Practice information:

I believe that families are the foundation of any society. As parents you create the future through your children. Occasionally we encounter challenges and need some encouragement to overcome these. I can provide guidance and support for parents to help strengthen the family unit and create a new dynamic within your family.

Children also face many stresses in this ever-changing world and struggle to learn how to navigate their way. Using play your child can explore and learn about him/herself and the world. Play is a powerful medium through which children express themselves and work to resolve issues that may arise from time to time.

I hold a Masters degree in Counselling Psychology from the Adler School of Professional Psychology and I am Registered Clinical Counsellor.  Additionally, I have a certificate in Expressive Play Therapy and have worked for over 10 years as an elementary classroom and special education teacher in the public school system.  In total, I have worked with children and families for over 20 years in different capacities.

I can offer you and your family the following:

• Child play therapy for many issues including adoption and attachment
• Family counselling
• Parenting skills training
• Support for School issues
• Support for parents
• Teen counselling
• Support with transitions
• EMDR

I also counsel adults in the following areas: (This is just a sample of some of the issues.)

• Anxiety
• Depression
• Grief and loss
• Life Transitions
• Couple Issues
• Self-esteem
• Trauma

I am a member in good standing of BCACC, BCPTA and NASAP.  Apart from my other credentials, I hold a certificate in Expressive Play Therapy, level 1 training for EMDR, Neurofeedback and Bodynamics Foundation Training.  I am also a trained facilitator of the Roots of Empathy Program, F.R.I.E.N.D.S program, the Systematic Training for Effective Parenting (STEP) program and a certified Positive Discipline Parent Educator .  I am currently the President BC Play Therapy Association.