Danielle Garrett, SSW, CYCP, MACP

“When we have the courage to walk into our story and own it, we get to write the ending”. – Brene Brown

Hi there, I’m Danielle, an associate therapist here at Counselling & Co. 

My goal is to create a safe space where you can fully embrace your vulnerability. I believe we are hardwired for connection and need to be fully at peace with who we are, to be able to build genuine and authentic relationships with others.

You'll notice how I fiercely love this work and the space we build together, creating a place where you feel truly seen and supported. I’ll work with you and your unique needs, focusing first on building a strong, trusting connection. The client-therapist relationship is everything, and it’s a key part of your success in therapy. Above all, I want you to feel comfortable, safe, and free to embrace your vulnerability—because being yourself is where the real healing begins. This work has given me the privilege of meeting some of the most incredible people and supporting them in discovering their passion and the powerful confidence they hold within themselves.

Navigating hardship and roadblocks in life can be tough to do alone, and I’m truly honoured to walk beside you as we unpack and process these obstacles together. I come to the table with my own experiences of complex family challenges, trauma, problematic substance use, and burnout which have all played their part in building who I am today.  It’s through these experiences that I’ve learned the power of growth and resilience, and I’m here to support you in discovering that strength within yourself.

Why Work With Me

For the past 15 years, I’ve had the privilege of working alongside children, adolescents, and their families as they face and navigate life’s toughest challenges.

Most of my work has been with young people and their families in times of hardship, confusion, and crisis. It has been a gift to support these young people through their struggles with impulse control, building secure relationships, and finding their emotional balance.

While I’ve worked with many adolescents dealing with acute and chronic mental health issues, including suicidality, my heart is also deeply invested in supporting mothers. As a mom of two, I know firsthand the pressures and joys of parenthood and the balancing act it takes. That’s why working with perinatal and postpartum moms is something I’m fiercely passionate about. I truly believe in supporting women through this beautiful, yet challenging season of life. My goal when we work together is for you to feel truly seen and heard, as we uncover the tools to help you step into the best, most empowered version of yourself.

• Reconnect with yourself

• Discover who it is you truly want to become. 

• Learn to communicate with others or improve your ability to communicate. 

• Unpack your strengths and passion. 

• Learn positive coping skills. 

• Learn to trust yourself. 

• Process motherhood and all that comes with it. 

• Unpack your anger and build healthy relationships. 

• Navigate problematic substance use concerns. 

• Explore parenting through the challenges of adolescents. 

• Establish boundaries while still finding space for complex relationships.

Professional Background

I graduated with my Master of Arts in Counselling and Psychology from Yorkville University and completed my undergraduate degree in Child and Youth Care. I also completed the Social Service Worker diploma program at Sheridan College. 

I am registered with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO) as a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) as well as a Registered Clinical Counsellor with the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors. 

I continue my education by taking new courses and diplomas to better support the individuals I work with. I have certifications in Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy (level one), San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety, and SMART Recovery. Additionally, I am currently working on completing certifications in the Advance Treatments of Personality Disorders, and DBT.

Things I bet you didn't know about me:

• My theme song would be a combination of Eminem’s “not afraid” and Dylan Scott’s “Good Times Go by Too Fast”. 

• I believe that a good fitness class is the cure to a bad day. 

• I’ve done some pretty hard things in life but then I decided to have two daughters 22 months a part.