Elevation Counselling & Academy

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Founder of Elevation Counselling & Academy (MSW, RSW), offering trauma-informed counselling, relational education, community, and courses that empower people to strengthen connection and grow with purpose.

International Women’s Day feels personal to me.I’ve had the privilege of working alongside incredible women who serve, a...
03/08/2026

International Women’s Day feels personal to me.

I’ve had the privilege of working alongside incredible women who serve, and women who support those who serve, navigating deployments, spouse’s medically, releasing long stress cycles, and the quiet work of holding families together.

Their resilience continues to inspire me.

And I’m equally grateful for the amazing women in my own village family, friends, colleagues, and community who support me, challenge me, and walk alongside me through every chapter of life.

Happy International Women’s Day. 🌼




When everything around us feels chaotic, it’s easy to believe we have no control.But there is one place where your influ...
03/08/2026

When everything around us feels chaotic, it’s easy to believe we have no control.

But there is one place where your influence still matters deeply.

Your relationships.

The tone you bring.
The curiosity you offer.
The willingness to listen instead of react.

Relationship research shows that strong relationships are built through small everyday moments of connection.

Not perfection.

Just turning toward each other.

If the world feels overwhelming right now, start small.

Care for the people closest to you.

That’s where real influence begins.





03/06/2026

Quick nervous system check-in.

Is your jaw clenched?
Are your shoulders tight?
Are you holding your breath?

Sometimes we move through the day so quickly we don’t notice what our body is carrying.

Take a moment.
Unclench the jaw.
Drop the shoulders.
Take one slow breath.

Your nervous system notices when you slow down.

Whether you’re recovering from chronic stress or learning to build new connections, your nervous system is always part of the conversation.

Save this for a quick nervous system check-in later.





03/04/2026

The work I do today didn’t come from one place. It came from struggle, stress, healing, learning… and living life myself.

Social Worker. Counsellor. Relational educator. Partner. Cat mom.

All the hats shape how I help people navigate trauma, relationships, transitions, and dating later in life.





Being a therapist doesn’t make you immune to patterns. It gives you the tools to learn from them.Dating Later wasn’t bui...
03/01/2026

Being a therapist doesn’t make you immune to patterns. It gives you the tools to learn from them.

Dating Later wasn’t built from theory alone. It was built from living it.

Growth changes your picker.





02/28/2026

Such a great morning hosting the Elevation Lounge Dating Event 💛

The energy, the honesty, the conversations…amazing. I love creating spaces where dating later feels thoughtful, real, and even a little fun again.

Already looking forward to March 12th. If you missed this one, come join us next time. I’ve got you.

02/26/2026

Dating later…need some strategies to land some quality connection and companionship. Join my Dating Later community. Link in Bio.

02/24/2026

You don’t need better apps.
You need better skills.

Join me February 28th for a free event where we talk real strategy, nervous system regulation, and dating with intention not panic.

I’ve got you. 💛

https://
elevationcounsellingacademy.myflodesk.com/rp4qo1xa0f

02/24/2026

Is this your version of swiping right?

If the last time you dated looked like Blanche on a landline… you’re invited.

On February 28th, I’m hosting a FREE Elevation Lounge dating later event!

It’s smart.
It’s fun.
It’s relational education (not random advice).

Come hang out.
I’ve got you.

— Gillian

DatingAfter40

02/21/2026

When I first mention Quantum Dating, I usually get one of three reactions 👆

But once clients understand the full picture?

They feel relief.
They stop attaching after two dates.
They stop spiraling over mixed signals.
They start enjoying dating again.

That’s why I teach it.

Join me for this month’s free Elevation Lounge on Saturday, February 28th, where we’ll break it all down.

It’s not chaos.
It’s clarity.

Link in bio

02/20/2026

Behind the scenes:

I’m being emotionally supported by a cat who screams at me for snacks and then heals my soul. 🫶🐾

Self-care is also:

Letting your cat reset your nervous system between sessions.

02/19/2026

Chronic stress doesn’t just burn you out , it disconnects you.

I learned that through my work with the military, and as a military spouse… twice.

Military culture asks people to be tough, independent, and keep pushing.
But over time, that kind of stress can quietly erode emotional connection.

And even when the stress gets better, a lot of people still feel lonely and lost the ability to find connection.

That’s why I teach relational skills.
Because connection doesn’t just come back on its own but it can be rebuilt.




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2206 Echo Valley Rise
Victoria, BC
V9BOY2

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+16136616926

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About Gillian

"WE CAN NEVER OBTAIN PEACE IN THE OUTER WORLD UNTIL WE MAKE PEACE WITH OURSELVES"~ DALAI LAMA

I am dedicated to helping people move ahead by providing therapeutic services, specializing in PTSD, and chronic pain. In offering the best of evidence based practices rooted in neuroscience. I am devoted to integrating conventional therapy with the wisdom of mindfulness and yoga form eastern philosophies. My approach to life and work is one that embraces mindfulness, compassion and well-being.

As a Clinical Social Worker and Yoga Instructor, I empower individuals to take positive control of their lives by teaching them to become more resourceful and resilient. At Elevation Counselling Services, I give people the practical tools and skills to become more independent and proficient in navigating the challenges and obstacles that often prevent emotional healing and self-development. I am passionately dedicated to helping people live for the present and discover their true destiny. This is achieved by employing the best in evidence based practices in Yoga, Mindfulness, EMDR and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. In a positive, confidential and empathic environment I will assist you in acquiring the skills that lead to a harmonized and joyful existence.