Sarah Chettleburgh
Sarah (she/her) has been working with Royal Roads since 2012 as a counsellor, career counsellor, instructor and team coach. Her varied experience gives her a thorough understanding of the challenges and rewards you may face as a student. Open, approachable and encouraging, Sarah creates a warm and comfortable space for personal exploration and growth.
Approach
Sarah holds the individual needs of students at the centre of her work. Her counselling draws on elements of acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), solution-focused strategies, nature-based therapies, narrative modalities and coaching approaches. Sarah will work collaboratively with you to enhance your understanding of self and work toward your goals.
Credentials
Sarah's a Certified Counsellor with the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association. Sarah holds a Master of Education degree in Counselling Psychology.
Availability
See our online booking system http://libcal.royalroads.ca/appointments/ to view Sarah’s availability.
Gemma Fraser
Gemma (she/her) has worked at Royal Roads University since 2014 in various roles, including learning strategist, counsellor and team coach. She's known for being warm and friendly. She creates an atmosphere where students feel encouraged to explore possibilities in a safe and supported way.
Approach
As a counsellor, Gemma uses a variety of approaches including solution-focused brief therapy, narrative therapy, nature-based therapies, emotionally-focused therapy and cognitive-behavioural therapy. She'll work with you to meet your individual needs with gentleness and compassion.
In a non-judgmental and positive way, Gemma can collaborate with you. She'll help you explore what's working well and areas that might need change, and create accountability for the change process.
Credentials
Gemma's a Registered Clinical Counsellor with the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors and has a Master of Education degree.
Availability
See our online booking system http://libcal.royalroads.ca/appointments/ to view Gemma’s availability.
Natalia Morrison
Natalia is a Registered Clinical Counsellor and has been a member of the RRU community for over a decade. With her background in support roles and personal experience as a RRU student, she understands the challenges of juggling competing priorities, navigating the overwhelm, facing life’s complexities as well as recognizing the invaluable lessons these experiences bring.
Approach
Natalia believes in people’s innate ability to successfully navigate adversities and offers a compassionate and safe environment to explore possible ways and strategies to do it. She uses a number of different approaches, including solution-focused and cognitive-behavioural modalities, to help create a change you want.
Credentials
Natalia holds a Master of Counselling from CityU and a Graduate Certificate in Executive Coaching from the RRU.
Availability
See our online booking system http://libcal.royalroads.ca/appointments/ to view Natalia’s availability.