“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

ADHD Trauma Narcisstic abuse recovery Overhwhelm & Anxiety Co-dependency Anxiety First Responders Attachment Theory Relational Issues

Real Stories from Jervais’s Clients

"I have recommended Jervais's support to a couple of my friends. I have worked with about 10 therapists over the years and Jervais is the first person who has really had an impact on me in a profound way. This has felt different to talk therapy that can lead to over analysis or not enough guidance. I found other therapies often ignored the nuance of situations, which Jervais is so gifted at seeing. It always feels like a beautiful safe space, that she cares deeply and has a pure generosity of spirit that I am so grateful for. I love turning up to every session and always leave feeling seen, heard and held."

"I wanted assistance with moving through my trauma symptoms and in finding healthier perceptions and ways of being. Jervais is remarkably skilled, trustworthy, insightful, compassionate…and she gives f-ing amazing practices and resources that are helpful way beyond the sessions."

“Jervais has such a gentle, loving, human approach. She makes healing and learning to love myself accessible—even on the hardest days. I always end our sessions feeling seen, understood, and truly supported. She helps me connect the dots and build on the skills I need to become a more peaceful, present and resilient human. I always look forward to our sessions.”

"It felt like I'd hit a plateau in my healing journey and nothing seemed to be working. Working with Jervais has felt like the missing puzzle piece. She helped me connect so many dots and helped me get unstuck and find relief from my life long anxiety. If you're like me and you're sick of traditional talk therapy, definitely book a session with Jervais."

“I have been changed for the better and in more ways than I can count. I can't imagine having gone through these last few months without her "on my team". She's been an inconceivable benefit to my life and I feel so lucky to have been able to work with her."

Reach Out to Jervais Today

Click the button below to book directly online. You can also call or submit an inquiry via our contact form and we will book you.

Session provided virtually throughout Canada

Sessions provided in-person at 3091 - Unit B, Coburn Rd. Courtenay, BC V9N 9N8

Alternatively, you can fill out the form below to leave a message. Our team will follow up within 1–2 business days. Upon submitting, you will be taken to our scheduling page to book your free consultation. 

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