WE ARE LOCATED AT 45919 WELLINGTON AVE CHILLIWACK 604.701.5703
COUNSELLING
Counselling is a type of therapeutic intervention that involves a trained professional, often referred to as a counselor or therapist, who provides guidance, support, and non-judgmental listening to individuals or groups who are facing challenges or experiencing emotional distress. The goal of counselling is to help clients gain insight, develop coping skills, and make positive changes in their lives.
EMDR
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is an internationally
approved , evidence based treatment for all kinds of psychological trauma arising from accidents, abuse, assaults, natural disasters, and bereavements, or any traumatic experience that happened in childhood or at any time during your life.
EMDR involves talking and bilateral stimulation, typically using eye movements or
tappers. The aim is to reduce distress and negative beliefs associated with past
overwhelming or traumatic experiences that are having a significant impact on our
mental health. EMDR is a psychotherapy that enables people to heal from the
symptoms and emotional distress that are the result of disturbing life experiences.
EMDR therapy shows that the mind can in fact heal from psychological trauma much as the body recovers from physical trauma. Once the trauma induced block is removed by EMDR, healing resumes. Using the detailed protocols and procedures learned in EMDR training sessions, clinicians help clients activate the natural healing processes of the mind.
If you are feeling chronically unsettled, reactive, depressed or anxious this could be the treatment for you. It’s time to put your nervous system into a state of calm!
Jenny Sudermann MSW, RSW
REGISTERED SOCIAL WORKER
EMDR Qualified Practitioner
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I have an abundance of respect for people that come to counseling because I understand how vulnerable and strange it can feel. It takes a huge amount of courage to heal, and to work through issues that are uncomfortable, especially with people you don’t know at first. I became a counsellor and social worker because I have experienced my own trauma and I was fortunate enough to have some amazing counsellors to help me heal. This motivated me to become an EMDR trauma therapist. It would be my honour to support you in your healing journey.
APPROACHES TO COUNSELLING
Your voice in our counseling sessions will be respected and heard. I work hard to develop a trusting relationship with you because I believe emotional safety for you is truly vital for your healing process. My goal is to create a space for you to feel truly safe to be your authentic self. Feel it to
Heal it!
AREAS OF PRACTICE
I have extensive experience working with complex trauma and I am an EMDR qualified practitioner. I am also certified in dialectical behavior therapy. If you prefer solution focused talk therapy, we can do that too! For couples sessions my approach is to help create connection and safety between partners while building a foundation of solid communication skills.
POPULATIONS
Women, transgender individuals, men, youth (12+), young adults, adults and couples/families
Ages 6-11 *Existing clients only*
APPROVED PROVIDER FOR
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First Nations Health Authority
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Andrew Izbicki
REGISTERED CLINICAL COUNSELLOR
As a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC), Andrew is excited to work with individuals and couples towards transformative change and growth. With over twenty years experience in community mental health practice; he brings compassion, sensitivity and knowledge to the therapeutic conversation. For the last ten years he also clinically supervised a team of clinicians (counsellors, social workers and nurses) who provided individual and group therapy.
APPROACHES TO COUNSELLING
The Satir Model, Solution Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Gottman Method and Existential Therapy into his practice.
AREAS OF PRACTICE
Andrew has extensive background working with mood and anxieties disorders and is passionate about marriage and relationship therapy and men's issues.
POPULATIONS
Women, men, adults and couples
Courtney Smith RCC
REGISTERED CLINICAL COUNSELLOR
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Since a young age, I always knew I wanted to help people. As I grew up and went through my own hardships, the field of counselling became more intriguing every day. Learning about the brain was something I was drawn to since high school, as it plays a critical role in human life and mental health. I have been in the field of mental health and counselling for about 7+ years and primarily work with children, youth, and young adults.
It takes a lot of courage to start counselling and by providing a safe, open, and stable place to start this journey, is an imperative part of my practice. Another focus of mine is to ensure support, guidance, and empowerment to the clients I work with. Being able to work alongside clients and watch their progress/growth, is such a rewarding experience. I believe that it is important for a counselor to respect the client’s autonomy and to work collaboratively with them, throughout the counselling journey.
During the therapeutic process, showing compassion, empathy, honesty, active listening, flexibility and a judgement free zone, could guide a deeper connection and conversation to be had. I strongly feel by meeting the clients where there at, finding out there needs, and adjusting accordingly, can improve the overall outcome of counselling.
APPROACHES TO COUNSELLING
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Play Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT), Narrative Therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Nature-Based Therapy (Ecotherapy). I utilize a Biopsychosocial approach, which means I consider the Biological, Psychological, andSocial Factors that contribute to clients.
AREAS OF COUNSELLING PRACTICE
Anxiety, Depression, Stress, Traumatic Events, PTSD, Managing Anger and Emotions, Life Transition, Low Self-Esteem, Habit Change and Formation, Relationship Concerns, Grief and Loss.
POPULATIONS
Children (5-11), youth (12+), and young adults
Amanda Montroy RTC
Registered Therapeutic Counsellor
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Having worked in the Health Care field for over 17 years, Amanda has gained a wide range of knowledge about helping individuals and families who are suffering from an illness, anxiety, PTSD or struggling with their sexual identity. She gained her skill set by providing support to others, as well as from her own experiences. She is a proud member of the LGBTQ+ community and the mom of a strong daughter who beat cancer. With all of her clients, she draws on both her life experience as well as her education, and is a strong believer of partnership and collaboration to help them reach their goals.
APPROACHES TO COUNSELLING
Families, couples, and individuals can seek support from Amanda through Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT), Person-Centred Therapy (PCT), Narrative Therapy, and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT).
AREAS OF PRACTICE
As well as many mental health issues, Amanda also specializes in helping with grief, trauma, and struggling with identity or orientation issues related to sexuality.
POPULATIONS
Women, Men, Non Binary, Transgender, Young adults as well as Individual Adults and Couples.