Hi! I am a counsellor-in-training, soon to be completing a Masters of Counselling Psychology (MACP) with Yorkville University. My education includes a Bachelor of Arts, with a special focus on Psychology, and Gender and Women’s studies.
I have a passion for helping individuals where they are, and find a collaborative way to support and enhance client well-being. Outside of therapy, I enjoy moving my body in joyful ways. I have previously worked with individuals with intellectual disabilities, eating disorders, as well acquired and traumatic brain injury.
Through my self-discovery, I have found solace in exploring sexuality, and gender, and breaking many societal norms. We are always evolving, and I hope to use my own experience to help clients along their individual journey!
My Approach & Philosophy
My counselling has a client-centred focus and is informed by multiple modalities such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Humanistic Therapy, and Existential Therapy. Although these are at the forefront of my counselling approach, I enjoy entering a therapeutic relationship with an eclectic therapy approach, to best find what works for the individual. We are all such unique beings, and our therapy should be too.
In addition, I am also working towards becoming a certified EMDR clinician. Presently, I am a EMDR informed counsellor-in-training, and look forward to utilizing these skills.
I have experience working with individuals with depression, anxiety, gender dysphoria, body image struggles, eating disorders, sexual trauma, PTSD, drug and alcohol misuse, and sexuality and identity challenges. I look forward to helping empower individuals, and to dare greatly into the wilderness of life.
WHAT SETS ME APART
- Queer Inclusive
- Training in EMDR
- Offer online and in-person options
- Evening, weekend and day appointments available
- Functional Fitness, Health at Every Size (HAES), and Body-Acceptance
- Lived experience as an LGBTQIA+ community member