Practice information:

I am both a Registered Social Worker (RSW) and a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) and have been practicing as a social worker since 2002.  I have extensive experience working with: trauma, chronic medical conditions & critical illness, physical pain & functional loss, addictive behaviours, end-of-life care, grief & loss, anxiety & depression, sexual & physical abuse in childhood.  

I primarily utilize trauma-focused therapies which tend to provide longer lasting relief of symptoms rather than relying on talk therapy.  These modalities are primarily body centered approaches such as somatic based therapies, emotionally focused therapies to assist with regulation, and Ego State Therapy (parts work, IFS informed).

I also provide Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy. This technique can be incorporated to heal the symptoms evolving from traumatic memories, negative self beliefs, and maladaptive life patterns. EMDR is helpful in assisting people begin to live in the present instead of their past. I have an EMDR Basic 1 & 2 certificate and have also taken supplementary EMDR trainings (including EMDR 2.0) which provide advanced techniques in order to ensure these treatments are tolerable and successful. 

I know first hand how finding the right counsellor is key and that the relationship between us itself is an important factor in healing. My own life journey has deeply shaped how I relate as a counsellor and I bring my authentic self into the office. I hope this brief introduction assists you in understanding me and the work I do.