Jennie MacPhee-Woodburn
Individual Counsellor
Registered Social Worker
BSW, MSW, RSW*
As an individual therapist, I work collaboratively with youth and adults to heal trauma, support and explore neurodivergence, mental health, identity, relationships and confidence.
I work primarily with Autistic and AuDHD (Autistic and ADHD) youth and adult clients. My clinical focus includes the intersection of neurodivergence and trauma and how it shapes emotional regulation, relationships, identity, and self-understanding. I support youth and adults with self-awareness and connection, big emotions, communication skills, boundary setting, self-advocacy, and identity exploration (including parts, neurodivergent identity, aromantic, asexual, and other 2SLGBTQIA+ identities). I also support youth clients in communicating with caregivers to better understand their youth's experiences and needs, strengthen communication, and build tools to better support their youth outside of therapy.
In sessions with me, I will be open and curious with you in exploring the different parts of your internal world, and in growing understanding and appreciation for them and how they developed to protect you. I believe that all people have parts and a Self that when accessed, offers internal wisdom, guidance, and resources. Rather than helping you build strategies and skills, I will help you access what you already have, guided by the belief that people already have internal resources for healing.
I am a queer, cisgender, neurodivergent white settler woman. For the past ten years I have worked and volunteered in feminist and 2SLBTQIA+ communities and organizations. My method is integrative and trauma-focused, primarily using Internal Family Systems Therapy with elements of sensorimotor psychotherapy; specifically tailored to meet each individual client’s values, needs, and strengths.
I have a Master of Social Work from the University of British Columbia and a Bachelor of Social Work from the University of Victoria.
I have current availability to take on new clients and look forward to connecting with you soon!
*Registered Social Worker (British Columbia College of Social Workers #13963)
Fees
Individual/Family Counselling:
$160 per 50 minute session, covered by some private insurance plans. Direct billing to Autism Funding is available.
Credentials
Group Facilitation
Autistic Youth and Well-Being Group (Winter 2024, Spring 2024, Autumn 2024, Spring 2025). Offered by Canucks Autism Network in Partnership with Rae Morris Counselling Group
Professional Presentations
Additional Training
Comprehensive Internal Family Systems Therapy Course: A Step-by-Step Guide Through Clinical Applications of the IFS Model (11 hours). Professional Education Systems Inc featuring Dr. Frank Anderson.
Certificate in Traumatic Stress Studies (75 hours). Trauma Research Foundation in partnership with PESI, inc.
DBT Skills Training for Social Work Professionals (3 hours). British Columbia Association of Social Workers.