My career started with studying the social sciences, resulting in a Bachelor of Arts from The King’s University and a Bachelor of Social Work from the University of Calgary. For the past 25+ years, I have been working as a social worker in various front-line and clinical supervisory roles. My lifelong interest in healing and growth led me to pursue a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology from Trinity Western University, expanding my work to include clinical counselling.

​

I believe that who we are and how we function in the world is heavily influenced by our early life experiences and the family and social environments we grow up in. I also believe human beings are resilient and can recover and grow despite difficult experiences.

​

My work naturally aligns with Attachment, Systems, and Narrative schools of thought, but I also take a flexible and practical approach that draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Brief Solution-Focused Therapy when appropriate.

​

I have received training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy, and I am an approved service provider for the Crime Victims’ Assistance Program (CVAP).

​

Perhaps the most important thing I bring as a counsellor is the ability to sit with people in their pain or struggle without becoming overwhelmed by it. I offer a non-judgmental and relational approach that fosters safety, curiosity, and growth.

​

Areas that are of particular interest to me include family of origin issues, anger (and other emotions), relationship discord or violence, addiction, anxiety, and depression. I am a general practitioner at heart and value meeting people where they are — working collaboratively on whatever issues feel most meaningful to them.

​

On a personal note, my spouse and I consider ourselves blessed to have three young adult children and a teenager. I also love to spend time reading a good book or exploring the outdoors in this beautiful area we live in.

​

I am currently seeing clients (in person or online) at Yale Therapy Group in Chilliwack part-time on Monday afternoons and evenings. Please send me an email at the link below for details about setting up an introductory consultation or a first session.

​