Meet Pamela

Counselling for HSP Professionals & Entrepreneurs

Meet Pamela:

I’m a calm but gutsy professional, a compassionate introvert, and a quiet leader who has the HAP trait. I’m naturally gifted at attunement to people–I notice what others need and provide it. HAP is also called HSP (Highly Sensitive Person) but I find that doesn’t describe it as accurately.

I read about and attend conferences on neuropsychology, to keep my practice evidence-based and up-to-date. If you’re looking for an EMDR therapist in Vancouver: I use EMDR regularly with my 1:1 clients because it’s backed by scientific research studies, and I find it gets the best results for most people if practiced with a high degree of attunement. Growing up gifted-but-embarrassed-about-it, I later encouraged myself to gradually take smart risks and now really enjoy leading & speaking to groups.

I provide counselling, coaching, & training in my private practice for quiet leaders (introverted leaders with the HAP/HSP trait) and for the same type who have impostor syndrome. I also offer presentations & training on leadership, resilience, workplace bullying, and other topics. Sharing my skills in how to spot other quiet leaders in the workplace and mentoring them is part of my mission. I’m a creative visionary who likes to think of innovative ideas, and I love empowering others who have the same drive. I work with adults 25 years or older, and I give people lots of encouragement, warmth, respect, and homework! We will set some goals together, and I’ll help you reach them, step by step. I don’t just help you tackle your inner critic/saboteur, I’ll help you install a consistent inner guide. That way you can continue reaching goals on your own after our working together.

As a Vancouver HSP counsellor, Pamela Catapia Offers:

– A scientific brain-based approach, adapted specifically to you

– Warmth & empathy, and an accepting attitude

– Gentle yet firm assertiveness because I care

As a Vancouver EMDR Therapist, Pamela Catapia Offers:

– Over 10 years experience using EMDR frequently

– Advanced training by Dr Laurel Parnell – use of cognitive interweaves and helper figures for those with attachment trauma (not just saying “go with that” when you’re stuck)

– Attachment focused EMDR with safe, effective results, using my HAP intuition and thorough prep & closing (I don’t rush you out the door at the end of session)

Specialty Areas Include:

Impostor Syndrome
Gifted Adults
Quiet Leaders
The Highly Sensitive/Highly Attuned Person Trait
Relationships
Loneliness / Making Friends
Anxiety
Trauma
Neuroplasticity
Leadership/Career Management
Bullying in the Workplace: Recovery from & Prevention

My Background:

Before becoming an entrepreneur, I survived working in two traditional helping systems: first- health care, then- higher education. Not the best places for quiet leader entrepreneurs to thrive, so I left these voluntarily, looking for a ways to better utilize my drive, my intuition, & my gift for understanding people. I learned an abundance of valuable skills & strategies from those challenging experiences that I can now offer you.

More Specifics:

I have been a faculty member & counsellor at several educational institutions and worked with physicians in the health care system as their statistician/research consultant, where I co-authored 25 medical research publications.

I have taught doctors, medical students, nursing students, design students, & business students in universities, as well as the general public in various Continuing Education Departments.

I did patient teaching in hospitals and was a hospital bedside nurse (RN, BSN) for 2 years.

I have had contracts with HEU, The Federal Government, The Arthritis Society, UBC, Langara College, ICBC, Vancouver School Board, North Vancouver School Board, West Coast Child Care Resource Centre. Several of these contracts involved workplace training.

I joined BullyfreeBC in 2010 whose mandate was to encourage the government to make bullying illegal in the workplace, which it has done.
I’m a member of EMDR Canada, which has affiliation with EMDRIA

Education:

Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology and a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, both from UBC.

Basic & Advanced EMDR Training

Approaches / Interventions:

EMDR
Mindfulness
ACT (Acceptance & Committment Therapy)
CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy)

Gestalt Therapy
Family Systems Theory
Gottman’s Relationship Skills

Aron’s & Engel’s Reducing the Inner Critic Techniques
Emotional Intelligence Skills Training
Career Management Consultations
Bullying in the Workplace Presentations

Areas of Expertise:

Impostor Syndrome
Confidence Building
Anxiety Treatment
Trauma Treatment (PTSD)

Anti-Bully Skills
Public Speaking/Presentation Skills
Decision-Making Skills

Leadership Training
Career Management

Boundaries
Loneliness / Making Friends
Relationship Finding & Keeping Skills

Adults 30 yrs +
Highly Attuned /Sensitive -HSP Trait (Aware of Subtleties, Socially Skilled, Conscientious, Empathy+++)
Gifted Adults

I offer a free 15 minute initial consultation by phone or in person for any questions regarding my approach, training, and experience. We will find out if we are a fit and whether I can be an appropriate resource for your needs. Give me a call at 604 868-0958 or email quietleaders@gmail.com

Pamela Catapia

I am able to provide a high level of attunement, whether 1:1 or as a group. As a quiet leader, I can show you more ways to be heard, be appreciated, and make a difference.

Call me: 604 868-0958

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