I thrive on creating a space where clinicians and clients alike feel safe and cared for in a way that aligns with trauma-informed principles.
Adults
Anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, self-esteem, postpartum, and emotion regulation
Groups
Trauma resiliency, PTSD, and therapeutic group work for adults with shared concerns
Clinicians
Clinical supervision, consent agreement support, and consultation for registered and pre-registered counsellors
Carolynn is the Founder and Clinical Director of Lavender Counselling. She is not currently accepting new individual clients and does not maintain a waitlist. She is currently accepting new participants for group therapy and is available to counsellors seeking support through the consent agreement process.
Carolynn began her career in business, spending nine years with a local grocery chain before completing a Bachelor of Education at UBC and teaching high school English for eleven years. It was during those years in the classroom that she found herself spending more time at the school counsellor’s office than in grammar lessons, and that recognition sent her back to university. She graduated with an MA in Counselling Psychology from UBC in 2013.
During her graduate studies, Carolynn worked in the personal research lab of the former President of Anxiety Canada and conducted her own novel research on social anxiety in adolescents. She went on to counsel students in District Social Development Programs, working alongside youth with intensive behavioural needs and severe mental health challenges.
Carolynn has served on the Board of the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors (BCACC) as VP and Chair for Region 5, and as the Fraser Health Representative. She holds the designation of Approved Clinical Supervisor (ACS) with BCACC and CCS with CCPA, and has provided supervision and consultation to students and professionals for close to ten years.
She is part of the Program Development and Clinical Teams for Wounded Warriors Canada, where she has co-developed the SRP (Spouses’ Resiliency Program) and the SSP (Surviving Families’ Program). She delivers group therapy programs including COPE, TRP 1 and 2, SRP, and SFP as part of that clinical team.
Carolynn works with a broad range of presenting concerns including PTSD, trauma, anxiety, depression, traumatic grief, postpartum transition, self-harm, suicidal ideation, self-esteem, emotion regulation, and life transitions.
Trauma-Informed
Safety is the foundation. Carolynn holds a deep understanding of how past experiences shape day-to-day life and brings that awareness into every session.
Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT)
Trained directly with Dr. Les Greenberg, the primary developer of EFT, with application to both individual and couples work.
EMDR
Basic Certification in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, used to support trauma processing.
Group Therapy
A specialist in therapeutic group work. Group settings can help people feel less alone and more self-compassionate as they recognize shared experiences.
Relational and Person-Centred
The relationship between client and counsellor is central. Carolynn creates a space where both clients and clinicians feel genuinely cared for.
Counselling Ethics
Extensive training and experience in clinical ethics, including support for counsellors navigating consent agreements with their professional association.
Clinical Supervision and Consultation
Approved Clinical Supervisor (ACS) with BCACC offering supervision for registered and pre-registered counsellors, including supervision of supervision.
Consent Agreement Support
Supporting counsellors navigating the consent agreement and complaints process with their professional association.
Group Therapy Programs
Delivering COPE, TRP, SRP, and SFP through Wounded Warriors Canada. Contact reception for current group availability at Lavender Counselling.
Trauma-Informed Psychoeducation
Workshops and training for allied health and helping professionals on trauma-informed care and clinical practice.
Approved Clinical Supervisor (ACS)
BC Association of Clinical Counsellors (BCACC)
Certified Clinical Supervisor (CCS)
Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA)
Program Development and Clinical Delivery
Wounded Warriors Canada — COPE, TRP 1 & 2, SRP, SFP programs
Board Service and Regional Leadership
BC Association of Clinical Counsellors: VP, Chair Region 5, Fraser Health Representative
EMDR Basic Certification
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing
Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT)
Dr. Les Greenberg — primary developer of EFT; including EFT couples therapy
MA, Counselling Psychology
University of British Columbia — research focus on social anxiety in adolescents