I am a counsellor and psychotherapist with a background in education, developmental psychology, and contemplative inquiry. I like to help people to know themselves and learn to trust their lives. The process can be challenging where there has been trauma, but always possible. In learning to step more freely, clients also experience greater intimacy and ease. I work with people of many ages, identities, and issues. I have worked with clients with anxiety, depression, anger, trauma, chronic pain, and grief and loss. I have helped clients navigating spiritual integration, the parenting journey, schooling issues, and those searching for meaning. I have worked with children and adults. I welcome and have worked with many LBGQTI+ clients. My sessions unfold in an interactive, dynamic, personal way. I have trained in psychotherapy, developmental stages of learning, and mindfulness. My psychotherapy training is informed by research-based methods. These include Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT), Internal Family Systems, and Mindfulness Based Cognitive Behaviour Therapy. I work with families and children around issues of sexuality, adolescence, and parenting. I am also a long-term meditator and teacher.

Why the Spoony community matters to me

I have seen too many people close to me who have suffered unnecessarily. Counselling, as offered here, can be a space where people can explore their experience, and develop insight, intimacy, and freedom.

Qualifications

I am completing my master's in Counselling and Psychotherapy. I completed another research-based Master's in developmental psychology and learning. I am a certified as a meditation teacher in a formal tradition. I have been a coach, counsellor, and group-work facilitator for 20 years.