Janet completed her masters degree in Creative Arts Therapies from Concordia University in 2004. Since then, she has lived and worked on the traditional territory of the Haida Nation as a child and youth counsellor, an individual and couples therapist, as well as a therapeutic retreat facilitator. A certified Canadian counsellor (CCC) Janet uses a collection of approaches dependent on your goals and needs. Trauma informed and culturally safe, Janet's work embodies the Haida Ways of Being - yahguudang (respect), ad kyanang kunGasda (to ask first), listening, Gina ‘waadluxan gud ad kwaagiid (interconnectedness), Giid tll'juus (the world is as sharp as the edge of a knife, balance), responsibility and reciprocity, accountability and tll yahda (make things right/justice).
Janet has experience working with a range of clientelle with an even wider range of concerns and goals. Her person-centred approach ensures that you are always the centre of your healing journey.
Janet provides clinical supervision for graduate students and other clinical counsellors looking to add a further level of personal accountability to their practice.
Janet also works with other Haida and allied wellness workers to deliver wellness retreat programming through Ts'uu Nee - Ts'uu Naay Red Cedar (wood) House.
