Peta Stinson

Counsellor in Training

 
 

Peta Stinson

COUNSELLOR IN TRAINING - Starting May 1, 2025

Pronouns: She/her

Specializations: Individual Counselling with Adults and Youth. Crisis Counselling, Trauma Counselling (Sexual Violence, Intimate Partner Violence), Relationship Therapy.

Interests: LGBTQ, Healing from Trauma, Facilitating a path of personal growth, healing, and transformative inner exploration.

Peta is a Counsellor in Training with ThriveWell Counselling, and is currently completing her her Master in Counselling Psychology with Yorkville University. Peta is deeply committed to supporting individuals navigating crises, healing from trauma, and working through complex relationship dynamics. Drawing from a rich foundation of academic and experiential knowledge, and a genuine passion for empowering others, Peta brings a compassionate, person-centred approach to every session.

Believing firmly that each person’s journey to healing is as unique as they are, Peta creates a safe and non-judgmental space, whether online or in-person, integrating a trauma-informed, empathetic approach that respects where you are on your path. By collaborating together, Peta will help you develop strategies tailored to your needs, no matter whether you are dealing with the immediate aftermath of a crisis, working through deep-seated trauma, or seeking healthier relationship dynamics. Peta is here to listen, guide, and empower you.

Peta is passionate about exploring the layers of each individual’s experience. By fostering a trusting therapeutic relationship, she aims to help you tap into your inner resilience and discover the positive change you’ve been looking for. Her approach is not only rooted in established therapeutic techniques but also in a belief that every person holds an internal healer waiting to be uncovered.

Whether meeting in person or virtually, Peta is dedicated to walking alongside you as you navigate life’s challenges, celebrate achievements, and move confidently towards a more fulfilling and meaningful life.

 Therapeutic Approaches

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  • Acceptance/Commitment Therapy (ACT)

  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

  • Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT)

  • Mindfulness

  • Solution-focused Therapy (SFT)

 

About ThriveWell Counselling’s Counsellor in Training:

Our Counsellor in Training program provides the support you need at a low cost, by accessing therapeutic support with a student Counsellor here at ThriveWell. Our Counsellors in Training come with considerable experience in the field, and bring the latest in innovative and effective approaches to mental health.

Student Counsellors are fully supervised by our more experienced clinicians, and in working with a Counsellor in Training, you can expect the same high quality support that you would get with any counsellor here at ThriveWell.

Whether you are looking for support related to anxiety, depression, self-esteem and self-confidence, developing a range of healthy coping strategies and tools in your toolkit to reduce stress and increase joy, our Counsellors in Training are here for you!