Welcome, I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor (#20638) and Canadian Certified Counsellor (#10008571) currently working in Castlegar BC, although I have lived in several different areas of Canada where I have been able to work with people in various settings. In Alberta I worked with children and youth in the school system as a therapist and teacher's assistant and planned events for large groups at a lakeside resort, and in Vancouver I worked as a post-secondary counsellor with film students, a family therapist, substance use therapist, peer support worker, and in a hospice environment. Now living in the Kootenays I am working in private practice, and drawing from the wisdom I have learned from others along the way. 

 

I believe in the power of vulnerability, and the healing that can occur when we are given space to be who we authentically are, safely, and without censorship or judgment. First and foremost, this is the space that I offer within our sessions. You can read more about what this looks like in my approach and specialties. 

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While my identity as a therapist is a crucial and core part of who I am, I work to treat other parts of myself with the same care and significance. When I'm not counselling I love being out in nature, gardening, writing music using my harp and guitar, reading and watching films, spending time with animals, cooking, and collaborating creatively with others in my community. 

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I believe we all have the ability and resources to heal ourselves, and recovering those resources looks different for all of us. For this reason consistent and diverse education is central to my work, so I can adapt to your needs and path of recovery. The numerous post-grad trainings I have taken are listed below: