Sylvie Cottell

I was born on Musqueam territory and have been blessed to be a visitor on Lkwungen and W̱SÁNEĆ territories since 2000. I have Euro-settler ancestry and have been married into the St’at’imc Nation since 2006. My role at Camosun College is to support students to be successful in their studies by providing short-term, confidential counselling support.

I approach my work from a place of deep compassion that comes from my own experience of being on this human journey. I strive to create a healing conversation that honours the fullness of who you are, and I believe you carry the resources within yourself to attain the changes you desire. I also understand how central your worldview is to living a rich and meaningful life. 

It is my passion to help others to live more congruently with their core values, despite the challenges that arise in day-to-day living. With your unique lived experience in mind, I draw on knowledge I have gained through training in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Somatic Transformation and Art Therapy.

In addition to my work at Camosun, I have an art practice that integrates photography, painting, and drawing.