At Pacific Waters Counselling, we care deeply about bringing our best into each session with every client. Each of our counsellors holds a Master's degree and appropriate credentials. We engage in consultations with mentors and colleagues and ongoing training to ensure that we continue to offer you the very best of care.
Cheryl Verheyden
MA, RCC, SEP
Accepting New Clients
Online Appointments
All Genders
Ages 16 and up
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We all face various challenges that can impact our ability to connect with others, feel safe within ourselves, and be fully present in our lives. I am passionate about helping people uncover their unique personal strengths, heal their nervous systems, connect with their intuition, increase creativity, and move toward a more fulfilling and peaceful life as their authentic selves.
I specialize in working with individuals affected by
• childhood trauma
• abuse in relationships
• anxiety and depression
• low self-worth and shame.
My clients often struggle with issues such as:
• setting & maintaining healthy boundaries
• standing up for themselves
• communicating clearly with others
• fear
• social anxiety
• depending on substances
• identity
• and more.
My approach to counselling is collaborative and flexible to suit the needs of each individual client, drawing on training and wisdom from Somatic Experiencing, Expressive Arts Therapy, Mindfulness, Attachment Theory, and Attachment-Focused EMDR.
My practice is rooted in a belief that we all have an inherent capacity to heal and grow, and that you are the expert in your own life. My goal is to provide a safe and inclusive environment for you to express yourself, and explore your own unique process of growth. I look forward to connecting with you!
Cheryl’s Training includes:
MA in Expressive Arts Therapy
Somatic Experiencing Practitioner
BA in Psychology
Attachment Treatment Levels 1 & 2 (Aulneu Renewal Center)
Attachment Focused EMDR
San’yas Indigenous Cultural Training
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Anxiety,
Self-doubt
Boundaries
Grief and loss
Depression
Substance use
Life transitions
Parenting
Relationship issues
Domestic violence,
Sexual and gendered violence
Childhood trauma
Michelle Waters
MA, RCC, CCC
Accepting New Clients
Online & In-Person
All Genders
Ages 25 and up
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Hi, I’m Michelle,
When we sit down together, I start with the belief that everything you do makes sense. Even though you have habits that aren’t serving you, those habits have developed for good reason. You are a survivor with the hardwiring to keep yourself moving.
The main tool that I use in session is Lifespan Integration (LI). This is a gentle method which works to create new neural pathways, allowing you to overcome past events and patterns of relating to others that may have kept you stuck for decades. LI takes us way beyond needing to just try harder. With LI, doing things differently will come more naturally because it is literally rewiring your brain for you. One of the best things about LI is that it is effective for anyone with trauma, abuse, or neglect and even for individuals who have no specific negative memories.
Does this resonate with you? I offer a free 15-minute online consultation so that you can decide if we’re a good fit.
Michelle’s training includes:
MA Counselling Psychology
Lifespan Integration Certification
ADHD Evergreen Certification
San’yas Indigenous Cultural Training
Advanced Master Program on Treatment of Trauma
ASIST Suicide First Aid
When Love Hurts: Understanding Abuse
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Trauma
PTSD
Partner abuse
Emotional neglect
Eating Disorders
Suicidal Ideation
Accidents and injuries/ICBC
Chronic pain
Depression
Anxiety
Dissociation
Attachment
Relationship Issues
Separation & Divorce
ADHD
Just plain feeling stuck!