Melissa Wight, MA, RCC (PENDING)

Registered Clinical Counsellor (PENDING)

What has drawn me to counselling and kept me in the mental health field for nearly twenty years, is the opportunity to sit alongside people in the parts of life that feel difficult, uncertain, or overwhelming. I have seen and experienced for myself how meaningful it is to be genuinely heard, understood, and supported without judgment. Earlier in my career, I worked in community mental health, supporting youth and adults living with chronic mental illness to live independently and work toward their goals. I also worked as an Educational Assistant supporting kids with neurodiversity and/or struggling with their mental health.

I hold a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology from Trinity Western University and am in the process of obtaining my clinical registration. My approach to counselling is trauma-informed and grounded in Emotion-Focused Therapy, with an emphasis on emotional awareness, connection, and developing a deeper understanding of ourselves. I believe that change rarely happens all at once. Often, it begins in small moments of safety and recognition. When we feel safe enough to face what is hard and make sense of what has been, those moments can ripple outward, allowing us to move through what is with greater self-compassion and self-acceptance.

I have a particular interest in working with youth 12+, young adults, and women experiencing anxiety, depression, overwhelm, low self-worth, relationship challenges, and periods of change or transition. In counselling, we may slow down and make sense of emotions that feel confusing or difficult to manage, notice patterns in how you respond to stress or relationships, explore what may be underneath anxiety or self-criticism, and develop ways of coping that feel practical and sustainable. My hope is to offer a steady, non-judgmental space where you can better understand yourself and feel more equipped to navigate what you are facing.

I welcome and support individuals of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. Everyone deserves care that feels safe, respectful, and affirming, regardless of ethnicity, gender, age, sexuality, or faith.