make your authentic
self shine

Why “Black Sheep”?

Often in life we fall victim to dominant societal narratives.  I have long been viewed as a black sheep.  We have been led to believe that labels such as “black sheep”, “geek”, “weirdo” “queer”, we have negative connotations… I disagree.  What makes us different, makes us beautiful.

My goal as a practitioner is help your authentic Self shine. If you are struggling on your current journey, you do not have to navigate it alone. I am here to help you find your way back to purpose, meaning, and connection – to others, and to Self. 

While we all suffer with the same afflictions (anxiety, depression, shame, grief, et cetera) of the human condition, we all experience and process things differently. I prioritize your uniqueness to help move you to the person you prefer to be.

How we’ll make your authentic Self shine

An approach with love, humour, and bad-ass boundaries

My clinical approach is holistic, relational, and collaborative.  I prioritize safety, choice, and dignity in my work with others. I believe in leading with love…with accompanying bad-ass boundaries in tow (….and humour…effective trauma work includes play! 😉)

I embrace a bottom-up (somatic, attachment-focused), anti-oppressive lens grounded in neuroscience that includes some of the treatment approaches detailed in the credentials & training section. I use my varied academic knowledge and wisdom of lived experience to tailor a treatment approach that works best for YOU.

about me

I am a West Coaster, having lived most of my life in Vancouver; I feel fortunate to now call Nanaimo “home”. I love learning and have always enjoyed working with people in relational and creative capacities. Prior to being a therapist, I worked in the hospitality industry (included co-ownership of a restaurant in Vancouver’s entertainment district), special event & retail display + design, as well as set decorating for film and television. 

My biggest passions are travel, culture, art, weirdness, delighting in simple pleasures, and the power of authentic human connection. 

Services & Fees

Also available for workshops, workplace training, & public speaking engagements

1-hour session

$155.00 + GST = $162.75

individual EMDr session

90-minute session $232.50 + GST = $244.13

couples/family session

90-minute session $232.50 + GST = $244.13

Family mediation/family counselling

90-minute session starting @ $275.00+ GST = $288.75

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contact

phone:
250-667-2228

email:
christine@blacksheepcounselling.com

Address:
#106-301 Franklyn Street,
Nanaimo, BC, V9R 2X5
Canada

contact

phone:
250-667-2228

email:
christine@blacksheepcounselling.com

Address:
#106-301 Franklyn Street,
Nanaimo, BC, V9R 2X5
Canada