Trauma Therapy With Direction
If you’re carrying more than you should have had to carry, and you’re tired of holding it alone, you’re in the right place. My work with you will have point, it won’t just be a listening ear. I’m going to remind you where you want to go and kindly challenge you to create the life you long for.
What Brings People Here
Many people come to therapy feeling haunted, scrambled, or disconnected — even after years of “doing all the right things.” You might feel stuck in old patterns, overly self-critical, numb, frozen, anxious, or exhausted from holding it together. Some clients arrive knowing exactly what happened to them; others just know that something still doesn’t feel right.
Often, there’s a sense of:
“Why can’t I get over this already? It happened so many years ago.”
Feeling too much, or not enough
Difficulty trusting yourself or others
Repeating relationship patterns that don’t feel good
Knowing you’re capable, but not being able to let go of the fear that people are going to find you out
What Becomes Possible
Through trauma informed therapy, people begin to feel more grounded in themselves and less controlled by old experiences. We can’t erase the past, but we can change how you live with what happened and how it impacted you. Your body can know it’s over, you’re safe now.
This can mean:
Coming to peace with old memories
Feeling more in control of your emotions
Stronger, more secure relationships
A more encouraging inner voice
Greater ease in your body and daily life
“Out of suffering have emerged the strongest souls.” Khalil Gibran
Who I am
I’m a reader. I’m a learner. My personality was forged in the -50 degree winters of Manitoba where you know your neighbours and you show up for people. I’m someone who loves connecting with friends and family. I’m a new, but very passionate tennis player. I’m a lover of country music and comedy, and I’m someone who cares deeply about this work.
I grew up in a town of 250 people, where you care about each other simply because you have the time and space to. That’s something I try to recreate in my practice; I want it to be small and intentional. I don’t pack my schedule so full that I end up rushed or distracted. I offer 60-minute sessions instead of 50, because I want there to be room to slow down. I see a limited number of clients so I can offer attentive, personalized care.
I also believe in doing the work myself. I’ve done my own EMDR therapy. I meditate, practice yoga, journal, and do trainings on new research and modalities constantly. I’m always exploring how to create more internal steadiness and peace in my own body so that I can show up fully for you and share the things that truly help.
When I was 17, I lost my dad. I’m sure you have your own examples of experiences like this that shape how you understand people, grief, and resilience. They give you the ability to sit in the hard things for as long as they’re hard, knowing that kind of care and relationship is what transforms suffering. With a bit of patience and wisdom, thing can be so much better.
Frequently Asked Questions about Counselling
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Yes. I offer in-person therapy in North Vancouver as well as online sessions across British Columbia.
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I work with adults and couples. I have a particular focus on trauma and on working with male survivors of sexual abuse, while also supporting people of all genders and backgrounds.
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This is unique to you. We begin with a check-in, set an intention, and then explore — sometimes looking at the past, sometimes staying in the present to notice patterns and create meaningful shifts in your week.
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No. We move at your pace. Therapy here is about safety first. You won’t be pushed into anything before you’re ready.
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Most clients attend weekly or bi-weekly sessions, especially during trauma work. As people improve, they typically begin to space out sessions over longer periods of time. Frequency is something we decide together.
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While conversation is important, I also use trauma-informed approaches such as EMDR and Internal Family Systems that work beyond insight alone, helping the nervous system process experiences more fully.
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Yes. Confidentiality is taken seriously and follows professional and legal standards, with a few standard exceptions that we’ll review together.
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Yes! Direct billing is available for several insurance providers. I also provide receipts for extended health benefits and am registered with CVAP.
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A free 20-minute consultation gives us both a chance to see if working together feels right. If it doesn’t, I’m happy to provide a referral to one of my brilliant, trusted colleagues.
You don’t have to walk this path alone.
I’d love to go on this journey with you. Let’s chat.
Have questions before getting started? Read our FAQs or contact me