Deleena Demetrius

Cordova Bay

Jan 8

Registered Clinical Counsellor - Cordova Bay

Areas of Expertise:

Social anxiety, General Anxiety/Worry, Relationships, Youth, Adults, Nature-Based Therapy, Emotional Regulation, Life Transitions

Programs: Mental Health, Nature Therapy

Meet Deleena, a Registered Clinical Counsellor and graduate of the University of Victoria’s master’s degree program in Counselling Psychology. She also holds a degree in Child and Youth Care and has received specialist training in nature-based therapeutic approaches.

Deleena has expertise supporting children and youth to manage:

Anxiety
Loneliness
Emotional regulation concerns

Deleena also supports adults to manage:

Anxiety disorders
Relationship concerns
Low self esteem
Concerns navigating life transitions

Deleena’s counselling style is comprehensive and integrated. She draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Family Systems, Nature-Based Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to help her clients reduce stress and find a greater sense of meaning in their lives. In her counselling sessions, Deleena employs mindfulness strategies to help clients cultivate awareness of the present moment.

Beyond her professional commitments and dedication to lifelong learning, Deleena loves staying active, doing yoga, travelling/exploring new cultures, and spending time with family.