Registered Clinical Counsellor
Amy Dahl
Individual Adults
My journey to becoming a clinical counsellor was shaped by my own experiences of grief and loss. I lost my mother to a terminal illness and my father to substance use. Through my own healing journey, I experienced the power of having someone walk alongside me with compassion, understanding, and hope. That experience inspired me to become the person I once needed.
Today, I support individuals navigating grief and loss, substance use, complex trauma, anxiety, and depression. I believe healing happens within a safe, genuine, and collaborative relationship where you feel heard, supported, and empowered.
Watching my clients rediscover themselves and recognize their own strength is the most rewarding part of what I do. Every person I meet teaches me something, and it is a privilege to be part of their healing journey.
It would be an honour to walk alongside you as you heal, grow, and reconnect with yourself.
How We’ll Work Together
My counselling style is warm, compassionate, and collaborative, but I also believe growth sometimes requires gentle challenge. If I notice patterns that may be keeping you stuck, I will invite you to explore them with honesty and curiosity.
In our sessions, we will:
– Understand what lies beneath the pattern: We explore the emotional pain, loss, trauma, or unmet needs that may be driving the ways you cope.
– Build safety within yourself: We work with both your emotions and nervous system so you can respond to difficult experiences with greater awareness and choice.
– Work together openly: I welcome your feedback throughout our work because therapy is not something I do to you—it is something we do together.
Therapeutic Modalities
My Approach to Therapy
My approach is trauma-informed, attachment-based, and collaborative. I integrate practical, evidence-based strategies with emotional and body-based work to help you understand your patterns, reconnect with yourself, and develop new ways of coping.
Addiction
Addiction Counselling
Practical, evidence-based tools for those ready to address substance use or behavioral addictions.
Mindfullness
Mindfulness-Based Therapies
To help you stay present and manage the “urges” or overwhelming emotions that drive harmful patterns.
Somatic
Somatic-Informed Approaches
Recognizing how your body holds stress and learning how to settle the physical “high alert” state.
Attachment
Attachment-Based Therapy
Exploring how early relationships influence your need for coping mechanisms today.
Trauma-Informed
Trauma-Informed Care
Moving at a pace that ensures you feel in control of your own progress.
Specializations
Who I Work With
I specialize in supporting those ready to break cycles of pain and disconnection.
Substance Use Concerns
Addressing alcohol, drug, or prescription medication use with compassion rather than judgment.
Behavioural Addictions
Support for those struggling with compulsive shopping, gambling, overworking, or screen use.
Loved Ones of Those with Addiction
Supporting the family members and partners who feel overwhelmed by someone else’s struggle.
Anxiety & Depression
Exploring how these challenges are tied to unresolved emotional pain or past trauma.
Trauma & Attachment Wounds
Healing the roots of the patterns that no longer serve you.
SUPPORT IS HERE
Ready to start moving toward meaningful change?
Book a free 15-minute consultation with Amy to see if working together feels like the right fit.
Our counselling services are available to residents of British Columbia.