Who I am…

Connor Burns (he/him/his) is an educator and mental health facilitator based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. I am currently fulfilling my final practicum in a Master of Counselling (RCC) program. My dynamic approach includes formal training in Dr. Sue Johnson’s Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), Dr. Gabor Maté’s Compassionate Inquiry Method, Solution-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), as well as methods inspired by somatic-based therapy approaches and person-centred therapy. While these tools can be helpful, I believe you already have all the wisdom and healing within.

Since early childhood, I have been on a path to deeply understanding the human condition. These inquiries have led to hundreds of hours of yoga and mindfulness training, meaningful volunteer opportunities with vulnerable populations, and more than a decade of experience working with at-risk and neurodivergent youth.

I am passionate about working with people from all walks of life. My experience has led to a distinct and unique approach. I intend to explore a wide range of afflictions with a direct, gentle, collaborative, compassionate and heart-centred approach.

I hold certifications in many modalities, including:

  • Dr. Gabor Maté’s Compassionate Inquiry approach is designed to support in uncovering how past experiences, especially trauma, shape thoughts, feelings, and behaviours.

  • Dr. Sue Johnson’s Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) is an approach that can support clients improve their relationships by focusing on emotions and connection. Using this supportive and caring approach, EFT helps people express their feelings, understand each other better, and build stronger, more secure bonds. It’s often used for couples but works well for families and individuals.

  • Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn’s Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) helps develop tools to manage stress, anxiety, depression, and chronic pain. By gently focusing on mindfulness practices, like meditation and body awareness, clients learn to notice their thoughts and feelings. MBSR can help reduce emotional reactivity, improve self-awareness, and cultivate a more grounded, present-focused mindset, enhancing overall wellbeing and resilience.

If you're seeking a clinical counsellor who is warm, compassionate, understanding, straightforward, and committed to working alongside you to accomplish your objectives, I encourage you to book a free 20-minute discovery call!

 

“Discovering the light. Honouring the shadow.”