Sarah Chettleburgh
Sarah (she/her) has been working with Royal Roads since 2012 as a counsellor, career counsellor, instructor and team coach. Her varied experience gives her a thorough understanding of the challenges and rewards you may face as a student. Open, approachable and encouraging, Sarah creates a warm and comfortable space for personal exploration and growth.
Approach
Sarah holds the individual needs of students at the centre of her work. Her counselling draws on elements of acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), solution-focused strategies, nature-based therapies, narrative modalities and coaching approaches. Sarah will work collaboratively with you to enhance your understanding of self and work toward your goals.
Credentials
Sarah's a Certified Counsellor with the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association. Sarah holds a Master of Education degree in Counselling Psychology.
Availability
See our online booking system http://libcal.royalroads.ca/appointments/ to view Sarah’s availability.
Gemma Fraser
Gemma (she/her) has worked at Royal Roads University since 2014 in various roles, including learning strategist, counsellor and team coach. She's known for being warm and friendly. She creates an atmosphere where students feel encouraged to explore possibilities in a safe and supported way.
Approach
As a counsellor, Gemma uses a variety of approaches including solution-focused brief therapy, narrative therapy, nature-based therapies, emotionally-focused therapy and cognitive-behavioural therapy. She'll work with you to meet your individual needs with gentleness and compassion.
In a non-judgmental and positive way, Gemma can collaborate with you. She'll help you explore what's working well and areas that might need change, and create accountability for the change process.
Credentials
Gemma's a Registered Clinical Counsellor with the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors and has a Master of Education degree.
Availability
See our online booking system http://libcal.royalroads.ca/appointments/ to view Gemma’s availability.
Bianca Brandt-Rousseau
Bianca (she/her) is a counselling psychology masters student currently completing her practicum at Royal Roads University. Raised in the international diplomatic sector and coming from bicultural and trilingual parents offers her a unique perspective shaped by diverse cultures. Integrating teaching, yoga, and counselling backgrounds into a holistic approach to well-being and growth, Bianca is committed to promoting mental and emotional wellness in every setting. She has extensive teaching experience in experiential learning spanning three continents, utilizing pioneering approaches to build self-esteem and develop nervous system regulation strategies among students. Community-minded, with a focus on fostering a sense of belonging through intentional, culturally relevant approaches, Bianca’s mission is to inspire her clients by sharing techniques that help unlock hidden potential and help them thrive in life.
Approach
Her approach to counselling is infused with an inclination towards exploration of the client’s unique expression of the human condition. She would describe herself as “existential,” “humanistic,” “relational,” and “present-centered,” in the way she engages with clients. Bianca aims to work with clients to help reveal and face obstacles in a way that feels genuine and meaningful. She brings an empathetic understanding of the psychological impacts of relocation and the subtle intersections of identity, as she offers first hand insights into the multifaceted challenges and joys of going back to school as a mature student while juggling parenthood and relocating back to Canada. Offering a client-centered, bottom-up approach, Bianca prioritizes authenticity, compassion, curiosity and meaning making, accompanying clients towards self-discovery and healing.
Availability
Bianca will be joining the team in mid-September. Visit our online booking system http://libcal.royalroads.ca/appointments/ to view her availability.