Freya Wasteneys
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INTERN THERAPIST
I have recently completed the coursework and practicum requirements for my Master of Counselling and am in the process of registering as both a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) and a Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC). My work is shaped by professional training as well as lived experience as a neurodivergent person navigating spaces not always built with me in mind. These experiences have fuelled a deep curiosity about healing, growth, and the many ways people learn to adapt, connect, and thrive.
My previous background in outdoor education, communications, and respite care has grounded me in experiential and relational approaches. I see counselling as a collaborative process where meaningful change emerges through connection, curiosity, and self-compassion. Whether I am working with children, youth, or adults, my goal is to create a safe and affirming space where clients feel supported to explore their experiences, build awareness, and reconnect with their resilience and unique strengths.
With children, I take a child-centered, neuro-affirming, and creative approach that invites expression through art, play, story, and movement, supporting both attachment and regulation. With adults, I work integratively to explore patterns, navigate emotional pain, and tune into how the mind and body respond to stress. Across all ages, I bring warmth, patience, and respect, alongside a belief that humour and moments of levity can be powerful in the healing process.