Simone Deahl
Simone is a registered social worker.
Simone works with couples and individuals (ages 16 and up). Simone works with a variety of issues, including grief, trauma, stress management, anxiety, depression, anger management, self-esteem, sexuality, and difficulties in relationships with others; and, for couples, difficulties with communication, resolving conflicts, improving emotional and sexual intimacy, and recovering from past hurts. She provides evening and weekend appointments.
Hear From Simone:
I work from a trauma-informed and anti-oppressive lens, using strategies from Internal Family Systems (IFS), mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally Focused therapy (EFT), and the Gottman Method. I have significant experience working with bereavement and traumatic loss, with a special focus on helping survivors of suicide. I am also knowledgeable about polyamory, open relationships, and kink, and provide a positive and accepting space for clients to explore these topics.
I connect with clients in an authentic, respectful, and compassionate way. I strive to honour and to help clients embrace all parts of themselves, with the understanding that behaviour develops for a reason and even the most destructive patterns usually originate as attempts to protect ourselves or others. I will work collaboratively to help you find strategies and solutions that make sense for your life, and I will check in regularly to make sure we are on the right track.
Research shows that the most important factor in whether counselling is successful is the relationship between client and counsellor. So I encourage you to “shop around” as much as needed to find a good fit. If you feel safe and comfortable within the first meeting, that’s a good sign. I am happy to schedule a free 15-minute phone call where we can talk about what counselling might look like, and you can get a sense of whether my style resonates with you.