Hello!
I'm Katelyn Pavey
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Passionate about empowering others through listening, support, and addressing barriers
👩🏻 Woman, under 30
😀 Pronouns: Sher/Her
📍 Location: Kingston, Ontario
🏫 Institution: Vancouver Island University
📚 Degree: Bachelor of Social Work
🎓 Graduation Year: 2022
✅ Social Work/ Counseling Program: Bachelor of Social Work Program
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Highlighting clients' strengths and abilities
Aligned with feminist principles
Emphasizing the client as the expert in their own life
Highlighting the impact of thoughts on emotions and behaviours
Affirming of clients' sexuality and gender identity
General topic(s) related to addiction
General topic(s) related to adjustment & transitions
Immigration
Adolescence
Transitioning to life in Canada
post-secondary school
and workforce
General topic(s) related to behavioural concerns
Eating Disorders
General topic(s) related to emotions
Anxiety
Depression
Panic attacks & Phobias
Body image concerns
Suicide
Experience with refugees
Experience with 1st generation immigrants
Experience with 2nd generation immigrants
General topic(s) related to gender identity and/or sexual orientation
LGBT2Q+ Member/Ally
Sex-Positive therapy
General topic(s) related to mental health or physical illness and/or disabilities
Mental health disorders
General topic(s) related to neurocognitive differences
Autism
Academic or workplace functioning concerns
Sleep & Wake issues
Eating issues
General topic(s) related to relationships
Parenting
Relationships & Intimacy
General topic(s) related to stress & trauma
Work stress
Burnout
Domestic abuse and violence
Sexual Violence
About Me
Welcome! My name is Katelyn Pavey, and I am a Bachelor of Social Work Student at Vancouver Island University. I graduated from the University of Waterloo in 2020 with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Sexuality, Marriage and Family Studies. I have several years experience working with young adults facing a variety of stressors, such as mental health, life transitions, academic stress, relationship concerns, and adjusting to life in Canada. I have also worked extensively with families, particularly those with young children.
I work from a strength's based approach, with being anti-oppressive and trauma informed. I believe that clients are the experts of their own experiences, and work to empower clients to process their thoughts. I am a strong believer that everyone can benefit from therapy, and that there is something so amazing about having a space to freely speak your mind without judgement.
I am very comfortable with talking about topics surrounding sexuality and relationships, and am sex positive, Queer inclusive, and sex-work positive. Working with young adults is my passion, as it it such a formative time with many life transitions (school, relationships, entering the workforce). If I sound like I may be a good fit, please reach out and we can set up a session!
I work from a strength's based approach, with being anti-oppressive and trauma informed. I believe that clients are the experts of their own experiences, and work to empower clients to process their thoughts. I am a strong believer that everyone can benefit from therapy, and that there is something so amazing about having a space to freely speak your mind without judgement.
I am very comfortable with talking about topics surrounding sexuality and relationships, and am sex positive, Queer inclusive, and sex-work positive. Working with young adults is my passion, as it it such a formative time with many life transitions (school, relationships, entering the workforce). If I sound like I may be a good fit, please reach out and we can set up a session!
My Approaches to Care
Accessibility
Language
English
Modes of Delivery
Video
Availability
Weekdays during the day
Weekends during the day
Weekends during the day
Client Population Served
Are you currently accepting new clients?
Yes
Type of Mental Health Consultation offered
Individual
What age groups do you work with?
Adolescents (age 14-18)
Younger Adults (19-35)
Younger Adults (19-35)
Area of Specialty
Experience with Addiction
Experience with Adjustment & Transitions
Experience with Behavioural Concerns
Experience with Emotions
Experience with Ethnicity & Culture
Experience with Gender Identity & Sexual Orientation
Experience with Illness & Disabilities
Experience with Neurocognitive Differences
Experience with Physical Health
Experience with Relationships
Experience with Stress & Trauma
Experience with Other Topics
Racial/Ethnic/Cultural Identity & Immigration History
Identify as racialized
No
Ethnicity
White
Religion
Agnostic
Immigration history
Parent/s born in Canada
Lived Experience of Disability
I do not identify as disabled/ a person with a disability.
Gender Identity & Expression, Sexuality & Relationships
Sexual Orientation
Prefer not to answer.
I do not identify as a member of the 2SLGBTQ+ community.
Understanding of Intersectionality and Anti-oppression
Intersectionality and anti-oppressive practice are central to my practice. One's social locations interact creating a unique life experience, and identities cannot be understood in isolation. I work to empower others and addressing oppression on various levels that it exists.
Other Relevant Lived Experience
I have experienced graduating and education during COVID-19, and the unique impact the pandemic has on these life transitions
