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Cheryl Dafoe
Cheryl views authentic and trusting relationships as powerful catalysts for growth and change. Her counseling approach is compassionate, candid, and genuinely curious, creating a welcoming space where clients can feel safe and seen as they explore and understand their unique experiences.
With a diverse background in education, recreational programming, and child and youth care, Cheryl holds a Bachelor's in Education from the University of Calgary and a Bachelor's in Recreation Management from Acadia University. Having completed her MA in Counselling Psychology at Yorkville University, she is now a full-time counsellor dedicated to supporting clients at The Budding Elm.
Cheryl employs an integrative approach, using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and other modalities to support clients facing challenges such as separation, grief and loss, family dynamics, attachment issues, ADHD, and burnout.
Outside of her practice, she enjoys comedy, music, and exploring Vancouver Island with her two children and their dog, Cleo.