About Me
My work is guided by a clear purpose: to support individuals, parents, teens, and families in navigating high-conflict relationships, separation, trauma, and emotional overwhelm with steadiness, compassion, and practical support.
With over 25 years of experience, my approach is grounded in Emotion-Focused Family Therapy (EFFT), attachment science, and trauma-informed care. I focus on helping people make sense of their emotional experiences, strengthen relationships, and develop tools that create meaningful, lasting change.
I believe that when people feel emotionally safe, understood, and supported, they are better able to navigate even the most challenging situations with clarity and confidence.
I have a particular interest in supporting families navigating high-conflict dynamics and separation, where clarity, structure, and emotional support are essential.
In addition to my clinical work, I am a mom to an amazing 6-year-old. This role continues to deepen my understanding of the realities families face and the importance of practical, compassionate support.
I value time outdoors and exploring British Columbia, where nature, movement, and connection help keep me grounded — both personally and professionally.
Our Services
Individual Adult and Youth Counselling
I support individuals and youth navigating emotional challenges, life transitions, and relationship stress.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to move forward, counselling offers a space to slow down, gain clarity, and build confidence.
My approach blends emotional insight with practical tools—so you’re not just talking through challenges, but learning how to manage them in everyday life.
Areas of support:
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Anxiety and overwhelm
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Emotional regulation
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Stress and burnout
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Self-esteem and identity
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Relationship challenges
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Family conflict
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Life transitions
Together, we explore underlying patterns, identify triggers, and develop strategies for meaningful, lasting change.
For youth and teens, I focus on building emotional safety and trust, creating a space where they feel comfortable opening up while learning to understand and manage their emotions
EFFT Family Counselling and Virtual Groups
I work with parents and families using an Emotion-Focused Family Therapy (EFFT) approach, helping caregivers understand their child’s emotional needs and respond with confidence.
This work is especially helpful for:
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High-conflict relationships
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Separation and co-parenting challenges
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Emotional or behavioural concerns in children
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Communication breakdowns
Together, we focus on reducing conflict, strengthening connection, and supporting children in a way that feels practical and sustainable.
Parenting Groups
My groups offer a supportive space to build skills and confidence in responding to your child’s emotions.
We focus on:
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Understanding emotional behaviour
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Reducing power struggles
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Strengthening parent-child relationships
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Building confidence in parenting
Groups also provide connection with other parents, helping reduce isolation and build support.
High Conflict Parenting and Co Parenting Support
I provide structured support for complex family dynamics, specializing in high-conflict relationships, separation, and co-parenting challenges.
When communication breaks down and conflict escalates, it can be hard to stay focused on what matters most. My role is to bring clarity, reduce reactivity, and support more effective, child-focused decision-making.
This work may include:
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High-conflict co-parenting support
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Communication and boundary setting
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Reducing reactivity and escalation
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Child-focused decision-making
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Navigating differing parenting approaches
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Emotional support for parents in conflict
My approach focuses on helping parents stay regulated, respond rather than react, and keep their child’s emotional well-being at the center—while building consistency and stability over time.
I integrate Emotion-Focused Family Therapy (EFFT) principles alongside practical structure to support both emotional understanding and real-world application.
This is for:
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Parents navigating separation or divorce
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High-conflict co-parenting situations
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Ongoing parenting disagreements
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Situations where communication feels tense or stuck
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