Hello and welcome. As someone who comes to the counselling chair with a wealth of lived experience, I also have the educational credentials necessary to practice as a counsellor.
Compassion and authenticity are the crucial pieces of the therapeutic practice and something I place on high importance in my work with clients. Counselling may be a helpful tool in many areas in life for people, especially where struggles may be hindering them from feeling hopeful and happy or even preventing them from feeling a sense of purpose. Growth through healing and self awareness/discovery is possible with the help of a trusted counsellor. I can help with different things by working with you to help you get a better understanding of yourself, your relationships where needed and helping you to recognize the triggers and their connection to your past where necessary. By doing this we can undo some of the hold your past may have on your life today. In a confidential, safe space we will walk together- I will not be in front of you nor behind you but rather beside you for the journey. We will go slow and not rush, this is your journey to walk and I am a trusted confidante to help you along your way. Making healthy changes in life can be difficult when experiencing things such as:- Depression
- Anxiety
- Relationship Issues
- Job Stressors
- School challenges
- and many other things.
My goal is to help you gain a new perspective and provide you with skills to help you move forward in life. I will work collaboratively with you to help you cope with your challenges and stressful situations. My hope is to help you connect with your inner strengths and values, resulting in finding your full potential and connecting with your true self. I believe that within each person, whether one sees it or not initially, lies a desire to grow and be more self-aware.
Individual Counselling
Counselling can and does help with life challenges and obstacles or navigating relationships. Through counselling, clients can experience less anxiety over time by learning skills and coping strategies and also learn how to deal with stress in their life. The safe, confidential space that exists in a counselling session is essentially the vessel in which you can journey into a different and more positive place in your life and relationships.
Couples counselling
Couples can learn strategies to better the relationship and how to interact with each other more functionally. This can be done by better learning about your partner’s expectations, navigating the separate way you demonstrate emotions and communicate, how to listen to one another more effectively and also how to hone in on the other’s love language.
Counselling for youth and children
I see children who are at least 6 years old and the sessions can consist of art activities in person, expressive play interaction and learning how to regulate emotions as well as where they may come from. With children and youth I can provide a safe space for support and listening, help enlighten them on their feelings and thoughts and explore where those stem from. Issues such as bullying, parental divorce, grief, anxiety, substace abuse in the family, depression and other challenges can be worked through in the safe confines of an office. Heping to build self esteem, building emotional regulation and awareness as well as working towards healthy development in the face of adversity are things counselling can help with for children and youth. Similar to what the goal of counselling for adults is, however more age appropriate for younger clients.
Some of the things I can help with:
AddictionAnxietyChronic PainCoping SkillsDepressionDivorceDomestic AbuseFamily Conflict GriefLGBTQ+ Life TransitionsParenting ChallengesRelationship DifficultiesWork and Career Issues
And many other things- don't hesitate to book that first free consultation to meet. Book Online | Pier Point Counselling (janeapp.com) (Jessa Turner)
Jessa Turner Reaches
New Westminster BCCoquitlam BC