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Hello! I’m pleased to have the opportunity to work alongside the students at Shawnigan Lake School. I have my masters degree in counselling psychology, am a registered clinical counsellor. I have been working in the mental health field for over 10 years. I am passionate about empowering people to work towards their goals and live a meaningful and healthy lifestyle.

I use a variety of therapy techniques and emphasize the importance of the relationship with the students. I value a holistic and strength-based perspective, including the integration of the physical, emotional, social, and spiritual aspects of the student’s lifestyle. I believe growth requires commitment to self, flexibility, and healthy relationships. I provide a safe and supportive space to help students with the changes they are longing for.

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Hello! I’m really glad to be an extended part of the Shawnigan Lake School community and to have the opportunity to meet with, and work alongside, some of the young adults who are seeking counselling support. I have a private therapy practice in the Cowichan Valley, which includes many years of providing counselling services to the local boarding school community, including SLS. I have a deep respect for who you are, as a young adult. I appreciate the journey you are on at this stage of your life, and I know you want to have a sense of choice, which includes working with a counsellor you can have a genuine connection with. I know that I bring compassion, authenticity, and an optimism to my work (as well as great fidget toys!). To learn more about me I invite you to have a look through my website, www.elevatecounselling.ca

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I am a Sports Psychology consultant and work with athletes who are experiencing mental health and sport performance issues. Sports Psychology focuses on helping athletes maximize their performances by developing effective mental skills. Athletes learn proven techniques and strategies to unlock the power of the mind.

The goal of sport psychology is performance enhancement, mental toughness and a winning mindset. You will address mental barriers and build on strengths to obtain peak performance. Mental toughness is the ability to overcome challenges and perform well under pressure. Mental toughness means you have a variety of mental skills to perform your best in any situation.

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IAN MACKINTOSH, Registered Clinical Counsellor Bringing a broad spectrum of life and professional experience to his role as a Clinical Counsellor, Ian Mackintosh works with a wide range of age groups with a focus on children, youth and families. Ian operates from a strength-based, trauma-informed, dynamic systems approach, using a variety of arts-based and somatic experiential tools/techniques to help clients explore creative solutions and new perspectives. Areas of focus: • Trauma • Anxiety • Depression • ADHD/ADD • Emotional dysregulation • Existential angst • Life transitions/managing change Ian addresses and integrates client experience using a variety of non-judgmental evidence-based therapies, incorporating aspects of creative and expressive techniques in part influenced by his background in massage therapy and professional theatre. In addition to child, youth and family counselling, Ian has been working with individuals experiencing homelessness and addiction in the supported housing and crisis-housing sector in both Vancouver and Victoria for more than a decade. This has given him a pragmatic optimism to provide quality, practical service for all clients to dream a better existence for themselves. Ian holds a Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology from the University of Victoria, as well as a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre from UVic, and Massage Therapy certification from Mount Royal College in Calgary. Ian is married with two children (and three cats) and lives on the West Shore.

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Hi, my name is Eric. I am so excited to be the third counsellor here at Shawnigan Lake School and I have been looking forward to meeting you!

I was born in South Korea but grew up in Vancouver and Victoria. In my free time you can find me outside mountain biking, hiking in nature, enjoying a round of golf and playing ice hockey! My counselling practice stems from a Person-Centred approach where I strive to create a safe place for you to discuss whatever it is you would like to talk about.

If you have any questions about my life, what counselling is, or mental health in general, please don’t hesitate to reach out or say hello.

(Fun fact: I have planted over 150,000 trees in Northern BC as a summer job!)

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Dana Sibley, MA, RCC, ADCR

I'm Dana and I am super excited to be working with Shawnigan Lake School. I have been working a a counsellor since 2008. I worked as a school counsellor and then went back to school to become a Clinical Counsellor. I have an office in Duncan, where I work from when I am not at SLS. I can support you to develop new ways to manage your stresses, including school and relationship issues, as well as anxiety and depression. I like to use different strength based methods as well as other theories, like CBT or DBT, so you have the tools you need to feel empowered.

Dana Sibley, MA, RCC, ADCR I'm Dana and I am super excited to be working with Shawnigan Lake Sc... Read More