Practice information:

Simone is a Registered Clinical Counsellor with over 5 years of experience working with clients from varying populations and backgrounds including members of LGBTQ2SIA+, BIPOC, and neurodivergent communities. Simone comes from a trauma informed, feminist, and collaborative approach drawing on Narrative therapy, Mindfulness, and Emotional Focused Therapy. Simone is EMDR certified and proud to offer this effective trauma treatment to clients upon request.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT WHEN WORKING WITH SIMONE

My approach is non-judgemental, and client-centered, with a goal of helping clients recognize their strengths, coping skills, and resiliency. You can expect challenging questions and also an invitation to pause and notice feelings, emotions, and sensations. I believe that counselling can undo the loneliness by incorporating life’s experiences in a way that addresses them instead of suppresses them. Because of my background as a yoga and mindfulness teacher, you can also expect some guided mindfulness and grounding practices both in session and to try at home.

SIMONE’S EXPERIENCE & TRAINING

I hold a B.A. in Psychology from McGill University, a M.Ed. in Developmental Psychology from the University of Toronto, and a M.A. in Counselling Psychology from the University of Victoria. I have been in private practice since 2021 and have worked as a supervisor and counsellor at a women’s sexual health clinic working with clients through abortion, miscarriage, and sexual assault since early 2019. I am trained in level 1 Narrative Therapy, EMDR certified, Emotional Focused Family Therapy (EFFT), and trauma-informed yoga and mindfulness.

ON A PERSONAL NOTE

I feel honoured to get to spend my work days supporting individuals on their journey to emotional well-being and personal growth. When I am not working, I love to balance my time with both physical outdoors activities and also time alone reading a book. Growing up on the East Coast and as a competitive swimmer, I spend as much time as I can in the ocean, lakes, rivers, and pools.

FEES

Sessions are $160 per 50 minutes and $240 for 75 minutes (before GST).

HOURS

Simone is available Tuesday through Friday, late afternoons/evenings.