About me...

I am a compassionate woman who has journeyed through a number of challenging experiences in this life so far.  Some of those experiences include major health issues, relationship and parenting challenges, as well as financial stressors. I have also had some very rewarding experiences, like becoming a mother, growing foundational relationships with friends and family, having the ability to volunteer with important organizations and, most recently, starting a new career at mid-life.  With all of these experiences, both joyful and difficult, I feel I have had an abundance of opportunities for personal growth, new perspectives and useful skills that continue to assist me in helping others. Now in my 5th year of my practice, and in combination my lived experiences and my training as a Counselling Therapist, I have gained a unique perspective with which I aspire to help those who may be struggling with their own journey, as they walk their unique path in this life.

I use an integrative, person-centered, and trauma informed approach, with my main therapeutic lens being from an existential-humanistic perspective. Existential therapy, like many others theories, believes that we are all capable of change and growth, that we are the architects of our own lives, not merely passive participants. My personal belief, which aligns with this theory, is that we are all capable of change, yet our life experiences to this point have impacted our sense of safety and security, and this contributes to our challenges. Therefore, my therapeutic aim is to hold a safe space for you, while we unpack your experiences, and work to heal some potential past wounds. Through our work together we can find ways to move you towards your goals, and thus lead you to a more meaningful, fulfilling and authentic life. 

My practice focuses on helping clients whose emotional and mental wellbeing are being affected by chronic illness or pain, past traumas or toxic experiences, or new challenging transitions. Examples of such transitions include issues such as the mentioned chronic illness or pain, disability, and/or a terminal illness as well things like an ending or beginning of a significant relationship, beginning or ending of education programs or careers. Change is often stressful, can feel scary and may even trigger past difficult experiences. In our counselling sessions together, I provide a safe space for us to be able to address and understand your feelings, emotions, and experiences and look at how they may be impacting your personal goals. While empathically exploring your concerns together, we will work toward identifying your aspirations, collaborate on specific goals, and develop strategies that best suit your needs, to help propel you into your deserved authentic life. 

My passion is to help you to:  

• be authentically you,
• find joy and meaning in your life, 
• live the life you both desire and deserve.