Counselling Approach

My practice is rooted in a person-centered, developmental, attachment-informed, neurobiological approach. I work from an integrative, somatic, trauma-informed perspective, prioritizing a collaborative approach that honors the unique insights and skills each person brings from their own lived experiences.

In our work together, I aim to create a warm, hospitable, and collaborative space for you to explore the questions and challenges you are navigating. Over the past 20 years, I've had the privilege of walking alongside children, teens and adults as they navigate a variety of complicated challenges including anxiety, depression, PTSD, developmental and learning difficulties, life transitions and maturation, grief, loss and bereavement.

I have specialized training in creative, play-based, and expressive art therapies. I am also trained in Accelerated Resolution Therapy, Internal Familiy Systems, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics, TBRI, Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy and CSTAG.

My approach allows me to offer intentional, tailored support for gaining insights and developing tools for greater emotional resilience, distress tolerance, self-awareness, and lasting change.

Clinical Supervision Approach

I believe skillful and supportive clinical supervision is integrative. I utilize and IDSM model of supervision and am currently in the process of completing my CCS (Certified Canadian Supervisor) status with the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Associtation. I adhere to the CCPA Code of Ethics.

I have provided clinical supervision, which has included practicum supervision, since 2014. I have taught two graduate level courses in Child and Adolescent Therapy and have been a registered and practicing clinician for nearly 20 years. I currently supervise a dynamic team of clinicans, including CCC, MSW, and Registered Psychologists.

It remains one of my professional and leadership joys to contribute toward the clinical development of other therapists. I hope supervision will be an enriching learning experience for both of us. It is a joy to accompany you in your work as a counsellor and celebrate your growth and successes along the way.

There are three main goals of clinical supervision:

1) Support the development of your clinical skills, knowledge and goals
2) Protection of the client
3) Ensure ethical practices

Supervision aims to provide a safe space for reflection, growth and feedback leading to effective and responsible clinical service. These aims and goals are always operating simultaneously when supervision is occurring.

I believe that being / becoming an effective therapist is a lifelong commitment to self-examination and growth. I recommend you consistently access personal counselling as you continue working as a counsellor.

The supervision you receive will be sensitive to your personal goals for yourself as a counselor. Supervision will strive to be consistent with how you conceptualize client issues. I hope you will also feel supported and challenged toward new perspectives throughout supervision.