More about me…

My therapy, teaching and guiding approach is integrative, collaborative, and oriented towards post-traumatic growth.

I am informed by several evidence-based therapies including CBT, DBT, CPT for trauma, IFS, and Solution-Focused Therapy, in addition to  my knowledge and experience in the healing arts – which draws on the use of visual arts, intuitive creative processes, writing and poetry, whole-health and nature-based practices. Further, my way of working with you is greatly influenced by humanistic psychology and Watson’s Caring Science & Human Caring Theory.  I am passionate about working with women who have experienced life-altering events and want to reclaim their sense of self.

I am an RN, registered with the BCCNM and a CNP (certified nurse psychotherapist) registered with the Canadian Nurse Psychotherapist Association. I’m a member of the Canadian Nurse Psychotherapist Association, the Canadian and Psychotherapy Association and the Canadian Holistic Nurses Association. I hold a Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree, with distinction, from Vancouver Island University and have obtained additional counselling training, skill and knowledge from the College of Health Studies. For the past 15 years, I have worked as a nurse, counsellor and case manager, both in the private and public mental health and substance use treatment programs. Additionally, I have facilitated early recovery groups, psychoeducation, group therapy, women’s sharing circles, and co-facilitated a post-traumatic growth and recovery program for women.