Welcome — I’m so glad you’ve found your way here. Reaching out for support is an act of courage and self-respect, and you’ve already taken an important first step toward your own healing and growth.
I deeply believe that the connection between therapist and client is itself a healing component, and that finding the right fit is essential for both of us. So a little about me: I am a person-centred, mindfulness-based, and trauma-informed counsellor who believes that healing unfolds in the presence of safety, compassion, and genuine connection. My approach is gentle and grounded — guided by the understanding that our nervous system needs to feel safe before we can truly explore or change anything. In our work together, I bring attunement not only to your thoughts and story, but also to your whole-body experience — the sensations, emotions, and subtle signals that live in the body. These are powerful sources of information and often hold the key to understanding and healing. Together, we always work in a way that feels manageable, supportive, and attuned to your needs.
I have witnessed again and again that each person already carries the wisdom and resources they need within them. My role is not to “fix,” but to walk alongside you — offering guidance, curiosity, and care as you rediscover your own inner strength, clarity, and resilience. I am particularly passionate about supporting people on their journey from struggling or surviving to truly thriving — finding more energy, joy, and a deeper connection to themselves and their lives.
Before becoming a counsellor, I was a teacher and completed a Master’s degree in Environmental Education and Communication. While teaching, my greatest interest was in metacognition — how we learn about our own learning. This curiosity about the inner process of awareness naturally evolved into my counselling work, where I now support clients in learning how they heal. Teaching continues to be a passion and I have developed and taught mindfulness meditation courses and workshops to physicians, parents, caregivers, and the general public.
I identify as a white, cisgender, settler woman (she/her) living and practicing on the unceded lands of the Ktunaxa and Secwépemc Nations, and on the chosen home of the Métis Nation Columbia River Society. This land has been cared for since time immemorial by these Nations. I honour their histories, resilience, and enduring connection to this place. I am committed to ongoing learning and reflection to help decolonize my practice and create spaces that are culturally responsive, inclusive, and socially just.
Above all, I hold deep respect for the courage it takes to show up for yourself — and I honour the trust it takes to let someone walk beside you on the path from surviving to truly thriving.
