Who Am I?

We all go through periods when life feels overwhelming, when old patterns no longer seem to work, or when we simply need help making sense of what we are experiencing. I believe that counselling can provide help with whatever life throws our way.

My journey as a counsellor began with being an educator, a professional musician, and a nature enthusiast. I learned how to help people make sense of things, I became an empathetic and responsive listener, and I realized how important it is to be adaptive when things don’t go the way we expect. I learned that our relationships, experiences, environments, and identities can shape the ways we understand ourselves and the world around us, and that communication, self-expression and connection with the natural world can support our well-being and sense of self. I know what it’s like to experience anxiety, grief and loss, stress, overwhelm, prejudice, and feel like no one understands.

Reaching out for support can take courage, especially when we have spent much of our lives feeling that we should be able to figure things out ourselves. I believe that asking for help is not a sign of weakness, but an important part of caring for ourselves and part of a healthy community.

Beginning therapy can feel uncertain, but you don’t have to have everything figured out before booking your first session. Sometimes the most important step is the first one.

Working With Me

Therapy with me isn’t about having all the answers or becoming a different person – it’s about creating a space to better understand yourself and find what works for you. There is no single right therapy, and there is no one size-fits all.

In our sessions, you are the expert on your own life. My role is to listen, offer perspectives and tools, and work with you to understand what you need and what might help. I bring a sense of humour and levity, authenticity, and compassionate curiosity. My adaptive approach is based in acceptance and commitment therapy, solution-focused therapy, emotion-focused therapy, and creative and nature-based approaches.

I am here to do my very best to help you with whatever you’re going through. Together, we can explore what is happening in your life, make sense of what you’re experiencing, and identify meaningful steps forward.