Clients and Approach
My clients are intelligent, capable people dealing with symptoms of stress, anxiety, depression, and grief, as well as those who are looking to gain clarity on their processes and patterns. Some are debriefing intense experiences like childbirth, accidents, and diagnoses. Some are processing major life transitions (parenthood, empty nest, loss, moves, divorce, grief, careers, etc.) Some people are working on balance, often with work, uncovering values and goals while determining the path to achieve them.
I often work with clients with symptoms of ADHD. We collaborate on strategies and uncover how they think, what makes them tick, and what they need to succeed and thrive. ADHD often comes with a good chunk of shame, and building self-confidence is an important piece of this work.
I’m seeing an increase in clients working on boundaries, identifying needs, emotions, expectations, and how to put what is uncovered into practice.
My counselling approach is person-centred and being strength based is my guiding star – I strongly believe you are the expert of your own life and the key to your healing. I am here to hold judgement free space for you to be yourself; the good, bad, ugly and beautiful. I use techniques from various theories including MBT and CBT, and incorporate existentialist theory into my integrative practice, creating a collaborative and holistic counselling experience. I believe the mind informs the body and vice versa.
Together, we focus on what you feel is important. This looks different for everyone, but can include reducing symptoms of stress, burnout, grief, anxiety, perfectionism and procrastination. To some it may be releasing unhelpful patterns, like overanalyzing, decision paralysis, and taming critical inner dialogue. This work improves self-esteem, emotional growth, adaptability, and relationships.
While I’m often present and future focused- our past experiences and interpretations, families, and society – shape us, and I’m comfortable with whatever and whenever you want to discuss. Self insight, exploration, processing, and having access to positive tools can help overcome harmful habits, cognitions, spirals, and patterns. Sometimes, we get a little stuck – in a mindset, thought, or belief. We might not even see it ourselves. Sometimes we need to debrief an experience with an unbiased outsider to make clear our decisions or get a different perspective.
I work with adults of all ages, families, couples, and mature minors (12+). I believe young adults are inherently capable and vastly underestimated. I do work with children 8+, however, when it comes to working with children below age 12, I require caregivers to have occasional supportive counselling sessions. Not because they are doing anything wrong, but because being collaborative in expectations and techniques can make all the difference in our relationships with our children.
What About? –
Who isn’t a good fit? Wouldn’t it be nice if counsellors were brutally honest in who they aren’t best suited to serve? Revelstoke has an abundance of gifted counsellors and psychologists, and I am always happy to make a referral to someone more specialized so that you receive the support you deserve. For those looking to work through sexual abuse/assault, to process/reprocess childhood trauma, those struggling with C-PTSD symptoms, and those looking for BPD support, you deserve a counsellor who specializes in those areas.
About Me
A lifelong interest in people, society, and why we do what we do, led me to counselling. I have an undergraduate degree in Archaeology and Ancient History of the Near East, Greece and Rome. Studying the societal structure, religion, politics, arts, and sciences of the past fascinated me; I was curious to know both the why and how ancient cultures did what they did and the modern impacts of those bygone choices. Since then, I’ve spent many years as a writer, and worked with youth aged 10-17 in pro-social programming. I retrained at the Kelowna College of Professional Counselling and gained a Diploma of Applied Psychology and Counselling Specializing in Professional Counselling.
I am currently a Registered Master Practitioner in Clinical Counselling Provisional (MPCC-P) through the Canadian Professional Counsellors Association, and a Registered Therapeutic Counsellor Candidate (RTC-C) through the Association of Cooperative Counselling Therapists of Canada. I am supervised by a qualified supervisor. I work as a contractor through the Revelstoke Women’s Shelter, co-facilitating youth groups aimed at fostering pro social growth, emotional regulation and social skills. I’m a parent of two boys, I adore various outdoor pursuits, and can often be found reading and creative writing.
My space is safe for the neurodiverse and LGBTQIA2S+ communities, of which I am part of.
Rates
15 minute New Client consult – FREE
Adult Individual Session – $100 / 50 minutes – In person or virtual
Couples Session – $140 / 50 minutes – in person or virtual
Youth Individual Session – $100 / 50 minutes – In person or virtual
I strongly believe everyone has the right to support. Reach out if cost is a barrier.
