I come as I am and invite you to do the same.
My Name is Danielle Nori and I use she/her/they pronouns.
I am a settler on the traditional territories of the Lekwungen – speaking peoples (The Songhees, Esquimalt and W̱SÁNEĆ nations), and am continually grateful for the opportunity to learn on these lands. It was on this rocky island that I gained a deep appreciation for community and how to actively participate in its healing.
I am a Registered Social Worker having graduated from the University of Victoria and am committed to continued learning for as long as this brain allows. I gained experience working in non-profit organizations, providing education and resources in sexual health, harm reduction, and crisis response. Each individual’s perspective on the world is a kaleidoscope of experiences forever moving and changing. This is why I ground my work in a holistic, anti-oppressive, and trauma-informed framework. As each of our kaleidoscopes is unique, so too are our healing journeys - I work to weave together tools from various modalities like Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, Narrative Therapies, and Emotion-focused therapies.
I am forever awe-struck by the human condition and thus am passionate about working collaboratively with individuals to develop their own understanding of themselves, their emotional experiences, and how to communicate those feelings. In sessions, expect me to be human -I’ll bring laughter, warmth, and understanding (and the occasional LOTR quote). Outside the office I can be found off on an adventure - talking to the trees, swimming in the ocean, or simply gazing up at the sky. The natural world is integral to my spirituality and I find the connection to our earth incredibly transformative. I can also be found laced up in roller-skates playing roller derby, or under a pile of art supplies.
Counselling is all about the right fit, and if it sounds like that could be me - I look forward to hearing more about you!
How I Show Up
Prepared
Grounded
Creative
Spiritual
Warm
Authentic
Human
Genuine
Collaborative
Areas of Passion
Learning the language of emotions
Fat Acceptance - Body Neutrality
Relationship to food/exercise
Coping Skills
Experiences of Anxiety
Grief and loss
Interpersonal Communication
Non-suicidal self-injury
Substance Use
Dialectical Behavioural Therapy
Unlearning of religion
I am currently accepting new clients.
I work with individuals aged 17 & up.
I offer virtual and in person sessions in Victoria, BC.
My session fees are;
$165 for a 50 minute individual session.
** extended sessions are available upon request.
Email: danielle@burnbrightcounselling.ca
My Values
Community
Courage
Authenticity
Strength
Connection
Softness
Humor
Empathy
Playfulness
My Education & Registrations
Bachelor of Social Work - University of Victoria, 2021
Registered Social Worker - BC College of Social Workers RSW # 15440
Additional Learning
Sexual Assault Response Team Support Worker - Training and volunteering with the Victoria Sexual Assault Centre, 2018-2021
Marsha Linehan teaches DBT Skills (Psychwire), Winter 2021
Addictions and Mental Health Workshop (Crisis and Trauma
Resource Institution), Winter 2021
Running DBT Skills-Development Groups (The Association for Psychological Therapies), Summer 2022
Intro to Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT Centre of Vancouver), Fall 2022
ECHO Trans Care BC - Gender-Affirming Primary Care , 2024
Counselling Survivors of Sexual Violence Workshop Shay Manerikar - Cedar Moon Counselling, 2024
Anti-Fat Bias for Helpers 101 Alexandra Shewan - Selkie Counselling, 2024