Dawn Schooler, M.A., R.C.C.
Dawn is the Clinical Director at Jericho Professional Counselling Services. She has been working as a counsellor for more than 18 years. Dawn also has a background as a coach and a teacher which has helped to guide her work. Dawn uses Cognitive-Behavioral, Feminist, and Buddhist theory to inform her counselling style.
She specializes in therapeutic conversations with people struggling with a broad range of problems and believes that most people can benefit from counselling at some time in their lives.
Dawn is described as an active, energetic, and engaged counsellor who collaborates with clients to create solutions designed to bring relief. In addition to her work with Jericho, Dawn is also a faculty member with the well-respected Master of Counselling program at City University and she provides Clinical Consultation and Training expertise to Family Services of Greater Vancouver. Dawn has extensive experience and training with depression, anxiety, anger, communication, sexual orientation, relationship development, grief, loss, life transition, family concerns, self-esteem, marriage, separation, divorce, and addiction.
She counsels individuals, couples, and families and has been recognized for her work with children and youth. Dawn is also well known for her work with the gay and lesbian community.
Dawn provides counselling services in English. Dawn’s fees are slightly higher than other counsellors at Jericho Counselling.
Counselling appointments with Dawn at the Broadway location in Vancouver are available on Mondays and she is accepting new clients.
Dawn is available for counselling appointments at the Metrotown location in Burnaby on Thursdays and is accepting new clients.
Counselling appointments with Dawn at the Downtown (Coal Harbour) location are available on Wednesdays and Dawn is accepting new clients.
Email Dawn now at info@jerichocounselling.com to request an appointment.
Jane Thomas M.Sc., Ed. D., R.C.C., C.C.C.
Jane is an experienced educator and counsellor with a broad range of professional experiences supporting wellness and healthy functioning in individuals and families. She is committed to client-centred practice, in which the therapeutic relationship represents a foundation for growth and in which clients’ inherent strengths and capacities are central in the process of exploring possibilities for change. She has considerable experience working with children, adolescents and their families, and appreciates opportunities to work with women of all ages.
In her work, Jane draws on principles of family systems, narrative, solution-focused and feminist therapies, and uses play therapy techniques and expressive arts when working with children, teens and families. Jane has experience and training in the areas of anxiety, depression, self injury, life transitions, relationship difficulties and trauma associated with abuse, and she currently works with children who have experienced sexual abuse and their non-offending family members.
Jane sits on the Board of Directors of the B.C. Play Therapy Association and is qualified as a Crime Victims’ Assistance therapist. Jane also has an interest in working with individuals and families who struggle with the presence of mental illness in a loved one. She approaches her work with sensitivity, care and compassion and with great respect for the resilience of the human spirit.
Jane provides counselling services in English.
Burnaby Counsellor, Jane Thomas, is available for counselling appointments at the Metrotown location on Tuesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. Jane is currently accepting new clients.
Email Jane now at info@jerichocounselling.com to request an appointment.
Gregg Loo, M.A., R.C.C.
Gregg has a Master of Arts degree in Counselling Psychology from the University of British Columbia and is a Registered Clinical Counsellor. He has been working for over 10 years in a variety of counselling and therapeutic settings with youth, adults, and families.
Gregg has an empathic and integrated counselling style. While primarily Client-Centred, he utilizes Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Solution-Focused, and other theories that appropriately suit his clients’ needs. Gregg has experience working with depression, anxiety, anger management, self-esteem, family issues, grief, trauma, addiction, and mental health disorders, in both individual and group settings. He is also the Program Coordinator of an holistic recovery program for individuals struggling with substance misuse and has presented in several workshops on addiction.
Prior to his counselling work, Gregg was a Teen Recreational Worker on the North Shore and a coach for the Night Hoops basketball program. A physically active person, Gregg believes that an individual’s body, mind, and spirit are integrated and must be given equal opportunity for healing through self-care, support, and education.
Gregg provides counselling services in English.
Vancouver Counsellor, Gregg Loo, is available for counselling appointments on Fridays and Sundays at the Broadway location and is currently accepting new clients.
Email Gregg now at info@jerichocounselling.com to request an appointment.
Sandy Hawkins, M.A., R.C.C.
Sandy has a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology and is a Registered Clinical Counsellor. She comes to Jericho with over ten years of counselling education and experience and holds certificates in both Family Systems and Narrative Therapy.
Sandy integrates Cognitive Behavioral, Adlerian, and Family Systems approaches to help clients discover their inherent strengths and encourage the development of healthy behaviors. She is guided by the notion that each client has unique and distinct needs and Sandy uses this knowledge and skill to build an individualized counselling experience for each person.
Drawing on clinical and life experiences, Sandy facilitates a creative process of change for clients, based on their preferred life stories. Through therapeutic conversations, Sandy encourages new understandings of self, connectedness to others, and insight. Armed with this new insight, clients are then more able to engage in the active process of improving relationships, coping with life’s emotional experiences, and solving challenging problems.
Sandy works with adults, couples, youth, and families in an atmosphere that is both empathic and non-judgmental. She actively supports clients in making the changes they would like to see in their lives. Sandy has experience and training to address the challenges of depression, anxiety, stress, relationship issues, self-esteem, communication, and life transitions.
Sandy provides counselling services in English. She also has a functional knowledge of the French language.
Vancouver Counsellor, Sandy Hawkins, is available for counselling appointments on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays at the Broadway location. Sandy is accepting new clients.
Email Sandy now at info@jerichocounselling.com to request an appointment.
Raman Salooja, M.A., R.C.C.
Raman holds a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology and is a Registered Clinical Counsellor. She has been working as a counsellor for 10 years.
Raman is an empathic listener who believes that all individuals have the capacity for change when given the opportunity, tools, and guidance. She works with clients to create a safe space which is respectful, encouraging, and supportive and then uses this environment to guide clients closer to their goals.
Raman uses Cognitive Behavioral and Solution-Focused strategies, augmented by other techniques, while providing the support and skill development necessary to approach life’s problems. She has experience with Adult and Youth clients and is best known for her ability to provide a calm, reassuring environment within which clients can discover and create their own solutions.
Raman has training and expertise in working with individuals, groups, and couples in the areas of depression, anxiety, addiction, relationship issues, self-esteem, stress management, communication, and conflict resolution.
Raman provides counselling services in English, Hindi, and Punjabi.
Burnaby Counsellor, Raman Salooja, is accepting new clients at the Metrotown location and is available weekends.
Email Raman now at info@jerichocounselling.com to request an appointment.
Joy Sereda M.A., R.C.C.
Joy has a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology and is a Registered Clinical Counsellor. She has over 10 years of combined counselling experience and education. Joy brings a client-centred, strengths-based approach to her work with adults, teenagers, families and couples. She has supported individuals and families experiencing distress as a result of challenges in their personal and professional lives.
Joy brings additional training and experience in many areas including, depression, anxiety, stress management, self-esteem and boundary issues, trauma and abuse, life transitions, family conflict, grief, loss, addiction and sleep disorders. Joy understands that everyone is unique, and works with her clients to find the approach that best suits them individually.
Her therapeutic practice is integrative utilizing Cognitive-Behavioural, Solution-focused, Narrative, T.I.R. and Collaborative techniques. Her ability to provide an environment of safety and trust, enables her clients to reconnect with their hopes and aspirations, find peace and clarity, and develop new means of achieving their goals.
Joy provides counselling services in English.
Vancouver Counsellor, Joy Sereda, is available for counselling appointments at the Broadway location on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays. Joy is accepting new clients.
Email Joy now at info@jerichocounselling.com to request an appointment.
Carey-Jo Hoffman, M.F.A.
Graduate Intern Counsellor
Carey-Jo begins as a Graduate Intern with Jericho Counselling Services in September 2009 and is completing her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, with a specialization in Somatic Psychology. She is studying with the Santa Barbara Graduate Institute at the Chicago School of Professional Psychology. Carey-Jo already holds a Master of Fine Arts degree in contemporary performance from Naropa University in Boulder Colorado, an institution dedicated to Buddhist-inspired contemplative education.
Carey-Jo’s extensive background as a movement educator for dancers and actors provided a rich training ground for supporting people in the processes of growth and healing. It also solidified her belief in the strong connections between the body and the mind. The knowledge of the therapeutic potential associated with bringing the body’s innate wisdom into traditional counselling practice motivated Carey-Jo to shift her focus from the “performing” arts to the “healing” arts.
An integrated approach that employs therapeutic techniques from the emerging field of Somatic Psychology, as well as more traditional approaches including Cognitive Behavioral, and Client-Centred techniques guide Carey-Jo’s counselling practice. Mindfulness, based in a secular understanding of Buddhist philosophy, is also an essential component of Carey-Jo’s approach to assisting clients to work through emotional upheaval and cope with the challenges of daily life.
Carey-Jo is a compassionate, creative, and non-judgmental counsellor dedicated to the collaborative discovery of positive change for her clients. Her experience includes working with clients challenged by depression, anxiety, grief, conflict mediation, addiction, trauma, and life altering experiences. She seeks not only to alleviate suffering, but also to help her clients cultivate a peaceful heart and an embodied presence in their lives.
Carey-Jo provides counselling services in English.
Graduate Intern Counsellor, Carey-Jo Hoffman, is available for counselling appointments at the Broadway location on Tuesdays each week, and is accepting new clients in Vancouver.
Email Carey-Jo now at info@jerichocounselling.com to request an appointment.
Kristen Johnston, B.A.
Graduate Student Intern Counsellor
Kristen begins as a Graduate Student Intern with Jericho Counselling in January 2010 as part of her training to complete a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology. She is committed to lifelong learning and is also working towards a Certificate in Conflict Resolution and Mediation.
Kristen comes to us with a long career supporting youth and families in building respectful relationships and improving communication and understanding. Working at the community level, Kristen brings expertise in connecting with youth who struggle with issues such as depression, anxiety, self-mutilation, isolation, loneliness, trauma as well as work with the full spectrum of gender identities and sexual orientations. She has experience and training in crisis intervention, prevention and education, and believes it is never too early, or too late to enter into counselling. Kristen works with adults, couples, youth, and families.
Kristen takes an Existential and Systems approach to counselling while drawing from Cognitive Behavioural interventions and Mindfulness tools. Her approach to counselling is supported by a deep respect for all people and the healing power of an authentic counselling relationship. She honours her client’s strengths and wisdom in the face of adversity and is driven by a strong belief that counselling is a collaborative process between the client and counsellor whether you are looking to find meaning, healing or solutions in your life.
Kristen provides counselling services in English.
Graduate Intern Counsellor, Kristen Johnston, is available for counselling appointments at the Metrotown location in Burnaby on Mondays and is accepting new clients.
On Tuesdays, Graduate Intern Counsellor, Kristen Johnston, is available for counselling appointments at the Downtown location in Vancouver and is accepting new clients.
Email Kristen now at info@jerichocounselling.com to request an appointment.
Karen Goble, B.A., B.Ed.
Graduate Intern Counsellor
Karen begins as a Graduate Student Intern with Jericho Counselling in April 2010 as part of her training to complete a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology. She comes to Jericho with an extensive background as a coach, health and wellness counsellor, teacher and holds certificates in both Narrative and Play Therapy.
Karen integrates a Narrative, Solution-Focused and Family Systems approaches to help clients discover their inherent strengths. She is influenced by a strong belief that people are far more complex and interesting then the narrow descriptions they often come to therapy with. She holds a position that people are the experts in their own lives arriving to therapy with numerous competencies and skill. Through therapeutic conversations, Karen supports clients to build insight into personal history, family dynamics and cultural influences that may be helping or hindering their ability to live fully and to find joy in every day life. Her goal is to enable clients to truly realize their own potential in a respectful, collaborative and safe environment.
Drawing on her clinical and life experience Karen has experience working with clients who are struggling with eating disorders, addiction, perfectionism, parenting, depression, anxiety, life transitions, separation, divorce, grief, loss, and gender identity. She works with individuals, couples, families, children and adolescents.
Karen provides counselling services in English.
Burnaby Counselling Intern, Karen Goble, sees clients at the Metrotown office on Wednesdays and is accepting new clients.
Karen Goble, Vancouver Graduate Intern Counsellor is also taking new clients at our Downtown (Coal Harbour) location and is available there on Saturdays.
Email Karen now at info@jerichocounselling.com to request an appointment.
Adrian Sacks M.A., C.C.C.
Adrian is an experienced psychotherapist and educator, as well as a devoted father and husband. He holds a Master of Arts degree in Counselling Psychology from Naropa University, where his studies focused on holistic models of change and therapeutic applications of mindfulness. He is a Canadian Certified Counsellor and recently relocated to the Vancouver area with his family from Boulder, Colorado.
Using adult attachment theory, mindfulness-based techniques and leading-edge findings from neuroscience to inform his approach to counselling, Adrian skillfully guides his clients. He specializes in helping clients to “go deeper” and to uncover the innate organic healing potential within.
Adrian is known for his gentle, empathic presence and his skillful, strength-based approach. He works with a broad range of concerns, including low self-esteem, depression and anxiety, trauma and loss, substance abuse and disordered eating. Adrian draws on his background as an early childhood educator and parenting coach to inform his work with families and children. He is very experienced with marriage and couples counselling and uses Emotionally Focused Therapy to assist couples to quickly work through concerns and issues.
Adrian is available for appointments on Fridays and Sundays at the Broadway location and is currently accepting new clients.
Email Adrian now at info@jerichocounselling.com to request an appointment.
