About Refinement Room
Charlene Patron-Drigo, BSSc, RPC-C
Registered Professional Counsellor Candidate, Life Coach
Everyone wants to be loved and accepted for who they are. I maintain a judgement-free environment for my clients so they can explore every possibility for themselves. My goal is to be with you as we make sense of your life together - how you got here, who you are, and where you want to go.
Worth Mentioning
Warm and Approachable
I’m a warm and approachable therapist who views all my clients as strong and capable individuals. My role is to provide the support you need to achieve your goals. Walking alongside you, I remind you of your past successes, strengths, and motivations to keep you moving forward. I’m non-judgmental and culturally competent, ensuring a safe and inclusive space for everyone. Being trauma-informed, I understand how trauma can isolate and strain individuals. My goal is to help you stay connected to your community and maintain meaningful relationships. Together, we can navigate your journey toward healing and fulfillment.
Discovering Clues
I have a unique ability to recognize patterns in your thoughts and behaviours that you might not be aware of. This skill allows me to help you understand how these patterns influence your decisions and actions. Together, we can work on breaking free from unhelpful habits. My talent for this kind of detective work started with a childhood love of Scooby-Doo and continues today with solving whodunit puzzles like Murdle. Let’s uncover the clues to a healthier, more fulfilling life together.
What does a session look like with me?
I like to take my time to get to know my clients, so the first few sessions may be slow and mindful. This involves history taking, noting what’s going on in your life currently that isn’t satisfying, and exploring what your ideal life may look like. In time, we would work on strengthening the skills you already have and try out little lifestyle changes to develop other skills.
We may work with visualizations to explore body sensations or travel to a place of calm. I may encourage you to try something just outside of your comfort zone. There may even be role-plays and what-if scenarios. Mindfulness is at the core of my practice, so you can anticipate mind-body connection exercises. All of this will be tailored to your unique experiences and goals!
"Act is if what you do makes a difference. It does."
— William James
My Approach
I believe people hold more power and strength than they are aware of. Life, like a current, can pull us in directions we may not have intended to tread. I hope that my unique experiences and skillset can help guide people as they navigate turbulent waters, so they can find their identity, purpose, and strength.
Person Centred
I meet my clients with unconditional positive regard. I know my clients can make positive changes in their lives, so I ask them the questions they need to become more mindful of their emotions, strengths, skills, and unseen opportunities. My clients grow in their capacity of self-trust and feel empowered to reach for wholeness and growth.
Kapwa
Kapwa is the cultural belief that we are all interconnected and one with everything and everyone. It embraces the understanding that we are all individuals with histories and contexts unique to ourselves while sharing the common experience of being human. We celebrate and mourn together, as well as accept and respect that we may never fully understand other people. Kapwa values the holistic understanding of self, interconnectedness and empathy, shared human experiences, respect and non-judgment.
Existential Therapy
With an existential approach, I help you turn life's challenges into growth opportunities. Instead of being pessimistic or feeling nothing matters, we explore how you can make your life meaningful. This caring way of thinking helps you see the value in your experiences and stay positive. I want to help you find the importance and delight in your daily life together.
Please reach out if you have any questions about how these concepts and values show up in my therapeutic work.
Credentials
Registered Professional Counsellor Candidate (RPC-C) #4782, Canadian Professional Counselling Association (CPCA)
Registered Life Coach, International Coaching Federation (ICF)
Professional Member & Division of Filipino Americans Member, Asian American Psychological Associaton (AAPA)
Training Highlights
ADHD-CCSP - PESI, 2024
Working with Shame - NICAMB, 2023
Interested in working with Charlene?
As a counsellor, I provide a comfortable judgement-free space for help, healing, and growth. When you’re ready, I invite individuals from all walks of life to reach out for a free consultation to see if we’re the right fit.
