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Ella Moynihan

Registered Clinical Counsellor
$170/session
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In Person Sessions in Courtenay, BC
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Meet Ella

Ella Moynihan, a Registered Clinical Counsellor, embraces both gentleness and advocacy in her approach to therapy. Recognizing the importance of compassion and assertiveness, she creates a safe space for clients to explore their inner experiences. Ella emphasizes the significance of attuning to the body's signals and believes in the innate human capacity for growth and healing. Ella takes a grounded approach and leads with compassion, guiding clients towards deeper understanding and connection.

My experiences and interests give me a unique understanding of…
  • Reproductive health challenges, perinatal depression, and pregnancy loss; facing my own reproductive health challenges, perinatal depression, and pregnancy loss, has cultivated an even deeper level of empathy and awareness in my work. As a fellow human on this path, it is a privilege to support others as they navigate the journey towards pregnancy, birth, and beyond.
My cultural or ancestral background is…
My work as a therapist is inspired by (not limited to)...
My clients describe me using words like…
  • Calm
  • Validating
  • Authentic
  • Grounded

Expertise

Areas of Focus

Specializations
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Fertility
Prenatal care
Pregnancy
Maternal mental health
Identity and Self-Exploration
Health anxiety
Overwhelm
Mind-body connection
Perinatal
Women's Health
My clients often self-identify as…
  • High achievers 
  • Recovering perfectionists
  • Mothers
  • Soon-to-be-mothers
  • Women hoping to be mothers
I’m the right therapist for you if…
  • You want to feel more at home in your body.
  • You're trying to get it a 'right' and feeling completely overwhelmed.
  • You want to feel more present and connected in your life.

Therapeutic Frameworks & Approach

Relational Therapy
Somatic and Body Awareness
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
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If we work together you can expect to feel...
  • Gently guided towards identifying the many parts working hard to keep you 'safe'.
  • Your skills building to create awareness in your body and nervous system responses.
  • Safe, seen, and supported.
  • Empowered to create boundaries and protect your well-being.

Served Populations

Adults (18+)

Practice Details

Service Offerings & Rates

Initial Consultation (15 min)
Free
Individual Therapy (60 min)
$170
Sliding scale offered on case by case basis
Couples Therapy (60 min)
$
Sliding scale offered on case by case basis
During your free consultation, we'll go over...
  • What brings you to therapy at this point in time.
  • Your hopes and goals for our work together.
  • A little about my approach and orientation.
  • Any questions you may have for me.
  • Policies & admin,
If we work together you can expect me to…
  • Support you from a place of deep respect, trust, and authenticity.

Insurance & Benefits Coverage

Coverage depends on the insurance plan. Check with your provider to see if your plan covers one of the listed designations.
Registered Clinical Counsellor

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In Person Sessions

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Virtual Sessions

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Education

Masters of Counselling Psychology

2022

Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology and Psychology

2017

Certifications

Canadian Certificate in Perinatal Mental Health (CC-PMH)

2024

Languages

English
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