Meet our Team

Gwe’. My ancestry lies in what is now referred to as Nova Scotia in Turtle Island. I am of the Mi’kmaq, African Nova Scotian, Japanese and Acadian French peoples. I previously lived on the territory of the Sto: lo people in British Columba, where I married into the Fraser family of the Snnuneymuxw Nation. I have two beautiful Indigenous children.  

Over the last 11 years, it has been my pleasure to specialize in FASD support, training, and advocacy while working from an Indigenous worldview to address concurrent and colonial trauma, including the removal from the land and upholding the importance of traditional Indigenous knowledge. I focus on holistic wellness, which starts with our connection to the land. It is also vitally important to me that our youth have a voice, a positive sense of identity and advocates within our communities. I am most grateful to learn from my children and the youth I support, who have given me the opportunity to walk alongside them, for a moment in time, as they journey to becoming our next knowledge keepers – Wela’lin, all our relations hold you up. 

Please get in touch with me at courtneyfraser84@gmail.com to discuss consultation services.  

Available Mondays (virtually). 

I completed my undergraduate degree in Psychology at the University of Alberta in Edmonton. I then moved to BC and completed my Master of Counselling Psychology degree from Adler University. I am a Registered Clinical Counselor passionate about working with young adults and their families. I am focused on helping people connect deeper to themselves and others. 

I identify as Chinese-Malaysian, with generations of my family born in Malaysia and ancestry linking to Guangzhou, China. As a first-generation immigrant, I understand the stigma around mental health that can prevent folx from seeking help. I hope to break down this stigmatization and make mental health supports more accessible and inclusive to all.

I have experience supporting children, teens, adults, families, parents, and couples. I work from a person-centred, anti-oppressive and anti-ableist framework. I use techniques from many modalities and have specified training in Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Emotion-Focused Family Therapy, and Gottman methods. 

From a decolonized framework, I incorporate somatic and play/expressive arts-based practices that empower people of all abilities and identities with affirming and culturally responsive care.    

I completed my counselling practicum at Touchstone Family Association in Richmond. I have also worked as an Independent Living Specialist for Richmond Society for Community Living, supporting folx with developmental disabilities. I have extensive experience working with neurodivergent youth and adults. She currently works as a Supporting Families Clinician for Richmond Addiction Services Society. 

I recognize the individuality of each person she supports and aim to empower folx by giving them the space and tools necessary to empower themselves.  

Available virtually Mondays through Thursdays.

The grandchild of Polish-Jewish immigrants who arrived in Canada post-WW2, I was raised on my grandparents' active farm in BC. I currently live with my three children on the unceded and stolen lands of the ʷməθkʷəy̓əm, sḵwx̱wú7mesh, and sel̓íl̓witulh peoples.

I hold a Master of Arts from the University of British Columbia, where my thesis focused on multimodal approaches to emotional literacy in preschool-aged children. I am a licensed Early Childhood / Infant Toddler Educator, Certified Infant Development Consultant, DiRFloortime practitioner, Registered Clinical Counsellor, and CAPT Certified Play Therapist.  

Prior to shifting my career to providing counselling services, I worked within the early childhood sector, delivering inclusive support services and parent coaching to children and their families. I have extensive experience working with neurodiverse children and their families in school, childcare, nature/outdoor and home-based settings. I specialize in working with Autistic children and their families, providing a strengths-based approach to recognizing and meeting emotional, sensory, regulatory and attachment needs.

I am particularly interested in incorporating mindfulness, play therapy and expressive arts approaches. I work to provide a safe space for children and their families to recognize, understand and celebrate their sense of self and identity. I emphasize a warm, authentic approach tailored to meet the individual child and family needs while affirming their strength.

Available in person in Port Moody, Fall 2024

My Mother is of Chinese ancestry, and my Father is of mixed Ukrainian-German ancestry. I am grateful to live and work on the unceded traditional territories of the Kwikwetlem, Musqueam, Squamish, Stó:lō and Tsleil-Waututh First Nations.

I am compassionate, caring and dedicated to supporting the well-being of children and teenagers. With a background in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, and extensive experience in anxiety management and mindfulness, I employ evidence-based techniques to help young individuals navigate challenges and build resilience.

With over 18 years of combined experience as a youth worker, secondary teacher, school counsellor, and Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC), I have the tools and knowledge to understand and effectively support youth and teens in their developmental journey. I have extensive experience with clients of differing backgrounds, including supporting neurodivergent, BIPOC, and LGBTQ2IA+ clientele.

A strengths-based and person-centered approach is at the core of my practice. I focus on identifying and nurturing each person's unique strengths and capabilities. This positive perspective forms the foundation for empowering them to overcome difficulties and develop a positive self-image.

With a commitment to fostering emotional well-being, I strive to create a safe and supportive space for young individuals to explore their feelings, develop coping strategies, and build a foundation for a positive and resilient future.