About Aspen Counselling
Welcome! Aspen Counselling is a counselling practice based in the beautiful Cowichan Valley, BC and run by Registered Clinical Counsellor Tanya dePape.
Hi, I’m Tanya
I have a Master’s Degree in Counselling Psychology and am a registered clinical counsellor with the British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors. I have over 20 years of experience and have worked in a variety of clinical settings.
I provide a holistic and compassionate approach to practice to support individuals to identify their strengths and build their inner resources in the face of life challenges. Over the years I have become aware of the human capacity for change and growth and believe that with increased awareness and insight positive change can happen. Building a collaborative, therapeutic relationship to develop and explore ones insight is important to this process.
I use a holistic integrated approach drawing a number of evidence-based therapeutic frameworks. Trauma and anxiety are areas of focus with specialized training in Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing.
Together we can work on identifying and challenging unhelpful beliefs and patterns and work towards developing a path that is in greater alignment with your authentic self and values.
Areas of Practice:
- Anxiety/ Panic
- Depression
- Addictions
- Trauma
- Grief and Loss
- Stress Management
- Anger Management
- Emotional Regulation
- Workplace issues
- Marriage/Relationship Counselling
Additional Training
- Yoga Teacher Training – 200 hours
- Ayurveda Theory and Practices – Certification
- Meditation Teacher Training – 200 hrs
- Sound Healing – Levels 1-4
- Conscious Connected Breathwork Certification (50 hrs)
- EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing) Basic Training
- Occupational Awareness Training for Therapists: First Responder Trauma
- Self-Injury Behaviour in Youth
- Emerging Trends in Addictions Treatment
- Using Creativity to work with Youth
- Mediation Skills Level 1
- Walking the Prevention Circle: Red Cross
- C.A.R.E (Challenge Abuse Through Respect Education)
- Stilling the Mind: The Use of Mindfulness in Therapy
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I acknowledge with gratitude the Quw’utsun people on whose unceded territory I live, work and play.
Healing Tapestries Podcast
I’m also the host of Healing Tapestries, a podcast where I share reflections and conversations around mental health, holistic well-being, and personal growth.
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