My Services

I provide individual counselling/psychotherapy and parenting consultations.

  • Individual Counselling

    Individual counselling is an opportunity to reflect, get curious, and go deep. When I say ‘go deep’, I don’t mean deep into your past, but rather - deep into your ‘self’. Our struggle with symptoms and behaviours (anger, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, substance use) is often the result of being disconnected from our ‘selves’. Individual counselling provides the space to reconnect and uncover what we really want for ourselves – what our heart’s desire most. You are the expert in your own inner world experience. Utilizing both ‘top-down’ and ‘bottom-up’ approaches, my job is to bring awareness to what you really want for yourself while highlighting and supporting your capacity to shift old patterns and/or coping strategies that are getting in the way.

  • Parenting Consulting

    Is there any role that evokes more uncomfortable feelings and makes you second guess your every decision more than that of the role of a parent? Having raised three children into adulthood, I am well versed on the fear, anger, and pressure that seems to accompany each stage of their development. Perhaps it goes without saying that an attachment lens is useful when trying to understand the parent/child dynamic. A developmental approach is also useful, particularly when our children transition into various stages (ex – the ‘terrible two’s’, the nine year change, the rebellious/moody teens, and the launching stage). Simply put, the more we understand the developmental tasks at hand for our children, and the critical role of our attachment with them , the greater capacity we will have to guide them.

Fee Structure

$165 Individual Session

I will provide you with a receipt that you can submit for reimbursement to others, depending on your coverage.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Yes, free parking is available next to the building. You will notice a parking booth but please disregard as it is unattended.

  • I offer both afternoon and evening appointments.

  • I always prefer in-person appointments. Our nervous systems require being with other nervous systems to help us regulate. Too much time alone or on screens, can actually dysregulate us (as COVID illustrated). However, exceptions for online appointments can be made, on an as needed basis. 

  • Great question! That is ultimately up to you. This is one of the reasons we spend our time together, focusing on an intention for yourself. If you can't name what you want for yourself, how will you know you've got there and are no longer in need of support?

  • If you are the kind of person that is looking for homework (worksheets, exercises etc) after your counselling session, then I might not be the right fit for you. There is work in reaching out for supporting work in engaging in the therapeutic process. As well, many clients come into follow up sessions with new insights and reflections. This happens spontaneously as they begin to relate to themselves and the world, differently.  What more work is necessary?

  • Most insurance companies cover counselling since I am a registered Social Worker and Psychotherapist. I do NOT direct bill. You have to submit the receipts directly to your insurance company. If you do not have any coverage, keep in mind that counselling can be claimed as a medical expense on your personal income tax.

  • Heck yeah! I’ve yet to meet someone (including myself, as a client) who didn’t show up to their first appointment, feeling a bit nervous or anxious. What kind of questions is she going to ask me? What if I don't know what to say? Will I have to talk about things I’m not ready to talk about? What if she thinks I’m weird or crazy? What if I cry? What if this doesn’t work? All of these questions (and so many more) run through our minds. It is the unknown. Our nervous systems don’t really like the unknown so our bodies respond accordingly – with jangled nerves. It’s all pretty normal.

  • Absolutely not. Trauma often imprints on our brains and  bodies in ways that contribute to ongoing dysregulation and identity distortions (ex. Self-hatred, guilt, shame). Talking about and re-living the event is not necessary. In fact, it can be counter-productive, and even harmful. In our counselling together, we will work in present time and address the dysregulation and distortions that continue to linger from the trauma. 

  • As I previously stated in “my approach’ section, I believe that finding the right fit for you, is essential in the therapeutic process. After our first appointment, I always provide a ‘check-in’ before the session ends. If my approach/style is not something that feels like a good fit for you, I am happy to discuss other approaches that may benefit you, as well as make recommendations and/or referrals.