My approach as a therapist meets the unique needs the client comes to therapy with. I draw from an eclectic background like Narrative Therapy, Attachment Theory, and Internal Family System’s (IFS), and Somatic approaches.
A key idea that encapsulates the premise I work from is that we often confuse familiarity for safety. As we go through life, we collect stories and meaning behind our interactions and experiences. Most of the times these serve us well, as they give us a framework and context to operate within. However, sometimes, these narratives and the stories we tell ourselves are outdated, and are causing us to act in ways that feel misaligned to our intentions. My job, as your therapist, is to help you understand those misalignments and to guide you to new patterns and ways of being that feel conducive to your ideal way of being and healing.
I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) with the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors.
I hold a Masters Degree in Counselling Psychology and a Bachelor of Arts in Police Studies, a double minor in Psychology and Sociology, and a certificate in Criminology.
who am i as a therapist?
SOME OF THE CLIENTELE I WORK WITH
Overcoming negative thought patterns
Issues related to anxiety
Loss of a relationship or job
Low self-esteem
Difficulties coping with life transitions
Body image difficulties
Improving interpersonal communication
Moving past re-occurring and ruminating thoughts
WHAT CAN YOU GET FROM COUNSELLING?
Improved interpersonal relationships.
An understanding of how your story and perception has been impacting your actions.
Better navigation for every day stressors.
Coping strategies
An understanding of your behaviour
Enhanced self-awareness
Self-compassion
Moving to BC without knowing anyone, after living and growing up in very small towns in Newfoundland; establishing a community and investing in my own personal growth became imperative for balancing the complexities of day-to-day life.
Some of the ways I began establishing a strong sense of self living in a brand new community was through my own personal inquiry and understanding my behaviour, thoughts and emotions on a deeper level. What originally started as a question to promote self-inquiry, turned into the start of a lifelong journey of growth, curiosity and intrigue. Prior to beginning my career as a therapist, I worked with various community-based agencies & programs while owning a small business.
I grew up a competitive swimmer and basketball player, but in true Squamish fashion, I now spend my free time biking, hiking and trail running with my four-legged best friend, Tilly!