“Movement, to be experienced, has to be ‘found’ in the body, not put on like a dress or a coat. There is that in us which has moved from the very beginning: it is that
which can liberate us”.
Mary Starks Whitehouse
Mind & Body Counselling (MBC) is a counselling company in Ottawa. My name is Elena Shalaev. I am the founder of the company. I am a professional counsellor registered with CPCA and ISMETA registered movement therapist.
MBC is dedicated to improve the emotional, psychological, and physical wellbeing of clients through engaging them in art, dance, and storytelling expression.
MBC include a wide range of approaches: counselling, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), stress management, hands-on somatic therapy, somatic movement therapy, yoga, meditation, mindfulness practice, art, and dance for wellness.
During individual and group therapy sessions, I assure respect, confidentiality, and high ethical standards to every client.
One of the main goals of my holistic client-tailored approach is creating a safe, relaxed, and comfortable environment. The clients and the therapist are working together: changing, listening to each other, talking, breathing, letting go, and dancing.
Professional Counselling is provided for English-speaking and Russian-speaking clients.
