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About Safe and Sound Counselling

Shauna Paynter- Registered Clinical Counsellor

As a Registered Clinical Counsellor, I support individuals experiencing generalized anxiety, post-traumatic stress syndrome, grief and depression using Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT). This empirically-proven method of intervention focuses on discovering and understanding your values. We then refine these down to your CORE values and it is from here that we base your goals and actions.

How will your life be different after seeing me?

  1. Ability to accept and make space for your anxiety and other difficult emotions.
  2. Clarity during decision making- doing what is right for you and staying true to who you are despite difficult circumstances.
  3. Knowing exactly what your core values are, what you stand for and why.
  4. The ability to create meaningful personal goals and take effective action toward those goals.

Acceptance & Commitment Therapy

Woven throughout ACT (Acceptance & Commitment Therapy) is mindfulness. Mindfulness training is a big part of ACT, which effectively addresses issues of emotional regulation, self-regulation including the Pause, Notice, Accept  what might be flowing through us in any given moment. Tools for dealing with crisis situations or overwhelming anxiety are covered and practiced.

Currently offering weekday availability. Please get in touch to learn more.

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Client Reviews

Sherri-Ann Lipsett
Sherri-Ann Lipsett
2023-02-03
Shauna’s ability to connect with teens where they are at has been so supportive. The Art therapy is exactly what we needed to build rapport, feel safe and begin to explore feelings. I would highly recommend her.
John Faul
John Faul
2022-03-16
Shauna Paynter is an empathic and caring counsellor. She is supportive and experienced with a variety of helpful skills. She is simply a good person who does good counselling. As a MD I strongly recommend her my patients.
Erika Pineo
Erika Pineo
2022-03-10
Shauna is patient, respectful, and kind. She makes discussing difficult topics feel possible and truly cares about her clients. I feel safe and comfortable sharing with Shauna. She helps me create actionable plans and follow through with them. I highly recommend safe and sound therapeutics!
naomi friesen
naomi friesen
2022-02-14
Shauna is a wonderful therapist. I recommend with enthusiasm.
Jennifer Grant
Jennifer Grant
2021-10-02
Shauna is amazing! She has a way of understanding what you need in every session, even if you didn't show up knowing. Her techniques and methods are both professional, insightful and uplifting. I highly recommend you see her for all your counseling needs.
Michael Pearson
Michael Pearson
2021-02-17
Shauna is one of the most caring people i have ever met and as educated as she is caring. Very easy to open up to. Not sure whete I'd be without her help.
Stephanie Skoreyko-Physiotherapist
Stephanie Skoreyko-Physiotherapist
2020-02-28
Shauna’s counselling sessions have provided me such insight and hope for what I am working on mentally, spiritually, and in my relationships. I would recommend her as a counsellor for anyone, especially those with family members with disabilities.
Nikki Bruvold
Nikki Bruvold
2020-02-27
Shauna is very good at making a person feel comfortable and safe. Shes very easy to talk to and very skilled in her responses. I highly recommend her!!
Kim Rhindress
Kim Rhindress
2019-08-20
Shauna is so wonderful! Not only does she care deeply about the wellbeing of her clients, she has extensive knowledge to help them discover the answers within themselves which leads to lasting results. Highly recommended!