Carolyn McKenna (she/her) - MC, RCC

Apr 6

Registered Clinical Counsellor in the Fraser Valley

Welcome! My name is Carolyn and I am grateful to be working as a Registered Clinical Counsellor here in the beautiful Fraser Valley, and the unceded territory of the Stó:lō People.

Do any of these statements sound familiar?

“I feel like I’ve lost myself. I don’t know who I am anymore”
“I feel stressed & overwhelmed- I don’t know how to cope”
“I want to figure out my direction/next step”
“Becoming a mom has been overwhelming/challenging”
“I am exhausted. I don’t feel supported”
“I worry a lot. I am always feeling anxious”
“I don’t feel joy/pleasure anymore. I feel down all the time”

“Being in nature makes me feel better/clear/calm/alive- I need more of that”

I work with adult women, and I am grateful to be invited into each individual’s unique therapeutic journey. I am passionate about helping women recognize their strengths, wisdom, self-worth, intuition, and personal goals within a supportive, collaborative, and strengths-based environment. I also offer therapeutic support in the area of perinatal mental health, and I am committed to helping women adapt to the changes and challenges that can come along with this life transition.

I work with youth (ages 18-26), and I am committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment regardless of race, culture, gender, sexual orientation, or religious affiliation. I support youth in a variety of areas such as: anxiety, depression, self-regulation, self-esteem, healthy-relationships, identity, and highschool/university transitions.

Nature-based therapy

Connecting with nature has been well researched as having an incredibly positive impact on mental health. Using this approach within a therapeutic setting might look like: Exploring nature’s impact on mental health (gaining new knowledge), learning therapeutic ways of connecting with nature, allowing other living beings to be wise-teachers, and nature-based “homework.” Although this can also include conducting some sessions outdoors, outdoor sessions aren’t a requirement of using a nature-based approach. If you are interested in learning how to tap into this aspect of healing and growth within your own therapeutic journey, I can help you.

Areas of practice and focus:

* Women’s mental health

* Perinatal mental health (anxiety, depression, life-transitions)

* Youth mental health

* Intuition & sense-of-self

* Self-compassion

* Anxiety & depression

* Self-esteem & self-worth

* Stress & coping skills

* Life-transitions & career exploration

* High-school & university transitions

* Nature-based personal wellness

I offer counselling services in both office-based settings (including telehealth), and nature-based settings (including walk & talk therapy).

Credentials:

Registered Clinical Counsellor in good standing with the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors (member # 16002)
Master’s of Counselling Degree (MC), City University of Seattle (Vancouver BC campus)
Bringing Light to Motherhood - Perinatal Mental Health Certificate
Bachelor’s of Arts Degree in Psychology (BA), University of the Fraser Valley

Advanced Training:

Ecotherapy Certificate (Level 1), The Earthbody Institute

Perinatal Mental Health Certificate Training, Maternal Mental Health Now

Interpersonal Psychotherapy Perinatal Focus (Level A), IPT Institute

Compassion-Focused Therapy Essentials, APT Canada

Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology, University of the Fraser Valley