With over 25 years of experience in the field, I have the wisdom and knowledge to facilitate your path of healing. I rely on several approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), psychodynamic psychotherapy, and solution-focused therapy. I will provide you with the structure and tools to make the changes you desire. I work with individuals and couples who struggle with anxiety, depression, stress, substance use, bipolar disorder, life transitions, interpersonal difficulties, self-defeating patterns and trauma.

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I work from a person-centred perspective, informed by narrative and humanistic therapy. I see you as the expert in your story, and want us to work together to deepen our understanding of how internal narratives play out in larger contexts. In our work together we will co-create a space that allows us to do work that feels relevant to your healing, growth, grief, and empowerment.

I am here to support, listen and explore how your experiences have shaped you. Through our conversations, we may see new opportunities for growth, healing and self-understanding. I work with anxiety, depression, identity, relationships, grief, and loss. I also have a great deal of experience working with young people and use a variety of approaches, including art and nature, to promote healing and growth.

I know that it can be difficult to know whether one person or another might be a good fit for you. Feel free to book a free, brief consultation with me if you would like to meet to discuss what you are looking for in a counsellor, or to see if we might be a good fit. It can take a lot of courage to seek help, or to choose to begin counselling - thanks for being here.

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I apply a strength-based, goal-oriented, and individualized approach with each of my clients, drawing on a variety of evidence-based approaches specially tailored to suit your needs. I believe that small changes can make a big difference, and I will work collaboratively with you to uncover and amplify your inner strengths and help you to build sustainable solutions.

Areas of focus include: anxiety, stress, depression, substance use, addiction, relationships

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As your therapist, I intend to join in your experience by providing a supportive environment to explore your thoughts, behaviours, and emotions.

By using an integrative approach to healing, I am able to cater my counselling style to best fit your needs. In our sessions, I will make use of Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT), and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to help determine and achieve your therapeutic goals.

My areas of interest include eating disorders, body dysmorphia, anxiety, depression, trauma, and interpersonal attachment. My personal and professional understanding of these concerns allows me to validate and empathize with your lived experience while reducing the feelings of isolation they may create.

I look forward to connecting with you so that together, we can recognize, understand, and overcome the obstacles in your path.

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My counselling approach is based on building a positive therapeutic relationship with a foundation of collaboration and empathy. I believe in tailoring the counselling experience to the unique needs of the client and creating a safe space to explore the issues that are impacting your current experience.

In my practice I utilize cognitive behavioural therapy, solution focused and narrative techniques, as well as polyvagal informed practice. I have a background in working with women fleeing intimate partner violence as well as newcomers to Canada, with an emphasis on advocacy and community resources. My areas of focus are anxiety, depression, self-esteem, attachment, boundaries and more. I am passionate about the counselling process and hope to partner with you on this journey of personal exploration and increased wellbeing.

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I look forward to working with you as we will find ways to improve your mental health and adjust to challenging life experiences. I provide a welcoming, non-judgmental, and confidential environment for you to discuss and explore your experiences.

I like to use an integrated approach, which allows us to collaborate on what will be most helpful for you and what will suit your needs. My approach includes Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), person-centred, and mindfulness-based practices. I have experience working in stress management, anxiety, depression, communication, and sport. My experiences have taught me that it can be easy to fall into cycles that keep us stuck while our lives continue to move forward. From this, we can utilize your strengths, set goals, and build resiliency to help facilitate healthy mechanisms to break these vicious cycles and develop tools that will help you move forward.

I am in the final stages of completing the Master of Counselling Psychology program at Yorkville University. I have a BA in psychology from the University of Manitoba, where I was a student-athlete and Academic All-Canadian. During my time in Manitoba, I also co-facilitated peer-support groups for stress, anxiety, depression, and student-athletes. Working with those who are or were involved in sports is an area that is very close to me and an area I wish to further develop. Specifically, I think the concepts of burnout, stress-management, identity, and transitioning away from sport are very important areas that can be overlooked.

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Counselling is more than listening carefully and asking questions that deepen your experience, it is an intentional process where two people have conversations that are unlike any other in life. I work with people of all ages and walks of life, and have specific training to work with youth, young adults, and people just beginning their career, educational, or family paths.

I have been living, working, and raising a family in Victoria on Vancouver Island in British Columbia for over 15 years. I acknowledge that these lands are unceded First Nations territory. For me, the connection between a person’s inner world, interpersonal relationships, and environment is important. Throughout my life I have found that these connections have helped guide my work.

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I aim to support your healing journey by providing a safe therapeutic environment along with a gentle and empathetic approach that is centred on collaboration. I believe in a holistic approach of exploring the whole person and acknowledging that everyone is unique. Understanding that one size does not fit all, I use an integrative approach to empower and help my clients.

My areas of interest include anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and providing people with support related to the damaging impacts of social media. I utilize elements of Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Person-centred Therapy (PCT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Nature Therapy.

No matter where you are in your journey, it would be my sincerest privilege to assist you by adding more positive, meaningful, and fulfilling aspects to your life. I look forward to meeting and working with you.

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I am here to support those struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, chronic pain, and/or relational conflict. My approach is gentle, compassionate, and informed by variety of therapeutic modalities, some of which are Family Systems Theory, Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP), meditation, and mindfulness practices. In addition to my background in counselling, I bring 13 years of experience as a Registered Nurse, where I have had the honour of supporting people as they face extremely challenging experiences.

I will offer you a warm and caring presence while helping you uncover and access inner resources as we explore your life’s challenges. Through our work together, you will gain self-compassion and develop a more authentic perception of yourself, your needs, as well as the tools to actualize your potential.

I look forward to using my skills, experience, and the warmth of my heart to help you transform and find authentically aligned connection with your truest self.

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With curiosity and non-judgement, I help clients to explore the conflicts in their lives that are difficult for them today and find ways to help them heal and move forward. In my counselling practice, I view conflicts as a natural part of life and in this way I use a holistic and non-pathologizing lens when working with people, viewing the person as not the problem but the problem as the problem.

I am a person-centered and trauma-focused counsellor. I use an integrative approach to healing, drawing upon a variety of evidence based practices such as Narrative Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Somatic Therapy and Emotion Focused Family Therapy. I believe the client is the expert on their own experience, so the counselling process is always collaborative. I strive to help meet people where they are at and to provide safe and inclusive support to help bring people’s lives back into balance.

I support children, youth and adults with issues related to trauma, grief, relationships, substance use, anxiety, stress, depression, and issues related to self-esteem.

I invite you to book a free 15 minute consultation with me to ensure we are a good therapeutic fit.

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Are you looking for a warm, non-judgmental listener to assist you with life’s challenges? Whether you are working through emotional burdens, addressing communication problems with someone important to you, or processing complicated events from the past, I believe we can find an approach that is right for you. I use mindfulness and somatic therapies to help people navigate the consequences of trauma, abuse, and stress.

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Foundational to my work is providing you with a safe, supportive, and non-judgemental space where you feel seen, heard, and understood.

I use an integrative and trauma-informed approach to counselling, which allows me to pull from a variety of models, such as person-centred, cognitive behavioural, and emotion-focussed, to best support you and your individual needs.

I have experience working with a variety concerns, including, but not limited to, depression, anxiety, grief, stress, and trauma.

Navigating the challenges of life can be difficult, and you don’t need to do it alone. Together, we will work as a team to work towards your meaningful therapeutic outcomes.

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I am a client-focused, strengths-based therapist who works with people who have experienced trauma. As a counsellor, I work with you in a gentle and compassionate way to identify actions, reactions, and behaviours that once served you but are now impacting your life.

My areas of focus include: - Trauma, including abuse and violence - Addiction - Disorders including BPD - Depression and anxiety - Shame and guilt - Relationship issues - Infertility, whether your own or your partner’s

I use a holistic approach and I understand how trauma impacts the mind and the body. I use a range of therapies to help people connect with themselves again, including DBT, ACT, EFT, and Narrative Therapy. Your session is adapted to your needs, and my approach is warm and collaborative. I am also a CVAP counsellor.

Together we can explore your unique experiences, and find ways to help you feel complete, at peace, and strong in yourself. I’d like to work with you to explore your power and potential, and I’d like to support you as you find a sense of calm in your world. If you feel we may work well together, I invite you to reach out for a consultation.

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The foundation of my practice involves establishing a safe, warm, and supportive relationship through which you can explore personal goals, challenges, or emotions. I believe that everyone has their own unique resources and gifts, and I can help you bring these gifts into focus through counselling. During our sessions I will hold space for you to reflect on your what is happening for you now and what your hopes are for your next steps.

I draw on a variety of approaches, using strength-based, solution-focused, cognitive behaviour therapy, and mindfulness techniques based on your needs and preference. I also have a particular interest in nature-based therapy and can work with you at a nearby park if you would like to explore using our natural surroundings as a source of healing.

I hold a Masters degree in Counselling Psychology from the University of Victoria. I have worked with children, youth, and their families in a counselling capacity for over seven years. When working with children I weave in elements from play and art therapy. I am also a school counsellor in the public school system and can assist families with navigating the school system for support.

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I recognize the strength it takes to reach out for support, and I strive to create a warm and safe space where we can work through life’s challenges together.

My approach to counselling is holistic and incorporates body, emotions, thoughts, and relationships in healing. Previously, I worked at an all-men’s clinic and in a career counselling organization.

My focus is on relationship issues, couples counselling, sex therapy, and trauma. I also am happy to assist you with anxiety, depression, and career and life support.

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