Sarah Chettleburgh
Sarah has been working with Royal Roads since 2012 as a counsellor, career counsellor, internship advisor, 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 positive work and interesting conversation.
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 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.
PIȾELÁNEW̱OT (Samantha) Etzel
PIȾELÁNEW̱OT ŦE NE SNÁ ĆSE LAE SEN EṮ W̱SÁNEĆ I ALEṈENEȻ SȾÁUTW̱ translation: PIȾELÁNEW̱OT (pete-sa-lane-uh-whot) is from W̱SÁNEĆ territory and currently lives and resides in her home territory of Tsawout First Nation.
Approach
PIȾELÁNEW̱OT supports individuals, couples and families through their challenges by creating a sacred space that is grounded in respect, trust, safety, empowerment, acceptance and care.
View an Introductory Video to learn more about Samantha's approach and credentials.
Credentials
PIȾELÁNEW̱OT is a Registered Clinical Counsellor. She completed the Masters in Indigenous Communities Counselling Psychology in 2011 at the University of Victoria.
Availability
Email Samantha.etzel@royalroads.ca to book an appointment.
Natalia Morrison
Natalia has joined the Counselling & Learning Strategy Team as a Practicum student. Prior to this, Natalia was a valued member of the RRU Library Staff for over a decade and an RRU student. With her diverse background in support roles and personal student experience, she understands the challenges of juggling competing priorities, navigating overwhelm, facing life's complexities, and making sense of these experiences.
Approach
Natalia believes in people's innate ability to deal with adversity and offers a compassionate and safe environment to explore what's important for you. She uses a number of different approaches, including solution-focused, narrative and cognitive-behavioural modalities, to help create a change you want.
Credentials
Natalia is currently a student in her final year of the Master of Counselling at the CityU.
She also holds a Graduate Certificate in Executive Coaching from the RRU.
Availability
See our online booking system http://libcal.royalroads.ca/appointments/ to view Natalia's availability.