Melissa Wight

I have worked in the mental health field in various capacities for nearly twenty years, and in that time I have been struck by how powerful it can be to sit with someone, to listen, to witness, and to hold space for whatever they are carrying. In earlier chapters of my work, I supported adults living with chronic mental illness in outreach settings, walking alongside them as they navigated life's challenges and worked toward their own goals. I have also worked as an Educational Assistant, an experience that deepened my adaptability and appreciation for the unique strengths each person brings to their life. These years have cultivated in me a deep empathy and care for what others are going through, and how deeply human it is to hurt and to heal. 

I hold a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology from Trinity Western University and am in the process of obtaining my clinical registration. My approach to counselling is trauma-informed and grounded in Emotion-Focused Therapy, with an emphasis on emotional awareness, connection, and developing a deeper understanding of ourselves. I believe that change rarely happens all at once. Often, it begins in small moments of safety and recognition. When we feel safe enough to face what is hard and make sense of what has been, those moments can ripple outward, allowing us to move through what is with greater self-compassion and self-acceptance.