Laura Pickrell, Associate Counsellor (MA, RCC)

I am an experienced Registered Clinical Counsellor who helps primarily adult women and men who are struggling with trauma, abusive relationships, anxiety, depression, stress and coping. As an Indigenous person, I am also compassionate about helping other Indigenous people and have an understanding and knowledge of the impacts the Residential School System has on individuals, families and communities.

The counselling I provide is focused on helping you heal from a traumatic experience from the past or present such as abuse, car accident, assault, witnessing trauma; helping you with your challenges and problems that anxiety and depression have on your ability to live your life to the fullest; or helping you with the stress that is wearing you out and how to cope better. I would like the opportunity to help you finally find some comfort and peace in your life. Your life doesn't have to be a constant struggle. Your challenges do not have to control your life. I am a gentle and compassionate person who will support and help guide you through healing. Approaches I use are somatic, person-centred, strength-based,trauma-informed, and existential. My training includes EMDR and Somatic Therapy. I am also a service provider for FNHA, ICBC and CVAP.