Shannon is a Registered Therapeutic Counsellor working on unceded Indigenous territory in Duncan, B.C.
With a deep commitment to healing, Shannon specializes in Relational Somatic Psycho-Therapy and draws from a variety of evidence-based approaches to support adult clients in their journeys towards mental, emotional and physical well-being.
Shannon has specializations and certifications in:
Relational Somatic Psycho-Therapy
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)- the S.A.F.E. approach
Lead Assistant for Relational Somatic Therapy trainings
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction
Nuturing Resilience with Kathy Kain and Stephen Terrell
Attachment trainings (various Neufeld Institute and Dan Siegel’s Mindsight Institute courses)
Socio-cultural perspectives and anti-racism training for somatic therapists through Sensorimotor Institute and Rooted Institute
Politics of Trauma- Generative Somatics and Staci Haines
Indigenous Canada cultural training for white therapists
Mindsight for Wellbeing: A Comprehensive Course in Interpersonal Neurobiology
Trauma and Memory with Peter Levine
Interpersonal Neurobiology Trauma course through Mindsight Institute
Complex Dissociation training - Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Institute
Healing Sexualized Violence- Peter Levine and Diane Poole Heller SE course
Attachment Strategies for Adult Relationships- D.A.R.E.
Clinical Applications of Polyvagal Theory- Stephen Porges and Deb Dana
Working with Hyper-sensitivity/ Parenting the Hypersensitive Child -Neufeld Institute
Making Sense of Preschoolers - Neufeld Institute
Making Sense of Adolescence - Neufeld Institute
Positive Neuroplasticity Training Professional Course - Rick Hanson
Masterclass for Healers- Gabor Mate
Yoga Teacher Training 200 hour and Trauma-Informed Yoga Teacher Training.
Shannon’s Approach to Therapy
Shannon’s therapeutic style is grounded in a holistic, body-centered approach, emphasizing the mind-body connection through somatic therapy. By blending practices like Somatic Experiencing, EMDR, mindfulness, and attachment theory,
Shannon provides clients with tools to:
Process trauma safely and effectively
Improve Relationships
Develop emotional resilience
Improve nervous system regulation
Foster self-compassion and self-awareness
Additionally I have done a 4 year honours BA in Political Science, Sociology, History and Psychology with a focus on social justice, global social justice and women’s studies courses. I am committed to working to reduce oppression of all types. I have special focus education on abuse, racism and other systematic forms of oppression. I am currently working on my MA in Counselling Psychology in order to be more accessible for clients with benefits.
As a white and cis-gendered therapist, I understand it is my responsibility to do the learning necessary to be a safe therapy space for my BIPOC and LGTBQ2A++ clients.
I feel so grateful to hold sacred, present space for the more painful and tender experiences in life. I love to offer my own embodied wisdom, presence, empathy and understanding to your process.
Working with clients to facilitate gaining skills and presence and power and access to their own body’s wisdom is my passion.
I believe that when we honour and integrate the stress, trauma and pain, we can move into life with more vitality, skills and choices. I see this happening for clients every day.
My goal is resilience in all parts of ourselves. Also, the growth that can happen when we learn how to stay present with the less easy parts of life. Tension and pain can help us grow as long as we have the right kind of support.
I am deeply grounded in gratitude for being alive. I love the sensory experience of connection to land and nature, wilderness and movement. I am committed to learning and growing in my own life and bringing fresh inspiration to those whose lives I am honoured to touch. My parenting journey has been a process of personal growth, surrender and delight.
I discovered somatic psychotherapy over 20 years ago as a client and have used it and embodied mindfulness practices to heal developmental trauma, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome and a traumatic post-birth operation. I respect my lineage, both genetically and educationally with my commitment to authenticity and clarity and feeling in all areas of my life and work.
I have 19 years experience working with groups and 9 years experience in individual counselling and mentorship.
Book a Session
Shannon offers both in-person therapy sessions in Duncan, B.C., and online sessions
Are you ready to feel more connected, resilient, and let go of anxiety?
Book a consultation today.
RESILIENCE