I offer clients a presence that is wrapped in warmth, understanding, compassion, and sincerity. Within a safe, stable relationship the seeds of healing and growth reside, thus my theoretical approach is relational, experiential, and emotion-based. I draw from attachment theories, emotion focused theories, mindfulness and neurobiology. 

As an AEDP level-3 practitioner, I work to undo aloneness by co-creating a safe, authentic and treasured relationship where clients are invited to experience and share moment-to-moment emotions and sensations. Interpersonal connection is privileged and processed; deeper emotions, sensations, thoughts and beliefs are experienced and conceptualized. New perspectives, insights, and truths emerge by integrating deep right brain somatic processes with left-brain understanding. Through this process, clients can experience adaptive nervous system changes, increased positivity, and greater vitality, clarity and hope. 

I have a Bachelor of Arts degree in Clinical Psychology, and a Masters of Education degree in Counselling Psychology, both from the University of British Columbia. I am a level-3 AEDP (Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy) practitioner, an EMDR Therapist, and a certified Hatha yoga teacher. I have to date completed over 60 hours of small group supervision of my work, and 35 hours of individual supervision. I continue to embark on training programs offered, and assist in the training of other clinicians in the AEDP community.

I have received advanced training in: 

• AEDP Essential Skills (AEDP Institute) with Karen Pando-Mars, MFT, Kari Gleiser, PhD, Ben Medley, LCSW – Experiential Assistant 
• AEDP Core Training (AEDP Institute) with Dale Trimble, MA, RCC, Ron Fredricks, PhD, SueAnne Piliero, PhD, Kari Gleiser, PhD.
• Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Basic Training (Life Journeys Counselling & Training Inc.) with Sue Genest, MSc, RCC, CCC.
• AEDP Immersion Training (AEDP Institute) with Diana Fosha, PhD, David Mars, PhD, & Karen Pando-Mars, MFT.
• AEDP for Couples (AEDP Institute) with David Mars, PhD.
• Healing the Fragmented Selves of Trauma Survivors, (BCACC) Janina Fisher, PhD.
• Easy Ego State Interventions with or without EMDR, (EMDRIA) Robin Shapiro, LICSW
• Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (Psychotherapy.net Academy) with Rebecca Jorgensen, PhD.
• Neurobiological Treatment of Trauma (NICABM) with Ruth Buczynski, PhD, Bessel van der Kolk, MD, Pat Ogden, PhD, Ruth Lanius, MD, PhD, & Dan Siegel, MD. 
• The Basics of Trauma Treatment (Inward Bound Counselling & Focusing Training) with Leslie Ellis, PhD.
• Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention (Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention of BC). 

In addition to my BCACC membership, I am also a member of the Canadian Psychological Association,  EMDR Canada, and the AEDP Institute.

Professional Registrations

Registered Clinical Counsellor, RCC with BC Association of Clinical Counsellors

The fees for my services are covered by many health care plans. If you have insurance benefits, check your coverage for Registered Clinical Counsellors.