WESTSHORE COUNSELLING SERVICES
The Counsellors
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The professionals at Westshore Counselling have various specialties and credentials that may be important for you.
If you have questions, call reception at (778)365-1842, email westshorecounselling@gmail.com, or contact a counsellor directly.
Counsellor
Anna Downie RCC #20160
Anna is a Registered Clinical Counsellor who works with children 4+, teens, adults, and couples. She recognizes the unique experience of each individual and supports them in working through grief, trauma, eating disorders, addictions, communication issues, and emotional regulation. She can use a range of therapeutic approaches, including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR), CBT, DBT, and neurodiversity affirming AutPlay therapy to foster growth and healing in a compassionate environment.
$140 Individuals
Counsellor
Smiler Overton MC CCC #11245940
Smiler provides a non-judgemental atmosphere, a confidential space, and a trauma informed perspective while working with adults, couples and families. He is a Canadian Certified Counsellor who uses CBT and works with people who are experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, loss, and/or unhealthy anger. With couples and families, he can help to deepen relationships, grow communication, and build trust.
Email: smilero@gmail.com
Phone: 778-533-8198
$140 Individuals/$180 couples
Counsellor
Michele Spencer MC, RCC #18625
Michele is a Registered Clinical Counsellor who works with individuals and couples. She can provide assistance with conflict, challenges, anxiety, burnout, depression, boundary setting and communication difficulties. She uses Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and EMDR to encourage awareness of thought patterns, behaviours, and emotions while incorporating Mindfulness, Family Systems, and Attachment and Trauma-informed approaches.
Email: m.spencercounselling@gmail.com
Phone: (250) 634-4375
$126 Individuals/$140 couples
Counsellor
Sara Durand MC CCC #11249102
Sara is a compassionate counsellor who believes that every person deserves a space where they can show up as themselves, feel understood, and feel safe to explore their inner selves. Sara's approach is warm, collaborative, and respectful of uniqueness and strength. She works with individuals navigating anxiety, low mood, stress, and life transitions while offering a supportive space where clients can feel heard, understood, and empowered to make meaningful life changes.
Sara especially enjoys working with teens and young adults to build confidence and develop coping skills so they may feel more in control of their mental health.
Sara’s in-person appointments are available on Wednesdays. All other appointment times are virtual .
Email: sarad.durand11@gmail.com
$140 Individuals
Owner, Counsellor, Supervisor
Jennifer Ducharme MC, CHT, RCC #4004
Jennifer is a Registered Clinical Counsellor and Certified Hakomi Therapist who works with individuals and couples. She works with adults dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, esteem issues and those who want to gain personal awareness, empowerment, and life balance. In addition, she can offer support for survivors and those going through transitions, grief, loss and relationship difficulties.
Email: jenn.ducharme@gmail.com
50 minute appointments - $150 individuals/$175 Couples
80 minute appointments - $225 individuals/$250 Couples
Safe Anger/ Loss and Grief Coach, Office Manager
Randy Harding
Not working at this time
Randy's Safe Anger/ Loss and Grief Coaching is grounded in the transformative power of relationships and the Holy Spirit's healing power.
In loss and grief he views the shift from denial to intense anger or rage as a sacred signal—an unfiltered cry against injustice, loss, or God's seeming silence.
Anger is a powerful message that something is wrong, but when expressed aggressively, it can destroy the tender fibre of solid relationships.
Randy is a NAMA-certified Safe Anger Coach and author with 14 years of experience. In Person clients will receive a copy of his book, SAFE ANGER FLASHPOINTS, at no charge.
Owner, Counsellor, Supervisor
Kimberly Anderson MA, RCC
Not working at this time
Kimberly is a Registered Clinical Counsellor who works with individuals, couples, and families. She specializes in anxiety and working with couples through conflict, communication difficulties, anger issues, and forgiveness.