Donna Harper-Hinton

Hi, I’m Donna!

Thank you for taking a moment to let me introduce myself.

I have a passion to serve people by supporting them in embracing their hope as they live in the present and move forward as the best version of themselves and imagine and craft the future they want to experience. I am a certified Solution Focused Therapist with over 30 years experience in Counselling, Coaching and International Education in Canada, Singapore, Russia, Scotland and South Korea.

My husband and I raised our two, now young adult, daughters internationally as third culture kids. As a counsellor and transition leader I have worked extensively with children, young people and adults through many different kinds of challenges, as well as seasons and types of transition along. As a third culture adult myself, I have personally experienced my own myriad of transitions and the challenges they have presented.

I love to travel and explore new places, whether it is walking around and getting a feel for a new city or country, or appreciating the beautiful scenery and terrain, as well as learning about people and cultures and their values. I also love to bake and to share my baked goods with family, friends and community. I enjoy reading cookbooks and trying new recipes and have baked more varieties of chocolate chip cookies than I can count, always searching for my latest favourite cookie. I love Christmas baking as well as baking cheesecake, brownies, scones and family favourites like my Grandma’s oatmeal cookies and rice pudding.

In, on or next to water is one of my happy places. Whenever I have the opportunity I enjoy swimming and water running or being on a boat with the wind in my hair and the sun glistening on the river or lake or even just sitting still and relaxing by the water’s edge or enjoying a bubble bath at home. Water is also my favourite ice cold beverage.

I would love the privilege of working with you and getting a glimpse of who you are, what matters to you and the future you would like to build.

Hope Imagined Counselling and Coaching

Support for the Journey

My goal is to help you imagine and move towards the transformation you want in your life. With extensive experience in Counselling and Life Coaching and a history of client success, my individualized and caring approach will help you attain your desired outcome.

Professionalism and Experience

As a professionally trained and experienced counsellor and life coach, I have the tools and understanding to help you to create the life you imagine and get a renewed sense of self.

Taking the Steps

Committing to the transformation you seek is just that – a commitment, and it’s a big one that will take a lot a dedication and belief in yourself. My commitment is to believe in you and ask the questions that encourage and support you in moving forward in the direction you desire to go.

Frequently Asked Questions

Please contact Donna at hopeimaginedca@gmail.com if you don't see an answer to your question.

How do counselling and coaching work?

Solution Focused Counselling and Coaching are both interactive experiences where we work together to discover your preferred future, goals, passions, strengths and skills and use them to help you travel down a path to the life you want.

What is the difference between a Counsellor and a Coach?

Counsellors are trained mental health professionals who can support client's in personal, social, relational, emotional or psychological concerns by working through issues, making choices and changing behaviour in a way that respects the clients core values, personal resources agency and autonomy.

Coaches do not address mental health concerns. Coaching is partnering with clients in a thought provoking and creative process to support them in maximizing their potential whether personal or professional.

Is it confidential?

100%! What happens in our sessions stays in our sessions, just like seeing a therapist.

How long does it typically take to see results?

The number of sessions that your counselling or coaching process will take is completely up to you. You can start to experience difference in as little as one session. Some clients choose to do only one session, many decide to do a few sessions and some decide to have more. The choice to come back for another session and when to come back is always the clients.