Spencer Dawson

Counsellor, MA, RCC, CCC

Spencer Dawson

Counsellor, MA, RCC, CCC

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today

3 Endorsed

15350 Croydon Drive, Suite 201, Surrey, BC V3Z

(778) 760-9063

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Our past experiences impact us in ways we may not even realize. Our nervous system jumps in to protect us in ways that it has helped us survive in the past (this could look like feeling foggy, anxious, depressed or numb). This often prevents us from operating how we wish to. Working to reconnect the body with the mind to our present, adult self can help resolve this disconnection. I believe that we all deserve to experience connection, empathy, attunement and safety and that this is often the missing piece.

My approach draws from somatic attachment, attachment theory, interpersonal neurobiology and eye-movement desensitization reprocessing (EMDR). Intertwined throughout my use of all of these approaches is a body-centered, relational and somatic approach.

Change occurs through relational healing, undoing aloneness, developing secure attachments, processing old traumatic experiences and exploring intolerable feelings that together can then become tolerable. Together we can work to reconnect the body and mind.

Call or Email Spencer Dawson now for a free 15 minute consultation - (778) 760-9063

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Portree Counselling Company

15350 Croydon Drive

Suite 201

Surrey, BC V3Z map

(778) 760-9063

I am available for in-person or online sessions. I currently have a Student Counsellor working under me offering low-cost sessions!

$150 Per Session, I accept insurance

Individual one-on-one therapy

Let's Connect (778) 760-9063

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Portree Counselling Company

15350 Croydon Drive

Suite 201

Surrey, BC V3Z map

(778) 760-9063

I am available for in-person or online sessions. I currently have a Student Counsellor working under me offering low-cost sessions!

$150 Per Session, I accept insurance

Individual one-on-one therapy

Finances

Fees

Individual Sessions $150
Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

ACH Bank transfer, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

Alberta Blue Cross
Alliance
Beneva | SSQ
Canada Life | Great-West Life
Chambers Plan
CINUP
Desjardins
Equitable Life of Canada
First Nations Health Authority
Humana
iA Financial Group
Johnson
Johnston Group
Manulife
Maximum Benefit
Medicare
Sentara Health Plans
SunLife
TELUS Health
The Co-operators

We now offer direct billing to select insurance providers! Low-cost counselling with our Student Counsellor, Gabi. Now available for $50 per 50-minute session.

Spencer Dawson

Counsellor, MA, RCC, CCC

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (778) 760-9063

We now offer direct billing to select insurance providers! Low-cost counselling with our Student Counsellor, Gabi. Now available for $50 per 50-minute session.

Spencer Dawson

Counsellor, MA, RCC, CCC

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (778) 760-9063

Qualifications

Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by Province of British Columbia / 18781 Spencer Dawson

Additional Credentials

License: CCPA 10008481 / 2021

I'm licensed in BC and the rest of Canada. I hold an additional 2-year certification in Somatic Attachment.

Spencer Dawson

Counsellor, MA, RCC, CCC

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (778) 760-9063

I'm licensed in BC and the rest of Canada. I hold an additional 2-year certification in Somatic Attachment.

Spencer Dawson

Counsellor, MA, RCC, CCC

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (778) 760-9063

Specialties and Expertise

Expertise

Anxiety
Body Image
Codependency
Coping Skills
Emotional Disturbance
Family Conflict
Grief
Life Transitions
Mood Disorders
Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
Peer Relationships
Relationship Anxiety
Relationship Issues
Self Esteem
Sexual Abuse
Stress
Trauma and PTSD
Women's Issues

Some of the most common areas I work with include: self-limiting beliefs (e.g. perfectionism, self-doubt, imposter syndrome), relational trauma/attachment repair, life transitions, relationship/interpersonal difficulties, self-compassion, anxiety/overwhelm.

Spencer Dawson

Counsellor, MA, RCC, CCC

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (778) 760-9063

Spencer Dawson

Counsellor, MA, RCC, CCC

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (778) 760-9063

3 Endorsements

Alison Marie Holland

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, RSW

Spencer understands the importance of creating a safe space for her clients where they feel supported and understood to work through whatever is getting in their way. I have no hesitation recommending Spencer as I know that on top of her exemplary skills,...

Mary Soliman

Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP

Nicole Carothers

Counsellor, MA, RCC

Spencer offers clients safety and authentic connection. Working from a somatic and relational lens, she approaches client material with more depth; helping clients connect to their inner-knowing and move toward healing with more ease and certainty.

Client Focus

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

Attachment-based
Compassion Focused
EMDR
Family Systems
Feminist
Humanistic
Integrative
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Interpersonal
Person-Centered
Psychodynamic
Relational
Somatic
Somatic Attachment
Trauma Focused

As a therapist, I work from a place that includes your nervous system and your body in the work. I want to make sure we aren't leaving your body behind. In our sessions, you might hear me ask something like, "When we talk about this, what do you notice happening in your body?" Working with the whole body allows for trauma processing and for our body to feel different in our daily life.

Spencer Dawson

Counsellor, MA, RCC, CCC

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (778) 760-9063

Spencer Dawson

Counsellor, MA, RCC, CCC

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (778) 760-9063

Location

Primary Location

Portree Counselling Company

15350 Croydon Drive

Suite 201

Surrey, BC V3Z

(778) 760-9063

Email me

My website

Nearby Areas

Towns/Cities

Postal Codes

I am available for in-person or online sessions. I currently have a Student Counsellor working under me offering low-cost sessions!

Spencer Dawson

Counsellor, MA, RCC, CCC

Call for a free consultation now - (778) 760-9063

I am available for in-person or online sessions. I currently have a Student Counsellor working under me offering low-cost sessions!

Spencer Dawson

Counsellor, MA, RCC, CCC

Call for a free consultation now - (778) 760-9063

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