Therapists in Victoria, BC

I am here to support you with a range of challenges, including trauma, anxiety, grief, perfectionism, life transitions, and supporting athletes both in sports and during the transition out of sports. I am passionate about working together to uncover the root causes of these challenges, assisting in the processing and understanding of the emotions involved, and to create healing within the mind-body connection. Through our work together, I focus on identifying and unlearning negative self-beliefs, helping you develop healthy ways to cope, and guide you in the journey of rediscovering your authentic self.

Now offering trauma focused psychotherapy and EMDR in Petawawa. I provide counselling and therapy services to adolescents, adults, and seniors. As a person who has been deaf since early childhood, I have learned to speak and hear through the benefits of technology, including the cochlear implant. I am uniquely qualified to work with clients who identify as a person with a disability. As a person with a disability, I identify with life challenges and role model resilience, compassion, perseverance and hope. I am inclusive of all cultures, faiths, gender identities and sexual orientations.

Now accepting new clients across British Columbia Online or in person. Are you feeling stuck, stagnant and unable to move forward with your life? Tired of feeling alone, anxious, stressed or numb? Often times overwhelming experiences in life can create a disconnect between our mind and body. We may think we're ready to move forward but our bodies are stuck and do not feel safe which can prevent us from taking the next step; however, with support and guidance, you are capable of becoming greater attuned to your body and inner resources to make a sustainable change towards fulfilling experiences and relationships.

Every person and couple stumbles at some point in their life and sometimes they need support along the way. Whether you are struggling individually, or you are a couple who needs support healing a hurting relationship, or if you are dealing with mental health concerns including depression, anxiety or trauma; we bring many years of combined clinical experience and work with our clients affordably and confidentially to help you move forward in your life and relationships. We use a state-of-the-art online platform and together we will help you move out of anxiety, addiction, hurt and shame toward a more balanced and joyful life.

Our thoughts, our emotions, and our bodies can sometimes become overwhelmed. When this happens, it can impact many areas of our lives. The good news is, there are powerful and proven tools that can help us to heal. I believe that we heal by gaining a sense of connection and wholeness. The foundation of my approach is building a strong working relationship. This involves respect, trust, and compassion. Gentleness is also very important to me.

I believe in an individualized, caring and respectful approach when working with clients to become more resilient and effective in their lives. Many people believe that the skills and motivation needed to maneuver all of life’s obstacles are automatically within all of us. But many of us learn ineffective ways of communicating, develop unhealthy patterns or find ourselves stuck with no idea of how to move forward. Having a dedicated time to examine patterns, build skills and develop a deeper understanding of ones’ strengths can help build a greater sense of wellness and clarity in our lives.

Are you experiencing relationship difficulties? Having a hard time dealing with your family life? Suffering in silence with your distressing concerns? Whether it is an acute stressor or a long-term chronic issue it is important to know that help is within your reach. I am a professional Registered Psychologist working in beautiful Fairfield, Victoria BC and I am here to offer professional guidance. Working together we will explore how to manage life challenges with the resources you possess already.

We are human and challenges arise for each of us. Counselling can be a means of support a way to heal from past experiences and to plan for the future. There are many reasons people access counselling. The most common reasons are: depression or anxiety, relationship issues, social isolation, body issues, motivation, parenting, substance use, a traumatic experience, academic challenges, an inability to identify feeling, and needing to talk to an impartial person. The list is quite diverse and these are only the most common reasons. I am here to work alongside you and draw from my professional experiences and training to bring more balance, joy, and health into your life.

I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) and Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC) who offers youth (ages 12+) and adult counselling services. Currently, I work as a school counsellor with children in Greater Victoria. I have also worked with youth (12+) and adults as a counsellor and teacher. My goal is for every client, no matter what age, to feel respected, safe, and empowered. Within the school system, I have worked with clients on a wide variety of issues, including anger, anxiety, grief, separation, trauma, and more.

Through therapy, you can save your relationships. In therapy I connect with: the potential you have to develop a nurturing, loving and caring relationship and the tender hearts behind the rigid and negative patterns that may have developed in your relationships. I believe: Relationships and desire to connect are the core of human experience. Your relationship, regardless of how severe your problems are, has the potential to become a safe and supportive base and comforting haven.