– ABOUT ME – 

 
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 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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