Who am I?:
My name is Shelley Blair. I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor (#16122) and a Canadian Certified Counsellor (#6452). I completed my undergraduate degree at TRU in Psychology and obtained my Master of Counselling at City University of Seattle. I primarily provide youth and adults individual and couple counselling services. My specializations include working with those with anxiety, trauma, low self-esteem, depression, maternal mental health, life transitions and relationship challenges. I love helping to discover insight into what motivates someone, what has complicated their growth, what their strengths are and how to get back on track.
Sessions:
It is my goal to work with clients in a non-judgmental, open, honest and collaborative format so clients can achieve the results they want. Usually, it is a matter of taking small steps to create big changes. Sometimes this process can be very in-depth and other times it is brief and goal-oriented. At times, people just want a safe person that they can turn to and share their deepest, darkest secrets. I use evidenced-based strategies, such as cognitive-behavioural therapy, solution-focused therapy, EMDR, and acceptance and commitment therapy to help you reach your goals.
Personal Wellness:
Wellness is such a vast and open term that means different things to different people. For me, wellness includes spending lots of time with my family; I have two young boys and I love seeing their smiles and hearing their laughter as often as I can. I also ensure that I spend time in nature. Frequently, this includes going for a walk or a hike, skiing on the ski hill, swimming in a freshwater lake in the summer, camping, riding my bike, playing in the dirt and the sand and soaking up as much sun as I can on any given day. I also practice kindness to myself and others. I notice that we are so hard on ourselves, and fail to use words of encouragement, praise, forgiveness, or celebration when talking to ourselves. Everyday, I strive to develop wellness and some days are easier than others. In counselling, I present as my authentic self and I think that this authenticity builds a strong and trusting counselling relationship.