Meet Vanessa

(Vanessa's pronouns are: she/her)

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Vanessa Coady works primarily with people experiencing trauma-related symptoms, identity concerns or transitions related to gender and sexuality, depression, loss of meaning and purpose, anxiety, the impacts of motor vehicle accidents, and chronic pain. She utilizes an integrated therapeutic approach based primarily around the use of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and incorporates Ego States parts work, Mindfulness, self-compassion, skills building, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, and Gestalt chair techniques.

 

Health and well-being has been a central tenet of Vanessa's life for over 15 years, initially as a Registered Massage Therapist, and now as Registered Clinical Counsellor. Her history as a health care professional has informed her counselling in that Vanessa believes any challenge a person encounters will see impacts in our emotions, our beliefs, and our physical body. By tuning into all three, it is possible to turn signs of distress into insight and resources for self-soothing and emotional management.

 

Relationship is at the centre of Vanessa's treatment approach: your journey is unique and your work with her will be collaboratively tailored to meet your needs, values, and goals. When things are going wrong, change can sometimes feel impossible. However, looking for help can initiate a process that will transform your life. It's possible to feel, think, and react differently, and it isn't necessary to struggle towards change alone.

 

Vanessa does direct billing with ICBC. 

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