Counsellor & Trauma Therapist Vancouver Island, B.C.
Blu Summit Counselling“A moment of self-compassion can change your entire day. A string of such moments can change the course of your life.”
– Christopher Germer
Safe and Supportive
I Can Help You On Your Healing Journey.
Working with a counsellor provides a safe place to discuss your inner most difficulties and the things you may be struggling with. There are times in our lives when things aren’t quite right.
Counselling can provide guidance and tools in a safe and non-judgemental environment aimed at improving your quality of life.
If you are facing challenges involving…
- anxiety
- depression
- trauma & abuse
- anger
- grief & loss
- relationships
- conflict resolution
- separation & divorce
- sexual issues
- spirituality
- life transitions
- self-esteem & confidentiality
- gender identity
- personal growth
…I can help you by providing Individual Therapeutic Counselling and Trauma Focused Counselling.
Counselling Can Make a World of Difference.
Individual Counselling
Every person is on a journey towards optimal living. People experience unique obstacles throughout their lifespan that may interfere with their rational ability to manage emotions and solve problems. As your counsellor I will provide a safe space to discuss your inner most difficulties and through skillful exploration, problems that seem insurmountable become understood in new ways. By investigating new possibilities, overwhelming problems are rendered manageable. This will help you feel more in control of your life. My sensitive approach to counselling can help make the difference you have been longing for and help connect you with a new sense of hope.
Trauma
Counselling
Anyone who has experienced trauma will know that it can be very emotionally painful and can elicit feelings of shame, helplessness, and powerlessness. Trauma can be a one-time event like an accident , or it may have been ongoing like abuse by a parent or intimate partner. It may have happened a long time ago, or happened more recently.
If you are unable to cope with the feelings you are experiencing , or you are not able to function on a day-to-day basis, trauma therapy can help.
As your counsellor I take careful steps to help make sure you feel as safe as possible by meeting you where you are. With kindness and support I can help you face your fears, and help equip you with coping skills so that you are better able to live a more balanced and meaningful life.
Appointments
Are you ready to create the change you’ve been longing for? As your counsellor, I’m ready to help! Please call or text me at # for a free 20 minute consultation book appointment today
About Me
Meet Iris Denee
I am an (RTC) registered with The Association of Cooperative Counselling Therapists of Canada. I am passionate about learning and continue to expand my skills through ongoing education and clinical supervision.
I believe deeply in our ability to heal and the resilience embedded within us all.
I honor the connection between the mind, body, and soul and incorporate the holistic side of this into my practice and personal life.
My approach is guided by my belief that each person wishes to be heard, witnessed, and honored in their unique experiences. By providing a safe, non-judgmental space I can help you move past the struggles that have been holding you back.
Together we can take a step towards positive change.
My Experience
Therapeutic Approaches
My therapeutic approach is aimed at improving your quality of life which involves both the client and counsellor in collaboration. I take a multi-disciplinary approach that is individualized to best suit the needs of each client.
Therapeutic models may include:
- Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Compassionate Inquiry
- Mindfulness
- Polyvagal Informed Therapy
- Culturally Sensitive
- Trauma-Focused
- Family Systems
- Humanistic Therapy
- Narrative Therapy
- Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT)
Blu Summit Fees
Start Your Healing Journey
Counselling Fee
A number of extended health benefit plans provide full or partial coverage for my services. Check your plan today to determine coverage. Payment can be made via e-transfer, cash, or cheque. Payment is generally made at the beginning of each session. If you are experiencing financial strain, we can discuss payment on a sliding- scale upon request.
Crisis Support
Resources
These are some resources that you can access if in need of crisis support:
Suicide Crisis Line:
1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433)
KUU-US Crisis Line:
Toll free: 1-800-588-8717
Youth: 250-723-2040
Adult: 250-723-4050
Seniors Distress line:
604-872-1234
Vancouver Island Crisis Line:
1-888-494-3888
Crisis Text:
1-250-800-3806 (6 – 10 pm daily)
Canadian Human Trafficking Hotline
1-833-900-1010 (24 hours a day 7 days a week)
Crisis Online Chat:
http://www.vicrisis.ca/ (6 – 10 pm daily)
http://www.youthinbc.com/ (noon – 1 am daily)
https://crisiscentrechat.ca/ (noon – 1 am daily)
Haven Society Crisis Line:
1-888-756-0616
Kids Help Phone:
1-800-668-6868
Métis Crisis Line:
1-833-638-4722
Residential School Crisis Line:
1-866-925-4419
Suicide Prevention Service
1-833-456-4566
Wellness Together Canada
Phone counselling for adults: 1-866-585-0445
Phone counselling for youth: 1-888-668-6810
Peer Support Lines (peers with lived experience): 1-888-768-2488
Mental Health Information Line:
310-6789 (no area code needed)
Youth in BC (resources/counsellor chat):
1-866-661-3311
Blu Summit Counselling
Contact Iris Denee
Contact
to book an appointment
at 778-241-3524
Location
Updates
Covid-19 –
All sessions are currently online
until further notice.
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Proud Member (2647) of the Association of Cooperative Counselling Therapists of Canada.
Traditional Territories
Land Acknowledgement
I gratefully and respectfully acknowledge that I live, work and play on traditional territory of the Coast Salish peoples, Snuneymuxw and Snaw-Naw-As Nations.