BCG Counselling Team

We are proud to once again host the practicum students from the Trinity Western University Counselling Program from January to April this year. These developing therapists will be working under the direct supervision of a seasoned therapist to ensure quality delivery of counselling sessions.

Shawna Langridge

Shawna has been supervising students directly and indirectly since 2011. She was trained as a Marriage and Family Therapist at Trinity Western University, and has been practicing as a Registered Clinical Counsellor and Mental Health Clinician at a combination of non-profit, government agency and private practice since 2010. Working for 14 years in an outpatient government agency has given her a wealth of training and experience working with all manner of struggles and diagnosed mental illness as well as extensive experience working with youth and families as well as adults. She is passionate about helping others discover a deeper understanding of who they are in the midst of their challenges, and utilizing the unique strengths that lie within each person to help them create lives that they in turn can be passionate about. She believes that every person has value, innate resources and the capacity to learn and grow, and thus every story has hope. She feels honored to join clients (and now her students!) on the journey to make this hope a reality.

Clara

Clara is a master's student of Marriage & Family Therapy at Trinity Western University. She feels honoured to accompany clients on their journeys into their dark places as they trust her with their stories, vulnerabilities, and longings. She knows the toll of living in this highly stressful world and is continually inspired by clients who work to build new relationships with themselves and those around them. She believes that healing is achieved through connection, and that emotion must be moved through for healing to occur. As a student informed by the systemic approach and the emotionally focused model of therapy (EFT), she seeks to form a holistic understanding of problems and stuck places, with the knowledge that presenting symptoms can be maintained by the systems the client is a part of. In this, she strives to provide safety, predictability, and choice within the therapeutic relationship. Clara believes that all behaviour makes sense within its given context, and celebrates with you as you take this next step.

Emma

Emma is a practicum student pursuing a Master’s of Marriage and Family Therapy at Trinity Western University. She is passionate about helping individuals and families discover their strengths and navigate life’s challenges. Drawing from her personal experience as a new immigrant, Emma understands the resilience required to adapt, grow, and thrive in new circumstances. She understands the power behind emotions and believes with the right tools, everyone has the ability to live to their fullest potential.

Peggy

Peggy is a student in the Masters of Marriage & Family Therapy at Trinity Western University. She is studying from a family systems theory and Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT) approach. Peggy brings a warm and empathetic presence, believing that exploration, healing, and meaningful change is cultivated in a safe space, with a safe presence. She believes each person holds multiple narratives that have led them to where they are and who they are, deserving to be heard, witnessed, and understood. Through a collaborative and person-centred approach, Peggy hopes to journey with people of all backgrounds through self-exploration and discovery towards wholeness and meaningful change. She is honoured to join you on your journey.

Kaleigh

Kaleigh is currently a student in the Marriage and Family Therapy program at Trinity Western University. She is grateful to now be in-training as a professional therapist, and she feels honored to sit with people and hear their stories. She believes that people are resilient, and sometimes we just need someone to travel with us in our experiences and relationships. In her studies, she has been drawn to emotion-based models of therapy for individuals, along with aspects from Bowen and Internal Family Systems therapy. She believes in creating a safe space to explore relational, emotional, and spiritual parts of life, while supporting each person as they create their own healing journey.

Gabriela

Gabriela is a master’s student in marriage and family therapy at Trinity Western University. She is passionate about helping people navigate the complexities of life and finding meaning. She believes in the potential of self-discovery, growth, and healing that therapy has to offer. She believes everyone has a unique story and is here to listen and walk this path with you while fostering a safe, non-judgmental space. She has enjoyed learning from an emotionally focused model of therapy. Coming to therapy takes courage; she is honored to take this journey with you

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