Welcome To Blossom Tree Counselling!

Hello, I am Emma, currently a practicum student at Blossom Tree Counselling, where I am diligently working towards completing my Masters in Counselling Psychology. With a solid foundation in psychology built over seven years of academic study, I have delved into various research labs, specializing in developmental and environmental psychology.

In addition to my academic pursuits, I have actively engaged with the community through volunteer work with organizations such as the Vancouver Island Crisis Society and Rainbows in Nanaimo. These experiences have provided me with invaluable insights into the multifaceted challenges individuals face, further fueling my dedication to supporting others on their journey to well-being.

I have a genuine passion for working with individuals of all ages and backgrounds, and I approach therapy with a client-centered, strengths-based, trauma-informed, and multicultural lens. I am excited to be a part of Blossom Tree Counselling and extend a warm invitation to new clients to join me in navigating life’s complexities and fostering personal growth.

Erin is available for individual child, youth and family counselling. Erin practices from a Family Systems perspective, where each member of the family influences and is influenced by each other. Erin’s background includes a diploma in Early Childhood education, before she completed her Bachelors Degree in Child and Youth Care where she focused on attachment in relationships.

A client-centred approach informs her practice and she has twenty years experience in the field of supporting families.

Erin specializes in parent support and play-based therapies and is most interested in the unique needs of her clients.

Erin is also Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) certified to help clients of all ages process trauma and heal from attachment and relational fractures.

Erin’s own family dynamics have shaped her practice, as personally being a mother to her own children as well as experiencing being part of intact, blended and single parenting homes. You can anticipate Erin being honest and direct with you, while maintaining a positive connection. She can relate to the challenges families experience and it’s nice to know you can confide and consult with someone on issues that can usually be difficult to talk about. Family life is joyous and stressful and Erin is invested in helping you through your struggle.

Kristen has 20 years of experience working with neurodiverse individuals as well as at-risk children and families. She has facilitated many social-emotional groups, and worked 1:1 with children and youth addressing their social-emotional needs while working for the school district as a school based child youth support worker. Kristen is warm, empathetic, easy to connect to, and meets people where they are at. She works from a person-centred, strength-based persepctive and uses a trauma-informed lens within her practice.

Kristen completed her Masters of Counselling Psychology with Yorkville University and completed her practicum at Blossom Tree Counselling. Her previous education includes a Bachelors Degree in Child and Youth Care, an Educational Assistant and Community Support Worker diploma, and many behaviour intervention courses.

She is a mother of two that credits her experience as a mother as the greatest (and most challenging) learning of all. Kristen believes that everyone is doing the best they can with the tools they have been given. She is excited to work with children, youth and families and is currently accepting new clients.

Welcome! I’m Megan, and I created Blossom Tree Counselling in 2017, with the intention to create a supportive place for children, teens and parents who are having a hard time with anxiety, mood, challenging behaviours and family transitions. Over the past several years I have also had many kiddos come my way presenting with concerns that result from their neurodiversity, whether they are 2E, have learning challenges, present with ADHD, or are highly sensitive. Some children and youth present with sensory processing concerns, along with other issues that come up with being differently wired. I practice Synergetic Play Therapy, an approach that focuses on helping to children to increase their interoceptive awareness (noticing what’s happening in their body), while improving their emotional awareness and their ability to self regulate.

As a step parent, I also love helping blended families process the challenges that arise from all the differing dynamics that are part of being in a blended family.

In addition to play therapy and working with step families, I support parents in healing their own losses from their childhood. As a Peaceful Parenting Educator, I truly believe that the hardest part of parenting is undoing the hardwiring we experienced during our own childhood. Understanding what triggers our reactivity with our own kids, where that came from, how it plays out in our relationships in our family, how to tame those triggers and break the cycle of authoritarian and shame based parenting. It is hard work making those changes but I truly believe it’s never too late to repair those relationships. Being certified in EMDR, I help clients process those past childhood memories that hold those negative, triggering reactions, so that we can heal those triggers and parent from a more empathetic and respectful place.

Hello, I’m Natalie, a dedicated clinical counsellor with a rich background in counselling, psychology, and early childhood development. My academic journey spanned a decade, during which I immersed myself in the study of these disciplines, gaining a comprehensive understanding of human behavior and mental health dynamics.

Having worked as a mental health support provider in rural communities on Vancouver Island, I’ve developed a deep appreciation for the diverse needs and challenges faced by individuals in such settings. These experiences have instilled in me a commitment to fostering inclusive, warm, and accepting environments within my practice.

My therapeutic approach is grounded in trauma-informed and culturally sensitive principles. I firmly believe in the therapeutic power of cultural integration and strive to honor and validate the diverse cultural backgrounds of my clients.

Empowering young women is my passion, especially considering how challenging the teen years can be. For the past seven years, I’ve dedicated myself to helping them develop confidence and self-esteem, recognizing the unique struggles they face during this pivotal time in their lives. Through teaching self-defense across British Columbia, I empower women with strength-based techniques, fostering a sense of agency and empowerment as they navigate the complexities of adolescence.

In my counselling practice, I integrate attachment theory and emotion-focused approaches to provide holistic and personalized care to my clients. I recognize the importance of understanding relational dynamics and emotions in facilitating growth and healing.

With a compassionate and client-centered approach, I’m committed to supporting individuals on their journey towards mental wellness and personal growth.