Andrea Zimmering joins Quest University with over five years’ experience working in health and wellness. As a Certified Meditation Teacher and Certified Holistic Nutritionist, she believes in an integrated approach to wellbeing.
As your therapist Andrea’s focus is on making you feel comfortable and at ease while in session. In a session she will work collaboratively with you to establish meaningful insights and solutions to your present challenges.
In her therapeutic practice, Andrea combines different therapeutic tools to fit the needs of each individual client. Common areas of exploration in session will include values, internal and external resources, self-talk, goal setting and the impact of the many systems in your life.
Andrea’s counselling work is influenced by Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Narrative therapy, Emotion Focused Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.
Her areas of interest include:
• Body Image and disordered eating
• Self-confidence and self-esteem
• Relationship concerns
• Anxiety
• Depression
• Life transitions / adjustments
• Career exploration
Andrea is passionate about the outdoors. She is an avid mountain biker rider and trail runner. Her ideal morning includes running in the trails with her dog, Odie, followed by a delicious breakfast and a cup of earl grey tea!
She is honoured and looks forward to working with you.
Jenilee Losie (She/Her) – MA Counselling Student, Counsellor in Training
Jenilee is a counsellor in training working on the practicum portion of her master’s degree in counselling psychology from Yorkville University. Jenilee views mental health with a holistic perspective aiming to achieve balance between all faculties, emotions, cognitive processes, behaviours, and spirituality. Using a person-centred approach, Jenilee aims to help clients identify their strengths and utilize them with daily struggles such as anxiety, depression, grief, relationship problems, and self-actualization. Jenilee creates a safe non-judgemental space with empathy and collaborative goal setting and individualized treatment plans with clients. She is interested in Cognitive Behavioural techniques and solution focused treatments to help clients maximize their potential and find balance and meaning in their lives.
Jenilee has worked with people helping with substance abuse issues, career goals, advocating for housing, and creating a healthy lifestyle.
Jenilee loves the outdoors, exploring new trails with her dog Ludo and her young family. She loves snowboarding, camping, music, and Crossfit.
