I am a Squamish Nation person with mixed German and Chilean heritage, and my counselling journey is rooted in the journey of cultural reconnection and in personal and collective healing. I am a gentle, non-judgemental counsellor and work from a trauma-informed, anti-oppressive lens. Sensitivity, creativity, gentleness and a listening-centred approach shape my commitment to decolonizing counselling practices and centring Indigenous approaches to wellness

I work with people using open-ended/ongoing or brief therapy. Brief therapy means you can choose to do 1-12 sessions over 15 weeks. Brief counselling with me is collaborative, strengths-based, and goal-focused.

Brief therapy with me is collaborative, short-term, strengths-based, and goal-focused. I collaborate with clients and draw from a variety of approaches based on what fits you best, bringing curiosity, love, non-judgment, and some humour into our journey.

I believe we all have the inner knowledge and capacity to heal, overcome challenges and live meaningful lives. In my practice, I work to create a safe, compassionate, gentle and creatively free space to explore your life stories, to heal, and to work towards your goals. I believe in walking alongside others on their healing journey and building spaces where love, safety, and belonging can flourish.

*I offer limited appointments reserved for reduced-rate counselling. Please get in touch with me directly at celina.silva@bravesinergy.com to inquire about reduced-rate counselling.