Cameron Duvall, MS MFTI

Canadian Certified Counsellor with the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association. Stephanie uses two languages in her day to day life. She primarily lives and practices Counselling in English while a student in the Douglas College Sign Language Interpreting program to work towards translating psychological resources into American Sign Language.

Counselling is designed to meet your needs. Some people feel very comfortable sharing with someone new while others prefer more time to become open. Some people are hoping for tools to take home while some prefer a supportive place to let go of life's burdens. Each person's needs are unique to them and a therapist is there to meet you in that place.

Counselling meets you where you are; this means you can come in any state, with any concern or struggle, and at any time in your process. Below are some reasons for which some people reach out for counselling. Please note that this list is not comprehensive. Due to the individuality of people, there are endless reasons to seek support because every concern is valid and welcome.

Anger: At yourself or the veterinary care providers for not being able to save your beloved pet, or even at your pet, for breaking your heart. Acceptance: I can honour and remember my pet with love and know I will be okay, and eventually, better than okay. It is heartbreaking to loose a pet and a counsellor will provide come alongside you so you can experience the difficult emotions in a supported way.

If you have spent time in counselling with me, chances are I have recommended one of these videos to you before. I have found them inspirational and relatable and I hope that you do as well. Brene Brown studies human connection -- our ability to empathize, belong, love. In a poignant, funny talk, she shares a deep insight from her research, one that sent her on a personal quest to know herself as well as to understand humanity.