My professional education and training are in Social Work and Medical Anthropology. I was initially drawn to counselling as a result of my childhood experiences related to being born with a congenital anomaly. It required frequent doctor’s appointments, surgeries and hospitalizations. I received excellent medical care however there was little support around the psychosocial challenges (i.e., impact on self confidence, self-identity and body image, bullying ).
For over a decade, I worked at the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto with children and families dealing with trauma, chronic health conditions, life threatening illnesses, mental illness, and disabilities. In 2009, I relocated to beautiful Vancouver, BC to pursue a PhD and I worked at BC Children’s Hospital as well as a non-profit organisation supporting burn survivors/ their families and first responders. Throughout my career, I have participated in many global health initiatives in Kenya, Uganda, Nicaragua and Russia.
In 2021, I moved to a full time counselling practice to provide support during a time of increased awareness and interest in mental health counselling. I enjoy working with individuals experiencing a range of challenges in life, and working together to improve their overall quality of life.
I strongly believe the most important aspect of counselling is the rapport between a counsellor and client. Developing that rapport is the primary focus of my approach. I work from a trauma informed lens drawing from Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Complex trauma approaches, and short term solution focused therapy.
I enjoy working with children, adolescents and adults. I offer individual, couple and group counselling.
$150 per session
Integrate your past experiences and the messages you internalised about yourself, others and society, with your present day experiences with the goal of realising the future you desire. I believe it is never too late to develop the skills that enable us to manage the day to day experiences that lead to stress and uncertainty.
Doctor of Philosophy- Social Work – Specialization Global Health | University of British Columbia| Vancouver, BC Anticipated Completion December 2023
Diploma Program in Social Work Research | University of Toronto
Masters of Social Work| University of Toronto
Bachelor of Social Work, Magnum Cum Laude | York University |Toronto, ON
Honours Bachelor of Arts, Sociology & Social Anthropology | University of Toronto
Occupational Awareness Training for Therapists Treating First Responder Trauma Level 1 2018 & Level 2 2019
Mindful Self –Compassion Core Skills Training | SFU
Healing After Trauma Skills Workshop | World Burn Congress
Instructional Skills Workshop (LSW) | University of British Columbia Vancouver, BC
Brief & Narrative Therapy, Extern Training Program Level 1 | Hincks Dellcrest Centre & U of T
Certificate in Infant Mental Health |York University & Infant Mental Health Program | Toronto
I lived in Uganda for two years while completing my PhD research, and I brought home a bamboo bike frame. Cycling friends built it up and I now have an incredible and unique road bike that brings back fond memories of Uganda whenever I ride!
Online
Monday to Friday 2 pm to 7 pm Pacific Time
Saturday 12 pm to 5 pm Pacific Time
Registered Social Worker
British Columbia and Ontario
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