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Valerie Dessaulles

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Registered Clinical Counsellor

New Beginnings Counselling Service

location_on Kamloops, BC work_history 5+ years experience meeting_room In-Person
open_in_new Website phone 778-824-1168

info About

I work mainly using emotionally focused individual therapy helping you to understand how your coping mechanisms throughout life make sense for what you've been through, but maybe aren't helping you now. We work together to create a safe space for you to work through any traumatic memories you may have, or any blocks and challenges you want to work through.

person Biography

As a paramedic for 15 years before getting my masters' in counselling psychology I understand first hand the impact trauma can have. It doesn't have to be a big dramatic incident, what can be challenging may be the context of the incident and the more we can get deeper into the meanings the more we can have compassion for ourselves. It can be really hard when we are feeling shame or guilt to have compassion for ourselves with these really tough moments, but I am here to help you find that. As well as trauma I work a lot with life transitions - helping you to figure out the next steps in your life. Whether it is going to school, figuring out school futures, retirement, work-life balance, sexuality I am here to provide a non-judgmental sounding block so that you can feel confident in your next step from YOUR perspective.

psychology Specialities

Chronic Illness Chronic Pain Codependency Emotional Dysregulation Suicidal Ideation Trauma and PTSD

place Additional Locations

Kelowna, BC

Contact

Details

  • videocam

    Session Formats

    In-Person

  • place

    Primary Location

    140 Alexander St. NE , Suite 208
    Salmon Arm, BC  V1E 1H1
  • work_history

    Practicing Since

    Practicing since 2021 (5+ years)

Client Focus

group Client Focus

Individuals Couples Groups

escalator_warning Client Ages

Teens (13-17) Adults Elders (65+)

translate Languages

English French

Licenses

  • verified

    BC Association of Clinical Counsellors (BCACC)

    #19130

    License Expiry Date: November 2025