Workshop team

St. George’s School Counselling Department

Jocelyn Coburn

EQ IRL - Feelings As Data

Jocelyn holds an MEd in Counselling Psychology from the University of British Columbia and a BA in English Literature from Simon Fraser University. She brings extensive experience working with youth in care, survivors of sexual assault, and individuals experiencing concurrent disorders. Jocelyn is passionate about building trauma-informed, meaningful relationships with students by focusing on their strengths and helping them develop self-awareness as they navigate the challenges of teenage life. Committed to meeting students where they are, she values understanding their unique perspectives and subjective experiences. She approaches her work through a social justice lens, fostering equity, empathy, and inclusivity in every interaction. Using humour and compassion, Jocelyn helps students uncover their values and cultivate a steady sense of self.


Andrea Jones

Having trained as a high school English teacher and taught for 11 years all around the world, Andrea went on to study for her MA in Counselling Psychology at UBC. Andrea has gained experience in connecting with youth through working in diverse settings, such as mental health residential programs, community cultural programs, as well as 7 different schools. The element of working with young people that Andrea enjoys most, is witnessing the nuanced, dynamic and unique perspectives they bring to the world, as well as their explorations, hopes and plans of how they intend to impact it. Andrea feels it is a privilege to support young people in defining their own identity, built upon the relationships, issues and values that are important to them.