Experienced Counsellor and Therapist in British Columbia

Joelle McKiernan MSW, RSW, CCC

Joelle McKiernan has been in private practice in British Columbia since 2001. In her practice, she is privileged to have many contracts (Victims of Crime Program, EAPs, Health Canada, and extended health benefits) while working in First Nation communities to assist front-line staff and members in dealing with trauma, grief, and loss. Because of the intensity of her work, she knows and understands, from firsthand knowledge and experience, the personal impact of working with traumatized and vulnerable people.  

 

She uses various approaches depending on your present issues and how you wish to resolve them. She can offer to host therapeutic orientations, cognitive behavioural therapies, family systems, narrative therapy, alternatives like somatic therapies (relaxation, visualization, mindfulness, etc.), hypnotherapy, and expressive play therapy. She is a journal coach, helping you find your answer by guiding you with journal prompts to help you build confidence and resiliency. 

 

“I work a lot with grief, loss and bereavement because I find many issues such as substance abuse, anger, stress, and even violence stem from long-standing, unresolved grief and loss issues that were never acknowledged or processed. I also work on issues related to self-esteem and empowerment through journaling so you can help yourself heal.”

 

“Let’s start the healing together.”

 

Call today to schedule an appointment with Joelle at Mourning’s Dawn Counselling.