Gaby Emmett, RCC
She/Her
CHILDREN (7 years+), TEENS, ADULTS, PARENTS/CAREGIVERS
Gaby is a compassionate counsellor with a background in supporting children, youth, and families. She holds an MA in Counselling Psychology, and a BA in Child and Youth Care. Having worked in various settings, including schools, outdoor education, therapeutic adventure, and adaptive recreation, Gaby is adept at fostering social-emotional skills and providing tailored supports for her clients. Gaby embraces a person-centered approach, focusing on highlighting each individual's strengths and adapting interventions to meet their specific needs. Her practice incorporates talk therapy, art, play, mindfulness, and experiential learning. Spending time building a strong therapeutic relationship and trust with clients is central to Gaby's approach.
Gaby values a collaborative approach to care, integrating family and community supports to develop effective interventions and programming. She has completed training in SPACE (Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions) and Nature-based Therapy, as well as mindfulness, and yoga teaching.
Gaby was born and raised in Victoria, BC, the traditional territories of the Lekwungen (Songhees and Esquimalt) and W̱SÁNEĆ People, and loves spending time outside, doing yoga, camping, kayaking, and hiking with her partner and young twins.