Samantha Hanley
M.ED, MA, RCC
EMDR Therapist 

Education & Career

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Registered Clinical Counsellor

• Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology

• M.Ed in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Applied Behaviour Analysis

• Registered Autism Service Provider with the Ministry of Children & Family Development (MCFD)

• 10+ years experience working with with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)​

Meet Samantha Hanley
she/her/hers

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Samantha is an inclusive and collaborative therapist who supports clients across the lifespan, from children and youth to young adults and adults. Guided by compassion and curiosity, she supports people to explore their experiences with openness and understanding.

 

Samantha specializes in helping clients manage anxiety, overwhelm, and life transitions at school, at work, and in their personal lives. With a focus on neurodiversity and identity development, she works closely with individuals and families impacted by ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), and other neurodivergent experiences.

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As a member of the LGBTQ2S+ community, Samantha brings an affirming, culturally responsive lens to her practice. She fosters a welcoming environment for people from all backgrounds to engage in meaningful self-exploration and growth, and she values connecting deeply with clients of all ages and lived experiences.

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Samantha holds a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology and a Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Applied Behaviour Analysis. She is a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) with the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors. Her therapeutic style is person-centred and integrative, drawing from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Somatic Experiencing, Mindfulness, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).

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With over a decade of experience in socio-emotional learning, communication, and family collaboration, Samantha brings depth and sensitivity to her work with neurodivergent individuals and their support networks. She is dedicated to working with clients to build essential life skills and strengthen connections that support long-term well-being.

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Samantha is also a Registered Autism Service Provider with the Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD) and is passionate about supporting neurodiverse children, youth, and their families as they navigate evolving needs and systems of care.

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Training

• EMDR Basic Training

  • additional training for Child & Adolescent

• ​Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

• Introduction to Synergetic Play Therapy (level 1)

• ​Somatic Experiencing Training

• Mindfulness Training