In our work together, we will creatively integrate ideas from a variety of evidence-based approaches to collaboratively help you to manage emotional pain, stress or trauma, to live a more authentic life, and to develop and recover stability and joy.
My work is trauma-informed, attachment-based, and rooted in a biopsychosocial and neuropsychological framework. I have specialized training in a number of areas, and rely heavily on Polyvagal theory by Dr. Stephen Porges. In addition to being a Registered Clinical Counsellor, I am also a professional Art Therapist, an Certified Advanced Neurofeedback Trainer working with the NeurOptimal(R) Neurofeedback system, and I have am a trained Safe and Sound Protocol provider. The 'About' section of this site offers more details about my background, skills and approach. I am also the Founder and Director of both East Vancouver Counselling and Blooming Brains Supportive Technologies. My offices are centrally located at East Vancouver Counselling in the heart of East Vancouver. I work with individual youth and adults. If you are seeking lower cost therapy, you may wish to book sessions with one of the Intern Counsellors under my supervision, outlined below. I carefully select and supervise my Interns and look for maturity and prior transferable experience. |
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Intern Counsellors under my Supervision at East Vancouver Counselling
Greta Hedley, MA (Candidate)
Greta Hedley (she/her) is completing her Expressive Arts Therapy Master’s Degree and has worked as an Expressive Arts Therapy Facilitator in BC since 2012 in both one-on-one and group settings including in schools. Her educational journey includes the visual arts, costume, textiles, and somatic therapy studies. Greta has worked extensively with children, youth, and adults, creating a compassionate and safe haven for them to express their emotions and process their experiences through the arts. Besides everyday life challenges, some of Greta’s clients face on-going struggles with ADHD, depression, anxiety, grief, loss as well as trauma and displacement. With a heartfelt client-centered approach, Greta integrates her knowledge of the arts into her work to support healing and growth. Greta works with clients of all ages and offers online and in-person sessions, has weekend appointment options, and offers low-cost counselling with some further sliding scale options. |
Shauna Carson, MACP (Candidate)
Shauna Carson (she/her/hers) is a graduate student at Yorkville University. Before pursuing her masters in counselling, she worked in social services for over 15 years. Shauna has experience working with a wide variety of people, primarily with those who are neurodivergent. She endeavours to offer a safe, non-judgmental, collaborative, and compassionate space where her clients feel comfortable expressing their emotions. Shauna’s stance is trauma-informed and anti-oppressive, and she brings a gentle, grounding presence to her work. Some of the people she has worked with are struggling with ADHD, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, and neurodiversity. Her holistic approach integrates mindfulness, self-compassion, solution-focused, and existential therapies. As part of her career journey, Shauna is passionate about learning new interventions and skills. Shauna works with youth and adults ages 9 and up. Shauna's caseload is currently full and she is not accepting new clients. |
Cynthia Farnsworth, MA, RCC - ACS(Provisional), GradDip(Art Therapy)
Counselling, Art Therapy, Neurofeedback, Consulting
202-1651 Commercial Drive, Vancouver, BC V5N 3Y3
Phone 604-738-3756
Email info@cynthiafarnsworth.ca
Counselling, Art Therapy, Neurofeedback, Consulting
202-1651 Commercial Drive, Vancouver, BC V5N 3Y3
Phone 604-738-3756
Email info@cynthiafarnsworth.ca