Enriching Lives Through Human-Animal Connection
MEET THE TEAM AT NAMASTABLES
Therapeutic Support Rooted in Animal Connection
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At our animal-assisted wellness centre, we believe in the transformative power of the human-animal bond to nurture emotional, mental, and physical well-being. Our mission is to create a safe, soulful space where clients can find healing, connection, and calm through guided therapeutic experiences with animals.
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Whether seeking relief from stress, support through life transitions, or a deeper sense of grounding, our holistic approach blends compassionate care with evidence-based practices. We’re proud to have a team of wellness specialists and registered clinical counsellors who offer clinically-informed support tailored to each individual’s journey.
Meet Your Wellness Team
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Jacqueline Wright
Connect with JacquelineJacqueline, founder of Namastables Wellness, focuses on providing wellness sessions and retreats through animal-assisted interventions in private one-on-one sessions, group wellness sessions as well by hosting monthly support groups. Jacqueline prioritizes the well-being of her clients and animals and refrains from providing medical or psychological treatment, however can refer clients to connect with a Registered Clinical Counsellor on the team if a more therapeutic level of support is needed.
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Jonathan Boudin
Connect with JonathanJonathan is a Registered Clinical Counsellor with more than 10 years of experience supporting kids, tweens, teens, parents and caregivers, offering sessions both in a traditional office setting, as well as outside on the farm with nature, horses, and other animals.
Jonathan believes that therapy begins with safety, empathy, and trust. Whether you need a compassionate, non-judgmental ear or a more structured approach, he tailors counselling services to meet the unique needs of each client. -
Kirsten Hargreaves
Connect with KirstenKirsten Hargreaves is a Registered Clinical Counsellor with the British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors and an Assistant Professor in the Child Youth and Family Studies Department at the University of the Fraser Valley in British Columbia, Canada.
Kirsten is playful by nature and specializes in child and youth mental health with children ages 3-12 focusing in canine, nature based and play included counselling as well as animal included supervision and consultation.
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Sophia Murray
Connect with SophiaI'm Sophia and this is one of my animal companions and co-therapists, Felicia (she's a spunky little bearded dragon who was a rescue).
I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor with the British Columbia
Association of Clinical Counsellors and hold a Master's in Counselling Psychology and Art Therapy from Adler University Vancouver Campus. I currently work as a Grief Counsellor at a Hospice Society in South Surrey. I will be launching my private practice, Paws & Palettes Counselling Services, at Namastables Wellness Centre in Langley (stay tuned for updates!).
I will be supporting children, youth, adults, and families through traditional talk-based counselling as well as specialized art, play, nature-based, and animal-assisted therapeutic modalities. My work is centred around my belief in the healing potential of human connection, animal bonds, natural settings, and creative exploration. I collaborate with clients to create customized treatment plans that are best suited to their individual or family needs. -
Kelly Wright
Bio coming soon.
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Therapeutic Support Rooted in Animal Connection
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