Hello, there!

I (she/her/hers) am a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC, #19352) with a Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology from Adler University and a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from the University of Victoria. My professional background includes a combined six years in the world of corporate finance and technology start-up sectors. I have seen first-hand how my diverse, and non-linear career path serves to make me a better therapist. My unique experiences have enabled me to support clients in making values-aligned life moves for themselves, which I think is pretty cool.

I have additional training in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Gottman Method Couples Therapy, Emotion-Focused Couples Therapy, and attachment theory. If these terms mean nothing to you, as they didn’t for me before I trained in counselling theory, please jump to my FAQ page to learn more about what our work together might look like.

I am a mother, partner, daughter, sister, cousin, niece, aunt, and friend. I try to be as authentic in my interactions as possible, as both a therapist and human. I believe laughter is healing so I aim to share with you my sense of humour when I can. I’m a life-long learner and especially love to absorb information through podcasts and audiobooks. If you do too, I’d love to swap recommendations! I learn from many places in my life: my formal education, mentors, colleagues, loved ones, and especially from my clients who are wise beyond their recognition. I hope you will learn to access this wisdom through our work together.

Q&A

  • Level 1 Training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy (2020)

    Gottman Bringing Baby Home Program Educator (2022)

    Emotion-Focused Therapy: Attachment Science in Practice with Sue Johnson, PhD (2022)

    ACT Immersion with Steven Hayes, PhD (2020)

    DBT Skills Training with Marsha Linehan, PhD (2021)

    DBT Skills Workshop - Lifted Counselling (2020)

    First Responder Health | Occupational Awareness Training: Understanding Firefighter Culture & Trauma (2023)

    Skillfully Responding to Distress - The Crisis Intervention & Suicide Prevention Centre of BC (2020)

    Indigenous Canada - University of Alberta (2020)

    Virtual Training with Esther Perel, Forbidden Conversations: Sex, Money, and Death (2021)

    Yoga Outreach Core Training - 20 hours (2020)

    Using Yoga in Your Work - 8 hours (2020)

    First Responders to the First Responders Webinar - CIPSTR (2021) Student

    Student Member - International Centre for Excellence in Emotion-Focused Therapy (2021)

    Neuroscience of Stress & Stress Management (2021)

  • taking my baby and mutt to the local beach or mountains

    cuddling my cat (I’m an equal opportunity pet lover)

    belting out 80s songs in my car

    listening to a good podcast

    connecting with my community (preferably laughing)

    travelling (much closer to home now thanks to a baby)