I am a Registered Professional Counsellor with the Canadian Professional Counsellors Association. I’ve achieved a Professional Counsellor Diploma from Rhodes Wellness College and a Public Relations and Mass Communications certification from Kwantlen Polytechnic University.
I am passionate about holistic wellbeing which I believe encompasses mental, emotional, physical and spiritual wellness. I therefore like to explore all these areas of my client’s wellbeing to ensure that their pain is fully addressed. I also works as a teaching assistant at my counselling college, Rhodes Wellness College, where I support counselling therapy students.
Prior to becoming a counsellor, I worked as a mental health coach where I provided individual support to clients while implementing various modalities to meet their needs. I also worked as a community support worker helping youth who are neurodiverse and who struggled to assimilate into mainstream society. Through this work, I ensured these youth felt more connected and settled in their communities by teaching them tools and guiding them through their personal challenges. My past work and personal experiences ultimately led me to pursue formal training as a counsellor because I wanted to be better equipped to help people. Once I completed my counselling program, I immediately began working in classrooms, building therapeutic workshops and working one-on-one in client settings.
I am a firm believer that counselling therapy does not have to feel overwhelming and with the right support, it can be the most beneficial tool to a person’s healing process. The therapeutic relationship between counsellor and client is one that I hold in high regard and I believe through this connection, individuals can learn the fundamentals of trust, healthy connection, and develop confidence within themselves. I use a variety of research-based techniques and modalities that support and empower clients through an array of life’s challenges. While collaborating to understand the root causes of a client’s pain, I tailor my approach to each individual to help them gain self-awareness and pursue personal growth.
When I’m not in the therapy room, you may find me outside exploring BC with my small dog, Chance (who has a big personality!), reading books, catching sunsets and enjoying quality time with close family and friends.
