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Providing support and guidance for healthier lives.
Welcoming To The Team
We are excited to welcome Alyssa Brewer to the team
September first, Alyssa will be joining the team! I am so excited to welcome Alyssa. She is a Registered Clinical Counsellor with the lived experience of a neurodiverse person with ADHD. She brings a joyful countenance to her work, and with a trauma-informed background, she offers our clients the safe space they need to explore growth and healing.
Alyssa has worked in the public sector, supporting folks who struggle and has a deep level of compassion and empathy for those around her. Alyssa and I both previously worked for the South Okanagan Women in Need Society (SOWINS), I not only know Alyssa in the capacity of seeing the work she does with her clients, but I also know our values align in client care and the need for trauma-informed practice.
At Dandelion Counselling Services, I don't take adding additional counsellors lightly and prioritize making sure the counsellors selected to join the team have lived experience as Neuro-Diverse individuals, have a high standard of care for their clients and are neuro-affirming in practice.
If you are interested in booking a free 15-minute consultation with Alyssa, please add her name to the Contact form below when you reach out.
Join me in welcoming Alyssa to the team!
~Marsha
Dandelion Counselling Services
Our Approach
Our Approach
Our Approach
At Dandelion Counselling Services, we take a collaborative and solution-focused approach to counselling. We believe in helping individuals identify and build upon their strengths to achieve positive outcomes.
Our Services
Our Approach
Our Approach
We offer a variety of services including:
Neuro Affirming approach to counselling
Neurodiversity support
Parenting support
Individual counselling
Family support
Circle Of Security Parent Training
Parenting Workshops
School District and Teacher Workshops
Our services are designed to meet the unique needs of each person.
Marsha Healey RTC, MPCC-C
Marsha Healey RTC, MPCC-C
Marsha Healey RTC, MPCC-C
“Nothing about us without us” is a movement in the Autistic community that is foundational in the support provided to Neurodiverse persons and their families. I am passionate about helping individuals and families thrive in a Neurodiversity affirming way. I work with families from diverse backgrounds and am dedicated to providing cultural
“Nothing about us without us” is a movement in the Autistic community that is foundational in the support provided to Neurodiverse persons and their families. I am passionate about helping individuals and families thrive in a Neurodiversity affirming way. I work with families from diverse backgrounds and am dedicated to providing culturally-sensitive care. As a Registered Therapeutic Counsellor who also has lived experience as an Autistic person, I understand the nuanced needs of autistic adults and families needing support for their neurodiverse children.
I teach multiple workshops in person and online.
Parenting Workshops:
~ Connecting: A Way Out Of Non-Suicidal Self-Injury a workshop for parents of teens who self-injure. (3 Hours)
~ Parenting Neurodiverse Children: in a neuro-affirming way. (3 Hours)
Schools and School District Workshops:
~ How To Make A Classroom More Neuro-Affirming (3 Hours)
Email me to request information on booking a workshop and rates.
Alyssa Brewer RCC
Marsha Healey RTC, MPCC-C
Marsha Healey RTC, MPCC-C
Hi there! My name is Alyssa Brewer, and I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor (#19269), supporting clients on their journeys of trauma, substance use, and neurodiversity. Having lived experience with ADHD and chronic pain, I deeply understand the challenges that come with navigating a world that isn’t always designed for our brains and bo
Hi there! My name is Alyssa Brewer, and I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor (#19269), supporting clients on their journeys of trauma, substance use, and neurodiversity. Having lived experience with ADHD and chronic pain, I deeply understand the challenges that come with navigating a world that isn’t always designed for our brains and bodies. This perspective allows me to approach therapy with compassion, curiosity, and a deep appreciation for each person’s unique journey.
Using a blend of EMDR, ACT, DBT, and somatic therapies, I help clients navigate the complexities of healing, emotional regulation, and nervous system balance. My approach is warm, down-to-earth, and empowering—I meet you where you are with curiosity and care, helping you build resilience, process difficult experiences, and reconnect with your sense of self.
I am also a proud LGBTQ2S+ ally, committed to creating a safe, inclusive space where all identities and lived experiences are honoured. Whether you're working through trauma, navigating chronic pain, or seeking tools for self-growth, I am here to support you with evidence-based strategies, deep empathy, and a belief in your capacity to heal.
Marsha Healey, RTC, MPCC-P
Specialty
Adult Individuals
Young Adults
Youth
Families
Concern
Self-Esteem
Anxiety
Stress
Grief
Parenting
Co-Parenting
Life Transitions
Religious Deconstruction
LGBTQ2IA2S+
Neurodiversity: Autism, ADHD
Spirituality
Neurodiversity Affirming
Modalities
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Mindfulness
Client Centred
Trauma Informed
Strength Based
Neurodiversity Affirming
Motivational Interviewing
Existential
Feminist
Solution Focused
Alyssa Brewer, RCC
Specialty
Adult Individuals
Young Adults
Youth
Concern
Self-Esteem
Anxiety
Stress
Grief
Life Transitions
LGBTQ2IA2S+
Neurodiversity: ADHD
Neurodiversity Affirming
Chronic Pain
Trauma
Substance Use
Modalities
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Mindfulness
Client Centred
Trauma Informed
Strength Based
Neurodiversity Affirming
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Somatic Therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Support Centre
Individual Counselling
We provide Individual Counselling for those who are seeking support through life’s changes and challenges.
Individual counselling is available for those who have been diagnosed Autistic or have ADHD. Whether newly diagnosed, late diagnosis or early diagnosis individual counselling can offer support for those who have experienced additional stress or anxieties related to being an Autistic person.
Individuals who are working through spiritual questioning or Deconstruction from a religious centre can also find support through individual counselling.
Youth Counselling
We offer counselling services for teenagers who are struggling with various issues, such as anxiety, self-esteem, and peer pressure. We provide a safe and supportive environment for teens to explore their emotions and develop healthy coping skills.
Family counselling
We offer counselling services to families who are working through the day to day difficulties of life, families with teenagers and also families who are supporting a family member who is Neurodivergent. Another counselling service that is offered is Co-Parent counselling for those families who have separated or divorced and need some support navigating parenting in two separate households or who are blending their families.
Blended Family Counselling
Blended Family Counselling
We provide counselling services for blended families to help them navigate the unique challenges of blending two families together. We help families build trust, communicate effectively, and create a healthy family dynamic.
Parenting Classes
Blended Family Counselling
Parenting Classes
We offer parenting classes to help parents develop effective parenting skills and strategies. Our classes cover a range of topics, from positive discipline to communication skills.
Registration and Certification
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Insurers Covered
Extended Insurance Providers
Coverage may be provided by your extended insurance coverage provided through Sunlife, Pacific Blue Cross, Green Shield, Equitable Life Of Canada, and Claim Secure. Please confirm with your insurance provider that counselling is covered. After payment is received a receipt will be issued for you to submit to your provider. **Direct billing to Autism Funding available**