Dianne Baker
BA, M.Ed, CCC, BCACC-RCC
Hi, I'm Dianne!
I see each individual as a person with birthright gifts of wholeness, wellness, integrity and hope. Sometimes, people need support to find a path back to these gifts when life transitions, mental health challenges, grief or trauma have happened. I create a warm, comforting yet dynamic partnership with my clients to help them redefine their road to a full life.
You will know when you are ready to start on this path.
“Emerging Wholeness” welcomes all of who you are, and all you are learning to be as you navigate your life, build resiliency and rediscover your joy.
AREAS OF FOCUS
We are all unique people with complex issues. In my experience working with a wide range of clients, no two people are the same.
Some of my areas of focus include:
Anxiety
Depression
Life transitions
Grief and loss
Career discernment
Trauma and abuse
Relationships difficulties
Communication issues
APPROACH
I am creative in my approach, melding practices from various genres, with a clear emphasis on the unique and whole personhood of each client.
Some of the modalities I use include:
Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction
Narrative Therapy
Solution Focused Therapy
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
MY BACKGROUND
I have a BA in Psychology from UBC (1983) and an M.ED in Educational Psychology (Counselling and Group Dynamics) from University of Manitoba (1991)
I am a member of The Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Associattion (CCC)
and am registered with the British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors (BCACC-RCC)
I am also a Full Voice Coach, helping people to explore the wide range of expression, communicating meaning and intent with creativity and joy. (Full Voice Institute-2016).
I am a facilitator trained with The Center for Courage and Renewal and offer retreats in The Circle of Trust™ tradition.
I hold a certificate in Mediation and Conflict Resolution from Mediation Services of Winnipeg (2000).