Steph Penkala

About

Steph is a Master of Counselling student who is completing her practicum at Hearthstone Counselling.

With a passion for holistic wellness, Steph is interested in integrating mindfulness and body-based interventions in her work with clients.

Steph has a background in supporting clients in difficult and stressful situations in her previous work as a family law lawyer. Through her experience in the legal profession, she has developed an understanding of the complexities involved in navigating some of life’s challenges and transitions. Her own transition from law to counselling reflects a personal commitment to growth and self-discovery and has inspired her to support others on their own unique path of healing and wellness.

She considers herself a lifelong learner who approaches her work with other individuals from a place of curiosity, openness and authenticity. In addition to completing her Master of Counselling, Steph is currently pursuing certification in somatic experiencing (SE) and has completed SE beginning level I, II and III trainings.

Approach

Steph takes an integrated approach to counselling, incorporating different modalities in order to meet the individual needs of each unique client. She draws from mindfulness techniques and somatic interventions to support individuals to manage stress, cultivate resilience and gain a deeper connection to self.

Steph approaches working with attachment and relationship issues with both individuals and couples from an emotionally focused therapy lens. She is dedicated to creating a caring, compassionate and non-judgmental environment to enable clients to feel safe and supported in the therapeutic relationship.

Area of Practice

Steph provides in-person and online therapy for youth, adults and couples who are experiencing:

Life transitions

Trauma

Stress

Relationship issues

Attachment issues

Couples counselling

Depression and anxiety

Perinatal health

Grief and loss

Type of Therapy

Somatic experiencing

Mindfulness

Emotionally-focused therapy

Person-centred therapy

Cognitive behavioural therapy

How to Book

*STEPH IS CURRENTLY ON MATERNITY LEAVE

For more information, or to add yourself to Steph's waitlist when she returns:

Email: hello@hearthstonecounselling.com