Faye Shedletzky

I am a certified IFS counsellor. I do this work because I love it and it works. I support Highly Sensitive People (HSP) and those struggling with grief.  I do couples counselling because relationships are hard; it's where all of our tender parts get activated and our protective parts come out swinging; you are more overwhelmed, angry, scared or frustrated than you want to be or just not who you want to be in those difficult moments.  I especially love working with other therapists who are looking for someone to hold space for them, not fix them or figure them out.  

As humans, we thrive in connection and it is in relationships that we heal. In counselling, you and I co-create a space where you can come to understand all parts of you. When the parts of you that have suffered are heard, loved and feel connected, they will transform.

As a member of the LGBTQ2S+ community, I appreciate supporting others who identify in this way. As a lifelong learner and seeker I really love supporting others on their path to self understanding. I have been doing a deep dive into Internal Family Systems (IFS) and continue to do so - I am IFS L2 trained, trained in the Intimacy from the Inside Out (IFIO) relationship therapy model and I am regularly a program assistant for IFS institute trainings.  

Having a good fit with your counsellor is very important.  Reasons you might seek counselling with me:

• You are a highly sensitive person or empath.
• You feel overwhelmed by anxiety and self-criticism.
• You find yourself irritable with the important people in your life.
• You are wanting to have stronger relationships (including your relationship with yourself).
• You have lots of good ideas of what might help you feel better and feel frustrated or stuck.
• You have a deep desire to figure yourself out.
• You feel overwhelmed by grief or sadness and aren't sure how to shift this.
• You have a deep longing to be heard and understood and to understand yourself.
• You are a seeker and would like attuned support in your growth and evolution.
• You want your life to be more joyful.

• You and your partner are looking to shift the patterns between you and improve connection and communication.

   

I have been counselling for over 16 years. I provide online counselling throughout BC and in person counselling in Nanaimo.

Feel free to reach out to talk about how I can help with your change process.