Feeling stuck?

Counselling can help you understand the patterns that are no longer serving you well. 

Welcome! 

Since 2009, I have provided therapy to children and families, adults and couples in New Westminster and the Tri-Cities area. I work most often with concerns stemming from anxiety, current and historical trauma, and challenging patterns in relationships. 

My training and approach is informed by both a neurobiological and attachment lens. This means I am attuned to how both you and your nervous system have adapted to the things that have happened to you in your life. At one time, these adaptations wisely helped you survive, but they may no longer be serving you as well. Operating on auto-pilot or in ways you don't quite understand can impact your present life and connections with others. This is how trauma affects our current functioning. 

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You may find yourself feeling reactive or triggered in ways that almost feel involuntary. This can be a cue that past trauma is fuelling the intensity of your current experiences. In session, we will learn to slow down, together - and I will directly support you in investigating what is happening inside of you. The goal is to develop the capacity to better understand the parts of yourself involved and to shift your reactions in real time, outside of session.

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Still not sure what to expect from our counselling relationship?  As a client, you are in the driver's seat. You are the expert on your own life. And I work alongside you! It is my job to ensure we stay on track, to assist with navigation, and to introduce ideas and practices to support you in driving more intentionally. Essentially, we work together to help you get out of the "grooves in the road" that are no longer working for you and your relationships.

It's hard to describe the complexity and nuance of a therapy session. What is it like? When we're in session, I am really with you. I  track what has come up in past sessions, and I connect that to what is happening in the present session. My primary muscles are relational, I'm relatable and attuned. But I'm not "just" listening,  I'm also an active therapist who is curious, guiding, supporting. I invite you to stretch and into self-awareness. My goal is to create a space that is safe and intentionally paced, so that change is possible for you. 

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I look forward to working with you.