Registered Therapeutic Counsellor – RTC (2833)
Accredited through the Association of Cooperative Counselling Therapists of Canada (ACCT)
I believe healing begins with presence—with the courage to pause, breathe, and connect inward. As a Registered Therapeutic Counsellor, I offer a warm, collaborative space for individuals navigating trauma, grief & loss, relational challenges, life transitions, and gender & sexuality exploration.
If you are carrying the weight of trauma, whether stemming from recent experiences or distant memories, please know that healing is possible. The journey can be tender and layered, but it is also one of profound transformation. I believe that your greatest wounds can become the soil from which your greatest gifts grow. With care and compassion, we can explore what’s held in your nervous system, your memories, and your relationships, and support you in building a life rooted in self-trust, inner calm, and clarity.
I also support individuals within the LGBTQIA2S+ community in navigating the unique complexities of gender and sexuality exploration, and those in or curious about alternative relationship structures, such as ethical non-monogamy and polyamory. My practice is inclusive, affirming, and I am committed to creating a safe space where all identities are welcomed and celebrated, and where clients feel empowered to live authentically.
My approach is grounded in Internal Family Systems (IFS), a compassionate and evidence-based model that helps clients access their inner wisdom and build a relationship with the parts of themselves that carry pain, protect, and survive. IFS supports folks in shifting from having their wounded parts leading their lives, to having their innate Self leading their lives. I integrate this with Trauma-Sensitive Yoga Therapy, supporting clients to reconnect with their bodies in ways that feel safe, attuned, and empowering.
With a commitment to anti-oppressive, intersectional, and trauma-informed practices, I also blend somatic and mindfulness-based approaches, narrative therapy, and self-compassion practices to meet you where you are at. I support each client to move at their own pace, whether you are processing the impact of complex trauma, exploring identity, or seeking more clarity and ease in your daily life. I value authenticity and connection, and I walk alongside you—never ahead of you—as you navigate your healing.
My style is relational, gentle, and attuned. I hold space for vulnerability and strength, and believe deeply in your capacity to heal and grow. Together, we’ll work to cultivate greater self-understanding, emotional regulation, and a sense of wholeness from the inside out.
I offer in-person and virtual sessions, and welcome adults from all backgrounds, including fellow therapists and helping professionals. If something in you feels ready, or even just curious, to take a next step, I’d be honoured to connect.
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Bobbie-Raechelle
Testimonials
What Our Clients Say
“DeAnna is amazing. She really takes the time to get to know you as a person. She listens to what you are saying and really takes the time to understand. I would recommend anyone go and see her. She has helped me immensely.”
“DeAnna is so comfortable to work with and very inspiring! Every session I have with her improves my mood and encourages me in a variety of ways. Couldn’t ask for better! ”
“I have felt comfortable with DeAnna since the very beginning. She has helped me in all aspects of my life to which I have been able to greatly improved and come out of my comfort zone. My life is in a much better place.”
“DeAnna makes it easy to feel comfortable as she actively listens and really takes the time to get to know you. Since working with her, I’ve become more comfortable and confident and my business has been more successful.”
“The growth I’ve been able to achieve both on a personal as well as a business level has been unparalleled. I highly recommend working with DeAnna, your life will change.”
“Deanna is absolutely a wonderful counselor. She is so good at listening and letting you get things off your chest, I’ve never felt judged and she is so compassionate. She helps you to understand what you are going through and always there for you. She gives great advice and tools to help you get through whatever you need help with. She makes me feel extremely comfortable and has honestly changed my way of life. Highly recommended! Katie Aves”
“For me the biggest difference between traditional counselling and this amazing journey is the ACTION! Throwing my life into the hands of someone with an ear wasn’t working…cuz there was never a plan of attack to fix anything! With this journey I feel like I have a-whole arsenal of weapons to attack even the biggest anxieties and fears! However I truly believe this works because of me and my drive to kick life’s ass, the program and how it guides you not to fail and of course the ring leader and General”