Effective Counselling
for Personal Growth.
Professional mental health care in Sechelt, BC, offered both online and in-person to suit your needs.
Welcome
to Fernwalk
Counselling.
Life’s challenges—whether personal, relational, or family-related—can leave you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or uncertain about your next steps. You may experience sadness worry, anger, insecurity, or confusion—but you don’t have to navigate this alone. Seeking support is a courageous and empowering choice. Together, we’ll explore your thoughts, emotions, behaviours, and physical sensations to uncover the root causes of challenges, tailoring sessions to meet your unique needs.
For children, therapy focuses on providing a safe, compassionate space to explore emotions and develop coping strategies. With younger clients, the focus is on emotional regulation, helping them understand and express their feelings in healthy ways. For couples, we work on improving communication, strengthening connection, and resolving conflicts.
Whether you’re seeking help for yourself, your relationship, or your child, every session is crafted to support you. I understand how isolating it can feel to try to manage on your own. Let’s work together to identify your goals and build resilience. I bring empathy from my own experiences with anxiety, infertility, adoption, and parenting.
Every individual’s journey is unique, which is why I combine a variety of evidence-based methods to suit your specific needs, including:
• Person-Centered Therapy (PCT)
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
• Internal Family Systems (IFS)
• Gottman Method for couples
• Narrative Therapy
• Trauma-Informed Care
• Mindfulness
In our sessions, you can expect a supportive and non-judgmental environment where your voice is heard and valued.
A path forward
that's right for you.
About Michelle.
I’m Michelle McCarty, a registered psychotherapist (qualifying) and clinical counsellor with experience helping individuals navigate life’s challenges. My approach is warm, empathetic, and tailored to meet your unique needs. I specialize in working with anxiety, depression, perfectionism, ADHD, autism, OCD, and grief.
My goal is to empower you to uncover your inner strength and live a more fulfilling life. With a combination of evidence-based techniques and a deep commitment to your well-being, I am here to support you every step of the way.
“Michelle's professional, compassionate, collaborative approach to working with couples and individuals helps her clients to set goals & develop effective strategies that support them moving forward.“
— JAN THORBURN, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MACP
Book a Consultation.
Start your journey toward well-being with a free 15-minute consultation. This no-obligation session lets us get to know each other, discuss your needs, and see how our counselling can support your journey—all in a relaxed, judgment-free space. Let’s take the first step together.