Compassionate, science-based counselling for improved mental health
Feel better about yourself, your decisions and put meaning back into your life
My Approach
Liberation Psychology
It is the science that studies the impacts of social marginalization, oppression, xenophobia and prejudice against minorities, including immigrants. This approach takes the focus of distress and pain from the individual and makes it possible to evaluate how the social context impacts personal well being and operates to sustain an oppressed person.
Psychosomatic Approach
Psychosomatic means mind (psyche) and body (soma). It studies how your mental state can contribute to cause, worsen and influence in physical diseases.
Existential Analysis
Is a person-oriented psychotherapy that works with themes such as self-awareness, self-understanding, love, courage, meaning of life, authenticity, among others. It focus on existence and purpose and involves an exploration of a person’s own experience and the roles of freedom and responsibility in the pursuit of well-being and a meaningful life.
Positive Psychology
Is the science within Psychology that studies happiness and how we can make life worth living. The focus is dealing with concepts of joy, gratitude, inspiration, love, resilience and compassion and all positive experiences that can help a person to become happier and fulfilled.
Mindfulness Based Approach
It is the science that teaches the importance to develop tolerance and the ability to withstand discomfort in order to overcome major life challenges and stressors without resorting to negative coping strategies.
Post traumatic Growth
It is the concept that humans can experience growth in 5 domains following a traumatic experience. It discusses the importance of self resilience, of developing meaningful connections and finding new possibilities and purpose in life.
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Providing you with the necessary tools to achieve your goals
The main goal in a therapy process is to help you achieve insight into your emotions and experiences, and provide you with tools that can help you make the right choices for yourself.
Based in beautiful British Columbia, available everywhere
No matter where you are, I am available through online sessions. Please note: I work with clients globally but I only support those living in Canada as a Registered Clinical Counsellor. I am an Approved Clinical Supervisor registered with the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors.
My Services
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1:1 Sessions to work towards your goals.
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Clinical Supervision for practicum students, experienced, and entry-level mental health practitioners.
About me
I am passionate about supporting people connect with their inner strength
The core of what I do is to help people understand, prevent and overcome emotional distress in order to promote well-being and personal development. I have a vast experience working with immigrants' mental health and the challenges associated with encountering a new culture, focusing on evaluating and comprehending the impacts of oppression, violence and systemic prejudice. I also have extensive practice working as an Addiction Counsellor at the public sector. Along with my clients we work on increasing their awareness to comprehend the barriers that negatively affect the achievements of a joyful and pleasant life.
My areas of specialty include treating anxiety, depression, addictions, self-esteem and self-worth, trauma and fear.
"When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves"
— Viktor Frankl
