First Name
Megan
Last Name
Sharp
Gender
Female
Pronoun
She/Her
First Year of Practice
2017
Biography
Hi! I'm Megan
I moved to Whitehorse more than 20 years ago from Alberta. I was drawn to the Yukon because of the accessibility to awe-inspiring, natural spaces and slower pace of life.
I have been counselling individuals since 2023, and have been a Social Worker since 2017. I am devoted to helping people navigate life’s challenges.
It is a courageous step to seek help through counselling. If you are feeling stuck, overwhelmed, confused, depressed, anxious, or lost- or are coping with the impacts of trauma - or just feeling like something is off - I strive to offer you comfort in a safe space.
I truly believe each person possesses the wisdom within to live more fully, and I strive to help you reconnect with this!
I moved to Whitehorse more than 20 years ago from Alberta. I was drawn to the Yukon because of the accessibility to awe-inspiring, natural spaces and slower pace of life.
I have been counselling individuals since 2023, and have been a Social Worker since 2017. I am devoted to helping people navigate life’s challenges.
It is a courageous step to seek help through counselling. If you are feeling stuck, overwhelmed, confused, depressed, anxious, or lost- or are coping with the impacts of trauma - or just feeling like something is off - I strive to offer you comfort in a safe space.
I truly believe each person possesses the wisdom within to live more fully, and I strive to help you reconnect with this!
Education
Bachelor of Social Work - University of Regina
Master of Social Work - Clinical Specialization, University of Calgary
Like many therapists, I draw from a range of clinical methods. However, I most often draw from Internal Family Systems (IFS), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) and Polyvagal Theory, and use a lot of Attachment Theory and Self-compassion and Mindfulness as well.
Master of Social Work - Clinical Specialization, University of Calgary
Like many therapists, I draw from a range of clinical methods. However, I most often draw from Internal Family Systems (IFS), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) and Polyvagal Theory, and use a lot of Attachment Theory and Self-compassion and Mindfulness as well.
Name of Business
Willow Tree Counselling
Business Phone
Business Email
Website URL
Country
Canada
Registration Type
RSW
BCCSW Registration Number
15869
Description of Practice
I offer individual counselling, In-person at my office at 301 Lambert Street in downtown Whitehorse, Yukon as well as Virtual sessions (online).
Sessions can be 60-mins, or 120- mins. in length
Like many therapists, I draw from a range of clinical methods. However, I most often draw from Internal Family Systems (IFS), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) and Polyvagal Theory.
As a counsellor, I am passionate about working with first responders, RCMP, health-care workers, and other front-line employees. This passion is rooted in my professional experience, including three years in a primary health-care setting and two years in the justice system in Whitehorse. It is also shaped by my personal connection to this work— my father was a police officer who experienced post-traumatic stress.
I also work with neurodivergent people, and draw on both lived experience as a neurodivergent individual and specialized training in ADHD support, I offer neurodiversity-affirming counselling tailored to the unique needs of people with ADHD and other neurodivergent presentations.
My practice emphasizes strengths-based strategies, executive functioning support, emotional regulation, self-advocacy, and sustainable wellbeing.
Other examples of what we can work on together:
daily life stress
life transitions
workplace dynamics/stress
feelings of overwhelm, confusion, or feeling lost; feeling at a crossroads
communication effectiveness
trouble making decisions
executive function challenges/ADHD
anxiety
depression
substance use
grief and loss
coping with intense emotions
impacts of trauma - related to childhood experiences, relationships, or work, the medical system or other systems.
phobias
relationship dynamics/family dynamics
Sessions can be 60-mins, or 120- mins. in length
Like many therapists, I draw from a range of clinical methods. However, I most often draw from Internal Family Systems (IFS), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) and Polyvagal Theory.
As a counsellor, I am passionate about working with first responders, RCMP, health-care workers, and other front-line employees. This passion is rooted in my professional experience, including three years in a primary health-care setting and two years in the justice system in Whitehorse. It is also shaped by my personal connection to this work— my father was a police officer who experienced post-traumatic stress.
I also work with neurodivergent people, and draw on both lived experience as a neurodivergent individual and specialized training in ADHD support, I offer neurodiversity-affirming counselling tailored to the unique needs of people with ADHD and other neurodivergent presentations.
My practice emphasizes strengths-based strategies, executive functioning support, emotional regulation, self-advocacy, and sustainable wellbeing.
Other examples of what we can work on together:
daily life stress
life transitions
workplace dynamics/stress
feelings of overwhelm, confusion, or feeling lost; feeling at a crossroads
communication effectiveness
trouble making decisions
executive function challenges/ADHD
anxiety
depression
substance use
grief and loss
coping with intense emotions
impacts of trauma - related to childhood experiences, relationships, or work, the medical system or other systems.
phobias
relationship dynamics/family dynamics
Office Locations
Out of Province
Session Locations
- Online and In-person
Service Coverage
- Cariboo Chilcotin
- Northern BC
Areas of Focus / Clinical Specialties
- Addictions/Substance Use
- Anxiety
- Attention Deficit | Hyperactivity
- Communication Issues
- Depression
- Disabilities
- First Responder Counselling
- Grief and Loss
- Indigenous | First Nations Individual Counselling (General)
- Life Transitions
- Phobias
- Post Traumatic Stress
- Relationships
- Retirement
- Stress
- Trauma
- Veterans’ Issues
- Weight Loss
- Women’s Health
- Workplace Issues
Communities Worked With
- Indigenous
- Living with disability
Languages
- English
Age Groups Served
- Adults
- Older Adults
Geographical Areas
- Northern BC
- Out of Province
Specialized Training and Methods Used
Like many therapists, I draw from a range of clinical methods. However, I most often draw from Internal Family Systems (IFS), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) and Polyvagal Theory, and use a lot of self-compassion techniques, mindfulness and attachment theory.
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