Dustin is a Registered Therapeutic Counsellor (RTC) trained in Transpersonal Counselling with a 3-year diploma from Clearmind International Institute (Vancouver BC, 2020). His counselling training is centered around Family Systems Theory and Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS)

Dustin is IFS certified (Adler Institute, Toronto ON) and has a basic working understanding of trauma informed process work and somatic experiencing.

Dustin has a therapeutic understanding of the Enneagram model of personality and has also both participated in and trained to support Enlightenment Intensive Retreats.

With a background in Shamanism, he has studied with various indigenous elders over the past 20 years with Mayan, Cree, Haida, Shipibo Conibo, and Lakota peoples. Through the Foundation for Shamanic Studies he has trained in the modules of death and dying, psycho-pomp, soul retrieval and drum journeying.

Dustin has also completed over 2000 hours of psychedelic psychotherapy work which includes 500 hrs of personal work and 1500 hrs of direct support with clients.

With a deeply grounding presence, Dustin is a natural support and care worker. He believes in the healing potential of a safe and supportive container. Within such a container, all parts of ourselves are welcome and can help guide us towards contact with our essential nature from where true healing can happen from the inside out.

Dustin is a Registered Therapeutic Counsellor (RTC) trained in Transpersonal Counselling with a 3... Read More

AREAS OF FOCUS:

Couples Counselling, Relationships, Anxiety, Depression, Self-Worth, Psychedelic Integration,

Bio: Growing up in a large extended family with mental health and substance abuse challenges, I developed an early curiosity about human behavior and what can help people make significant life changes. My approach is to create a safe container and understand your unique story in order to support the valuable and courageous work of getting to know yourself more deeply through the counseling process.

Understanding that feelings and behaviors are linked, I will support you to overcome personal challenges to live more intentionally and authentically, accessing more ease and confidence in your life. I use an Internal Family Systems (IFS) model to guide you through self exploration and examine how relationships have shaped your lived experiences and self image. This approach, incorporated with mindfulness and somatic techniques, can help you understand and transform unwanted thoughts and behaviors and move towards a life you love. As a couples counsellor, I utilize attachment theory, IFS techniques, and Gottman’s couples counselling methods to achieve clients desired outcomes.

I specialize in addressing relationship and identity concerns, symptoms of depression and anxiety, and integrating psychedelic experiences, acknowledging these as rich opportunities for personal growth. By offering a non-judgmental space in individuals and couples counselling, I encourage you to give a voice to parts of yourself that want to be seen and heard, understand the origins of your emotions, and engage in supportive behaviors. While we work with thoughts and feelings, we are also developing the skills and confidence to optimize how you want to live day to day, for your highest good.

Having personally benefited from therapeutic work and seen it transform people in incredible and inspiring ways, I am honored and humbled to facilitate this journey for others. Using humor, joy, self reflection and encouragement this blend of personal empathy and experience makes each counseling session an opportunity for learning and expansion. I look forward to meeting you and working together.

AREAS OF FOCUS: Couples Counselling, Relationships, Anxiety, Depression, Self-Worth, Psychedelic... Read More

Kira is a Registered Clinical Counsellor, with a Masters of Education in Counselling Psychology, and a Certified Kundalini Yoga Instructor. She has been in full-time private practice since 2007 and facilitating individuals, couples and groups in the exploration of the personal and transpersonal realms for over 15 years. She has received specialized training in Jungian dream-work, gestalt therapy, hypnotherapy, bio-energetics, shamanic world-view, expressive art therapy, trauma healing and somatic body-work. She is also trained in EMDR therapy (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and most recently completed training in Levels 1 and 2 of Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS) through the Alder Institute, Toronto ON.

Since 2006 Kira’s work and study has been intensely focused on the “fourth way” teachings of the Enneagram and Diamond Heart models which use all three centres of intelligence or three brains (instinctual, emotional and mental) to understand our place in the universe and achieve our true potential as human beings. Her enneagram and Diamond Heart teachers include: Don Riso and Russ Hudson - the Enneagram Institute, Stone Ridge NY; and Sandra Maitri, San Fransisco CA and Michael Torresan, Seattle WA - the Ridhwan School.

Most recently Kira has been exploring the connection between the archetypes of the enneagram and how they relate to both Joseph Campbell’s Hero’s Journey work and the IFS model.

Kira brings a depth of experience, presence and compassion deeply felt when working with her.

Kira is a Registered Clinical Counsellor, with a Masters of Education in Counselling Psychology, ... Read More