Tanya

Ms Tanya Master

Therapeutic Counselor

“For professionals who carry a lot of responsibility and are tired of their body not listening to what their mind already knows”

About Me

Many people who find my work have already done the therapy. They understand their history, but in the moments that matter, under pressure, in intimacy, or as responsibility increases, their biology hasn't gotten the memo. I work with people who are tired of intellectualising their patterns while their heart is racing, their chest is tight, or they’re nodding "yes" when their system is screaming "no." I specialise in the high-functioning override: - The feeling that you can never fully exhale or land. - Staying capable at work while feeling disconnected from your own joy. - Carrying the weight of others while losing the signal of your own needs. Rather than just analysing the past, we pay attention to what is happening now—in the body and in the relationship—so a steadier form of self-leadership can emerge.

Approach

Your body is faster than your brain. When you're stressed, your biology reacts before you can think. I help you move out of that automatic response so you can lead your life from a place of choice. In a session, we don't just talk. We work in real-time to: - Map the Pattern: Identify where your body locks or braces under pressure. - Interrupt the Loop: Catch the "default setting" before it takes over. - Build Capacity: Expand your ability to stay present and responsive. My method integrates Somatic Experiencing (SE), IFS-informed parts work, and systemic awareness. The goal is to help your system feel safe enough that your old coping strategies no longer have to run the show.
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Basic Information

Online Only

Services

My practice is designed for high-responsibility professionals–clinicians, creatives, and founders–who have hit the limits of traditional talk therapy. When the stakes are high, understanding why you're stuck isn't enough to change a deeply held body habit. I help you work with the root of: - Chronic tension and high-alert: Moving out of constant bracing or shutdown into grounded, responsive action. - Boundary collapse and over-responsibility: Resolving the pattern of carrying everyone else's weight while losing touch with your own needs. - Physical symptoms that won't budge: Working with the body's stress signals – disrupted sleep, tight chest, emotional numbness – even after years of inner work. - Major life transitions: Supporting the internal shifts required during career pivots, relocation, or stepping into greater leadership. The focus is on how change feels in your body and in your relationships – not just how it's understood in your head. We work to restore your capacity to live and work without constantly overriding yourself.

Services Offered:

  • Individual Therapy

    One-on-one therapy sessions between a client and a therapist, focused on that person's specific concerns and goals.

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  • Relationship Counselling

    Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.

  • Counselling

    A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.

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  • Conflict Management

    Structured approaches to resolving disputes and improving communication between people in conflict, whether in relationships, families, or workplaces.

  • Internal Family Systems

    A therapy model that views the mind as made up of distinct sub-personalities or 'parts', each with its own role, and works to help these parts communicate and heal under the leadership of a core Self.

  • Online Counselling

    Counselling conducted via video, phone, or secure messaging, providing professional support remotely.

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  • Supervision & Training

    Combined clinical supervision and professional development for mental health practitioners building their skills and expertise.

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  • Somatic Therapy

    A body-centred approach to healing that uses physical awareness, breath, and movement to release stored tension and trauma, based on the recognition that the body holds and expresses emotional experience.

  • Coaching

    A goal-oriented practice focused on identifying objectives, overcoming obstacles, and taking action, centred on the present and future rather than past difficulties.

Works With:

  • Adults
  • Individuals
  • Organisations
  • Communities
  • Groups

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • ADHD / Attention Difficulties

    A neurodevelopmental condition involving persistent difficulty with attention, impulsivity, and/or hyperactivity that interferes with daily functioning.

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  • Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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  • Chronic Illness

    A long-term health condition (e.g., diabetes, autoimmune disease, chronic pain) that persists over time and affects physical, emotional, and social well-being.

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  • Codependency

    A relational pattern in which a person's sense of identity and self-worth becomes excessively tied to caring for or controlling another person, often at their own expense.

  • Grief, Loss & Bereavement

    The emotional, physical, and psychological response to the death of a loved one or another significant loss, varying widely in duration and expression.

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  • Identity & Self-Image

    A person's sense of who they are, including their values, beliefs, roles, and self-perception, and the distress that arises when this sense is unclear, fragmented, or negative.

  • Trauma

    The lasting psychological impact of deeply distressing events, such as violence, abuse, accidents, or disasters, that overwhelm a person's ability to cope.

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  • Stress / Burnout

    The body and mind's response to prolonged or excessive demands. When sustained, it can lead to emotional exhaustion, detachment, and reduced functioning (burnout).

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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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  • Career Issues

    Work-related difficulties such as chronic dissatisfaction, conflict, burnout, uncertainty about direction, or the stress of career change.

Professional Title:

  • Therapeutic Counselor

    A counselor providing therapeutic support to help clients work through emotional and psychological difficulties.

Credentials

Qualifications

Integrative Somatic Trauma Therapy Certificate

The Embody Lab

Year: 2022

Accredited Certificate in Integrative Coaching

School of Positive Transformation

Year: 2023

Somatic IFS Parts Work Certificate

The Embody Lab

Year: 2023

Polyvagal Theory for Embodied Trauma Recovery (CCTP)

PESI

Year: 2025

Memberships

Somatic Experiencing International (SEI)

Trainee Member

Service Areas

BC Online Practice

Online Only

Vancouver

Canada

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