Jennifer McDonald

Registered Counselor

“Supportive & caring counselling to help you navigate grief, loss, trauma, individual struggles, couples, marriage & relationship issues. I offer both in person and online sessions in the day, evening and weekends as well.”

About Me

I offer supportive and caring Counseling to help you navigate life's diverse challenges. Whether you are facing grief, loss, trauma, or individual struggles, I provide a compassionate space. We can also explore couples, marriage, and relationship issues together. My flexible in-person and online sessions are available day, evening, and weekends. This ensures you can access support conveniently, precisely when you need it.

Approach

Sessions feel steady and attuned, paced to your needs so change becomes manageable rather than overwhelming. I work with adults, couples and older adults in Maple Ridge or via secure online video in English, offering daytime, evening or weekend appointments to fit your life. In-session we use grounding, reflective listening and practical exercises tailored to grief, relationship strain or traumatic stress, and I often suggest short between-session practices to reinforce new skills. This way of working tends to suit people seeking practical, compassionate support.

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Basic Information

Maple Ridge, Canada

Services

Services Offered:

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Conflict Management
Structured approaches to resolving disputes and improving communication between people in conflict, whether in relationships, families, or workplaces.
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Relationship Counseling
Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.
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Trauma Counseling
Counselling specifically for people affected by traumatic events, focused on processing what happened and reducing symptoms like flashbacks and hypervigilance.
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Mindfulness
The practice of paying deliberate attention to the present moment without judgement, used to reduce stress and increase awareness of automatic reactions.
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Online Therapy
Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.
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Somatic Psychotherapy
A form of therapy focused on the connection between mind and body, using body awareness and movement to release held tension, trauma, and emotion.

Works With:

•Adults
•Couples
•Elderly
•Individuals
•Parents

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

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Relationship Issues
Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.
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Life Transitions
Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.
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Grief & Loss
The emotional, physical, and psychological response to the death of a loved one or another significant loss.
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Personality Difficulties
Long-standing patterns of thinking, feeling, and relating to others that cause persistent distress or problems in relationships and daily life.
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Online Therapy
Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.
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Trauma Therapy
Therapeutic approaches specifically designed to help people process and recover from traumatic experiences.
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Professional Title:

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Registered Counselor
A counselor who is formally registered with a professional or regulatory body.

Qualifications

Orca Institute

Registrations

Association of Cooperative Counseling Therapists of Canada (ACCT)

Registered Therapeutic Counsellor

Service Area

Nurture Me Counselling

In-person & Online

Maple Ridge, British Columbia

Canada