EMDR from Start to Finish, The Complete Foundational Training for Treating PTSD or Complex Trauma: PESI: Arielle Swartz, PhD, and Megan Salar, PhD, 2024.
*Integrating Internal Family Systems Across Clinical Applications Course: PESI: Arielle Swartz, PhD, 2023.
*2-Day Intensive Trauma Treatment Certification Workshop: Arielle Schwartz, PhD, 2023.
*Transcending Trauma: Treating Complex PTSD with Internal Family Systems (IFS): PESI: Frank Anderson, MD, 2023.
*Indigenous Cultural Safety Training: Provincial Health Services Authority, 2023.
*Foundations of 5 day of Narrative Training Certificate: Vancouver School of Narrative Therapy: Stephen Madigan, PhD, 2021.
