is a dedicated and experienced counsellor with a deep commitment to supporting individuals in their personal and emotional journeys. With over 15 years of experience working in social services, primarily with neurodivergent individuals, Shauna brings a wealth of knowledge and understanding to her practice. A graduate of Yorkville University, she holds a master’s degree in counselling and is passionate about creating a collaborative, non-judgmental environment where her clients feel comfortable expressing their emotions and exploring their inner lives.
Shauna is passionate about learning and regularly seeks out new interventions and skills to enhance her practice. Her commitment to growth and professional development means that clients benefit from the latest therapeutic techniques, grounded in compassion and mindfulness.
Shauna’s counselling philosophy is rooted in a trauma-informed and anti-oppressive framework. She understands the importance of providing a space where every client feels seen and heard, no matter their background or life experience. Her approach is holistic, integrating mindfulness, self-compassion, and evidence-based therapeutic modalities such as solution-focused, emotion-focused, and existential therapies. Whether working with adults or youth, Shauna strives to offer a gentle and grounding presence that helps her clients feel safe and supported.
With over 30 years of experience studying Buddhism, Shauna can incorporate Buddhist principles into her counselling sessions for those who are seeking a spiritual dimension to their therapy. Mindfulness, acceptance, and compassion are central to her work, and she offers a unique blend of spiritual and therapeutic support for clients who are interested in integrating these practices into their healing process.
Shauna works with adults and youth, ages 9 and up, and has experience helping individuals navigate a range of challenges, including:
Her collaborative and compassionate approach ensures that each client’s unique needs are addressed in a way that feels both supportive and empowering.
Shauna offers both in-person and online counselling sessions to accommodate her clients’ preferences.
In-Person Sessions: Available on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at her Vancouver office.
Online Sessions: Available on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays for those who prefer virtual appointments.
Shauna also offers sliding scale rates to ensure that her services remain accessible to those in need.
We create, connect, work and heal on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), Stó:lō, and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. We acknowledge our responsibility to learn about the past and take proactive steps towards reconciliation.