Registered Clinical Counsellor

Clarissa Matsuda

My personal exposure to the grieving process began in 2007 with the death of our twin son. As a mother of four sons, I understand the weight of handling the demands of life alongside grieving unimaginable loss.

You may be going through the motions, even appearing to be doing ‘okay enough’, but the cost of doing business as usual is showing up in your close relationships and inner struggle.

 
 

I learned it is very possible to feel hope again.

To ease my own experience with grief and loss, a combination of energy work and healing practices pulled me towards making sense of the meaning behind suffering and dying, handling loss, and living confidently with hope again (not easy!). 

Through energy work, the oscillating balance between evolving and restoration became apparent for me. The practice of oscillating is going back and forth between being with the intensity of your emotional pain, while moving forward alongside it.

With time, I learned that you can evolve to be another version of yourself that makes more sense in your present life.

A snapshot of my experience 

Experience

  • I currently provide counselling to individuals and families in a clinical healthcare setting. I have also provided grief and trauma counselling in hospice care. 

Education

  • My Master’s Degree is in Counselling Psychology.

Approach  

  • I have been doing energy work since 1996, and have completed all levels of Usui Reiki, Therapeutic Touch and trainings from Qigong Healing.

  • For those who are interested, curious and open, therapy with me includes not only working with the emotional/mental/somatic areas, but also the spiritual part of themselves.   

 
 

    • Grief & Loss (Peri/Postnatal/ Suicide/Pets)

    • End of Life Worries & Fears

    • Trauma

    • Cancer Survivors & Caregivers

    • Chronic Pain

    • Personal Growth

    • Anxiety/Panic

    • Self Esteem

    • Women’s Concerns

    • Stress

    • Life Transitions

    • Spirituality

    • Grief Counselling

    • Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR)

    • Solution Focused Therapy

    • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

    • Mindfulness-Based Approaches

    • Somatic Therapy

Your mind will always believe everything you tell it.

Feed it hope.
Feed it truth.
Feed it with love.

-Unknown Author

Frequently Asked Questions

 

  • I have in-person availability in Vancouver, with virtual therapy options also available. Please contact me for my specific office address.

  • I am a member in good standing with the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors. Please check with your insurance provider/employee benefit insurance programs as you may be eligible for reimbursement for the costs associated with seeing a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC).

  • You can reach out via the contact form on my contact page, or email me directly.

  • To reserve your session, the full session fee is due at the time of scheduling. Payment can be made using e-transfer or credit.

    I have a 24 hour cancellation policy, meaning that you must provide at least 24 hours cancellation notice or you will be charged the full cost of your session.

 
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