I grew up in a small town in Newfoundland where community wasn’t something you had to search for, it was just part of daily life. Everyone knew each other, and there was comfort in that kind of familiarity. When I eventually moved to BC, I was excited… and completely unprepared for how disorienting it would feel to start from scratch.
Those early months were humbling. Making brand new friends is no small feat, especially in a place where people already seem to have their circles. I missed the ease of home, the community I had for decades, the check-ins at the grocery store, the unspoken sense of being held by the people around you. But that season taught me a lot about resilience, self-trust, and what it means to build connection in a new place.
I’ve always been someone who’s curious about what makes people tick, myself included. Like so many, that curiosity deepened during the pandemic when life stripped away a lot of distractions and forced many of us to sit with ourselves.
Currently, I split my time between running two businesses, running with my dog, spending time with my family.
Life isn’t always tidy, and I don’t think it needs to be. The most meaningful parts of my story have come out of the uncertain, messy chapters, and I hold that truth close, both in my personal life and in the work I do, but fear not, you’ll never hear me say the words “everything happens for a reason”.
My approach as a therapist meets the unique needs the client comes with. I draw from an ecletic background of narrative therapy, attachment theory, IFS & somatic approaches.
A key idea that encapsulates the premise I work from is that we often confuse familiarity for safety.
As we go through life, we collect stories and meaning behind our interactions and experiences. Most of the times these serve us well, as they give us a framework and context to operate within.
However, sometimes, these narratives and the stories we tell ourselves are outdated, and are causing us to act in ways that feel misaligned to our intentions. My job, as your therapist, is to help you understand those misalignments and to guide you to new patterns and ways of being that feel conducive to your ideal way of being and healing.
I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC #23815) with the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors.
I hold a Masters Degree in Counselling Psychology and a Bachelor of Arts in Police Studies, a double minor in Psychology and Sociology, and a certificate in Criminology.
Other areas of my background include working with Pearl Space (formerly Howe Sound Women’s Centre) to support women and children fleeing violence, and with Sea to Sky Community Services to help families and children with neurodiversity. I’m also a small business owner, and I manage a non-profit, all of these experiences shape how I show up in my practice today.
FAQs
What can I expect from therapy with you?
You can expect therapy to be collaborative, honest, and grounded in your actual life. I’m not a therapist who will sit quietly and nod while you do all the talking. I’ll listen closely, ask questions, offer observations, and when it feels helpful, gently challenge you to look at something from a different perspective. My approach is relational, practical and nervous system based.
How would you describe your approach to counselling?
I primarily draw from Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Narrative Therapy, and Internal Family Systems (IFS), adapting these approaches to what you need rather than following a one-size-fits-all model. I’m interested in understanding the patterns, relationships, and experiences that have shaped you, while also helping you make meaningful changes in the present.
Who do you typically work with?
I work with adults 18+ experiencing anxiety, ADHD, relationship, family and communication challenges. I also work extensively with men’ who are navigating stress, burnout, confusing emotional patterns, anger management, and relationships. I provide in-person counselling in Squamish and online therapy across British Columbia.
What if I’ve never been to therapy before?
We’ve all gotta start somewhere, I love working with people who’ve never been to therapy. The first step is to book a free consultation call, where we can explore why you’re seeking therapy, and next steps.
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