Dawna M. Niessen
BA BSW RSW CCTP
Warman, Saskatchewan -- (she/her)
306-380-2370
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Welcome to The Counselling Corner!
My name is Dawna Niessen and I am a registered Social Worker.  To continue my education, I look forward to pursuing a master’s degree in 2023.  Regardless of my experience and education, I always consider the client to be the expert of their own struggle.  Over the past 24 years, I worked in many different capacities from government to non-profit; worked with families, couples, children, youth, adults, seniors/elderly, Indigenous peoples and newcomers to Canada.   I have extensive experience supporting individuals who have experienced trauma; crisis; post-traumatic stress disorder; mental health, various addictions; behavioral issues – ADHD, FASD, ASD; grief/loss; individuals diagnosed with neurological disorders; intellectual disorders, physical disabilities, and support for their caregivers.  Taking a holistic approach – mind, body, spiritual – my role is to listen; get you to feel better by teaching mindful strategies to support optimism, self-confidence, positive changes, and how to move forward.  I will provide a safe environment, free of judgement, encourage vulnerability and honesty; and will present all possibilities as you work towards your healing goals.  
The decision to seek counselling may cause some nervousness, which is normal – to help ease your mind you can expect from me to be a non-judgmental, friendly, approachable, engaged, focused, professional therapist who practices ethically, and with strict confidentiality.  If you feel ready to set and achieve goals to improve your overall quality of life, improve your relationship with self and others, then I would be more than happy to work with you.  
I work with children (aged 5+), teenagers, adults, couples, families, and seniors/elderly, in the following areas:
  • Relationship problems / Conflict Resolution / Couples counselling
  • Personality Disorders, particularly Narcissistic Personality Disorder/Narcissism
  • Bipolar Disorder / mood disorders
  • Schizophrenia Spectrum/Schizoaffective Disorder/ Psychotic Disorders
  • Intellectual disabilities/Neurological disabilities – teach behavioral strategies/tools; coping strategies/parenting support
  • Anxiety and Depressive Disorders, including workplace stress
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders
  • Stress-related Disorders
  • Trauma – sexual, physical, psychological abuse,
  • Anger problems 
  • Grief and loss
  • Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders
  • Eating Disorders
* Health Canada NIHB Approved Therapist
* Victim Services Approved Therapist
* Canada life Approved Therapist
​* Blue Cross Approved Therapist
* Trauma Treatment Certified Therapist (CCTP)​

​Day, Evening and Saturday Appts | In Person, Virtual, and Phone Appts
306-380-2370 | thecounsellingcorner14@outlook.com
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