about Debbie

Debbie has been counselling for over 10 years, and specializes in couple’s therapy, trauma, and addictions and mental health counselling. Debbie earned her Master’s Degree in Social Work at UBC Okanagan and is registered with the British Columbia College of Social Workers (#09253).

Debbie is skilled in several techniques, including:

EFT- Emotionally Focused Couple’s Therapy

EMDR- A trauma based approach that supports the healing of trauma and PTSD

When working with addiction and mental health related issues, Debbie also uses:

  • Motivational interviewing
  • Solution-focused,
  • Cognitive behavioral therapy
  • Dialectical behavioral therapy
  • Mindfulness training

Debbie believes a strong therapeutic alliance is the key to successful emotional healing. Debbie states that, “an easy 85% of the therapeutic alliance is established in the connection between client and therapist.”

Creating a safe, nurturing and confidential environment is essential for establishing a therapeutic alliance. Only by doing so can you build the trust and rapport necessary for a deeper exploration of your emotions and inner experience.

Debbie invites you to deepen your self-exploration and understanding of who you are in your relationships with yourself and others.

Debbie is licensed in three provinces, BC (09253), Alberta (15876) and Ontario (838365).

             

Debbie is also affiliated with Crime Victim Assistance and CANNAMM.

Call Debbie today (604-997-3765 ) to set up your free 15 minute consultation.


Debbie has been instrumental with helping me to learn about myself and to heal. I appreciate Debbie’s compassion, her heart, for her work and for her ability to make me feel safe and comfortable. I would like to really thank Debbie for her kind heart and for her unconditional love, acceptance and support. My quality of life is much better because Debbie was a part of it.

Nancy (Kelowna BC)

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