Jessica Brown is a Registered Professional Counsellor-Candidate (RPC-C #4110) with the Canadian Professional Counsellors Association (CPCA). In addition, she will be working with a qualified Clinical Supervisor (QCS).
A bit about me:
I was born in Lima, Peru. I grew up under my grandparents’ care as my mother was a single mom who worked long hours. During my teenage years I enjoyed writing stories and loved taking in & caring for stray dogs. Many years later, as a young adult, I met a gentle Canadian, Cody who was travelling through South America. We became good friends soon and a year later, we got married in Lima. Afterwards, I moved with him to Canada. We’ve been married now for over 17 years. At home, we have two fluffy 14-year-old bichon poodles who bring much joy into our lives.
I’ve found that growing up in Latin America has enriched my world perspective in many ways. Perhaps most importantly it has allowed me to counsel many clients who have immigrated to Canada, just like me, in their native language. Being able to offer counselling in Spanish has been particularly rewarding as communication is a powerful bridge.
Also, I am quite passionate about helping women and men who are experiencing depression, anxiety, self-esteem issues, shame, grief and loss. Through counselling, my goal is to help them recognize their innate strength in the midst of pain. Another huge passion of mine involves counselling couples. Because of this, I am pursuing further training in couples’ counselling. Being able to provide couples with a safe space to heal, to hear their joint story as well as their individual stories allows me to provide them with the necessary tools that can help them overcome their struggles. My hope is to help you both find a new meaning as a couple and reconnect in a deeper way.
Being a counsellor means the world to me. I believe that to counsel is my calling and my purpose. To help people in moments of struggle and pain deeply humbles me as I recognize how as humans, we are all vulnerable to pain and suffering. Yet, there is something incredibly beautiful about walking alongside someone who needs a helping hand. I always feel honoured and deeply blessed by listening to my client’s life stories, their moments of struggle and ache as well as their moments of great breakthrough.
Through counselling I have been given the enormous privilege of witnessing the strength of the human heart. Despite your circumstances, I’d like to remind you that you are uniquely special, there is no one in the world like you. You have a purpose. If you let me, I’d like to be part of your journey as a fellow traveller who believes in you.
Jessica’s Approach in Counselling:
Jessica seeks to care for her client’s emotional, psychological and spiritual growth. My aim is to nurture your needs providing you with wholesome counsel and therapeutic tools that encourages you to live life to the fullest. My philosophical approach to counselling is eclectic and holistic in nature. I will employ a variety of techniques from various counselling models and therapies.
In addition, for clients who hold a Christian worldview and desire to receive counselling through this faith-based approach, I am happy to incorporate spiritual techniques that are in alignment with your belief system such as prayer, meditation and Bible scriptures as I was also trained in Christian Counselling.
Therapeutic Modalities:
Adlerian Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Gestalt Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Christian Counselling.
Education:
Counselling Diploma- Pacific Life Bible College- 2019
Registered Professional Counselor- Candidate, RPC- C #4110 with Canadian Professional Counsellors Association (CPCA) - 2020
Dynamics of Biblical Change course- Christian Counselling & Educational Foundation (CCEF) - 2021
The Mirror of Trauma Workshop, (Canadian Professional Counsellors Association)- 2022
Gottman Couples Method: Bridging the Couple Chasm- Level 1 (Present)
Alexa McEwen (she/her), is a Registered Therapeutic Counsellor (RTC #3246 ) with the Association of Cooperative Counselling Therapists of Canada (ACCT) and a graduate of Clearmind International Institute with a diploma in Transpersonal Therapeutic Counselling. Alexa is a white settler of predominantly Scottish heritage located in Vancouver B.C the unceded and unsurrendered Coast Salish Territory; traditional territories of the Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-waututh Nations.
My goal is to provide a non-judgmental space where you can process and explore your unique path. Through our work together I aspire to empower you to express your authentic self without unconscious beliefs and behaviors getting in your way. Informed by my background as a holistic nutritionist and yoga teacher, my approach integrates various facets of well-being, recognizing the interconnectedness of mind, body, and spirit.
Together, we can navigate the complexities of life and uncover the strength within you.
Areas of focus
•Trauma informed
•Disordered Eating and body image with an understanding of Anti Diet culture
•Anxiety and depression
•Relationship challenges
•Grief and Loss
•Anti Oppressive lens
Modalities
•Family Systems
•Internal Family systems
•Attachment Theory
•Person Centered
I understand the immense courage it takes to engage in vulnerable counselling work.
Throughout my life, I assumed a caretaker role in my family, striving to prove my worth and belonging through self-sacrifice. This journey led me to overlook my own emotional needs and question my deservingness of meaningful relationships without overextending myself. It’s been a transformative experience in therapy to realize that everyone, myself included, deserve support, imperfections and all. Sharing my authentic self has shown me the power of vulnerability and the joy of receiving support.
Education
2023 Internal Family Systems Master Class: Experience IFS in Action with Complex Trauma and PTSD
2022 Heal Your Relationship With Food Intro To Intuitive Eating with Tiffany Roe
2020-2023 Clearmind international Diploma in Transpersonal counselling
2015 Karma Teachers 200hr Yoga teacher training
2012-2014 Canadian school of Holistic Nutrition Diploma in Holistic Nutrition
2005-2008 Vancouver Community College - Diploma in Classical Voice
