From her own personal experience, Serena knows just how much courage it takes to face old wounds and hidden emotions. Serena’s own path to healing and growth has deepened her empathy and intuitive abilities that fuels her passion to walk  alongside your journey. As you rediscover your own safety, self-worth, self-trust, and balance, Serena is dedicated to supporting you in finding meaning within the in-between moments of life to create alignment and fulfilment. 

 

Serena takes a holistic, trauma-informed approach to counselling, integrating nervous system awareness, parts-based insight, attachment and the connection between mind and body through a biopsychosocial lens. She supports individuals navigating life transitions, grief, burnout, stress and emotional overwhelm with care. Drawing from somatic practices, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), and narrative therapy, Serena tailors her approach to each client’s unique needs and goals. She leads with curiosity, compassion, and respect, fostering a therapeutic environment where clients feel safe, understood, and empowered in their journey toward greater balance and self-understanding.

 

In Serena’s free time, she enjoys connecting to nature through taking her dog, Indy (Indiana Bones) on a nice hike in the woods, exploring the coastal shore lines searching for beach glass, and has recently begun floral pressing to create art work and crafts.

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Areas of Focus:

Adults 19+ seeking support:

• Stress & Emotional Overwhelm

• Grief & Loss

• Life Transitions

• Spirituality

• Anxiety

• Depression

• Chronic Illness & Pain

• Addiction

• Co-dependency

• Boundaries

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Education & Training

•  Rhodes Wellness College - Professional Counselling Diploma, Graduated with a grade point average of 89.9% 

• North Shore Women’s Centre - 6 week Practicum experience supporting women

•  Rhodes Wellness College - Life Skills Coaching Certificate (ICF certified) 85.83% overall grade

•  Crisis Centre - Formally trained in SafeTalk & ASIST Suicide First Aid

• Blanche Macdonald Centre, Vancouver, BC - Graduated Esthetics Diploma Program 2013

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Experience​

• Avalon Women’s Recovery Centre - 6 month Volunteer Experience 

•  Over 10+ years of leadership experience through coaching, mentoring, and personal development in the health & wellness industry.

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Pricing​​

• 15 minute complimentary discovery call $0.00

• 50 minute Initial Counselling Session (For new clients only) $120.00

• 50 minute subsequent  Counselling Session (For existing client’s) $120.00

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Techniques & Treatments​

• Mind, Body & Nervous System Awareness:
  Supporting awareness of stress responses, physical cues, and emotional patterns to promote regulation, safety, and resilience.

• Cognitive & Behavioural Strategies:
  Drawing from evidence-informed cognitive and behavioural tools to help identify patterns, build coping skills, and support meaningful change.

• Emotion-Focused & Reflective Exploration:
  Creating space to safely process emotions, increase self-understanding, and explore experiences with curiosity and compassion.

• Narrative & Meaning-Making Work:
  Supporting clients in examining personal stories, reframing limiting beliefs, and reconnecting with identity and purpose during life transitions.

• Strengths-Based & Values-Oriented Practice:
  Highlighting internal resources, core values, and personal strengths to guide growth that feels aligned and sustainable.

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*Please note that all counselling appointments with Serena are conducted remotely for your convenience and comfort.

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