About me

Cheryl Austin-Brooks, MA, CCC, RCC Cheryl Austin-Brooks, MA, CCC, RCC

I believe that counselling is a collaborative effort wherein you and I bring our skills, knowledge and insights to resolve your conflicts. I am a dedicated professional and committed to providing quality counselling. For me each individual is valued for their uniqueness and acknowledging one's past, present, beliefs and values allows for the building of hopes and dreams.

 

I offer a professional, faith-based counselling and educational service to children, adolescents, individuals, couples and families. I do not presume that all clients want or will be receptive to a Christian perspective in counselling. As the client, you have the opportunity to decide whether you wish this to be part of your therapy. However, having a faith-based practice affords anyone the opportunity to bring any and all faiths into the counselling session should they so desire.

 

Professional Background

I am a Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC#1580) and a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC#3547). I have a Master of Arts Degree in Counselling Psychology from Trinity Western University. I also have a Bachelor of Arts with a Major in Psychology and a Minor in Spanish from the University of BC.

 

My counselling experience over the last few years has connected me with clients of diverse backgrounds, cultures and experiences. I have worked in community agencies providing therapy to individuals dealing with issues such as mental health, substance abuse and general personal and relationship concerns. I have also worked as a counsellor in a private men's treatment centre for addiction on the West Coast of British Columbia.

 

Professional Development

  • 2007 -  Gottman Institute Inc. Level 1: Marital Therapy - A Researched-Based Approach
  • 2008 - Counselling Grieving Children and Adolescents Workshop
  • 2008 - Family Matters - Transforming Families from Addiction to Healing Workshop
  • 2009 - Level 1 OEI (Observed Experiential Integration)
  • 2009 - Level II OEI (Observed Experiential Integration)
  • 2009 - Addiction and the Road to Recovery Conference
  • 2010 - Motivational Interviewing in Healthcare Workshop
  • 2010 - New Advances in Trauma Treatment Workshop
  • 2010 - Focusing Orientated Therapy Workshop
  • 2010 - Changeways Core Program for Depression
  • 2010 - Healing and Treating Trauma, Addictions & Related Disorders Conference