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Hello, and welcome. I’m Sola (she/her), a practicum student completing my Master of Counselling degree.

My approach is - person-centred - primarily on Internal Family Systems (IFS), - DBT & ACT.

• I also have training in Brainspotting. I don’t currently offer Brainspotting as a practicum student, but if you are interested, we can talk about it together, and with Kate, my supervisor.

More than any particular method, I care most about you feeling safe and genuinely heard.

My primary interest is in developmental and childhood trauma. It is deeply related to other common challenges like depression, anxiety, and relational difficulties, and I aim to help my clients uncover these long-standing patterns one by one.

Most of all, I aim to be a companion, someone with whom you can safely share parts of yourself and your journey.

About Me

I came to Canada from South Korea in 2014. Being a first-generation immigrant has shaped how I understand identity, belonging, and the quiet work of building a life in a place that was vastly different from where I grew up. Canada has been a blessing in my life, allowing me to reinvent and rediscover who I actually am.

I believe the most important work we do is building a healthy relationship with ourselves, with all of our parts. So much of what we struggle with is not a flaw to be fixed, but a part of us that learned to protect us in the only way it knew how. In our work together, my hope is that you can come to know those parts with more curiosity and less judgment.

I also believe in having structure and systems that actually work for you, rather than fitting yourself into a rigid, prescribed structure that society has decided “works.” If you have ever felt that you were failing at a way of living that never quite suited you, you are not alone. My hope is to help you find your own way of navigating life, in the way that feels most authentic to you.

I offer sessions in both Korean and English, and I currently provide low-cost counselling while completing my practicum under clinical supervision. If any of this resonates with you, I’d be glad to hear from you.

Training & Certification

Certifications

• Internal Family Systems (IFS), Level 1 — IFS Institute
• Brainspotting, Phase 1 and Phase 2 — Brainspotting Institute

Additional Training

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Level 1 — APT
• Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) — PESI

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Personable Help… Life’s difficulties shouldn’t be met alone but should be met together with deeply caring, personable and compassionate care.

The offer of a helping hand is from a fellow-companion walking together through the valleys of life and summiting the high country—together.

I’m passionate about helping people and establishing vibrant and heathy relationships, which is where change has its best hope for success.

You’re invited into safe space assuredly to be seen, heard and known.

Know that belonging and acceptance are hallmarks of my care and you’re welcome here!

Professional Care, Absolutely! Canadian Certified Counsellor, CCC Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association https://www.ccpa-accp.ca

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