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
It is an approach that recognizes the close relationship between emotional and physical health. It explores how stress, trauma, emotions, relationships, and life experiences can affect the body and contribute to physical symptoms or illnesses. By understanding the connection between mind and body, individuals can develop greater self-awareness, address underlying emotional factors, and support both psychological and physical well-being.
EMDR
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing is a trauma-focused psychotherapy that helps individuals process distressing memories and experiences that may be contributing to current emotional, psychological, or physical difficulties. It focuses on reducing the impact of traumatic experiences and involves the use of bilateral stimulation to support the brain’s natural healing processes, fostering resilience, emotional regulation, and well-being..
DBT
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy is a skills-based psychotherapy that works with themes such as emotional regulation, distress tolerance, mindfulness, and interpersonal effectiveness. It focuses on helping individuals understand and manage intense emotions while building practical coping strategies, increasing self-awareness, improving relationships, and creating a life that feels meaningful and worth living.
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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Equipping you with the necessary tools to achieve your goals
The main goal of the therapy process is to help you gain insight into your emotions and experiences, and to provide tools that can help you make the right choices for yourself.
Based in Canada, available everywhere
Wherever you are, I offer online sessions to support your well-being. Please note: I work with clients globally but I only support those living in Canada as a Registered Clinical Counsellor (BCAA) and as a Counselling Therapist (ACTA). 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
At the heart of my work is a commitment to helping individuals understand, process, and overcome emotional distress, while fostering well-being and personal growth. I work with people who have experienced trauma in its many forms, recognizing how overwhelming experiences can shape emotions, relationships, and one’s sense of self.
I have extensive experience supporting individuals navigating the psychological effects of trauma, including those related to interpersonal violence, chronic stress, oppression, and major life transitions. My background includes significant work with immigrant mental health, particularly the challenges associated with cultural adjustment, identity, and systemic stressors.
In therapy, I collaborate with clients to deepen awareness, strengthen coping capacities, and address patterns that may interfere with living a more grounded, meaningful, and fulfilling life.
My areas of specialty include treating trauma, anxiety, depression, addictions, self-esteem and self-worth.
"When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves"
— Viktor Frankl
