Hello, I am Sylvia Storry (she/her). I grew up with the lands and waterways of the Tla’amin people. My ancestors are from Iceland and Scotland. I am deeply rooted with respect and gratitude for my relationship with Coast Salish lands and waterways and people.
I believe that connection and belonging are essential to wellbeing and healthy ecosystems. I have been supporting youth and families for more than 20 years and have much reverence for the wisdom and expertise that individuals have of their own lived experiences. I offer intentional nature-based counselling that aims to support nervous system regulation, resilience and making connections. My areas of interest and experience are in navigating healthy communication strategies within families; life promotion and suicide prevention in youth; nurturing safer spaces for neurodivergent and queer youth.
Formally, my education background includes an MA in Child and Youth Care from the University of Victoria. I am a registered clinical counsellor and have training in Emotionally Focused Family Therapy and Nature-Based Therapies. You may also know me from Power To Be where I am currently the Head of Practice and Programs and have been leading nature-based youth and family programs for more than a decade! When I am not supporting youth and families, you will most likely find me outside either with the trees or near the ocean. I look forward to meeting you!
Sylvia is a Certified Nature-based therapist, level 2. Specialization: NBT with Children, Youth, and Families.