First Name
Shawna
Last Name
Leighton
Gender
Female
Pronoun
She/Her
First Year of Practice
2020
Biography
At the heart of my work as a trauma therapist is the belief that each person holds hidden strengths, stories, and potential. I offer a safe, affirming space where your voice is honored and growth is nurtured. Using trauma-informed, feminist, queer-centered, and culturally aware approaches, I integrate somatic and narrative therapies to support healing of mind, body, and soul, tailored to your unique needs.Specializing in PTSD, first responders, and clinical supervision.
Education
I hold a Master of Social Work from Dalhousie University and a Bachelor of Social Work from the University of the Fraser Valley. I completed additional clinical training and supervision to become a Registered Clinical Social Worker and am also a Registered Clinical Counsellor with BCACC. I am fully trained in Narrative Therapy and Somatic Experiencing. I am currently completing advanced training in Internal Family Systems (IFS).
Name of Business
Ignite Counselling & Consulting Incorporation
Business Phone
Business Email
Website URL
Country
Canada
Province
British Columbia
City
Maple Ridge
Registration Type
RCSW
BCCSW Registration Number
13768
Other Jurisdictions of Registration
Ontario - 855621
Description of Practice
My practice is rooted in the belief that every person holds hidden strengths and untold stories. I offer an accepting, trauma-informed, feminist, queer-affirming, and culturally aware space to support healing and growth. As an RCSW and RCC in BC, I integrate Narrative and Somatic therapies to address trauma, anxiety, depression, and life stress, and also provide clinical supervision. My work is tailored, collaborative, and grounded in advanced clinical training.
Office Locations
Maple Ridge
Session Locations
- In-person counselling
- Online counselling
- Telephone Counselling
Areas of Focus / Clinical Specialties
- Abuse - Physical Emotional Sexual
- Anxiety
- Depression
- End of Life Counselling
- First Responder Counselling
- Gender Identity
- Grief and Loss
- Indigenous | First Nations Individual Counselling (General)
- Life Transitions
- Older Adults Counselling
- Post Traumatic Stress
- Sexual Assault
- Sexual Health
- Sexuality
- Stress
- Suicidal Ideation
- Trauma
- Two-S/LGBTQIA+
- Veterans’ Issues
- Victim Support
- Women’s Health
Non-Clinical Services
- Consultation /Supervision
- Decolonization of Practice
- PWD Applications
- Small Business/Private Practice Set Up
Communities Worked With
- Indigenous
- Living with disability
- Racialized Communities
- Two-S/LGBTQIA+
Languages
- English
Age Groups Served
- Adults
- Older Adults
- Youth
Geographical Areas
- Lower Mainland
- Fraser Valley
- Out of Province
Specialized Training and Methods Used
My practice is grounded in trauma-informed, feminist, queer-affirming, and culturally aware care. I integrate Narrative Therapy to help clients re-author empowering stories, Somatic approaches to support nervous system healing, and Internal Family Systems to foster compassion and self-leadership. Together, these modalities support healing across mind, body, and emotions, creating space for growth, resilience, and reconnection to one’s inner strengths.
Authorised Service Provider
- CVAP
- FNHA
- ICBC
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