Who I Am

Hi, I’m Vanessa Eyre! I am a Registered Counselling Therapist, and settler living in Mi’kma’ki / Nova Scotia. I provide counselling to individuals throughout Mi’kma’ki / Nova Scotia. Also, I am licensed to practice as a Registered Psychotherapist in Ontario. My practice is rooted in the relationships that clients and I build together, creating spaces of trust and security; that’s where healing can start.

I genuinely love working with people while witnessing them confront their challenges and grow as individuals. Providing counselling gives me an incredible sense of meaning and vitality. I approach my work through a trauma-informed perspective, rooted in compassion, and aware of systemic barriers.

I am experienced in working with individuals from various backgrounds; this includes individuals who are 2SLGBTQIA+, Indigenous, Individuals who are neurodivergent, BIPOC, parents, young adults, and more. I work with individuals facing many differences challenges ranging from depression and anxiety, to domestic violence and interpersonal challenges. Furthermore, one of my areas of practice is working with individuals facing grief and bereavement, which includes counselling individuals with life-limiting-illnesses, their caregivers and loved ones.

My practice as a counsellor draws upon intersectional feminism, humanism, existentialism, and Buddhism. When relevant, we may use specific counselling techniques, drawing from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindfulness, psychoeducation, Narrative Therapy, Person Centred Therapy, Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT).

I graduated from Western University in 2016 with a Bachelors of Arts, Honors Specialization in Psychology and in 2019 a Masters of Arts, Counselling Psychology. I have completed over 100 hours of supervision from experienced psychotherapists and over 1000 hours of supervised counselling practice. I am committed to professional development to improve my knowledge, competence and skills.

In 2013 I received a 500-hour teacher training certificate from Modo Yoga International, and in 2015 I received a 200-hour teacher training certificate from Sivananda Vedanta Centre. Since 2013, I have taught thousands of yoga classes ranging from private one-on-one classes to classes with upwards of 60 individuals. My skills in yoga and mindfulness foster emotional awareness, staying present in challenging moments, and in supporting clients in becoming grounded.