Shannon is a graduate of the Master of Education Guidance and Counselling program and is a Canadian Certified Counsellor with the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association. She also holds degrees in Psychology and Education, and a certificate in Harmonized Expressive Arts Therapy from the WHEAT Institute. In addition to her counselling qualifications, Shannon is pursuing her Child-Centered Animal-Assisted Therapy (CCAAT) certification, as she strongly believes in the healing relationship between humans and animals.  

With over a decade of experience as a classroom teacher, Shannon believes in supporting humans in their development, as they learn more about themselves, what they value, and the different ways they experience and share their stories. She has experience working with adolescents and teens experiencing anxiety, depression, self-esteem, self-harm, stress, big emotions, and friendship concerns.

Shannon supports clients using a humanistic approach to counselling. She holds space with them in a safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental environment and collaborates with them to build the skills that they need to live fuller, happier lives. Shannon utilizes techniques from the therapeutic models of Person-Centered Counselling, Expressive Arts Therapy, Strength-Based Counselling, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.