Find a Focusing Professional - Gabby Bath

Having ancestry from the Mi’kmaq people of Newfoundland and the English people of Bath, I use the teachings of the medicine wheel as a foundation for both my personal and professional life. I strongly believe that making art can be a practice that supports physical, mental, emotional and spiritual well-being. When we make art, we can experience our stories and our struggles in a fresh, new way. This can open the door for creating deeper connections in ourselves, with our bodies, with those around us and in our communities. My mission is to guide people in honouring their stories and reclaiming their connections in order to live more whole and meaningful lives.

I hold a Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology and Art Therapy from Adler University in Vancouver. I’m registered with the B.C. Association of Clinical Counsellors and I’m a professional member of the B.C. Art Therapy Association. I’ve recently completed a two-year training program in focusing-oriented therapy, a body-centered modality where people are invited to notice what they are sensing in their bodies rather than what they are thinking in their brains. I’ve seen how turning our attention towards our physical experience can create space for curiosity and compassion to sprout and grow.

I specialize in working with teenagers and adults who experience struggles related to trauma, neurodiversity and identity exploration. As a First Nations counsellor, I’m especially passionate about working with other Indigenous people. I have had the honour to work with various Indigenous communities in the Lower Mainland such as the Kwantlen Nation.

Individual Counselling: $140 per session (plus GST), I also accept funding from First Nations Health Authority