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Qualifications

Registered Therapeutic Counsellor (RTC) supervised by Wendy Byrne - Kutenai Family Therapy

Opening To Grace Relational-Somatic Therapy with Mariah Moser.

Counseling Skills Diploma (Orca Institute) supervised by Diane Auld.

Child and Youth Care Practitioner (CYC) (Indigenous Stream)

Early Childhood Educator (ECCE)

Certified Waldorf Teacher

Lifetime of work with children and families through wholistic, experiential, and inclusive learning models.

Recently accepted to a Masters of Social Work researching environmental factors of ADHD.

FAQS

What makes your approach unique?

This is a collaborative, wholistic approach to fostering health in relationships at every level. We don't just talk about things, we work dynamically with immediate experience to gather insights and explore new possibilities.

Instead of behaviour management, we focus on Secure Attachment and Nervous System Awareness as the foundation for growth.

It is multi-disciplinary, including Evidence-Based strategies from Waldorf Pedagogy, Developmental Psychology, and Somatic Therapy that transform relationships from the ground up.

Who do you work with?

Families and Individuals who want to understand more about themselves in relationship with their loved ones, whether that be their parents, their children, or other essential people in their lives. ADHD and neurodivergence in relationships is another important area of focus.

About Securely Thriving

I founded Securely Thriving out of both lived experience and professional conviction: that meaningful support must go deeper than behaviour, and begin with connection, safety, and relationship.

As a parent, educator, and therapist, I understand the incredible importance of safety through secure attachment at every stage of the developmental journey. This isn’t about perfection, it’s about creating the conditions where adults and children feel safe enough to grow.

Securely Thriving exists to walk alongside caring families, educators, and communities doing this brave, beautiful, sometimes overwhelming work — with clarity, courage, and compassion.

Questions? Email me - [email protected]. I'm here to help create environments where everyone feels safe to learn and grow.

Securely Thriving

Nelson, BC V1L 4H6

Email: [email protected]

Serving the Kootenays and Beyond | Virtual Sessions Available Internationally

Ariel-Paul Saunders

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