Shannon Macalister
M.C.P., R.C.C (She/Her)
Clinical Counsellor
I have over 15 years of experience working with children and families in community and educational settings.
I bring a person-centered, strengths-based, and trauma-sensitive approach to my counselling practice. My therapeutic approach is tailored to best fit each individual, child, and family, depending on their needs.
My goal is to establish a safe and compassionate relationship in which each individual feels deeply understood and supported. I believe in working collaboratively with each person to meet their goals and help navigate life’s challenges. I am passionate about supporting the emotional health of children by helping them to express their feelings and process experiences, facilitating their growth and development. When working with parents, my aim is to help provide insight into a child’s challenging behaviours and to offer strategies for making positive changes for families.
How Shannon Can Help
Play Therapy (for behaviour issues, trauma, grief and loss)
Parenting Support (aggression, resistance and opposition, sibling conflict, separation, sleep, food, anxiety)
Life transitions
Grief and loss
Stress
Anxiety and depression
Therapeutic Approaches
Person-centred and strengths-based
Trauma-informed
Attachment-based, developmental approaches
Play therapy
Certifications
Registered Clinical Counsellor (R.C.C.)
Masters in Counselling Psychology
Bachelor in Education
Play Therapy Certification
