Leona Westra, RCC
Clinical Counselling Services
Take the Next Step and Get More Out of Your Life.
Counselling in Surrey, British Columbia for Chronic Pain, Trauma, and Emotional Neglect.
Can You Relate to One or More of the Following Struggles?
- Struggling with depression, anxiety, or trauma and want a better path forward.
- Experiencing a sense of dissatisfaction or emptiness that doesn’t seem to go away.
- Finding yourself struggling with feelings, memories or thoughts that keep coming back.
- Struggling with chronic pain and wanting to get more out of your life.
- Sensing that your life could be better, you could have more meaning and potential, but you can’t seem to get there.
Life can be hard, and some challenges, can make it even more difficult. You may be longing for something better. A life that isn’t as challenging. A life where you can live with more ease. A life where you feel more connected to what means the most to you.
Please read further to find out how I can help you get more out of your life, or book a free 15-minute consultation to find out more.
Emotional Neglect
Find Healing for the Suffering of Emotional Neglect and Get More Contentment from Your Life.
Hello, I’m Leona Westra,
and I am an EMDR-trained Registered Clinical Counsellor with lived experience with trauma, chronic pain and emotional neglect. I have a caring, empathetic, patient, and honest approach that addresses the root causes of your suffering. I strive to create a safe, nonjudgmental, and welcoming space in therapy where your pain and struggles are welcome and you feel comfortable being vulnerable with your challenges.
We can find the missing pieces, understand your struggles, and work on healing the wounds holding you back. Together, we can work towards a better future for you.
Let’s Find You Healing That Works
Healing works best when it welcomes your unique values, experiences and personality. Chronic pain, trauma, and emotional neglect bring their own challenges and stigma to navigate beyond just healing. I offer validation, understanding, and hope to your experiences in a way that encourages you to reach for a brighter future.
We can work together to discover what is behind your pain, suffering and challenges. I will offer knowledge and techniques that will bring understanding and healing to your struggles. We can work together to heal the deep wounds at a pace that offers flexibility and understanding.
There is a path for less suffering, and we can work together to get you there.
Let’s Take the Next Step of Your Healing Journey
You are not alone in your healing journey from chronic pain, trauma, and emotional neglect. We can work together to get you to a place of more ease, contentment and healing.
Please book a free 15-minute consultation or contact me so we can discuss your struggles and how I can help you.
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