First BIG step

It takes courage to ask for help. Congratulations for taking this first step on your journey to rework how you look at what's troubling you and ultimately improve your mental health and wellbeing!

Types of counselling services

A coniferous tree sapling to represent growth through individual therapy

Individual Counselling

I meet with individuals ages 14 and up, and work with a variety of topics including, but not limited to:

anxiety and depression
compassion fatigue/burnout
stress management
relationship struggles, including sex therapy
life transitions
grief/loss/pet bereavement
self-harm and suicidality.

If you wish to meet to talk about another topic, that is fine. Please briefly describe on the booking form when you book an appointment.

Two coniferous tree saplings to represent growth through couples therapy

Couples Counselling

Some of my favourite sessions are meeting with couples who are commited to improving their relationship. I am not here to take sides, but to offer a fresh view and communication skills so that you can both feel heard and understood. No need to feel embarrassed about any topic you might wish to discuss.

What do sessions look like?

Informed Consent

In our first session, I will outline the range of therapeutic approaches that I use, so that you will know what to expect and can make an informed decision about proceeding with therapy. I will ask that you sign a Consent form if you agree to start therapy.

Presenting Problem

Also in our first session, I will listen to you talk about the issue(s) you would like to discuss and your goals for therapy. I will prompt you for pertinent information and will summarize and share back what I heard, to make sure you are being fully understood.

Treatment Plan

Plans are completely tailored to your needs. I use a several therapeutic approaches including narrative therapy, mindfulness, existentialism, solution-focused therapy, and CBT. I may use more than one approach during our time together. I usually suggest coming back every two to three weeks and often provide tasks that you can do between our appointments to stay on track.

End of Treatment

You ultimately decide when you have achieved your goals. Depending on the complexity of your case, it may only take a few appointments or several months. If I ever feel I have provided you with all the value that I can, I will let you know.

My professional credentials

Masters of Arts in Counselling Psychology (MACP, 2022).
Registered as a Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC).
Member in good standing with the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA). I am required to (and enjoy) taking continuing education credits.
If you have health insurance, my services should be covered under clinical counselling or psychotherapy. The onus is on you to check with your insurance provider before attending a session, if it is important to you that you are covered.