“What we don’t need in the midst of struggle is shame for being human.”
– Brené Brown
Jervais Dionne
She/Her
Registered Therapeutic Counsellor (RTC)
Virtual Only
Who Am I
I work with people who are tired of surviving—people who know something needs to shift but aren’t sure where to start. Using an integrative blend of somatic therapy, trauma-informed counselling, and nervous system education, I help people move out of chronic survival mode and back into themselves.
More About Me
I came to this work the hard way.
Like many of the people I work with, I spent years (decades) walking around with my nervous system in full survival mode — carrying a deep shame that told me I was fundamentally wrong, bad, or too much. There were stretches so dark I genuinely wasn’t sure I’d find my way out.
Looking back, it feels miraculous that I did.
What finally shifted things for me wasn’t one moment or one method. It was a gradual unfolding — little bread crumbs of hope that somehow I noticed and followed. But the single biggest revelation was understanding my nervous system. Learning that what I was experiencing wasn’t a character flaw — it was physiology, trauma physiology. That my body had learned patterns that made complete sense given what I’d been through. And that those patterns could change.
That knowledge changed everything.
Day by day, I found my way back to myself through somatic work. And in doing so, I discovered I had a capacity to help others find their way too.
I can’t walk the path for you. But I can walk beside you — as a steady, informed, and deeply human presence who knows what it’s like to be lost, and knows that finding your way back is possible.
You have everything you need to heal, within you too. If you know that deep down somewhere, but haven’t been able to live from it yet — I’m here to help you get there.
Education & Professional Development
- Registered Therapeutic Counsellor (RTC #4251)
- Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling (Orca Institute)
- Somatic Attachment Therapy Certificate (Embody Lab)
- Crisis Intervention, Stabilization & Safety First Aid (Somatic Experiencing International)
- Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP)
- Smart Body Smart Mind (Irene Lyon)
- Nervous System Tune-Up (Irene Lyon)
- Holy Work Essentials (Jeannie Zandi – 9 month program)
- Member, Association for Spiritual Integrity
Rates & Insurance
Covered by most insurances. We recommend clients consult with their benefits policy to ensure RTCs are covered.
Rates:
Couples – $175/60 minutes
Individuals – $155/60 minutes
Specialties & Interests
Real Stories from Jervais’s Clients
Reach Out to Jervais Today
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Session provided virtually throughout Canada
Sessions provided in-person at 3091 - Unit B, Coburn Rd. Courtenay, BC V9N 9N8
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Location
Sessions provided virtually throughout Canada
In-person sessions held at:
3091 - Unit B, Coburn Rd. Courtenay, BC V9N 9N8
Contact
236-801-0051
info@brooted.com