Your story deserves to be told.
My name is Sarah and my pronouns are she/her/hers.
Allow me to introduce myself as a settler living as an uninvited guest on the unceded and ancestral territory of the Lekwungen peoples. While my undergraduate background is in psychology, my unwavering passion for social justice led me to getting my Master of Social Work degree from the University of British Columbia.
I happily bring my whole self into every session (humour, warmth, quirks, and all) and I strive to co-create a safe space with everyone I work with so that you are invited to do the same.
As a proud queer-identifying counsellor, I prioritize actively implementing anti-oppressive, trauma-informed, and strengths-based perspectives. I also weave aspects of modalities like Narrative Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, and Emotion-Focused Therapy into my work. I love to tap into the creativity of others by incorporating art, nature, and story-telling into sessions wherever applicable. Some of the areas I plan to continue growing as a professional include further training in somatic-based trauma therapies and receiving certification in the Gottman method of couples counselling.
Born in Nova Scotia and raised in Ontario, I naturally love to mix my time between being by the ocean and exploring the land via hiking, camping, rock climbing and roller skating. When I feel like being more of an indoor cat, I love to read, draw, paint, embroider, and listen to fun podcasts while I do it all.
I’m so excited you’re here and I’m looking forward to having the opportunity to hear your story.
How I Show Up
Dedicated
Creative
Imperfect
Accountable
Warm
Genuine
Non-judgmental
Areas of Passion
Experiences along the asexual and aromantic identity spectrums
Sexual and gender identity
Life transitions
Anxiety
Post-traumatic growth
Relationship with food, exercise & body
Sex, dating & relationships
I am currently accepting a waitlist for clients.
I work with individuals ages 12+ and couples.
I offer in person and virtual sessions for my clients.
My session fee is $150 for a 50 minute session.
Email: sarahdoyle@burnbrightcounselling.ca
Phone: 236-882-0416
My Values
Belonging
Adventure
Growth
Vulnerability
Connection
Justice
Accountability
Balance
Joy
Authenticity
My Education & Registrations
Registered Social Worker - BC College of Social Workers
RSW #15957
Masters of Social Work (MSW) - University of British Columbia, 2022
Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Psychology - University of Waterloo, 2020
Additional Learning
San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training (PHSA BC), December 2022
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Training (Interior Health), August 2022
Solution-Focused Brief Therapy Training (Foundry Kelowna), May 2022
Addiction Care & Treatment Online Certificate (UBCO Faculty of Medicine), January 2021