Registered Clinical Counsellor
with specializations in ecotherapy and end-of-life care
Offering sessions online or in-person in North Vancouver,
in the natural spaces of the North Shore, and on Gabriola Island.
Offering sessions online or in-person in North Vancouver,
in the natural spaces of the North Shore, and on Gabriola Island.
with specializations in ecotherapy and end-of-life care
Registered Clinical Counsellor
Welcome
My approach is rooted in a strong, supportive relationship that creatively integrates practical, therapeutic strategies tailored to your unique needs.
Whether you're facing grief, anxiety, relationship challenges, or seeking deeper self-understanding, I believe in your capacity to navigate life’s challenges with courage and clarity — and to move toward greater resilience, wholeness, and meaning.
I aim to create a space where you feel heard, where you can explore your strengths, and where you find courage in the face of fear.
How Paula Can Help
Using a blend of trauma-informed techniques, Paula offers counselling on the North Shore or her home on Gabriola Island, outdoors in the natural spaces of the North Shore, and she also offers home visits.
Areas of Focus
Relationships, parenting, and attachment issues; trauma and stress; substance use and recovery; anxiety and depression; grief and loss.
Much of Paula’s work has been with youth, First Responders, men/fathers, First Nations communities, and older adults, offering tailored support to each unique individual.
She also offers gentle, grounded support for individuals and families requiring end-of-life guidance. Whether facing serious illness, anticipatory grief, or the dying process, Paula provides a calm, compassionate presence and creates space for meaningful conversations, emotional processing, and connection to what matters most.
Modalities & Tools
Paula utilizes an eclectic blend of approaches uniquely tailored to you.
Trauma-Informed Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Attachment, Mindfulness, Internal Family Systems, Focusing Oriented therapies, Recreation therapy, Ecotherapy, Adlerian, Art therapy, and Play therapy
Using a blend of trauma-informed techniques, Paula offers counselling on the North Shore or her home on Gabriola Island, outdoors in the natural spaces of the North Shore, and she also offers home visits.
Honouring the Land
My well-being is deeply intertwined with, and sustained by, the Earth that surrounds and supports me. The lands I temporarily inhabit—lands that sustain me in ways I may not fully comprehend. I honour the wisdom of all Earth’s ancestors who have lived in deep relationship with these lands, understanding that true healing, both personal and collective, arises from respect, attentive listening, and a commitment to care for the Earth through reciprocity and stewardship. I acknowledge with humility and gratitude that I live on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territories of the Squamish, Tsleil-Waututh, Musqueam, and Snuneymuxw Nations.