Jennie MacPhee-Woodburn
Individual Counsellor
Registered Social Worker (RSW)*
Pronouns: She/Her
About My Practice
As an individual therapist, I work collaboratively with youth and adults to heal trauma and explore neurodivergence, mental health, identity, relationships and confidence. My approach is grounded in curiosity, respect, and a deep belief in each person’s capacity for self-understanding.
Areas of Focus
I work primarily with Autistic and AuDHD (Autistic and ADHD) youth and adults, as well as neurodivergent parents and parents of high-needs children and teens. My clinical focus centers on the intersection of neurodivergence and trauma, and how these experiences shape emotional regulation, relationships, identity, and self-understanding.
I support clients in strengthening:
Self-awareness and self-connection
Emotional regulation and navigating “big feelings”
Communication skills including self-advocacy and boundary setting
Identity, including parts work, neurodivergent identity, and 2SLGBTQIA+ identities (including aromantic and asexual identities)
Recovery and healing from trauma and traumatic experiences, including complex post-traumatic stress disorder
Compassion satisfaction (to mitigate compassion fatigue and burnout, especially in employment and parenting roles)
With youth clients, I also support communication with caregivers to strengthen family relationships and capacity to support youth that extend beyond the therapy space. For parents experiencing caregiver fatigue and/or burnout, I offer a supportive space to process, feel understood, and reconnect with yourself.
My Approach
In our sessions, you can expect a thoughtfully attuned, gentle, and skillfully guided approach. I will support you with deepening self-understanding and accessing your inner wisdom to enhance clarity, confidence, and choice in how you respond to your experiences and engage with life.
My work is primarily informed by Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy, integratively tailored to your align with your unique goals and needs. I will support you in strengthening your relationship with all parts of your self and cultivating a sense of internal safety, compassion, and trust. I also integrate elements of sensorimotor psychotherapy and other trauma-focused approaches, creating a flexible and responsive therapeutic experience.
I have found this method to be particularly aligned with the therapeutic goals and communication needs and preferences of many autistic adults.
Identity & Values
I am a queer, cisgender, neurodivergent white settler woman. I use she/her pronouns. My past experience includes over a decade of work and volunteer roles in feminist and 2SLBTQIA+ communities and organizations.
My practice is grounded in values of inclusivity, anti-oppression, and respect for diverse identities and lived experiences. I prioritize ongoing learning from the voices and experiences of those with lived expertise. I aim to create a space where you feel seen, validated, and supported as your full self.
Availability
I currently have availability for new clients and would be glad to connect with you.
*Registered Social Worker (British Columbia College of Social Workers #13963)
Fees
Individual Counselling:
$160 per 50 minute session, covered by some private insurance plans. Direct billing to Autism Funding is available.
Credentials
Education
Master of Social Work (MSW), University of British Columbia
Bachelor of Social Work (BSW), University of Victoria
Group Facilitation
Small Group Therapy: Processing Autistic Identity (Autumn 2025, Winter 2026). Offered by Rae Morris Counselling Group.
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
Additional Training
Complete IFS Therapy Immersion: Integrating the Internal Family Systems Model Across Clinical Applications (12 hours). Professional Education Systems Inc (PESI)
Comprehensive Internal Family Systems Therapy Course: A Step-by-Step Guide Through Clinical Applications of the IFS Model (11 hours). Professional Education Systems Inc (PESI) featuring Dr. Frank Anderson.
Certificate in Traumatic Stress Studies (75 hours). Trauma Research Foundation in partnership with PESI.
DBT Skills Training for Social Work Professionals (3 hours). British Columbia Association of Social Workers.