Registered Social Worker · Newfoundland & Labrador

A space to heal,
grow, and feel
understood.

Compassionate, evidence-based counselling for individuals, couples, and families. Whether you're navigating anxiety, trauma, grief, addiction, or relationship struggles, you don't have to walk through it alone.

The Approach

Care that meets you where you are

A non-judgmental, supportive environment where you feel safe, understood, and empowered to create meaningful change.

Holistic & Strengths-Based

Identify your strengths, build new skills, and develop self-care practices that support lasting well-being.

Evidence-Based Practice

Trained in EMDR, CBT, DBT, Gottman Method, and Written Exposure Therapy — tailored to what works for you.

Compassionate & Confidential

A safe, open space free of judgment, where healing happens at your pace and on your terms.

About

Meet Vanessa Burke

Experience you can lean on

Vanessa has over 13 years of experience working with individuals, couples, and families, bringing deep expertise in addiction, anxiety, trauma, and grief and loss.

She is trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), a proven-effective treatment for trauma, anxiety, depression, and anger. Her practice is also informed by Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), giving her a diverse toolkit of evidence-based interventions tailored to each client.

A holistic, supportive partnership

Vanessa takes a holistic approach, helping clients identify their strengths, build new skills, and develop effective self-care practices. She creates a non-judgmental, open, and supportive environment where clients feel safe, understood, and empowered.

Her goal is simple: to foster positive change and provide compassionate care that promotes healing and well-being.

Credentials

Training & Registration

A foundation of rigorous education and continuing professional development.

Education

  • Master of Social Work Memorial University of Newfoundland, St. John's, NL · Fellowship of the School of Graduate Studies for outstanding academic achievement
  • Bachelor of Social Work University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida
  • Bachelor of Arts Memorial University of Newfoundland, St. John's, NL

Certificates & Training

  • Gottman Method Couples Therapy, Level 1
  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR)
  • Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
  • Written Exposure Therapy (WET) for PTSD
  • Couples Training Therapy (Relational Life Therapy)
  • Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
  • Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training
  • Memorial University, School of Social Work Field Instructor

Registration

  • Registered Social Worker Newfoundland and Labrador College of Social Workers · #3191

Professional Membership

  • Newfoundland and Labrador College of Social Workers (NLCSW)
Get in Touch

Ready to take the first step?

Reaching out is often the hardest part. When you're ready, send a note. Vanessa will respond personally to discuss your needs and next steps.

info@redleafconsulting.ca

If you are in crisis or need immediate support, please call 911, the 988 Suicide Crisis Helpline, or visit your nearest emergency department.