About Me

Stephanie Shaw
MA, RCC, C. Hyp
I have a master’s degree in counselling psychology and hold the RCC designation with the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors (BCACC). My RCC number is 21397. I adhere to the BCACC’s standards of practice and code of ethics.
I value connecting with people in meaningful ways. In my practice, I strive to inspire and empower people to create the life they want to live, find purpose and meaning in their life, discover their authentic self, gain a deeper understanding of themselves, and achieve personal growth and positive change.
I recognize that the counselling process is not easy and can be vulnerable and uncomfortable. I am honoured to be invited into people’s inner worlds and I value the opportunity to be part of this journey of self-discovery and transformative change.
I have gained diverse experience and knowledge from working as a counsellor with Child and Youth Mental Health. My previous education and experience is in working with children, youth, and adults with diverse abilities and their families. I am passionate about inclusion and I appreciate neurodiversity. I have learned many valuable skills and strategies when working with neurodivergence both in my professional and personal life.
I am committed to furthering my learning and I continuously attend professional workshops and engage in consultations with other qualified professionals to ensure that I am adhering to a high standard of practice.
Counselling Approaches
My values align with humanistic theory and I apply a person-centered approach in counselling. I work in collaboration with clients to implement an individualized treatment approach. I pull from a variety of therapeutic modalities including emotion focused therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy, internal family systems, as well as mindfulness and self-compassion practices.
I work from a strength based perspective and I am passionate about supporting individuals towards creating meaningful change by providing a safe, accepting, and non-judgmental experience.