SCENIC ROUTE COUNSELLING
Trauma-Informed Counselling for Individuals, Couples & Families
Supporting clients in Salmon Arm and Sicamous, with virtual counselling throughout British Columbia.
Does this sound familiar?
Life can feel overwhelming and complex at times, and despite our best efforts, we can find ourselves stuck in the same old patterns. You may know that something needs to change, but not quite know where to begin, leaving you feeling disconnected from yourself or the people around you.
You don’t have to have everything figured out before coming to counselling. Through therapy, we can work together to understand the root of these patterns and explore new pathways toward healing and connection.
Desiree Raposo, BA, MC, RCC, CCC
Hi, I’m Desiree
I've always been curious about people — why we feel the way we do, why certain patterns continue to show up in our lives, and how our experiences and relationships shape who we become.
Bringing this curiosity into the therapeutic space, I take a warm, genuine, and collaborative approach to therapy. My work is trauma-informed, attachment-focused, and grounded in a whole-person perspective.
Before becoming a counsellor, I spent many years working in massage therapy and yoga. Through this work, I developed a deep appreciation for the connection between mind and body, and the value of making space for both in therapy.
My Approach to Therapy
Whole-Person
I consider the connection between your experiences, emotions, relationships, the body, and nervous system rather than focusing only on your symptoms.
Collaborative
Therapy isn’t something I do to you. We work together to understand what's happening and find an approach that feels right for you.
Compassionate
I believe meaningful change starts with feeling safe enough to be yourself. I offer a supportive, non-judgemental space where you can feel heard, understood, and accepted as you are.
Tailored to You
There is no one-size-fits-all approach. I draw from different evidence-based and experiential therapies depending on your needs, goals, and preferences.
Counselling for where you are right now.
Whether you’re navigating something on your own or within an important relationship, counselling can offer space to understand what you’re experiencing and explore what you need moving forward.
WHAT I HELP WITH
Whatever brings you here, There’s room to explore it.
Counselling can support you through many different experiences, whether you're navigating something that feels immediate or trying to understand patterns that have been present for years.
⬥ Anxiety & Overwhelm
⬥ Trauma & Difficult Past Experiences
⬥ Relationships & Attachment
⬥ Self-Worth & Identity
⬥ People-Pleasing & Boundaries
⬥ Perfectionism & Self-Criticism
⬥ Grief & Life Transitions
⬥ Emotional Regulation & Nervous System Support
⬥ Feeling Disconnected or Stuck
Questions You Might Be Wondering
You’re allowed to take the scenic route.
There is no pressure to have it all figured out today. Whether you’re going through something difficult, trying to understand patterns that keep showing up, or simply feeling ready for something to change, we can figure out where to go from here together.