About Me

I am a cis-female settler, born and raised in Vancouver (unceded and ancestral Squamish, Tsleil-Waututh, and Musqueam Territory) and am grateful to continue living here.

​I completed my Masters in Counselling Psychology and worked as a research assistant at UBC for over 5 years, exploring the personality traits of Perfectionism, Narcissism, and Loyalty. I've completed several post-graduate clinical trainings in and always strive to keep learning and bettering my practice.

 In addition to my education, I have worked for several years with the BC Emergency in emergency in dispatch operations and as a critical incident stress coordinator. I have a lot of experience working with folks at all levels of health care.

My clients describe me as gentle and personable, with a nice blend of warmth and straightforwardness.

Who I Work With

I welcome diverse clients of all ages, cultures, genders, sexual orientations, and abilities, particularly those navigating:

• Anxiety, depression

• Perfectionism & self-esteem

• Trauma, PTSD, c-PTSD,

• Relationship / attachment wounds

• Identity exploration (gender, culture, sexuality, neurodivergence)

• Medical trauma and chronic health challenges

• Life transitions, loss, or personal growth

My Therapeutic Style & Modalities

I work from an integrative, individualized approach, drawing from:

• EMDR

• Internal Family Systems (IFS)

• Psychodynamic & Control Mastery Theory

• AEDP (Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy)

• Attachment-oriented, person-centred work

• Somatic & mindfulness-based practices

• Cognitive-behavioural and strengths-based strategies

Sessions adapt to what you need—sometimes deeply emotional, sometimes reflective, sometimes strategy-focused. Your voice and feedback guide the process.

First Responders & Healthcare Professionals

As both a Registered Clinical Counsellor and an emergency service member, I bring lived knowledge of first responder culture—the bonds, the humour, and the heavy load of trauma, cumulative stress, and moral injury.

At BC Emergency Health Services, I’ve worked as a Patient Transfer Coordinator, Preceptor, and Critical Incident Stress Coordinator, supporting colleagues after critical events. I also draw on my background in psychological research at UBC, which grounds my practice in evidence-based approaches. I enjoy balancing the practical, straightforward quality of science and medicine with the intuitive, creative and relational art of psychotherapy.

I specialize in supporting:

• Paramedics, dispatchers, healthcare workers and folks in STEM

• Processing critical incidents, line-of-duty trauma, and operational stress injuries

• Burnout, compassion fatigue, and moral injury

• Returning to work after leave or navigating career transitions

Our work can focus fully on what you need to heal, recover, and move forward.

Taking the First Step

Reaching out for counselling can feel like a big decision—that’s normal. If you’re curious how we might work together, I offer an initial consultation to see if it feels like a good fit.

You deserve a space where your experiences matter, where you are seen, believed, and supported. If you’re ready, I’d be honoured to be a part of your journey.