Services

One to One Counselling

Areas of Focus:

  • I work with adults ages 18+

  • PTSD, complex PTSD, relational and incident trauma

  • Anxiety (including social anxiety, OCD) 

  • Depression, low moody

  • Life transitions (grief and loss, relationships, career, education)

  • Anger management, self-regulation, coping strategies

  • Substance misuse 

  • Parenting challenges 

Modalities & Approaches:

  • Person-centred

  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)  

  • Somatic attachment psychotherapy

  • Somatic transformation certification

  • Cognitive behavioural therapy 

  • Narrative therapy 

  • Mindfulness-based practices and theories 

  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)

Pricing

In Person


50 minutes
$170

In Person


80 minutes
$260

Online


50 minutes
$170

The Path

Do you ever feel that your reactions are so big that they are affecting your relationships and are not connected to who you truly are? 

Do you struggle with high anxiety or low mood most of the time? 

Do you long for more confidence, more connection to yourself, your desires, and the ability to take action in your life from an authentic and meaningful place?

The Path is an 8 week fully guided group program designed to break old patterns, create new neural pathways in the brain, reset the nervous system, and rediscover joy and vitality in your life. 

Workshops and Guest Speaking

I offer engaging workshops and guest speaking engagements for individuals, organizations, and communities looking to deepen their understanding of mindfulness-based practices, anxiety, trauma, stress, and parenting. These sessions are designed to provide practical tools and insights that support emotional well-being, resilience, and personal growth.

Whether you’re seeking to enhance workplace wellness, support parents navigating challenges, or create a space for meaningful self-exploration, my workshops are tailored to meet your needs. 

If you’re interested in hosting a workshop or inviting me to speak at your event, let’s connect.

Testimonials

  • Workshops

    “With Maria's many years of experience as a yoga instructor, and her training and knowledge as a counsellor, her practices provide a strong and integrative foundation for Maria to support her clients.  Maria has a passion for mindfulness, mediation, and body centered work along with experience working with trauma and anxiety, and creates a safe and compassionate space for her clients to work through their struggles.  Maria's program, The Path, is an amazing journey of self healing, and those who take this journey with her will leave with more joy and vitality in their lives!"

    — Kirsten Sherlock, MC, RCC

  • Character

    "When I think of Maria's clinical work, so many words come to mind: creative, compassionate, skillful, caring, patient, genuine, insightful, intuitive, grounded, and ethical. Maria’s contributions to our program in terms of clinical wisdom and sound clinical judgement have been precious; her commitment to her practice was noted in her quest for continuous growth, learning, professional development, and a strong commitment to an ethical praxis. In my opinion, the counselling field is very fortunate to have the presence of this very talented, skillful, and caring individual."


    — Dina Aguila, MA, RCC

  • Counselling

    "Combining her knowledge of practices of mindfulness acquired through yoga with her counselling skills acquired through her education and her practical work with clients makes her an excellent counsellor."


    — Heidi Furrer MA, RCC

  • Yoga

    "Maria's patience and commitment to individual help has been a source of healing and has enabled me to take on life's physical and mental challenges. In her yoga class, rather than using the body to get into the poses, we use the poses to get into the body - and ultimately into consciousness."


    — David Secunda

  • Workshops

    “Maria gives participants practical tools and guided meditations which are easy to put into use for everyday life events even when you're 61.”

    -BK

  • Workshops

    “Maria cultivated a warm, safe environment encouraging us to gain meaningful insight into our inner worlds and share our discoveries among the group. A beautiful sense of self-exploration intertwined with community and connection.”

    - Emily, Vancouver

  • Workshops

    “This program was a wonderful way to connect with other like-minded people. The medication breaks throughout were wonderful for helping me to centre in order to delve deeper each week.”

    - PF

  • Workshops

     “If you have the chance for a deep dive with Maria, do it. I would practice with Maria in her Port Moody yoga classes years ago. There was this energy and intention that you could feel as soon as you walked into the studio; you knew you were about to experience something special. I love how the universe brought us together recently as she embraced a calling to continue to evolve and expand her calling as a true healer." 

    — Lisa Van Reeuwyk