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Leona Westra

RCC

Surrey, British Columbia, Canada

Leona Practice
Accepting new clientsSliding scale

About

Do you want to reduce the pain and suffering in your life? I have vast knowledge and experience working with people struggling with chronic pain, trauma, emotional neglect, grief and persistent depression/anxiety. This knowledge comes from lived experience, professional education and expertise, and continuous learning and research to help you overcome your unique challenges and improve your quality of life. I have an honest, empathetic, and collaborative style to explore, understand, and bring awareness to the underlying causes of your current challenges. I see my role as a compassionate witness and guide, helping you with your healing journey and building you towards a better future. I strive to ensure you feel understood and heard as we work together to bring healing to your life. I'll provide knowledge and skills to further your understanding of your struggles, promote healing, and get you to a better place. As we work together, I desire to see you achieve your goals and get the most out of your life. Some of the benefits my clients have received are: - Reduction in pain, pain flares, and pain intensity. - Improved coping and more in control of their lives. - Better boundaries, improved self-care, increased function, and better quality of life - Reduction of trauma triggers, trauma symptoms, and trauma's effect on their lives. - Increase in self-confidence, self-worth, self-esteem, and self-value. - Reduction in people-pleasing, perfectionism, and self-critical tendencies. - Increased awareness and knowledge. - Fewer feelings of sadness, anger, emptiness, shame, and guilt. - Enhanced spiritual and social connections. - Improved sleep and ability to relax. - Reduced distress from grief and loss. When you're ready to get more out of life, I'm ready to help. Please book a free 15-minute consultation on my booking page (accessed through my website) or email me to find out how I can help you.

Specialties & Expertise

Chronic Pain or IllnessEMDRTrauma TherapyPost Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)Attachment

Areas of Expertise

Existential TherapyDomestic Violence or Intimate Partner ViolencePost Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Cognitive Processing TherapyAddictionAbuseDepressionHistorical/ Intergenerational TraumaHolistic TherapySexual Abuse or AssaultGrief or LossSelf-EsteemSuicidal ThoughtsFamily ConflictPhysical DisabilityCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)EMDRInsomniaSpiritualityChronic Pain or IllnessAttachment

Treatment Approach

Flash TechniqueParts TherapyEclectic TherapyMindfulnessCPTDBTEMDRMindfulness and Relaxation ExercisesPain Reprocessing TherapyEmotion Awareness and Expression TherapySelf-CompassionCBTInternal Family SystemsPolyvagal Theory/Nervous SystemTrauma-Informed Approaches

Client Focus

Age Groups

Adults (18+)

Participants

Individual

Languages

English

Session Formats

Online

Qualifications

Designations

  • Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC)(RCC)

Professional Associations

  • BCACCBritish Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors (BCACC)

Identity

Gender

Woman

Racial Identity

White

Sexual Orientation

Heterosexual / Straight

Regions Served

British Columbia
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