Practice information:

Hello, my name is Sacha and I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor with over 17 years of experience working with folks struggling with the effects of traumatic stress, substance misuse and a wide range of life’s challenges including significant transitions, grief/loss, mood disorders, parenting and relationship concerns. I provide clinical counselling for individuals, families and couples as well as youth.

My clinical training includes Dialectical Behaviour Therapy; Sensorimotor Psychotherapy for Trauma, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Narrative and Solution focused therapies, Attachment Theory and Developmental Psychology.  However, my practice is informed by the needs of the folks I’m working with so our work together will incorporate a blend of modalities in response to the uniqueness of each client. 

My areas of clinical practice include:

• Complex Trauma
• Substance Misuse
• Attachment/Family Challenges
• Grief/Loss
• Mood Disorders/perinatal depression-anxiety
• Vicarious Trauma/Secondary Trauma Exposure due to occupational work stress exposure ie: Mental Health providers and First Responders

In terms of therapeutic philosophy, I am committed to practicing from a trauma informed, client centered and collaborative approach. Regardless of therapeutic modality, my primary focus is to form a therapeutic relationship that is built on respect, inclusiveness and curiosity.  My hope is to create a therapeutic environment for folks to feel safe enough to explore new ways of being and coping in response to some of the challenges they’re facing.  I hold the assumption that clients have much wisdom about surviving and coping but are looking for new ways to move forward and begin to thrive in their lives. As a therapist, I truly respect the courage and strength it takes for folks to reach out and ask for counselling support and I look forward to walking alongside you in that process.