Jennifer McDonald, Registered Therapeutic Counsellor & Certified Trauma-Informed Coach

Welcome—I'm Jen. If you’re here, something inside you might be saying: this isn’t working anymore. Maybe you’re feeling overwhelmed, burned out, or like your relationships are slowly wearing you down. You might be grieving, struggling to speak up, or untangling yourself from the confusing effects of a toxic or emotionally abusive dynamic—possibly with someone close to you. If you're a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP), you might feel this even more deeply. You notice everything. You care deeply. But when those traits meet narcissism, criticism, or emotional manipulation, it can leave you second-guessing yourself, feeling like you're "too much," or constantly on edge. You're not too much. You're just not in a space that sees you clearly—yet. Whether you’re trying to set healthier boundaries with family, reconnect with a partner, stop the cycle of recurring conflict, or simply feel more grounded in who you are, I’m here to support you. In our work together, you won’t be judged, rushed, or asked to perform emotional gymnastics. We’ll move at your pace, in a space where sensitivity is honoured—not something we need to "fix". This is about understanding what hurts, making room for your needs, and slowly finding your way forward with compassion and clarity. You don’t need to have the perfect words or a full explanation to start. Just a willingness to show up as you are. On my website, you’ll find free resources—including a workbook I created on boundaries and grief—that you can explore whether or not you’re ready to begin counselling. And when the time feels right, we can start with a free, no-pressure call to see if I might be the right counsellor to support you. You can learn more, access my free resources and book a free consult call at www.nurturemecounselling.com.

I offer counselling services online for clients across British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Newfoundland and Labrador, Yukon, Northwest Territories, and Nunavut as well as in-person sessions in Maple Ridge, BC. Convenient online scheduling is available, and I provide a free consultation call to help you get started. Explore my website for a variety of free resources and tools designed to support your well-being. To avoid playing email or phone tag & waiting for a response, please visit my website at www.nurturemecounselling.com to book & learn more.