Saxby Counselling & Resolution ~ Solutions for relationship and wellbeing
Gillian works with clients seeking growth in areas such as:
- Relationship dynamics (partners, family, friends, work)
- Communication skills
- Parenting and family transitions
- Grief and loss
- Personal development and life transitions
- Managing stress, anxiety, depression, or trauma
- Anger, aging, chronic illness, and overall well-being
Counselling & Relationship Resolution:
Gillian uses a holistic, trauma-informed approach that helps clients understand and manage various issues including anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, aging and transitions. She using an integrated approach that may include mindfulness practices, somatic awareness, and lifestyle considerations to support individuals with enhanced well-being and balance on multiple levels.
Since 2016, Gillian has integrated her mediation background into her counselling practice, offering a blended, collaborative approach. She offers emotional support, guidance around communications, and conflict resolution skills to help all clients move forward with greater clarity and confidence. The Benefits
· Learn to be more aware of your feelings and to better understand patterns that may impact relationships and your sense of self.
· Discuss issues that are negatively impacting your life or getting in the way of you being happy.
· Gain insight into issues or patterns that keep coming into your life and to change aspects that are no longer working for you.
· Improve communications and relations ships with others who are important to you.
· Better understand areas of conflict and skills to communicate what you need to move forwards.
· Bring more balance to your life and create change in your life for the better.
My Approach
· I offer an integrated approach which is trauma informed and person-centered.
· I provide support, guidance and a safe place for you to discover what will work best for you.
· Cognitive behavior therapy which encourages becoming aware of thoughts and behaviour patterns to create change
· Aspects of somatic therapy to cultivate awareness in the body as well as mindfulness practices.
· Focus is on empathetic listening, solutions, and moving issues and relationships forward.
· I believe that we all have the capacity for personal growth and change.
Sessions & Costs
· I offer in-person in the Comox Valley. I also offer online or by telephone sessions. Most people find this effective and flexible.
· I value your privacy, and all aspects of the sessions are confidential.
· You are listened to with empathy, compassion and without judgement.
· Costs $150 for 50 Minute session and $170 for 2 people or more
My Qualifications
· Registered Clinical Counsellor with the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors
· Master of Counselling Psychology (MACP) degree
· Certified yoga instructor and can provide guidance on body centred approaches and well-being through breath and mindfulness practices.