EMDR Certified Therapist Membership
I am an EMDR-certified therapist with a Master’s Degree in Counselling Psychology, extensive postgraduate training, and over two decades of experience. I believe that the therapeutic relationship is a foundational component of effective therapy and accordingly, emphasize compassion, authenticity, and the transformative power of connection in my work. Using a trauma-informed approach, I prioritize safety, confidentiality, predictability, and collaboration. This framework creates an environment where individuals can feel encouraged to explore and process their experiences without fear of judgment, fostering a sense of being seen, heard and validated.
Education is an integral part of my counselling process. Where appropriate, I guide clients in understanding their unique stress responses, the impact of trauma on the nervous system, and the interconnected physiological and psychological effects. This knowledge is a critical step toward self-awareness and serves as a launching point for emotional regulation and trauma processing.
In my work with veterans and first responders, I recognize their inherent qualities of resilience, courage, teamwork, insight, and adaptability and strive to enhance these attributes within the therapeutic setting. It is a privilege to witness how the very traits that make these individuals exceptional in their professions also drive their journey toward healing and personal growth. This process enables them to reconnect with themselves, rebuild self-trust, ignite self-compassion, and cultivate well-being.
2907 16th Street , Vernon, British Columbia, Canada, V1T 4T8
Phone: (250) 9385580
Email: susan@livehappycounselling.com
Population Served:
Both Adults and Children & Adolescents
Languages:
How EMDR is Offered:
Both online and in-person
Areas of Expertise:
Anxiety
Attachment Focussed
C-PTSD
Depression
Dissociation
EMDR Intensives
Grief & Bereavement
Medical Trauma
Military
PTSD
Panic Attacks
Physical Abuse
Road Traffic Accidents
Sexual Abuse
Social Anxiety