About Denise Mosawi

Counsellor, Coach & Creator of The Neurodivergent Podcasts

Hello — I'm glad you're here.

Whether you've found me through the podcast, through a search for support, or because someone you trust pointed you in this direction — welcome. Finding the right support for your child, your family, or yourself isn't always easy, and I don't take it lightly that you're here.

I'm the founder of Denise Mosawi Therapy, and my approach is warm, practical, and deeply respectful of the person in front of me — whatever they are carrying, and wherever they are starting from.

My Background

I bring together two distinct but complementary areas of expertise — counselling and coaching — with over twenty years of experience helping people recognize their strengths and build on them.

I'm a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) with the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors, and I hold a Master of Counselling. My formal training also includes advanced work in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy through the Feeling Good Institute. I draw on developmentally appropriate, evidence-informed approaches — including Sandplay Therapy and Coping Cat for younger clients — alongside the flexibility of Narrative Therapy. I use identity-first, strengths-based language throughout: I don't believe neurodivergence needs to be "fixed," and my work is about helping people build skills and understanding that actually fit how they're wired.

Before moving into counselling, I spent over two decades in coaching — helping individuals and organisations identify their strengths, unlock their potential, and move forward with clarity. That background is still very much part of how I work today: I am collaborative and practical, and I believe deeply in people's capacity to grow.

Why This Work

This is work I find genuinely meaningful. Neurodivergent children and youth are often misunderstood — by systems, by schools, and sometimes even by the people who love them most. And the adults around them are frequently doing more than anyone sees — advocating, adapting, and showing up in ways that rarely get acknowledged.

I created The Neurodivergent Podcasts because I wanted to reach more families than I can see in a counselling room — to put practical, accessible information into the hands of caregivers who need it, in a format they can actually use.

Who I Work With

Much of my practice centres on this population — and this is where my heart is. But I also work with individuals navigating anxiety, depression, addiction and relationship challenges. If you're unsure whether I'm the right fit, please reach out — I'm always happy to have that conversation.