Leanne Fessler, MA RCC
Moving You from Survivng to Thriving
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I work with individuals, couples, parents and children to alleviate the challenges of anxiety, depression, trauma, loss and conflict / distancing amongst important relationships.
I combine research, training and experience in Talk, Experiential, Somatic (neurobiological) and Expressive Art Therapy methods (sandtray, art, play, drama, music) to encourage those I work with to
■rediscover resources (helpful supports both inside and outside the individual/family)
■explore challenging situations without becoming overwhelmed
■better understand and express oneself
■connect more effectively with loved ones
■find solutions to troubling situations
Bio
I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor in the province of British Columbia. I have an honours undergraduate degree in Psychology and I hold a degree in Counselling Psychology from the University of British Columbia. As a believer in life-long learning, I am committed to ongoing learning and have taken a number of additional trainings during my time in practice.
I bring previous experience working in counselling roles within: a university counselling center, community outreach facilities, private practices, community non-profit agencies, a safe house for women and children, programs for families affected by violence or abuse, elementary/ secondary/alternative school settings and a residential treatment center for youth
Practice Areas
 Counselling / Therapy
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Grief and Loss
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Anger Management
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Life Transitions
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Anxiety and Panic
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Loneliness
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Arts Therapy (Expressive)
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Marriage & Family Therapy
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Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
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Marriage Counselling
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Body Image Issues
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Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
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Caregiver Issues
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Online / Video / Teletherapy
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Children's Counselling
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Pre and Postpartum Mental Health
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Coronavirus/COVID-19 Issues
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Relationship Issues
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Chronic Illness
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Self Esteem Issues
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Couples Therapy
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Seniors and Elder Care Issues
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Depression
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Stress Management
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Divorce
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Trauma and PTSD
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Eating Disorders
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Work and Career Issues
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Education/Training
In addition to my MA in Counselling Psychology, I have taken further graduate and post-graduate level training in specialized approaches to working with children, trauma and couples.
More specifically, I have additional experience and training in:
Emotionally-Focused Couples Therapy (EFT)
Somatic Transformation (ST for treating trauma)
Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (TF-CBT)
General Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Family Systems
Grief and Loss Therapy
Expressive Arts Therapy (music, art, drama)
Play Therapy
Clinical Hypnosis for Children
Memberships
BC Association of Clinical Counsellors
Payments Accepted
Cash, check, credit cards
Hours:Daytime and evening
License:Registered Clinical Counsellor #3000
