About me

Yvette Savella revels in the process of working with people. She prides herself on being nurturing and empathetic, and her extensive work experience of providing assistance to people facing hardship has allowed her to develop sound judgement, sensitivity, tact and objectivity when responding to the needs of individuals impacted by personal suffering. Yvette is passionate about fostering positive mental health outcomes and well-being of her clients.

Yvette is committed to creating a meaningful and consequential difference in the lives of her clients and to restoring hope and optimism in facilitating client change.  She provides a safe therapeutic space which supports her clients to heal, grow and move forward with strength, courage and strong spirit.   

In her clinical practice, Yvette takes an integrative therapeutic approach which celebrates unique client strengths and capabilities and involves a balance between clinical judgement, creativity and flexibility.  In an effort to assist individuals to fulfill their full potential and maximize their well-being, Yvette works collaboratively with her clients to create integrated, individualized counselling plans that leverage strengths, improve coping strategies and uncover new helpful perspectives.   

Yvette is a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) who earned a Master of Counselling Degree from Gonzaga University.  She also holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree (Major in Sociology, Minor in Gerontology) and a Certificate in Family Studies from Simon Fraser University.