Lindy van der Burg

Lindy van der Burg (she/her) is a Registered Therapeutic Counsellor (RTC #2755) with the Association of Cooperative Counselling Therapists of Canada.

“Finding the right therapist can feel like a daunting task, but it’s the first step toward a more grounded version of yourself. Hi, I’m Lindy, and I believe that healing begins with a genuine connection. In our sessions, you aren’t just a ‘client’—you’re a human being with a unique story. I offer a supportive, non-judgmental environment where we can explore the challenges you’re facing together. Whether you’re navigating life transitions or looking for deeper self-understanding, I’m here to walk alongside you.”

Areas of counselling expertise

• Mental and Physical Health (anxiety, depression, mental/emotional effects of chronic pain/illness and trauma held in the body)
• Personal Empowerment (assertiveness for women, healing chronic shame)
• Healthy Relationships (conflict resolution, codependence)
• Life transitions (mid-life, grief and loss, separation, career change)

Therapy modalities Lindy uses in her counselling practice

Psychodynamic – bringing unconscious material into the conscious

Humanistic – assumes that everyone has an innate capacity to grow emotionally and psychologically towards the goals of self-actualization and personal fulfilment

Client-Centered – the client (and not the counsellor) is the expert on their own thoughts, feelings, experiences and problems

Behavioural – behavior is learned and can therefore be unlearned. Problems which respond well to this type of therapy include phobias, anxiety attacks and eating disorders

• Transpersonal Therapeutic Counselling
• Trauma informed approach
• Bowen Family Systems
• Art therapy, Somatic and Mindfulness interventions

With support and guidance, you will find, build and expand on your inner strengths and resources to create a more balanced life and a healthier state of mind.

Personal qualities / strengths as a counsellor

I deeply appreciate the unique qualities and strengths that make you who you are, and I firmly believe in your natural ability to heal. My friends and loved ones describe me as calm, down-to-earth, and always available to lend a compassionate ear. I approach your concerns with an open mind and a caring heart. Together, we can navigate the challenges you face and incite positive growth in your life.

Education and professional development

• Transpersonal Therapeutic Counselling (Clearmind International Institute) – 2020
• Practitioners Training Teaching Assistant (Clearmind International Institute)
• NARM-Informed Professional, the NARM Training Institute – 2025
• Complex Trauma with IFS (Frank Anderson, MD) – 2025
• Compassionate Inquiry Professional Training with Dr. Gabor Mate – 2024
• Healing Trauma Online Course (Peter A Levine, Phd) – 2021
• Working Therapeutically with people with Eating Disorders (Harriet Parsons) – 2021
• Art Therapy Interventions for Anxiety, Eating Disorders and Addictions (Pamela
  Hayes) – 2021
• Helping Clients Undo Patterns of Pleasing and Appeasing (NICABM) – 2022
• Working with Shame and Anger in Psychotherapy (Dr Leslie Greenberg) – 2023
• Facilitator – Conscious Connected Breathwork (Robin Clements) – 2015
• Yoga Teacher Training 200-hour (Colleen Felgate) – 2015
• Therapeutic Massage (WSMSS) – 1992
• Holistic Medicine (South Pacific College of Natural Therapeutics) – 1986
• Ongoing areas of study: Healing Developmental Trauma using the NeuroAffective Relational Model to address adverse childhood experiences and resolve complex trauma