I strive to help people finding their own voice, living in peace with their emotions and decisions. I help people reconnect with their sense of self and their feelings, particularly the parts that they have been avoiding and not knowing how to approach. I support couples to see beyond their fights and uncover the patterns they inherited from each of their families so they can rekindle their love and refocus on each other.

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Many clients I see struggle with their mental health in specific ways. They are in distress and are confused about what to do. This distress can come from different places: a reaction to something which has happened, something happening in their body, or trauma to name a few. My personal philosophy is that a lot of the (non-trauma related) causes of distress in clients are existential in nature, meaning that they have their roots in the big questions of life. The way that I like to work with people is to start off by teaching coping strategies to try to stabilize that distress, before transitioning to deeper work processing the causes of that distress, including processing trauma.

I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) with a Master of Counselling Psychology from Adler University, and many years working in the mental health field before that. When I was 17, I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder, and I have what we call lived experience dealing with things like depression, anxiety, and other mental health concerns in my personal life. In addition to my Master’s degree, I have undertaken formal training in Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) and Brainspotting, which is a therapy designed to help process trauma. I have also received informal training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS).

Types of Therapy: Existential therapy, Jungian therapy, Brainspotting, CBT, DBT, ACT, IFS, Person-Centered Therapy.

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Perhaps you’re here because you’ve noticed repeating patterns in your life and relationships that feel beyond your control, despite knowing they don’t align with what you truly want. Maybe you’re feeling stuck, confused, and uncertain about how to move forward, or perhaps a recent event has shaken your sense of stability, meaning, and purpose. Whatever the reason, I’m truly glad you’re here. It would be an honour to work with you on your journey toward peace, balance, calm, and authenticity.

In our work together, we’ll collaborate to establish meaningful goals for therapy and co-create a treatment plan that feels safe and tailored to your unique needs. I take a holistic approach, integrating mind, body, spirit, and your personal strengths into the therapeutic process. By combining evidence-based methods with your individual needs and fostering a strong, trusting relationship, we’ll safely guide you toward a better life.

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Experiential, emotion-focused, attachment-based approach that treats the mind, body, and spirit.

Folks Served

Couples; individuals; and individuals or parents of individuals with physical disabilities.

Typical topics: emotional connection and communication in relationships, relational trauma, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, substance use.

Supervision, Education, and Training

I am a BCACC Registered Clinical Counsellor with a Masters of Education in Counselling Psychology from Simon Fraser University. I have additional training in Narrative Therapy, Gottman Method, and Emotionally-Focused Therapy for Individuals. I receive regular supervision from accredited supervisors.

About Me

I chose to become a counsellor because I want others to feel encouraged to tell their story and empowered to have the life they want. My clients have described me as easy to talk to – perhaps because I approach conversations with warmth, compassionate curiosity, and a dash of enthusiasm. I’ve been told I ask good questions that help them to grow leaps and bounds as they carefully “peel back the layers” in a way that makes sense to them. And although counselling is a serious commitment, laughter is also healing medicine; so, we will likely share some lighter moments while also doing challenging work.

My Approach

I treat the whole person – your mind (thoughts, feelings), your body (brain, central nervous system), and your spirit (that which makes you feel most alive). Together – as we work through what’s holding you back – we will celebrate your strengths, your determination, and the successes you have along the way as you journey towards authenticity and genuine relationship within yourself and with others.

Education and knowledge – analyzing something intellectually – is important, but it’s the experiences that cause the transformation; we can know something, we can understand something, but until we experience it, we will tend to react the same as always. So while I draw upon a variety of therapeutic approaches, I focus on helping you have an experience in counselling that you feel in your bones; an experience that supports change at a deeper level – rewiring old habits and supporting the foundation for new ones that help you live the life you desire. I also focus on how you are showing up in our relationship, and how you want to show up in relationship with others. In clinical terms, my approach adopts a non-pathologizing, experiential, affective, and attachment-based orientation.

I know that first and foremost, an effective counselling relationship is the foundation of successful treatment – agreement on goals, agreement on the way in which we move in the direction of those goals, and the connection we have as individuals. Thus, to make us the best fit possible for you, I am committed to tailoring my approach to your needs. I seek feedback regularly to ensure you are getting the experience you want out of therapy. Ultimately, I strive to co-create a counselling relationship where you feel courageous and safe enough tell me what does and doesn’t work for you.

Diversity

As a short-statured individual with disabilities, I have had my own experiences of navigating a world not built for someone like me. Thus, as an ally to others who have faced challenges being accepted as they are, I work with people from all walks of life and provide affirmative, inclusive counselling for individuals of all genders, ethnicities, sexual orientations, range of physical (dis-)abilities, and relationship styles (e.g., monogamy, consensual nonmonogamy).

Off-Time Activities

When not helping others, I am making music; learning new things; travelling; getting outdoors in the woods or on the water in a kayak; and having thought-provoking discussions with friends and family.

Contact Information

I offer both telehealth and in-person appointments. Interested clients can either book directly here or contact our office via email or phone to set up an appointment.

Favourite Quotes

“We practice how to express our love and how to receive another’s love. Love is an action.” - John Gottman

“In the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make.” - The Beatles

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I use a holistic wellness approach to provide culturally sensitive counselling. I am experienced in helping diverse populations: adult individuals, veterans, immigrants, couples and families, who are suffering from a range of challenges, mental health, life transition and relational issues.

Through understanding your experience of depression, anxiety, loss, marital conflicts, intimacy issues, socio-emotional and/or developmental needs, I guide you through the stages of change and work together with you to establish new behaviours and experiences in your life.

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