Jennifer Aberman

Registered Counselor

“From a holistic approach, Jennifer helps people develop stronger foundations to better approach life, one moment at a time.”

About Me

I am an experienced, authentic and compassionate counsellor. My focus is on providing a safe place for you to heal difficulties from your past so that you can move forward in your life with greater ease and enjoyment. I know how important it is to feel deeply heard and understood for who you are. Profound and lasting healing occurs when you’re in a relationship with a counsellor who prioritizes the counsellor relationship above all else. When you feel accepted for who you are, feelings of shame and not being “good enough” dissolve and create space for you to grow. While a strong relationship with me is critical to your success in counselling, I also use proven tools, based on the latest brain-based research. We know that difficult experiences from our past become hard-wired in the brain. When these events are not healed, they continue to cause distress throughout your life – even when you’re unaware that this is happening. I’m trained in evidence-based healing methods – Mindfulness and Somatic Experiencing – that enable you to “unlock” the stress that is stuck in your nervous system, freeing you to become who you were meant to be.

Approach

Gentle, steady pacing guides our work as we tend to nervous system cues and practical coping so you can feel steadier in daily life. In my Vancouver, BC, office and online, sessions mix attentive felt-sense tracking, short guided movement or breathing practices, and collaborative reflection so insights translate into small, doable changes between meetings. You’ll notice attention to safety, rhythm, and clarity rather than rush; people recovering from overwhelm, loss, or relational strain often find this measured, embodied way of working helpful.

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Basic Information

Vancouver, Canada

In-person & Online

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Services

Somatic Experiencing Mindfulness Grief Trauma

Services Offered:

Consultation
An initial meeting with a therapist to discuss concerns, ask questions, and determine whether they are the right fit.
Mindfulness
The practice of paying deliberate attention to the present moment without judgement, used to reduce stress and increase awareness of automatic reactions.
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Somatic Psychotherapy
A form of therapy focused on the connection between mind and body, using body awareness and movement to release held tension, trauma, and emotion.

Works With:

Communities
Groups
Individuals

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

Anxiety
Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.
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Grief & Loss
The emotional, physical, and psychological response to the death of a loved one or another significant loss.
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Stress / Burnout
The body and mind's response to prolonged or excessive demands. When sustained, it can lead to emotional exhaustion, detachment, and reduced functioning (burnout).
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Life Transitions
Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.
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Trauma
The lasting psychological impact of deeply distressing events, such as violence, abuse, accidents, or disasters, that overwhelm a person's ability to cope.
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