Counselling

Equine Facilitated Counselling​Equine Facilitated Counsselling is an experiential psychotherapy that is facilitated by a (qualified) mental health professional with horse experience (EFMHA, 2003). At Shamrock, we combine our formal education as mental health professionals, science, and research to provide a therapeutic basis for adding horses and nature to our therapeutic work.​Horses are masters of non-verbal communication. They teach us about trust, respect, and boundaries, which we bridge to our clients' lives off of the farm. When people are met with the non-judgmental and forgiving eyes of a horse, it helps create an emotionally safe environment where it is easier to invite desired change and accept help.In many ways, our equine facilitated counselling provides everything that traditional clinical counselling (see below) does, with the addition of a horse,Traditional Clinical Counselling​​Traditional counselling is typically thought of as “talk therapy”, with the addition of play and expressive therapies as appropriate. We use a variety of therapeutic approaches, including narrative and cognitive behavior therapy. It is our belief that each client’s needs are unique, and the work that we do in very dependent on the needs of the people we work with. Although we have an entire horse farm to make use of, we also have inviting therapy rooms for those who prefer to be inside.Specializations:​ChildrenTeensAdultsCouplesFamilyAnxiety & DepressionTrauma & PTSD RelationshipLife StrugglesGrief & Loss Addictions

Equne Facilitated Counselling

Shamrock's mission is to help individuals, families and communities that have faced trauma, life challenges, emotional and psychological difficulties, and adversity, by providing the highest level of therapeutic care while people reclaim, rebuild, and renew their lives. Our integration of traditional therapy and equine facilitated therapy provides a safe, collaborative and supportive place to work through what has brought people to counselling. We believe that each person is unique, For some, talking in one of our inviting therapy rooms is what is wanted. Others prefer working with our horses and being outside. Either way, our qualified mental health team incorporates a variety of approaches to create an experience that is unique for each individual.

Clinical Counsellor

Shannon primarily assists adults dealing with: Trauma Past and Present Abuse Attachment Issues Addiction and Substance Use Stress Life Transitions Grief and Loss Self-worth and Self-esteem Anger and Assertiveness Relationship Challenges Codependency Personal and Spiritual Growth

Nutrition

Holistic counselling and wellness coaching

Counselling

My Approach To TherapyMy Strengths-Based Approach is focused on ‘what is working’ rather than ‘what’s not’. I will help you to identify your unique skills, gifts and talents so you can build up your personal strengths and resilience, which is essential to heal and to thrive in life.This approach is based on Positive Psychology principles, making a shift from ‘how to treat dysfunction’ to ‘how to become happier and more fulfilled’. You will find this approach highly empowering and motivating and you will feel more in control and confident. We won’t ignore your weak points and will address pain and dysfunctions but will be focused more on building strengths rather than overcome weaknesses.As a result, you will bring into your life more positive emotions, optimism and resilience, while decreasing unhelpful thinking and behaviours, and soul-damaging emotions.My Experiential Approach in therapy involves role-playing, movements, guided imagery and reflective exercises. These are great tools to identify and address hidden and subconscious issues with the aim to achieve the better understanding of past experiences and release of feelings of anger, hurt or shame.Trained in both, I use Therapy + Coaching in my practice. As a counsellor, I will hold your hand while you are going through a deep transformation, as a coach I will keep you accountable so you experience personal growth. As a results-oriented therapist, I am committed to getting you where you want as quick as possible.My Group Programs are built specifically for women to work through past traumas and increase their confidence and feelings of self-worth, so they can start living free and ‘unapologetically’. These integrative programs offer a multi-aspect approach combining personalized attention of individual therapy, the supportive synergy of group work, accountability of coaching as well as psychoeducational resources on various topics through videos and webinars. Join the upcoming group program for women.Please contact to book your appointment for Monday through Thursday 8am - 8pm

Counselling

Ros will be taking a break for May 2020 Thinking you need some help?I would be honoured – your concern matters to me. I will listen to understand, follow when you need me to, lead when that is helpful. Clients say that my office feels like a warm place of calm and safety. They tell me that they feel listened to and heard.We all grapple with issues from time to time. Sometimes we can talk it out with a trusted partner, friend or family member.  But sometimes, we need someone else who will listen without an agenda, without judging, who will really “get us” and help us to hear our own voice to figure out what to do.  A helper who will keep our confidence. I would like to be that helper for you. (Sliding scale for those in need)