My counselling practice is informed by Internal Family Systems (IFS), an evidence-based therapy that looks at the internal relationship between parts and Self and how these internal relationships are affecting clients in real life. Attachment Theory helps identify what types of relationships parts and Self may have developed and how external relationships with partners/family/children/friends may be showing up for clients.

Humans are relational beings and our wellness is informed by understanding how we relate to ourselves, others, and the world.

My practice is grief-literate. I understand that grief is unique and presents in many ways. And that grief occurs throughout our life, not just when a loved one dies. Grief may occur when a partner ends a relationship (primary loss), and also when cooking dinner alone, missing that ex-partner’s family, and feeling lost about what the future holds now that you are single (secondary losses).

With a grief lens, I help clients name and identify not just the primary loss, but also these more ethereal secondary losses. We can name and normalize your grief, determine coping strategies, and make new meaning so that you feel less alone in your grief.

Foundational to my practice is the client-therapist relationship which means I engage clients in being active participants in the therapy process. Sessions are paced around client readiness and client feedback is encouraged. I aim to provide a safe, compassionate, non-judgemental space for clients where you can feel accepted and understood.

I am LGBTQIA2S+ inclusive and work to be culturally considerate. I value approaching healing within the client’s worldview and with wisdom from client lived experience.