Marlys Symington

As a Registered Professional Counsellor (RPC), I provide a warm, compassionate, and client-centered space where individuals can explore life's challenges with curiosity, safety, and respect. I believe that healing happens through authentic connection, and I work collaboratively with clients to help them build insight, strengthen resilience, and move toward meaningful, lasting change. I support adults experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, life transitions, and perinatal mental health concerns. Whether you are navigating pregnancy, postpartum changes, loss, relationship shifts, or other significant life events, I strive to meet you where you are with empathy and without judgment. My approach is integrative and tailored to each client's unique needs. I draw from Somatic Therapy, Compassionate Inquiry®, Internal Family Systems (IFS)-informed practices, Narrative Therapy, Attachment Theory, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness-based practices, and other evidence-informed approaches. Together, we explore not only thoughts and emotions but also the body's wisdom, helping you develop greater self-awareness, self-compassion, and healthier ways of relating to yourself and others. I offer virtual counselling sessions, providing flexible and accessible support from the comfort of your own space. My goal is to create a therapeutic relationship where you feel heard, understood, and empowered to navigate challenges and reconnect with your strengths.