Counselling Options during COVID-19:

In these uncertain times, I currently offer virtual counselling to my clients. If you are struggling with anxiety related to COVID-19, are concerned about exposure of loved ones at risk or simply feel virtual counselling is a first step towards in person sessions, this format may be for you. Your safety and the health and safety of your family is important to me and important to the ThriveLife team.

I am a mother of four wonderful children. I have three sons including fraternal twin boys and a teenage daughter of 14 years. My experience as a mother combined with my counselling background has taught me so much about human resilience and adaptability. If you met my children, you would see four pretty well adjusted, social kids. What you wouldn’t see is that they have dealt with a myriad of different kinds of anxieties and worries, grief and loss, and an early diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). You see, what’s important is not necessarily what others see but what remains unseen and private; the obstacles so many of us need help navigating. Everyone has a story, I look forward to hearing yours.

I am passionate about supporting people in their time of need. Supporting parents, children, families and individuals who are having difficulty navigating the messy pieces of life and are in need of a compass to better guide their journey.

I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor (#14609) and hold a Master of Education in Counselling Psychology. I also hold a Bachelor of Arts in Child and Youth Care which has provided me a comprehensive background in the areas of child development from birth through young adulthood.

I have been quite fortunate through my life to have worked with a broad array of children and families with various needs and abilities. My work has included Early Intervention Services IDP with infants and toddlers who were experiencing developmental delays or had a special need. I have also worked in school settings with children and youth struggling with challenging emotions and behaviors. I spent 10 years navigating adoption; working as an Adoption Social Worker with the Ministry of Children and Family Development - educating, supporting, approving and placing children into adoptive families. Most of the children that I have supported over the years have experienced complex trauma and/or have had a variety of special needs. The above professional experience combined with my personal journey as a mother has equipped me with tools and strategies that I trust can add value to those I serve and support. I believe in the power of an authentic and trusting relationship with my clients that fosters growth, provides a place to explore their feelings and discover their preferred way of living.  I use a range of tools to meet my client’s individual needs and goals including Mindfulness and Self-Compassion practice, Play/Art based-therapy, CBT, Narrative therapy, Regulation work and/or Attachment work.

To book an appointment or for any additional information, please don’t hesitate to contact me. I offer a brief complimentary phone consultation to answer any questions you may have and discuss what may be the best fit for you at this time. I will return any voicemails or emails as soon as I am able, usually within 24 hours on weekdays.