May Ann Dulnuan, ACA

May Ann Dulnuan is a registered counsellor who brings five years of professional experience to her work with adults facing stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma and related concerns. She creates a person-centred, trauma-informed environment where clients can explore difficult experiences, build coping skills, and pursue meaningful change.

Her practice draws on a blend of evidence-informed methods, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT), and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), so interventions can be tailored to each person’s needs. May Ann has experience supporting diverse populations and people affected by substance use and complex trauma, adapting her approach to address symptoms, patterns, and practical goals.

She completed formal counselling training with a Master of Counselling and continues with ongoing professional development and supervision to refine her skills. May Ann also holds the ACA credential, which indicates affiliation with a professional counselling body and a commitment to recognized practice standards.

Known for an empathetic and empowering style, she focuses on helping clients develop resilience, improve relationships, and navigate life transitions. Her approach emphasizes collaboration and practical strategies that align with each client’s values and goals.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and take committed action even when uncomfortable thoughts or feelings are present. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and habits that interfere with meaningful living. Attachment-Based Therapy explores patterns formed in relationships and how early attachments shape current connection and trust - this approach can help with abandonment, attachment issues, relationship challenges, and intimacy concerns. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a respectful, nonjudgmental space where clients lead the pace of work and therapists respond with empathy and unconditional positive regard - it supports self-esteem, life transitions, and emotional processing.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. May Ann will work with each client to identify goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful, and then tailor techniques from different approaches to suit the client’s needs.

Online therapy offers flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit support into busy lives, manage care from home, and maintain continuity during life changes. Licensed professionals can adapt interventions to these formats so clients receive focused, accessible care.