Katherine Ouano

About Katherine

Katherine (M.Ed) is a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) and Mental Health Clinician with the government of BC.

Katherine creates a safe and nurturing space where individuals can freely express themselves and find solace. She firmly believes in the inherent resilience of the human spirit and empowers her clients to discover their own coping mechanisms and ways of relating to life’s challenges with strength and perseverance. With a deep commitment to alleviating pain, fostering growth, and providing guidance, Katherine accompanies her clients on their journey through difficult times, helping them cultivate a sense of self and live authentically.

Katherine holds a Master of Education in Counselling degree, along with a Bachelor of Arts in Child and Youth Care degree, and a Diploma in Child and Youth Care Counselling. As a lifelong learner, she actively engages in counseling courses and training workshops, ensuring that her skills are continuously updated with the latest evidence-based research practices. With 25 years of experience as a youth care worker within the Surrey School District, supporting students facing behavioral, social, and emotional complexities, Katherine brings a wealth of knowledge and a diverse range of therapeutic approaches to her role as a Mental Health Clinician. She adeptly adapts to the unique needs of her clients and collaboratively develops customized therapeutic approaches that best serve them.

Katherine’s unwavering dedication extends to her work with individuals of all ages who require support for neurodiversity, including those with developmental disabilities and Autism Spectrum Disorder. Witnessing their growth and achievement of life skill goals brings her immense joy and fulfillment. Drawing from a relational, person-centered, strengths-based, and trauma-informed perspective, Katherine integrates emotionally focused, solution-focused, cognitive-behavioral, mindfulness-based, and humanistic approaches in her counseling practice. The therapeutic modalities employed are thoughtfully selected based on her clients’ preferences, tendencies, and the therapeutic relationship they build together.

Fundamentally rooted in empathy and compassion, Katherine approaches healing from a perspective that values genuine connection and nurturing relationships. Over her 25 years of experience working with children, youth, and families, these relationships have been of utmost importance to her. In her private practice, Katherine specializes in assisting youth and adults facing various concerns such as anxiety, depression, grief and loss, trauma, emotional regulation, personal growth, life transitions, self-esteem, conflict in relationships, and communication skills.
Katherine eagerly anticipates building authentic connections with her clients and supporting them as they thrive on their unique life journeys. You are deserving of care and she is here to help.

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