personal exploration to empower your choices
Find Your Path Forward
At Little Owl Counselling, we’ll work together to identify your strengths, clarify your values, and find what you can control. I’ll help you shift your perspective and make choices that lead to a more empowered, connected, and meaningful life. Change doesn’t happen overnight, but through our collaborative meaning exploration, you’ll feel supported every step of the way.
COUNSELLING
Compassionate Counselling for a more meaningful life
Are you feeling stuck, anxious, or overwhelmed? You’re not alone. Little Owl Counselling offers a safe, non-judgmental space for adults (age 16+) to explore their challenges and find a path toward growth and well-being.
You’re in the Right Place if You’re:
- Struggling with feelings of anxiety, depression, or grief.
- Feeling stuck in your career or personal relationships.
- Wanting to live more intentionally and in alignment with your values.
- Ready to make small, meaningful changes to improve your life.
hypnotherapy
Work directly with your unconscious
Hypnotherapy uses guided relaxation, focused attention, and intense concentration to achieve a heightened state of awareness, often called a trance. It’s not about being controlled or put to sleep; rather, it’s a state similar to daydreaming or being engrossed in a movie, where the mind is more open to suggestion and positive change.
During a hypnotherapy session, your counsellor helps you access your subconscious mind to address unwanted behaviours, fears, or thought patterns. The goal is to help you reframe your mindset and build new, healthier habits. It is a collaborative process, and you remain in control and aware throughout the entire session.
What is hypnotherapy?
Hypnotherapy is a therapeutic process that uses hypnosis to help you create positive change in your life. It involves guided relaxation and focused attention to reach a deeply relaxed state, where your mind is more receptive to new ideas and suggestions. This allows us to work directly with your subconscious mind to address the root causes of your challenges.
Will I lose control during a session?
This is a common and understandable concern, but no, you will not lose control. Hypnosis is not mind control. You are always aware and in charge. Think of it as a state of deep, focused concentration, similar to being completely absorbed in a book or a movie. You can open your eyes, speak, or end the session at any time.
What does a hypnotherapy session feel like?
Many people describe the hypnotic state as a feeling of deep relaxation, calm, and peacefulness. You may feel a sense of mental clarity and focus. It’s often compared to the feeling you have just before falling asleep or when you’re daydreaming. Every person’s experience is unique, but you will always be comfortable and aware.
Can anyone be hypnotized?
Most people can be hypnotized. The key is a willingness to relax, focus, and follow the hypnotherapist’s guidance. The process is a collaborative effort between you and me.
Is Hypnotherapy safe?
Yes, when performed by a trained and certified professional, hypnotherapy is a safe and effective therapeutic tool. In fact, many health organizations recognize it as a complementary therapy for a wide range of issues, including anxiety, chronic pain, and phobias.
How many sessions will I need?
The number of sessions can vary depending on your specific goals and the nature of the issue you want to address. While some clients experience noticeable shifts after just a few sessions, others may benefit from a longer process. We will discuss your progress and tailor a plan that works best for you.
About Me
Hello, I’m Jane Desplenter Rose, M.Ed. C.H.
(She/They)
As a wife, mother, counsellor, and lifelong learner, I understand that life is a journey with many twists and turns. I grew up moving around Canada before making my home in Saskatchewan, where I attended the University of Regina. My own experiences, combined with my studies in Philosophy and Psychology, have shown me that while we all follow different paths, we each have a deep potential for resilience, growth, and meaning.
I’ve also been where you are—banging my head against a wall trying to make things happen, only to feel empty when I succeeded. I’ve learned that it’s easy to trust old, familiar patterns, even when they don’t serve us.
Through years of study and practice, I’ve learned how to help clients identify inconsistencies between their values and their choices. In a non-judgmental and encouraging space, we can work together to help you shift your behaviours to better align with a full and meaningful life.
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