MODALITIES

​Anni's approach is grounded in a holistic experiential modalities orienting to the therapeutic process from a relational process. In contrast to traditional forms of therapy, Anni does not focus on pathologies but rather gently explore adaptive symptoms/conditions and what may be underneath the survival or coping strategies (core needs and inherent capacities).

Integrative therapy tends to not focus on behaviors and thoughts but rather concentrates attention on the relationship and meaning-making humans have with/of their situation, how they relate to themselves and their current challenges, themselves and interpersonal dynamics. 
 
This model is based on the premise that healing and creating positive life change takes time, patience, and compassion. In this spirit, the therapeutic process is not linear, but a dynamic process of reclaiming and remembrance.

​"The guidance, practical tools, reflections, and insights you’ve offered during my sessions with you have been a pivotal part of my journey over the last several months — helping me move from a state of exhaustion and near crisis to rediscovery of my true self.... living more deeply from the heart than ever before.  For this I am so grateful!  You have a true gift, Anni!"​

Individual Counselling Client

CERTIFICATIONS

• Suicide Prevention, Risk Assessment and Management (Alberta Health Services, April 2024)
• Creating Safer Spaces for 2S - LGBTQ + In the Workplace and Community (Safer Spaces Self-Paced Online Training, April 2024)
• NARM Therapist Level 2 Certification - Neuro Affective Relational Model for Healing Developmental Trauma (a 2 Year Program @ The Complex Trauma Training Center 2023).
• Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) Certification (PESI, 2023)
• Motivational Interviewing Certification (PESI, 2023)
• Sanyas' Indigenous Cultural Competency Certification (PHSA certified, 2022)
• Gottman's Couples therapy certification (PESI, 2019).
• Expressive Arts AOA Facilitation Certified (Art of Allowing Academy, 2018)
• Complementary Medicine and Healing Practitioner Certification (PESI, 2012)
• Equine-Assisted Learning Introductory for Social Work (EAGALA certified, 2010)
• Indigenous Cultural Competency Training and Post Training (PHSA certified, 2011).
• Trauma-Informed Practice (TIP, PHSA, 2006)
• Lojong "Training the Mind" - a 12 Week Course with Dr. Duncan Grady (Shambhala Buddhist Meditation center, 2005).

"Anni is one of the most mature healers I have had the honour of working with... she has that rare ability to create sacred space that allows others to step into unknown territory within themselves while safely exploring deep layers of healing and transformation."

Flora Aube, Art of Allowing Academy, Founder. Lead Facilitator

EDUCATION

• Bachelor of Social Work (With Honors, UVIC, 2009 )
• Masters in Counseling Psychology (University of Yorkville, 2015)
• Neuro Affective Relational Model Level 2 Advanced Therapist for working specifically with Complex Trauma ​(NARM, 2023)
• ​Registered Social Worker with the BC College of Social Workers (Reg #10120), the Ontario College of Social Workers,  the Saskatchewan College of Social Workers and the Nova Scotia College of Social Workers. Anni is also a certified Expressive Arts Facilitator and Equine-Assisted Therapist