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Hey, I’m glad you’re here!

I’m Jess Holtslander (she/her), and I’m a Registered Social Worker (RSW) and a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) — passionate about the work I do with clients through Sun & Clouds Counselling!

    • have a suspected, recent, or late diagnosis of Autism and/or ADHD

    • have a partner and/or a child who is Autistic and/or ADHD

    • are grieving for various reasons (e.g., life change, chronic pain, loss of a loved one) 

    • want to become more comfortable with their uncomfortable emotions

    • warm — creating a comfortable and welcoming space

    • adaptable — meeting my clients where they are at

    • collaborative — working as a team, with my clients

    • truth-centered — helping my clients find purpose and meaning in their lives

    • space to share your story, your pain, and your loss(es) as I listen and learn how I can help

    • time to acknowledge pain and loss while discovering ways of moving through grief

    • tools to help you process and see your experiences, losses, and relationships in a new way

    • support to find hope, purpose, meaning, and joy in life again

    • Systems

    • Narrative

    • Parts Work

    • Attachment

    • Strength-Based

    • Person-Centered

    • LGBTQIA+ Affirming

    • Mindful Self-Compassion

    • Grief Recovery & Grief Movement

Education & Registration

  • Registered Social Worker #15937
    BC College of Social Workers

  • Registered Clinical Counsellor #19904
    BC Association of Clinical Counsellors

  • Master of Social Work
    University of British Columbia Okanagan

  • Bachelor of Science
    University of British Columbia Okanagan

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Professional Development

  • Cultural and Social Awareness
    UBCO College of Graduate Studies

  • Advanced Grief Recovery Method Specialist Certificate
    The Grief Recovery Institute

  • Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training
    LivingWorks ASIST

  • Core ICS Mental Health
    San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety, PHSA BC

  • Grief Counselling and Treatment Certification Training: Assessments and Interventions to Support Healthy Grieving and Adaptation to Death and Loss
    PESI: Grief Summit

  • LGBTQIA-Affirmative Therapy: A Compassionate and Inclusive Approach
    Mind Body Training Institute

  • Values Based Integration Process Training
    Heather Morgan (Powered by Love)

  • Grief Movement Training
    Paul Denniston (Grief Yoga)

  • Working with Adults with ADHD
    BCACC Workshop

  • Internal Family Systems Therapy: Helping Clients Embrace and Heal Their Inner Parts
    Mind Body Training Institute

  • Trauma-Informed Care: Improving Care for Everyone
    Centre for Collaboration, Motivation and Innovation

  • Imagery Rehearsal Therapy for Trauma (IRT)
    PESI

  • PLUS several different trainings about neuro-affirming practice

Interested in working together?

To get in touch about scheduling a 15-minute complimentary consultation, send me a message using the contact form here.

I look forward to hearing from you!

*Please note that my registration requires that I work with B.C. residents only.