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Speakeasy Counselling offers mental health counselling to individuals and couples across North America, the United Kingdom and Ireland. In person sessions are currently available in North Vancouver, British Columbia but will be expanding.

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Bienvenue. Therapeute enregistré de- la -santé mentale- Allison Cordner

Get To Know Allison

When you are a client of mine, I take the time to really get to know you, so it’s only fair that you get to know a little about me too. I have 12+ years experience running a creative boutique portrait business & extensive training in theatre, dance and music. I thrive working with professionals & health care industry clients who are drawn to the energy and creativity I bring as it breaks them out of the mould of their corporate lives. Click here to learn more about my credentials, counselling philosophy, and my life outside the office.

Scope of Practice

Major Areas of practice: Sexual Trauma, Sexuality, Shame, Life Transitions, Boundaries, Developmental Trauma, C-PTSD, Anger, Anxiety, Numbness, Emotional Tolerance, Relationship Dynamics, Self Esteem, Safe and Effective Communication for Work & Personal Relationships.

Engaging & Modern Mental Health

Therapy from the comfort of your home saves you time and allows you to relax into the safety of your own space. It also means that you can live anywhere in North America or the U.K and work with me. Gone are the days of passive clinical therapy, I bring expression, engagement and connection to my sessions, never leaving you hanging. It is through noticing the dynamics between us that you are able to expand your communication and emotional health.

Photo Therapy

There is much evidence around the healing nature of expressive arts in mental health. I have over 20 years of experience as a visual and performing artist and I have found a way of using photography to work with individuals, couples and families in a therapeutic way.

The Speakeasy Collective

Many professionals worry about privacy within their community. I offer monthly on-line and in-person therapeutic group support, which is the perfect way for men and women to connect in a loving, safe, and confidential environment where you can bring your struggles and your ‘wins’.

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My Approach is Creative

& all about the connection between us

 

I have success working with the most resistant clients because I know that healing takes warmth, empathy, engaged listening, curiosity and even humour. I don't believe in passive listening or long story telling. I want to safely get you into sensing your body & into your feelings where the root of the healing will happen. I want to know how your current struggles show up in the here & the now, moment to moment between us. 

I blend Gestalt Therapy, Somatic Experiencing, AEDP & Expressive Art Techniques to create my signature therapeutic style.

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How I Heal through Photography

I offer something unique and special to the east & west coasts of Canada. Photo therapy sessions combine art, gestalt & you together to immortalize an experiential session together. The creative possibilities are endless...

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Open for A Life Changing Program; Clearmind PRAC

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Read What Clients Have to Say About Allison

Deedre Statz- Counsellor, Holistic Angel Coach™ Certified Angel Card Reader™

Allison pours love heart and soul into her sacred photography sessions. I am someone who has struggled a very long time with body image and accepting myself as beautiful. Allison worked with me in a deeply personal way to ensure that my photographs not only captured the essence of my true self, but also allowed me to experience and acknowledge my inner and outer goddess in a truly profound way. I would recommend her services to anyone. She is loving, kind, compassionate, creative and completely immersed in her creativity as she works. I hope to hire her again.

Pascale Gillon- Digital Marketing | Social Media | Passion for PR | Publisher

Allison Cordner proved to be a terrific person to hire for my social media portraits. Wise, intelligent and an amazing Photographer who can be trusted, Allison is extremely enthusiastic about her work which is infectious. If needed, she will always come up with a brilliant and cost-effective solution. I have constantly felt Allison was one of the very best photographers I have ever had the opportunity of working with. I highly recommend her to anyone looking to up their corporate game!

Authors, Therapists & Founders; Clearmind International

Allison has an amazing talent for capturing the essence of her subjects. She creates an emotional climate during the session which translates into a portrait that not only looks beautiful, it also conveys a message. For that reason, she is the perfect choice both for personal and professional work. We will be using her services again and again!”

Davender Gupta, MS, MBA- Empowering growth-focused entrepreneurs to thrive in an unpredictable world #Innovation #Growth #Strategy #Execution

... I was amazed: her portraits captured not only who I am now but also projected the precise message I wanted. My network loves the portraits Allison produced. The images also make me feel more confident in myself. A current, quality portrait is an essential part of one's professional positioning, both online and off. I highly recommend Allison for anyone who wants their professional image to communicate competence, confidence and humanity

Sergio Farone-Territory Manager - Advanced Energy, Surgical Technologies (Restorative Therapies Group) at Medtronic

Allison is a creative photographer, very easy and pleasant to work with. A professional who will listen to your needs and work with you. She takes her time to set you up for great photos until you are satisfied with the end result!

Daniel

Nous avons eu le plaisir de bénéficier du haut professionnalisme d’Allison Cordner à plusieurs reprises, incluant deux séances photographiques et les montages subséquents. Elle a haussé la photographie au niveau de l’art. Métaphores, lumières, couleurs, sentiments, joie. Le résultat a hautement impressionné tout le monde. Elle a été bien dédiée et a bien alloué assez de temps nécessaire. D’un point de vue technique, aussi, elle nous a impressionné avec les équipements et les accessoires mais aussi avec la haute métrise des dernières technologies IT et photo. Dans un mot : talentueuse!

Jessica + Seb

Allison did an excellent job of photographing us since our couple session pre-marriage and subsequently both of our children . Not only did the pictures turn out great, she was able to match the style with our personalities and turn a collection of pictures into a story. She made us feel completely comfortable with being photographed so that we were relaxed and able to have a good time, not to mention the odd joke from added to an experience that was much enjoyable! Allison is also very professional and prompt when it comes to editing and publishing the pictures. This with her exceptional talent and great personality made her an excellent choice as photographer and well worth the investment. You will not be disappointed!

Public Affairs Manager at Bristol-Myers Squibb

Public Affairs Manager at Bristol-Myers Squibb Allison is a brilliant photographer. Her work is so beautiful because she takes the time to get to know her clients. She also managed to make me, and my two teenaged daughters, feel so comfortable during the shoot. We now have a selection of unique and personalized photos that I will cherish forever. If you are looking for something unique and individualized, go to Allison. She is a joy to work with.

Alyssa

I had the pleasure to work with Allison on portraits of my daughter and corporate photos. We worked together to come up with a vision and the final results were outstanding. She understands her clients needs and I could not be happier. She was professional, extremely creative and very easy to work with. I would definitely recommend Allison to anyone who is looking for high quality work!!!

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