Registered Clinical Counsellor
Claire De Boer
Individual Adults · Couples
I blend deep psychological frameworks with spiritual exploration and somatic awareness. I do not do standard talk therapy. Instead, we look at the patterns that got you here while honouring the physical and spiritual layers of your experience, opening up space for your deeper self to return.
The profound loss of my husband fundamentally reshaped me and completely changed how I show up in the therapeutic room. I know firsthand that when your world fractures, standard coping tools fail. Because of this, my work focuses on guiding people through intense grief, deep attachment wounds, and total identity shifts. I specialize in supporting midlife women reclaiming who they are, and couples navigating complex relational distress. We do not patch things over; we go deeper.
How We’ll Work Together
I am a companion and guide on your journey, and I care deeply about your growth and healing. In our space, we look at the bigger picture of your life through a wider, spiritual lens and get your body involved in the process.
In our sessions, we will:
– Meet your hidden parts with compassion: We look at the behaviours or habits that might be hurting you and treat them with love instead of judgment, understanding why they show up.
– Work through the body: We track where your nervous system is stuck and use somatic awareness to release physical tension and emotional weight.
– Lovingly challenge you: Because I care deeply about your growth, I will gently call out the patterns that keep you playing small or staying hidden.
Therapeutic Modalities
My Approach to Therapy
My approach integrates evidence-based modalities to ensure your nervous system feels secure as we do the deeper work.
EFT
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
To help couples move out of conflict and into secure emotional connection.
IFS
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
To explore the different “parts” of you and heal the wounds they carry.
soul work
Spiritual Integration
Honouring your inner wisdom and exploring existential depth, grief, and meaning-making through life’s challenges.
Mindfulness
Mindfulness-Based Practices
To help you stay present and grounded in your body.
CBT
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Supporting you to see the things you believe about yourself and others in a new way.
Journaling
Journal Therapy
A profound and often overlooked way to support your healing.
“I’m really thankful for Dr. Claire De Boer and how understanding she is during our sessions. She’s super careful not to push her own ideas, but instead, she asks the right questions to help you figure things out. Everything’s been great so far, and I’m excited for our next sessions.”
Client of Claire de boer
Specializations
Who I Work With
I specialize in supporting those navigating complex relational and identity challenges.
Relational and Attachment Trauma
Healing the wounds left by early childhood experiences or betrayal.
Identity & Self-Worth
For those who feel invisible or disconnected from their true needs.
Divorce Recovery
Supporting individuals to navigate the complex layers of grief, trauma, and loneliness that accompany the breakdown of a long-term love relationship.
Grief and Loss
Supporting you through the aftermath of a significant loss.
SUPPORT IS HERE
Ready to start moving toward meaningful change?
Book a free 15-minute consultation with Claire to see if working together feels like the right fit.
Our counselling services are available to residents of British Columbia.