Finding a place to begin
You don't have to know exactly where to start. I'll usually begin by asking what brought you to counselling and what has been going on. We can take it from there.
I want you to feel heard, but I also want our conversations to be useful. We might look at a judgment you've been making about yourself, ask whether it's fair, or consider something you haven't connected before. Sometimes talking something through is helpful on its own.
I'll tell you what I'm doing and why. If I misunderstand something, you can correct me. And if I suggest exploring something that doesn't feel right for you, we don't have to go there. I may check in before asking a more difficult question. I see counselling as something we work on together, with you deciding what you're comfortable sharing.
About me
I hold a Master of Counselling from City University of Seattle and am registered with the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors, RCC #23840.
My practice is informed by my ongoing training in Level 3 of the Compassionate Inquiry® Professional Training program, developed by Dr. Gabor Maté and Sat Dharam Kaur. This approach invites us to bring curiosity to what feels difficult, helping us shift out of self-judgment and into profound self-understanding, acceptance, and compassion.
I am queer, and I welcome adults of all sexual orientations and gender identities. I take care to understand what identity and belonging mean in each person's life.
Education and further training
Master of Counselling, City University of Seattle
Registered Clinical Counsellor, BCACC #23840
Compassionate Inquiry® Professional Training (Level 3, in progress)
Further coursework in CBT, ACT and Emotion Focused Therapy.
Bachelor of Arts in Cognitive Systems, Cognition and the Brain, UBC
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