Meet Therapist, Wendy Minichiello.
I am a Psychotherapist/Registered Therapeutic Counsellor (with the Association of Cooperative Counselling Therapists of Canada) and Somatic Experiencing Practitioner.
I have been on a journey of self-discovery and healing for many years, attending counselling and workshops, as well as studying the teachings of many great thought leaders.
I’ve always been the person people lean on for support, so when it was time for me to make a career change I knew it was time to become a registered counsellor. My training was experiential - meaning, everything learned in theory is first applied to self - therefore, I was also able to grow immensely. I learned so much about where my pain came, who I had to become to survive, and how to heal.
I have been able to see firsthand that change is possible and that we can be who we want to be in this world and live the life we’ve always wanted to... and we don't have to do it alone.
In late 2024 I moved to Ladner, and live here with my blended family, which includes my wonderful husband, Dave, a Certified Coach and Consultant, and our four teenagers.
Why Choose Me as Your Somatic Therapist?
About me
Hello, I’m Wendy Minichiello, a Registered Therapeutic Counsellor (RTC) with the Association of Cooperative Counselling Therapists of Canada and a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEP). I’ve spent many years on my own journey of self-discovery and healing, attending counselling, workshops, and learning from the teachings of many thought leaders. This personal experience shapes how I support my clients today.
I’ve always been the person people lean on for support, and when it was time for a career change, becoming a counsellor felt like the natural next step. My training is experiential, meaning I first applied everything I learned to myself, which helped me grow, understand my own patterns, and heal. I now see firsthand that change is possible, and we don’t have to do it alone.
In late 2024, I moved to Ladner, where I live with my blended family — my husband Dave, a Certified Coach and Consultant, and our four wonderful teenagers.
Approach
I use an integrative, experiential approach combining Somatic Experiencing®, Family Systems, Gestalt, and person-centred therapy. I focus on building trust and safety first, exploring your history, family patterns, and emotions to uncover and release stuck energy.
Through therapy, you can heal trauma, regulate stress, and create meaningful change, reconnecting with your resilience and living the life you desire — all in a supportive, non-judgmental space.
Who I Work With
I work with individuals and couples (18+), including:
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People navigating trauma, stress, or anxiety
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Those experiencing depression or life transitions
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Parents adjusting to prenatal, postpartum, or perimenopause/menopause changes
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Couples seeking support in their relationships
