Cedar Coast Counselling
Individual and Couples Therapy
About Merike
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Merike Bruen MA CCC
Welcome to Cedar Coast Counselling!I am grateful to live and work on the unceded traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.While starting a new counselling relationship can feel daunting, my goal is to help you feel as comfortable as possible from the moment we meet. My aim is to ensure you feel safe, understood, respected and ultimately, empowered throughout our work together. While counselling can be challenging at times, it can also unleash feelings of joy, wellbeing and creativity.In my work with clients, I put a lot of emphasis on our relationship as research has shown that the therapeutic relationship is one of the most important ingredients for successful therapy. My counselling approach can be described as relational and experiential as I often use what occurs in the present moment between us to both make sense of the past and to process feelings in the present. I often encourage clients to look within and get curious about their bodies and hearts as we work together. I also use an integrative approach meaning that I may use therapeutic interventions from different modalities to tailor a treatment approach for a specific client.I am passionate about helping clients develop more self-love, self-acceptance and self-compassion. In my own life, I have found counselling to be tremendously helpful, especially in these domains. I am incredibly grateful to be able to be with my clients as they move through periods of pain, change and possibility. I believe strongly in the fundamental importance of connection in helping us heal and unleash vitality, whether that be connection to ourselves, to our communities or to our environment.My degrees and certifications include:- Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Victoria
- Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology from the University of British Columbia
- Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) Basic Training
-AEDP Level 1 Immersion Training
-Certified Clinical Trauma Professional Training with Janina Fisher:
Level 1 (CCTP): Working with the Neurobiological Legacy of Trauma
Level 2 (CCTPII): Treatment of Complex Trauma and Dissociative Disorders
- Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist (C.Hyp)
- Certified Yoga Teacher (YTT 200)
Services
My standard rate for a 50 minute individual counselling session is $145.
My standard rate for a 50 minute couples counselling appointment is $175.I currently see individuals remotely on weekday evenings.I accept e-transfer.I am available to connect with clients online via Zoom, Doxy.me or via telephone.If a minimum of 24 hours is not provided, you will be charged for your full session fee.
Connect
If you would like to connect to see if we are a good fit, I offer a free 15 minute phone consultation. Please email at [email protected]