Alana Newton - Registered Clinical Counsellor

Alana has been a healing professional for over 20 years as a practicing psychotherapist and a former registered nurse. From a young age, Alana felt called to support others healing and pursued her Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing at UBC. For 16 years she practiced in a variety of areas including neurology/neurosurgery, occupational health, substance use, clinical instructing and research.

Her life guided her to expand her ability to support others healing and she pursued her Master’s of Counselling Psychology at UBC. Overlapping the two careers for a few years, Alana has been a practicing psychotherapist since 2008. She has practiced in outpatient, residential and private practice setting with a deep focus on the emotional, physical and spiritual experience of complex and chronic health conditions. Alana’s clinical approach is informed by attachment theory, polyvagal theory, existential theory, internal family systems, mindfulness and somatic experiencing. 

 Alana’s personal experience of chronic illness, death and divorce catalyzed profound physical, emotional and spiritual healing. Weaving her deep understanding of the body, heart and soul, Alana’s guidance bridges science and spirituality to integrate all parts of the human experience. Her mission is to guide as many as possible through the process of excavating their authentic self and connecting with a renewed sense of purpose and joy. 

Alana is often found meditating, barefoot walking and tree hugging throughout beautiful Vancouver. She loves road trip adventures with her two children and their dog. She strives to live each of moment to the fullest, embracing the beautiful mess of this human life.

Alana is currently accepting new virtual clients on Thursday mornings and Wednesday afternoons starting in September.