She specializes in supporting individuals and families dealing with generalized anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and depression, utilizing Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT).
With 16 years of experience as a teacher, Shauna has a deep understanding of the unique and often unseen challenges that educators with ADHD encounter every day.
When you hire Shauna as a consultant, your journey to creating a safe and inclusive work environment for teachers with ADHD begins with an initial consultation and needs assessment.
Shauna is the dedicated owner and clinical supervisor of Safe & Sound Therapeutics Inc., as well as managing the training of new clinicians. With over a decade in therapeutic practice and more than fifteen years in education focusing on Transpersonal aspects of Acceptance and Commitment Training, she brings a wealth of experience to her work.
Shauna’s ability to connect with teens where they are at has been so supportive. The Art therapy is exactly what we needed to build rapport, feel safe and begin to explore feelings. I would highly recommend her.
Shauna is a truly calming and open person to work with. She's supportive and able to help guide you, and made me feel very comfortable from our first meeting.
We are so grateful to have found Shauna. We are a co-parenting family with a son on the spectrum. She has brought in games and different tools to help support a safe, encouraging and open way of communicating for him.
Shauna Paynter is an empathic and caring counsellor. She is supportive and experienced with a variety of helpful skills. She is simply a good person who does good counselling. As a MD I strongly recommend her my patients.
Shauna is patient, respectful, and kind. She makes discussing difficult topics feel possible and truly cares about her clients. I feel safe and comfortable sharing with Shauna. She helps me create actionable plans and follow through with them. I highly recommend safe and sound therapeutics!
Shauna is amazing! She has a way of understanding what you need in every session, even if you didn't show up knowing. Her techniques and methods are both professional, insightful and uplifting. I highly recommend you see her for all your counseling needs.
Trained under the late Dr. Natalie Rogers, daughter of Carl Rogers, Shauna is a highly skilled person-centred practitioner and supervisor. She embodies a Rogerian approach characterized by unconditional positive regard, empathetic understanding, and congruence while delving into the broader context that shapes human experiences—making her an invaluable resource for those on a transformation journey.
With a diverse global perspective gained from working with various groups and like-minded individuals, Shauna is dedicated to building a community of clinicians, practitioners, and special interest groups. Her mission is to empower others to pursue knowledge and personal growth, creating an environment where individuals can explore their potential and thrive together.