Testimonials

Deborah Braun

“Before I was skeptical. After just a few sessions with Deborah, my mind is much more open. I’m ready to accept other things now, where before I wasn’t. Even an anxiety attack doesn’t bother me as much.” – Elderly client restricted by panic attacks

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“I feel gently optimistic now.” – Client dealing with life changing chronic illness

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“Now I can help myself settle down and let the positives settle in.” – New mom working through anxiety

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“When I entered into therapy I felt rather less than human. Deborah created an environment in which I felt accepted, valued, and secure. She helped me build the courage to examine my strangled existence and explore the deep emotional waterways of my past. Deborah, through her warmth and relentless empathy, helped me to see that I deserve to be part of the chorus of humanity. I now look forward to forging a life filled with purpose, and meaning, and social connection. Thank you, Deborah.” – Self-worth and interpersonal challenges

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“I recognize what I’ve been through over the past several years has taken its toll on me. Deborah has shown me that I don’t have to go back and prove my worth. I am feeling more personal strength and clarity.” – Middle aged client dealing with depression and anxiety

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“I have had the pleasure of working with Deb Braun for about a year now and we have achieved transformational change in a number of areas, from work through health to domestic life. I cannot recommend her wisdom and work highly enough.” – Corporate executive transitioning to retirement

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“I feel so much better, like we’ve sorted out a whole bunch of stuff, like I’m back on the right path. I’ve done a lot of reflecting, growing, living over the past 6 months of therapy with Deborah. I realize how much I’ve accomplished, experienced and it has had a profound impact on me as a person. It’s exciting, gratifying. This is the first time in my life I’ve really become whole, integrated. That’s the gift in all of this.” – Middle aged client, working through divorce

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“Recently, I became aware that I was unhappy with the repetitive nature of certain undesirable behaviour. In a very short time, Deborah helped me see the core of what was causing the problems. This new awareness enabled me to adjust and move on with a sense of freedom.Deborah’s intuition, insight, and unwavering focus on the goal make her the perfect guide through this type of terrain, and you will enjoy her professional conduct and easy way of working with you. I recommend her services to anyone looking to improve his/her life, out of gratitude for the help and improvement in mine.” – Middle aged client working through relationship difficulties

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Nicole Maier

“Nicole creates an atmosphere where each person is welcomed as they are. She has a gentle approach to hearing the stories of others, and provides a clear sense of support in helping people continue their journeys with a few more tools in their kits.” – Client

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“I found my time with Nicole to be extremely valuable and rewarding. She is very professional. She creates an environment that is welcoming and comfortable for her clients. Nicole helped me discover ways to enhance my quality of life in practical ways. I always left her office feeling empowered and optimistic.” – Client

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“Nicole Maier has offered group sessions for Vancouver Coastal Health’s Better Breathers Education and Peer Support Group for clients with COPD. Her focus was on education and self-management of mild depression in clients coping with chronic disease. I personally had the opportunity to collaborate directly with Nicole on the design and planning process. Nicole proved to be collaborative, creative and inclusive, with a unique understanding of how to remove barriers to understanding and sharing of human experience. Nicole created an environment for clients dealing with COPD and other health issues to enable them to come together to share their personal experiences in an atmosphere of trust, safety and respect…and have fun! Clients came away with a better understanding of themselves, the challenges of dealing with COPD, and a potential to make more choices for themselves. This was due to Nicole’s expertise, knowledge, and more importantly, her ability to be personal, accepting and caring. I look forward to future partnership with Nicole.” – Rosemary Smith, Administrative Coordinator: Vancouver Coastal Health, North Shore Chronic Disease Services

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