Jennie MacPhee-Woodburn

As an individual counsellor/therapist, I work collaboratively with youth and adults to support and explore neurodivergence, trauma, mental health, identity, sexual and gender identity, well-being, relationships and confidence.

In sessions with me, we will explore how you learned to cope and navigate the world, and how that is still showing up in present-day experiences and relationships/interactions. We will go beyond what is happening at the surface, and work through what is happening underneath. As we grow personal insight and self-confidence in who we are over time, coping and navigating the world becomes more manageable.

Many of the clients I work with are formally diagnosed or self-identified Autistic and/or ADHD, and many are members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. I have a particular interest in the intersection of neurodivergence and trauma, including developmental, attachment, and complex trauma. I also enjoy working with youth to support and navigate big emotions, communication, boundary setting and self-advocacy, neurodivergence (Autism, ADHD, giftedness, learning disabilities), sexual and gender identity, coping with big life transitions, and navigating relationships.

I am a queer, cisgender, neurodivergent white settler woman. For the past ten years I have worked and volunteered in feminist and 2SLBTQIA+ communities and organizations. My method is integrative and incorporates elements of trauma-focused therapy, sensorimotor psychotherapy, parts work/internal family systems therapy, emotion-focused therapy, acceptance commitment therapy (ACT), and minority-stress theories; specifically tailored to meet each individual client’s values, needs, and strengths.

I have a Master of Social Work from the University of British Columbia and a Bachelor of Social Work from the University of Victoria.

I also co-facilitate a free-of-charge Autistic Youth and Well-Being Group (aged 13-17), developed in partnership with Canucks Autism Network.

I have current availability to take on new clients and look forward to connecting with you soon!

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*Registered Social Worker (British Columbia College of Social Workers #13963)

Fees

Individual/Family Counselling:
$150 per 50 minute session, covered by some private insurance plans. Direct billing to Autism Funding is available.