About
I'm Andree Patenaude, Relational Somatic Therapist and Registered Therapeutic Counsellor (ACCT #3270).
I work with men who've had enough of their own shit. People who are carrying something real on their chest, and those whose vision of the future demands that they do things differently now.
I am most interested in how things work. I love to know the mechanics of it all, and I love sharing it with you so you can feel like a collaborator in your own process.
The somatic approach includes your body, meaning we don't just talk about how you feel... we include the clench in your jaw, the pressure in your chest, the way your stomach drops when you talk about something that scares you.
I tend to work best with people who gravitate toward a mind-body-spirit approach. My style is direct and conversational - we will work on meaningful change, but we will also have some laughs together. There's no script, but we do have a plan for going deep, at your pace, session by session.
When I'm not working with clients, you can probably find me moving my body, taking a course, spending time with my family, or nerding out on how mitochondria work.
This is an ongoing process, not a one-time conversation — I offer weekly or biweekly standing appointments. You can think of it as having inner navigational support on retainer.
If that's what you're looking for, book a 20-minute consult, and we'll talk about whether this is the right fit.
Training & Qualifications
Registered Therapeutic Counsellor (RTC #3270, Association of Cooperative Counselling Therapists of Canada)
Certified Relational Somatic Therapist - 5+ years experience
Opening To Grace Relational Somatic Therapist Certification 2020
Clinical Somatic Educator in Training
15+ years in community advocacy, harm reduction, addictions & mental health work
Bachelor of Arts in Human Geography & Anthropology
"Andree’s energy is calm and encouraging.
For someone who is uncomfortable being vulnerable in front of others, I feel very safe with her. She creates a warm, comforting environment where all feelings and thoughts are allowed to be felt and heard.
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This work is done on stolen ancestral Coast Salish land. Traditional territory of the Tsawwassen, Kwantlen, Katzie, and Semiahmoo, and home to the Metis and many diverse Indigenous people.