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Works With

Young adults 20-25, Adults

Therapeutic Focus

Trauma, Life transitions, Relationships, Depression, Anxiety, Loss/Grief, Cultural / Ethnic / Religious, Support

Insurance Funding...

Pacific Blue Cross, Sunlife, Personal Payment, Discount Rate Required

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Patricia Curtiss

For many people, life feels particularly hard right now. Life transitions, such as grief and loss, relationship changes, or career shifts can send a happy life into a tailspin. At times, all these challenges can feel unbearable. Perhaps you struggle with anxiety, depression, or feelings of being stuck. You need a supportive and compassionate space to process your experiences, build resilience, and discover practical coping strategies. If you want to find meaning in your experiences, enhance your emotional intelligence, and foster healthier relationships, then you have come to the right place.
I bring a unique perspective to my counselling practice, drawing on my two master’s degrees: one in Counselling Psychology and another in Organizational Systems. My holistic approach integrates mindfulness-based interventions, cognitive-behavioural strategies and somatic awareness techniques to address the inter-connectedness of mind and body.
Ultimately, you want to feel more grounded, connected, and empowered in your life, and are driven by a desire to cultivate inner peace and authenticity. Together, we’ll work to uncover your strengths, build healthier coping strategies, and help you reconnect with your true self. Let’s collaborate on a path to healing and growth that feels authentic to you.

Certifications & Training

  • Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC)
  • Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology
  • Master of Arts in Organizational Systems
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS) Basics Course Certification
  • Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Facilitator
  • Solutions Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) Training
  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Training
  • Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) Training
  • Ashtanga/Hatha/Restorative (600 hr RYT) Yoga Instructor
  • Nonviolent Communication Facilitator
  • ICF Accredited Erickson Professional Coaching Program