“Sometimes all you need is a big leap of faith.”
— Sam Bean
About Me
As a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) and Registered Couple and Family Therapist (RMFT), I bring more than 30 years of dedicated expertise—and a passion for transformation—to my work with individuals journeying through trauma. My approach is dynamic and empowering: together, we’ll explore paths uniquely suited to you, creating lasting change.
My primary therapeutic approaches include Somatic Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Internal Family Systems and Ego-State approaches, Solution Focused, Family Systems, Emotionally Focused and Meaning-based approaches.
With a wealth of experience in both community and hospital settings, including over a decade at a cancer agency, I’ve witnessed incredible resilience and am inspired by the strength people show in the face of traumatic loss. Your story matters, and I’m ready to help you reclaim it.
On a personal note, I’m a wife and mother, balancing the vibrant demands of work and family as part of the “sandwich generation.” My own experiences with loss and trauma have ignited my passion to support others with fierce compassion and wholehearted dedication. I’m here to champion your healing, walking beside you as you embrace hope and discover new possibilities. Let’s embark on this transformative journey together—your next chapter starts now.
My Professional Registrations
BC Association of Registered Clinical Counsellors
Canadian Association of Couple and Family Therapy
Education
Masters of Art, University of Guelph (1992)
Masters of Science, University of Guelph (1996)
Mission
My mission is to provide affordable, high quality counselling services to you whether you are an individual, a couple, a family, or a senior- regardless of your cultural or family background. My promise is to listen to you with care, compassion and an open, non-judgmental heart. Together, we will talk about the small steps that you can take to make things even just a little bit better. My belief is that you are already taking a “leap of faith” by having the wisdom and courage to seek help.
Vision
As an experienced and trained Clinical Counsellor and Couple and Family Therapist, I serve the clients with whom I work by offering goal-focused, strength-based counselling. I celebrate the small and big changes my clients make towards wholeness. I believe that this journey is worth it.
Values
I provide a non-judgmental and confidential environment.
Every person has value.
Wholeness is possible.
Meaningful connection is important.
Building on strengths and celebrating the change that is already happening.
I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) with the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors, and a Registered Couple and Family Therapist (RMFT) with the Canadian Association of Marriage and Family Therapy. I am an approved clinical supervisor with the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors. I draw from a wide range of therapeutic approaches. Together, we will find the approach that works best for you.
I have close to 30 years of experience working in both community and hospital-based settings. For over a decade, I worked at a local cancer agency. I have been touched by the stories of many who have been diagnosed with cancer, and their loved ones and friends. I know well the grief and loss that comes with living with a serious illness, and facing death up close.
On a more personal note, I am a wife and a mother of two sons. I continually balance the demands of work and family. As a woman of the “sandwich generation”, I also juggle the needs of aging parents with the needs of my children. In my lived experience, I have known the shadows of grief and loss. I can meet with you in the dark places of life, and help shine a light on the path.
I am in no way perfect, and continue to strive to be the person I want to be every day. However, I do have a deep compassion and empathy for others. I listen with my whole heart. I would be honoured to take the next step with you as you move towards wholeness.