Nice to Meet You!

Hi, I’m Dani!

My life has been shaped by several life transitions. When I was 19 years old, I lost my mom, and I thought I would never be able to move forward in life without her. I faced unrelenting grief, was lost, and felt like nobody could understand.

I also moved from Ontario to British Columbia and built a career in Recreational Therapy just to decide to go back to school and start again as a Counsellor.

I know what it is like to face the uncertainty and vulnerability of building a new life in a new place, and sometimes without the people you imagined being there with you. Change is really hard and scary. I approach my practice with the empathy of shared experience and the understanding that at times life can be really challenging, and that’s okay.

What’s my Approach?

My approach to counselling is trauma-informed, anti-oppressive, queer-affirming, neurodiverse friendly, compassionate and warm. I believe that our past influences our present, however we don’t need to be prisoners of what happened to us. We can explore the experiences that have shaped you, the coping styles that you’ve collected along the way, and what continues to serve a helpful function in your life. Or we can address what might be getting in the way.

I enjoy bringing humour into the room, because I believe healing does not have to be serious. Yet, I am not afraid to challenge patterns that might be unhelpful so you can show up better for yourself, your relationships, and your community.

I might say this about every forest…. But this was the most magical forest I’ve ever been in!

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Sometimes regulation doesn’t have to happen alone.

Listen to what your body feels relaxed around.

It could be a pet, a friend, a partner, some nature.

Go be around more of that!

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Hello and welcome! I’m a Downtown Vancouver counsellor. They call me the Grief Gal and ADHD Accomplice.

Beyond alliterations, I’m a big fan of all things outdoors, pottery, and cats.

If you’re looking to book a free 15 minute discovery call, look no further —> the link is in my bio

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It’s okay that the sun is out and you still feel dark and gloomy.

The weather will change, and so will you.

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If you’re in the depths and heaviness of grief right now, know that it won’t be like this forever. Grief will never be completed gone, it will just be easier to carry.

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Check in on your queer friends, have conversations about how they’re doing, and lend support as an ally during this time.

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Trauma responses are learned survival strategies. They get people through hard times.

However, not all responses are trauma responses. That’s why it’s important to work with a qualified profession to learn your own systems better.

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Join me for a series called Nature’s Intermission. Where we take a quick moment to stop our busy lives to enjoy the moment.

It’s easy to get caught up in scrolling, let your mind have a 30 second rest and remember that there’s beautiful places like this that exist in the world.

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I show up as a therapist the same way I show up in my regular life with friends, family, and work mates. Authentic, warm, and kind, as well as always ready for a laugh or cry.

I want to make therapy something you’re excited to come to because you know you’ll be supported in whatever state you need to show up in.

I’m taking new clients, so if any of these states sounds like something you’d enjoy in a therapist, reach out !

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The relationship between you and your therapist can account for up to 30% of the success of therapy. So taking the time to find the right therapist is incredibly important.

Follow along as we explore more about how to choose the right therapist.

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Hands in the air if today you cried, rolled your eyes, felt sad, mad, or even forgot that it was Mother’s Day.

Let’s explore whatever it is you’re feeling today, reach out and book a free 15 minute phone consultation

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Appreciate the little things - like your current favourite song playing while in a beautiful place

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