Come as you are. My motto as a counsellor is to meet you here and in this meeting help you feel safe, supported, seen and celebrated. My approach positions you at the center and weaves empathetic listening, breathing techniques, expressive arts, affirmation, validation, open-ended questions, nervous system education, somatics and mindfulness.
I am an advocate for radical compassion, an attuned feeler, a hope holder and a catalyst for change. I am passionate about connection and embrace it as a driving force in my life. My own healing journey led me here.
As a white cisgendered woman I am committed to my own work in understanding and unraveling the systemic conditioning that undeniably lives inside of me. That being said, I am committed to a feminist, trauma-informed, anti-oppressive practice. I understand my immense responsibility as a space-holder and witness to your vulnerability – being trusted with the truths of your inner landscape is a tremendous privilege and a humbling educator. As a counsellor, I have supported clients struggling from low self esteem, abuse, severe anxiety, depression, disordered eating, body dysmorphia, ptsd, complex trauma, family dynamics, disassociation, life transitions, etc.
I am enthusiastic about education and have reconciled myself to being a lifelong student. I am currently in the process of completing my third and final year of Peter Levine’s Somatic Experiencing training. Additionally, I recently began my Doctoral Studies in Expressive Arts: Therapy, Coaching, Consulting & Education, Conflict Transformation & Peace-building. Expressive Arts is a non-invasive nourishment focused therapy that uses direct experience through art making to tap into the senses in order to explore thoughts, patterns, & belief systems. EXA supports the reclamation of internal power through mind/body sovereignty.
