Shauna Pearce (she/they)
Clinical Counselling Intern, Registered Kinesiologist
Providing Services in English
Accepting New Low Cost Clients
My Approach
My work with clients is relational, flexible, and grounded in compassion. Rooted in a strong working relationship, our work aims to feel like a space where you can be yourself, feel genuinely heard, and take the time to understand what you're going through.
Life can be complicated, and seldom do we find a space where all of those complicated parts are welcomed. I believe there is room for all of that in our work together, the hope and meaning, the painful and confusing, and everything in between. Together, we can slow things down and explore what is happening in your life, your relationships, and within you.
My own experiences, personal and professional, have shown me firsthand how our bodies can often tell us things before we have the words to describe them, and how our bodies, emotions, and thoughts all come together to form a complex human experience. At times, we may notice tension, exhaustion, or uneasiness as clues about what we are feeling or carrying. Together, we can become curious and compassionate about these signals in a gentle and supportive way as we learn what care and support look like in the moment you're facing.
As your therapist, I bring curiosity, openness, and compassion to our work together. I want you to feel respected, understood, and able to show up as you are. My practice remains grounded in anti-oppressive work, informed by your unique intersectionality. I hope that, through our relationship, you can develop a deeper understanding of yourself, feel more connected to what matters to you, and find new ways of being that bring ease, compassion, and fulfillment.
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Hello! I’m Shauna, a queer, white, Canadian-born settler living on the stolen lands of the Coast Salish Peoples. I entered this field through my own process of deconstructing my understanding of self and the systems that surround us. Living through experiences of deep grief and overwhelm, I’ve developed an even greater appreciation for the beauty in life, while cultivating greater understanding and compassion for those navigating similar experiences. I believe that we are all doing the best we can with the skills and tools that we have access to, and I would be honoured to walk alongside you through all parts of this life as you engage in your own exploration and create meaningful change that feels authentic to who you are.
When I’m not working or studying, I love spending time near the ocean, moving my body, discovering new cafés, perusing overpriced boutiques, starting a new craft endeavour every 2-3 months and participating far too competitively in board games with friends.
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Anxiety
Couples/Relationships
Depression
Grief and Loss
Identity Exploration & Formation
Life Transitions
Queer Relationships
Queer, Trans, & 2S/LGBTQIA Identities
Relational Anxiety
Relational Trauma
Dating Anxiety
Self-Acceptance & Compassion
Self-worth & Self-Esteem
Shame
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Master's in Counselling - City University - Expected 2027
Master's in Kinesiology - University of British Columbia
Bachelor's in Kinesiology - University of Fraser Valley
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Introduction to Embodiment (2025)
Externship in Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy - ICEEFT
Internal Family Systems
Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy
Neuroaffective Relational Model
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Contact Shauna
To contact Shauna for more information or to book a consultation, please email shauna@igccounselling.ca
Contact Us
In Good Company Counselling
110-744 W Hastings St
Vancouver, BC
get directions
236-471-6680
connect@igccounselling.ca
Land Acknowledgement
We respectfully acknowledge that our healing work takes place on the traditional unceded homelands of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Səl̓ílwətaʔ (Tsleil-Waututh) & Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish) Nations. We are committed to understanding the lasting impacts of colonization and working to actively decolonize ourselves and our practices.