Our Clinicians

As we navigate an increasingly complex and demanding world, many people are experiencing higher levels of stress, anxiety, depression, loneliness, and relationship conflict. Our experiences and environments shape how our nervous systems respond to the world around us. In many cases these reactions are understandable responses to challenging life circumstances. At other times, patterns of thinking and coping can begin to interfere with our ability to feel clear, make decisions, and experience a sense of peace.

My approach to counselling draws on research in trauma, EMDR, neuroplasticity, the autonomic nervous system, mindfulness-based practices, cognitive behavioural therapy, and other evidence-informed methods. These perspectives help us understand how experiences shape the brain and nervous system, and how new patterns of thinking, feeling, and responding can be developed over time. Together, this work helps clients process difficult experiences, regulate their nervous systems, and reconnect with a stronger and more grounded sense of themselves.

Clients often find that as their nervous systems begin to settle and new perspectives emerge, they are able to think more clearly, respond more intentionally, and experience a greater sense of calm and direction in their lives. Many also leave sessions feeling energized, inspired, and more hopeful about the changes they are working toward. Therapy can help people move through difficult experiences while developing practical tools that support resilience, stronger relationships, and meaningful change.

I have been working in helping roles for over a decade. My early experience began in 2007 as a childcare worker with Dilico Anishinabek Family Care in Ontario. In 2012–2014 I worked as a youth outreach worker with Freedom Quest Regional Youth Services and alongside RCMP-based Victim Services in the Kootenays. I have been a Registered Clinical Counsellor with the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors since 2018 and currently practice on Vancouver Island. I offer in-person counselling in Nanaimo as well as secure online video sessions for clients throughout British Columbia and other regions of Canada where permitted.

I am deeply interested in the connection between the mind, body, and environment. Our experiences shape the structure and functioning of the brain, influencing how we perceive the world and engage in relationships. Factors such as sleep, nutrition, and our surrounding environments also play an important role in how our nervous systems function and how we experience daily life.

I also have additional training in working with first responders and a strong familiarity with the cumulative stress that can accompany emergency service work. Firefighters, police officers, paramedics, and other emergency professionals are regularly exposed to situations that require resilience and composure. Over time, even the most capable individuals can find that the accumulation of these experiences begins to affect sleep, relationships, and overall well-being. Therapy can provide a confidential space to process difficult experiences, manage stress, and maintain strong relationships outside of work.

Through both professional experience and family connection to the first responder community, I have developed a strong appreciation for the realities and pressures of emergency service work.

I provide counselling services in Nanaimo on Vancouver Island, supporting individuals, couples, and first responders navigating stress, trauma, and life transitions.