Hello
My Mission is to create an environment that encourages growth, healing and self-discovery, while working alongside you to address your unique concerns/challenges and help you transform in the way you want.
A brief background:
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Since 1997 I’ve helped individuals work to break through the barriers that seem to be holding them back in life.
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After working in front line work in non-profit organizations for over 20 years as a child and family counsellor in BC and Alberta. I went back to school later in life because I was driven to work more intensely with individuals in a focused manner.
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I was granted a Masters of Arts in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University in NB in 2018. I also have a bachelor degree (BA) from UBC in psychology, and bachelor of fine arts (BFA) from Concordia University in Montreal.
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After 5 years of experience as a psychologist in Alberta and completing my licensing exam, I am a registered psychologist with the College of Alberta Psychologists (CAP). My registration number is #7204
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I am certified in EMDR and have addition training in using EMDR to work with people who have experience early childhood trauma and who dissociate.
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I have level 1 and 2 of Clinical Hypnosis training as well as additional training in Clinical hypnosis on treating people with ADHD and pain.
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In my spare time, I enjoy walking/cycling in the city and mountains, reading books, visiting with my adult children or spend time with friends, and creating art.
My Guiding Principles
• Honesty – I uphold truthfulness in all professional interactions.
• Curiosity – I continuously seek to understand each client’s lived experience and expand my skills as a psychologist through continued education and reading.
• Open‑mindedness – I welcome diverse perspectives and adapt my approach accordingly.
• Compassion – I respond with empathy and respect, fostering a safe therapeutic environment.
What I Foster in Sessions
• Safety – I create a confidential space where clients feel safe to share their stories.
• Empowerment – I encourage client autonomy and collaborative goal‑setting.
• Growth – I support ongoing self‑discovery and resilience building.
• Respect – I honour each person’s dignity, cultural background, and personal values.