How I Work

My counselling style is warm, collaborative and respectful, approaching each person with non-judgemental curiosity. I believe each of us is on a healing journey, seeking meaning and purpose in life. I view obstacles as opportunities for growth and trust that circumstances cultivate movement towards expansion. I see my role as a guide, gently encouraging recognition of unconscious factors that impact your daily life. I pay attention to your thoughts, emotions, bodily felt sense, intuition and dreams, ultimately strengthening all ways of knowing. Through increased awareness and self-compassion, you will step more fully into a life you love.

My Approach to Helping

I have an integrative approach built on the foundation of the psychosynthesis model of wholeness and personality development. As well as utilizing psychosynthesis methods of disidentification, integration of sub-personalities and strengthening the will, I also incorporate cognitive, behavioural, and mind-body techniques from evidenced based theories such as Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy, Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction, Focusing and Somatic Experiencing. 

A Transpersonal orientation explores the full range of human experience, addressing challenges within the context of the whole system--physical, mental, emotional, spiritual and creative. This vantage allows me to address your pain and suffering within the context of a larger purpose. 

I continually update and enhance my skills by attending seminars, trainings and intensives regularly. I also maintain personal practices for balanced well-being.

Philosophy & Values:

I value authenticity, honesty, and integrity in relationship.

  • I believe in the transformational power of love.
  • I trust the guiding wisdom within each person and provide interventions to reconnect with this wisdom.

I value each person's life path as it unfolds.

  • I believe a regular spiritual practice facilitates clarity and direction.
  • I trust the Divine guidance and wisdom that arises from the spaciousness of silence.

I value the whole spectrum of emotions.

  • I believe articulation and expression of feelings aids healing.
  • I trust the bodily felt sense to bring us closer to our divine essence.

I value the human form as a reflection of divinity.

  • I believe ailments manifest as a means of drawing attention to imbalance.
  • I trust that physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual practices create harmony and wholeness.

I value the earth, her inhabitants, and the beauty that awakens all my senses.

  • I believe in the interconnectedness of all living things and peacefully coexisting with creation.
  • I trust the natural world to provide the perfect landscape for exploring dreams and reconnecting with our true Self. 

I'm committed to helping you create a meaningful life.