Shaun Phillips, M.Ed., SFTT, RCC.

Shaun Phillips, M.Ed., S.F.T.T., is a Registered Clinical Counsellor and Focusing-Oriented therapist, trainer, and coordinator. Mr. Phillips brings a diverse range of tools to his counselling practice in dealing with such issues as: anxiety, depression, attachment, behavior challenges, and the impact that relationships have in all of these presentations. He draws on interventions grounded in Play Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and Family Systems.

Mr. Phillips is skilled working with all developmental stages from very young children through adolescence. In addition, he provides parent consultation and support while honouring the family dynamics. Mr. Phillips brings an attachment focus to all of his work.

Mr. Phillips specializes in working with complex trauma. In addition to his work with Sand Story Psychology Services, Mr. Phillips also works with adults who have experienced complex trauma and presented on this work at the First World Conference on Focusing-Oriented Psychotherapies in New York (2009). Shaun's teaching engagements include the Focusing Institute's Advanced and Certification Weeklong (New York, August 2011), the Second World Conference on Focusing-Oriented Psychotherapies (New York, November 2011), and on-going workshops in organizational wellness and Focusing-Oriented Therapy in Vancouver, BC.  Shaun is one of the teachers of the Aboriginal Focusing-Oriented Therapy and Complex Trauma Certificate Program at the Justice Institute of British Columbia, a new program that started in September 2011. Mr. Phillips brings humour, energy and warmth to all that he does and is adept at connecting with clients of all ages.