Tolu Adewole (RCC #21333)

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I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC), Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC), and EMDR-Trained Therapist with over six years of counselling experience and more than a decade of experience in human services. My professional background includes clinical counselling, supportive housing, addiction services, crisis intervention, care coordination, and community-based support. I am a professional member of the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA) and the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors (BCACC).

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As a Clinical Counsellor, I provide trauma-informed, client-centered support to pre-teens, teenagers, youth, adults, and families navigating emotional, relational, and life challenges. My approach is grounded in empathy, safety, respect, and empowerment, creating a warm and non-judgmental environment where clients can feel heard, understood, and supported.

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My clinical practice integrates evidence-based therapeutic approaches tailored to each client's unique needs, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Somatic Therapy, attachment-based approaches, mindfulness, parts work, and the Gottman Method. As an EMDR-Trained Therapist, I also incorporate EMDR-informed approaches where appropriate and within my scope of practice.

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I support individuals navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, relationship challenges, life transitions, addiction, emotional regulation, and the unique experiences of neurodivergent individuals. I also work with clients seeking support with self-esteem, boundaries, personal growth, resilience, and greater self-understanding.

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For clients who desire it, I offer Christian-based counselling, integrating faith-informed perspectives with clinical practice in a respectful, ethical, and compassionate manner.

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My goal is to meet each client where they are, recognize their strengths and experiences, and work collaboratively toward meaningful and sustainable change. I believe therapy is not about having all the answers, but about creating a safe space where clients can explore, heal, grow, and move forward with greater confidence and resilience.

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My Approach to Therapy

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Starting a mental health journey takes courage. My goal is to provide a warm, supportive, and non-judgmental space where you feel heard, understood, respected, and empowered. My approach is compassionate, trauma-informed, client-centered, and attachment-based, recognizing the interconnectedness of thoughts, emotions, physical experiences, relationships, and overall well-being.

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Together, we will move at a pace that feels right for you. We will explore your concerns, identify your needs and strengths, understand patterns that may be keeping you feeling stuck, and develop practical strategies to support meaningful change.

I draw from a range of therapeutic approaches and techniques, including mindfulness, grounding and breathing exercises, body awareness, parts work, emotional regulation strategies, and creative and nature-based activities. These are thoughtfully tailored to your individual experiences, goals, values, and preferences.

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My aim is to help you develop a deeper understanding of yourself, strengthen your relationship with your emotions and nervous system, build healthier relationships and boundaries, and develop greater resilience and confidence. Whether you are navigating a difficult life transition, processing past experiences, managing emotional or relational challenges, or seeking personal growth, I am here to support you along the way.

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Clients I Work With

I work with pre-teens, teenagers, youth, adults, and families navigating a wide range of emotional, relational, and life challenges.

 

Areas of focus include:

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• Anxiety, depression, and emotional or mood regulation

• Trauma and recovery from difficult or adverse experiences

• Grief, loss, and significant life transitions

• Relationship challenges, attachment concerns, and boundary setting

• Neurodivergent individuals navigating emotional, relational, social, or life challenges

• Self-esteem, confidence, perfectionism, self-criticism, and people-pleasing

• Anger, stress, and emotional regulation

• Addiction and substance-use-related concerns

• Career and workplace stress

• Body image concerns and difficult relationships with food

• Concerns related to sexual or physical health

• Personal growth, self-understanding, resilience, and life adjustment

 

I recognize that each person's experiences, strengths, needs, and circumstances are unique. Together, we explore challenges with compassion and curiosity while identifying strengths, developing practical coping strategies, and creating meaningful pathways toward healing and growth.

 

Therapeutic Modalities

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I use an individualized, client-centered approach, integrating evidence-based therapeutic modalities according to each client's needs, goals, preferences, and readiness for change. My clinical work draws from:

• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

• Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)

• Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)

• Somatic Therapy

• Attachment-based approaches

• Parts work

• Mindfulness and grounding-based interventions

• Gottman Method

• Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) — EMDR Trained Therapist

 

I believe therapy should be collaborative rather than one-size-fits-all. I therefore draw from different therapeutic approaches to create a treatment experience that is responsive to each client's unique circumstances and goals.

For clients who desire it, I also offer Christian-based counselling, integrating faith-informed perspectives with clinical practice in a respectful, ethical, and compassionate manner.

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