ABOUT ME
I have over five years of experience learning, growing and developing a comprehensive framework for clients to heal their connections with themselves, others and the world around them.
MY MISSION
To support others on the journey to self-acceptance.
and actualization of their personal power; to live more embodied and enriching lives. While helping people to strengthen their relationship to their body, mind and food; I facilitate the integration of self-knowledge, compassion, sense of belonging and freedom within. I believe full recovery is possible, and I am committed to supporting people find their way back home to themselves.
MY APPROACH
I have a nurturing yet firm energy which creates a gentle and accountable space for clients to grow and heal.
I believe in a holistic approach to health; which includes understanding and supporting the emotional, mental, physical and spiritual aspects of clients’ lives.
My intention is to assist each client in accessing their deeper truth and authentic self. Together, we will examine and dismantle mental and emotional blocks, develop tools to manage symptoms, cultivate self-awareness, heal from past trauma and develop self-compassion. Though I have knowledge and training to facilitate a healing process, I believe my clients are the experts of their own experience and responsible for the changes they wish to make.
My practice is informed and influenced by:
AEDP (Accelerated experiential dynamic psychotherapy)
Satir Family Systems Model
Emotion Focused Therapy
Depth Psychology
Mindfulness-Based Theories
Compassion-Focused Therapy
MY BACKGROUND
Past education, experience and training:
UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA
Bachelor of Arts
ADLER UNIVERSITY
Masters of Clinical Psychology
CERTIFIED INTUITIVE EATING COUNSELLOR
*in-process
PSYCHEDELIC ASSISTED THERAPY PROGRAM
Vancouver Island University, *in process
ROOTS TO THRIVE PSYCHEDELIC ASSISTED THERAPY TRAINING
*in process
KATALYST LEVEL 1 KETAMINE ASSISTED THERAPY
by Dr. Hillary McBride and Danielle Braun-Kauffman
INTRODUCTION TO EMBODIMENT: THEORY & CLINICAL PRACTICE
by Dr. Hillary McBride
AEDP level 1 & 2
by AEDP Institute and Diana Fosha
PROGRAM FACILITATOR AND TRAINER
Looking Glass Foundation
LEVEL 1: THE GOTTMAN
Couples and Family Therapy
SUPERVISION AND TRAINING FOR EATING DISORDER CARE
by Angela Birnie, RCC
MEDITATION TRAINING
Carolyn Anne Budgell
GENDER BASED ANALYSIS (GBA) + TRAINING
CRISIS AND SUICIDE INTERVENTION TRAINING
Vancouver Crisis Center
CLINICAL SUPERVISION COURSE (approved by BCACC)
by Evangeline Willms Thiessen, MAMFT, DMIN & Estera Boldut, Psy. D
A LITTLE MORE
Workshops and webinars:
AEDP AND EFT DAY WORKSHOP
by Dr. Richard Harrison
RADICAL COMPASSION WORKSHOP
by Dr. Tara Brach
CALMING ANXIETY IN TIMES OF CRISIS COURSE
by Dr. Tara Brach
DREAMS COURSE
Stopping the Nightmare by Dr. Leslie Ellis
FOUNDATIONS OF 2SLGBTQIA+ INCLUSIVITY WORKSHOP
Qmmunity
BUILDING BETTER RELATIONSHIPS WORKSHOP
Bowen Family Systems, 4 week training by Bonnie Hall, RCC
1 DAY TRAUMA TRAINING
by Yoga Outreach
EMOTION FOCUSED THERAPY FOR COUPLES
by Dr. Sue Johnson
COUPLES COUNSELLING TRAINING
Adlerian therapist, Ishtar Beck, RCC
LEVEL 2&3: TRAUMA-INFORMED PRACTICE TRAINING
Alyson Quinn, RCC
TELEHEALTH FOR MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS
2 day training by PESI
Book an appointment with me:
I offer a 15 minute complimentary call to answer any questions you have before beginning your counselling journey.
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