My Training & Approach to Therapy 

I held an active license in Nursing for over 30 years. During that time I worked in various clinical areas, community health & teaching. My interests lay in helping people heal physically and emotionally. I hold a diploma in Parish Nursing which emphasizes spiritual healing and thereby looks at the whole person. Having had a career in Nursing, I’ve been given a unique perspective and lens through which I engage with others.


As I found myself navigating through life transitions, I looked for ways to stay engaged with learning and my community. The challenges I have experienced along the way have made me more effective in working with others experiencing the same. In 2019 I completed a Master’s degree in Counselling at City University in Seattle. I currently hold membership through the B.C Association of Clinical Counsellors granting me the privilege of practicing as a Registered Clinical Counsellor.
My approach to therapy is eclectic. It is always my hope that the conversations we have will bring clarity in a way that helps you make sense of the patterns and interactions in your life that are not serving you. I am drawn to a strength-based or solution focused approach for the way it encourages you to access your own capacity and skills to become “unstuck” in your current situation. I resonate with what is called Family or Systemic therapy because of how it addresses the problems people present within the context of their relationships.




At times I take an existential approach as it emphasizes discussing issues such as; the meaning of life, death, and one’s purpose. I embrace those who struggle with or seek comfort/strength within the context of their faith practices. Narrative therapy, a more post-modern approach, encourages people to find solutions to minimize their problems. We look at the stories that have informed your experiences and help you to separate yourself from your problem. I find this a respectful and non-blaming approach to therapy. However, I do use a variety of techniques, trying to find the one that will work best for you. You always have the right to refuse anything I suggest.

I held an active license in Nursing for over 30 years. During that time I worked in various clinical areas, community health & teaching. My interests lay in helping people heal physically and emotionally. I hold a diploma in Parish Nursing which emphasizes spiritual healing and thereby looks at the whole person. Having had a career in Nursing, I’ve been given a unique perspective and lens through which I engage with others.


As I found myself navigating through life transitions, I looked for ways to stay engaged with learning and my community. The challenges I have experienced along the way have made me more effective in working with others experiencing the same. In 2019 I completed a Master’s degree in Counselling at City University in Seattle. I currently hold membership through the B.C Association of Clinical Counsellors granting me the privilege of practicing as a Registered Clinical Counsellor.
My approach to therapy is eclectic. It is always my hope that the conversations we have will bring clarity in a way that helps you make sense of the patterns and interactions in your life that are not serving you. I am drawn to a strength-based or solution focused approach for the way it encourages you to access your own capacity and skills to become “unstuck” in your current situation. I resonate with what is called Family or Systemic therapy because of how it addresses the problems people present within the context of their relationships.




At times I take an existential approach as it emphasizes discussing issues such as; the meaning of life, death, and one’s purpose. I embrace those who struggle with or seek comfort/strength within the context of their faith practices. Narrative therapy, a more post-modern approach, encourages people to find solutions to minimize their problems. We look at the stories that have informed your experiences and help you to separate yourself from your problem. I find this a respectful and non-blaming approach to therapy. However, I do use a variety of techniques, trying to find the one that will work best for you. You always have the right to refuse anything I suggest.

EXPERIENCE

A career in Nursing has given me a unique perspective and lens through which I engage with others. I have spent years learning about therapeutic communication and interpersonal relationships. In doing so, I developed a practice that strengthened my capacity to care and listen to others in an unbiased way, respecting others and respecting diversity. My training as a nurse also equips me to see the intersections of the physical and emotional aspects of persons and how balance is needed to create health.

R E C O M M E N D A T I O N S

Summer Destinations

Coastal Italy

African Safari

Mayan Trail