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, where I am adjunct faculty. I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor as well as a BC Registered Play Therapist. Additionally, I have a certificates in Expressive Play Therapy, am a BC registered Play Therapy Supervisor and a Synergetic Play Therapy Supervisor and Consultant. I have worked for over 30 years with children and families in different capacities.

Supporting parents in helping them support their children with behavioural issues is an area that I have become very passionate about. I have developed an effective framework for parents to use and parents have reported great success using this framework.

I can offer you and your family the following:

• Child play therapy for many issues including adoption and attachment .                                                                                                    
• 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
• Self-esteem
• Trauma
• LGBTQIA2+ Issues

I am a member in good standing of BCACC and BCPTA .  Apart from my other credentials, I hold a certificate in Expressive Play Therapy, Synergetic Play Therapy, level 1 training for EMDR,  and Bodynamics Foundation Training.  I am also a trained facilitator of the Roots of Empathy Program,  the Systematic Training for Effective Parenting (STEP) program and a certified Positive Discipline Parent Educator .  I am currently on the board of the BC Play Therapy Association, formerly as president.