It was back in high school when I first entertained the thought of working in the field of mental health. The following years led into various educational pursuits, life and work experience, and adventures travelling and living abroad. However, that long-standing interest remained. I eventually took the plunge and completed a master’s degree in counselling. I’m glad I did! I really enjoy what I do. 

I have over 10 years of experience as a counsellor. I am a Certified EMDR Therapist with advanced training. I specialize in EMDR Therapy but also provide talk therapy to address a wide variety of issues that clients may face such as anxiety, depression, stress, relationship issues, and distress related to life changes. I also have a special interest in helping clients with OCD. For OCD, I use Inference-based Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (I-CBT). I value helping my clients address what is keeping them stuck. I believe that change is possible, that change takes courage, and that it is a privilege to come alongside each person as they move toward hope and healing.

Please note that although I have couples therapy training, I am presently working with individual clients only.

Counselling Experience:

Counsellor – Shanna Kelly Counselling (2016 – Present)
Volunteer Counsellor – Providence Theological Seminary (2015 – 2016)
Therapist Intern – Conexus Counselling (2013 – 2015)
Student Counsellor – Providence Theological Seminary (2013 – 2015)

Education

Master of Arts in Counselling – Providence Theological Seminary (2015)
Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), Payap University
Certificate in Applied Counselling, Red River College
B.A. in International Development Studies, The University of Winnipeg

Advanced Training

EMDR

  • Basic training completed in 2015. Certified with EMDRIA since 2020. I have extensive advanced training in treating complex trauma.
  • EMDR 2.0
  • Group Traumatic Episode Protocol (G-TEP)
  • Integrative Group Treatment Protocol adapted for ongoing traumatic stress (EMDR-IGTP)
  • Recent Traumatic Episode Protocol (R-TEP)
  • Protocol for Recent Critical Incidents and ongoing traumatic stress (EMDR-PRECI)

Sensorimotor Psychotherapy 

  • Level 1: Trauma Themes
  • Advanced Training in Complex Trauma and Dissociation

Gottman therapy (level I and II)

Emotionally-Focused Couples Therapy

Cognitive Processing Therapy

Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)

Inference-based Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (I-CBT) for OCD

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

Treating Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviours (i.e. skin-picking, hair-pulling)

Grief Therapy