SHERIDAN CLIFFORD, MACP, RCC

Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, weighed down bydepression, or feeling lost within life transitions? Are you wrestling with self-doubt, self-criticism, and a sense that you don't matter or belong? You’re not alone—and support is available. From a young age, I found myself naturally drawn to listening and supporting those around me. Today, I consider it an incredible honour to be trusted with your story, struggles, and pain—and to create a safe, affirming space where healing can begin. Being a counsellor isn’t just my profession; it’s my passion to be able to walk alongside clients on their unique paths toward growth and wellbeing.

My Beliefs About You

I believe that every person is inherently worthy of dignity, inclusion, and belonging. We are complex beings shaped by our childhood relationships and experiences, our current circumstances, and the broader systems that influence our lives. We can all get stuck in beliefs and patterns of relating to ourselves and others that no longer serve us. I also believe that humans have an innate tendency toward healing and growth if we can simply remove the blocks to that natural process.

How I Work With You

As your counsellor, I am committed to building a therapeutic relationship that feels safe, genuine, and affirming. This means that you will be met with warmth, respect, and zero judgment as you explore your feelings, beliefs, challenges, and goals. Together, we’ll foster a sense of emotional balance, nurture your capacity for connection to self and others, foster greater self-acceptance, and ultimately, unlock your inner capacity to heal, grow, and thrive.

I use Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy (EFIT) as my main method of working with clients. This means that I view your experiential process within therapy as important to your healing, even beyond skill-building and insight. I also integrate techniques from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) that allow us to build skills to help you feel more grounded in your life. I work within these models in a way that is client-centred, strengths-based, and trauma-informed. This means that I prioritize you, learn from you as the expert on your life, tailor sessions and techniques to suit your needs, celebrate your inherent worth and strengths, and remain attuned to how trauma can present and impact your experience.

What I Support

I have experience supporting adults facing:

• Anxiety and stress management

• Depression and mood challenges

• Self-esteem and identity

• Navigating life transitions and uncertainty

• Purpose, meaning, and existential concerns

• Grief and loss

Credentials

I hold a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology (MACP) from Yorkville University and am a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) with the British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors (BCACC).

I have completed Level 1 & 2 of Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy (EFIT). As a lifelong learner, I am pursuing full certification in EFIT.

If you’re ready to take the next step toward healing and growth, I would be honoured to support you on your journey.