Claire Weiss, MA, RCC
I’m a Registered Clinical Counsellor with a professional focus on addictions, trauma, anxiety/depression, and my life has been devoted to helping people recover from painful relationships and other difficult life circumstances. I hold a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from University of Victoria, and a Master's degree in Counselling Psychology from Trinity Western University.
I offer a holistic and integrative approach to counselling which highlights empowerment and healing; my priority is to treat the whole person, with emphasis on bringing all parts into balance. In my work I draw from attachment-based therapies including emotion-focused therapy, internal family systems, and somatic therapies; my approach is inclusive, progressive, and evidence-based.
Through my own personal and extensive professional experience, I have a deep understanding and appreciation for how complicated, messy, and challenging life can be, and I consider it a great privilege to love and support other people in my work as a counsellor. With a warm and compassionate presence, I provide a safe and confidential space where clients can work through personal challenges towards emotional, mental, and physical, and spiritual wellness
My experience has included serving clients and the general public as:
I offer a holistic and integrative approach to counselling which highlights empowerment and healing; my priority is to treat the whole person, with emphasis on bringing all parts into balance. In my work I draw from attachment-based therapies including emotion-focused therapy, internal family systems, and somatic therapies; my approach is inclusive, progressive, and evidence-based.
Through my own personal and extensive professional experience, I have a deep understanding and appreciation for how complicated, messy, and challenging life can be, and I consider it a great privilege to love and support other people in my work as a counsellor. With a warm and compassionate presence, I provide a safe and confidential space where clients can work through personal challenges towards emotional, mental, and physical, and spiritual wellness
My experience has included serving clients and the general public as:
- Graduate Program Course Instructor - Addictions Counselling
- Supervisor of Student Counselling Services at a private post-secondary institution in Abbotsford BC.
- Clinical Addictions Counsellor at a world-class residential addiction treatment facility in Koh Chang, Thailand
- Program Director of a private women's residential addiction treatment facility
- A frequent presenter of professional development seminars and workshops, speaking at community agencies in areas of addiction, anxiety, trauma, and healthy relationships
- Public motivational speaker on living well in long-term recovery
- Advisory Board Member of a private addiction treatment and life skills academy
