I became a counsellor because I believe something deeply: that every person, when they feel safe enough to remove the mask, is someone worth knowing.

In my years of sitting with people — children, teens, parents, and adults — I have yet to be proven wrong.

My name is Sara, and I work with people who are carrying more than they want to carry. Maybe that’s anxiety that follows you everywhere, relationships that feel strained in ways you can’t quite name, or a quiet sense that somewhere along the way, you lost touch with who you are. Whatever brought you here, I’m genuinely glad you came.

I work in a way that honours both your mind and your body — because in my experience, lasting change rarely happens in just one place. Drawing on mindfulness, person-centred care, attachment theory, and somatic awareness, I follow your lead. We go at your pace. Nothing is forced, nothing is rushed.

For children, I bring playfulness and patience — meeting them in the language that comes most naturally to them. For teens and adults, I offer a space that is honest, warm, and free of judgment. For parents, I hold deep respect for how hard the work of loving another person truly is.

My hope for every person I sit with is simple: that they leave feeling a little more like themselves than when they arrived.

I’d be honoured to hear your story.

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Meet Alicia

Alicia Dover is a counselling intern and graduate student in the Masters of Marriage and Family Therapy program at Trinity Western University. She cares deeply about offering a gentle, inclusive space where clients can show up as they are and feel truly seen, heard, and understood. Alicia approaches counselling with warmth and collaboration, inviting clients to explore the stories and relationships that shape their lives at a pace that feels safe.

Her main focus is supporting children, families, couples, and adults as they navigate challenges, build stronger connections, and move toward what matters most to them. She is especially passionate about working with neurodivergent individuals and families supporting neurodivergent loved ones.

She has experience working at Community Living BC and other organizations that support people with disabilities and mental health needs, bringing hands-on experience with children, youth, and adults in these communities, along with insight into the complexities caregivers face with systems, emotions, and transitions.

She is passionate about helping clients with:

• Anxiety

• Stress and burnout

• Depression

• Life transitions

• Family dynamics and relational challenges

• Neurodivergence (including processing new diagnoses, navigating complex systems and diverse support needs)

Types of practice she includes:

• Systemic and relational approaches

• Neuroaffirming and trauma informed practice

• Emotionally Focused Therapy

Additional trainings:

• ADHD in the Couple: A Neurobiologically Informed Perspective with Dr. Kyla Johnson (2025)

• EFT Specialty Workshop: Master the EFT Tango with Dr. Herman Chow (2026)

• Introduction to Embodiment: Theory & Clinical Practice with Dr. Hillary McBride (2026)

• Able-Minded: Mental Health and People with Intellectual Disabilities (2026)

• AAIDD: Providing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to Persons with IDD (2026)

When Alicia isn’t with clients or studying, she enjoys walking her dog, crocheting, catching up with friends over coffee, and discovering new cafes.

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