Curious to know about me

There are many therapists out there for you to choose from. There are different modalities and techniques and therapists have differing styles. It is crucial you find the right fitting therapist for you. This will increase the chances of a positive therapy experience and you achieving healing and growth.

So, here is a bit about me.....and I hope it sheds light on some of my strengths, values and ways of working.  Before choosing to become a therapist, I had a rich life of personal and professional experiences. I worked in Canada and internationally in the fields of education, international development and humanitarian work. I have been a helping professional my entire life and it has brought me fulfillment, learning and challenges. I have also had my fair share of personal and professional changes; some of them I chose and some not. Some of them welcomed; some of them not. I bring all of this knowledge and experience into our work together. 

 
Having worked with diverse populations in various cultural contexts over the years, I have learned to appreciate the richness of an individual’s background, lifestyle, identity and experiences. While your experience may not have been the same as mine, I understand that your growth requires looking at the world through your lens too.

I'm an eternal helping professional and a big fan of slowing down and creatively exploring and experiencing life and one's internal world.

SLOWING DOWN...... my morning ritual with coffee, quiet & stillness, cuddles & walks with my dog Zeebo (fun fact- I'm also trained in canine massage therapy), getting outside & connecting with nature whatever the season.

CALMNESS & GROUNDING....being near or in water... using my quasi- green thumb to try growing things both inside & out, nurturing the meaningful connections in my life.

CURIOUSITY....... off the beaten-track travelling, the thrill of getting lost in new places, trying new, weird & spicy foods, exploring gem stones & their energies, life-long learning.

PLAY, CREATE AND HAVE FUN.....experimenting with photographs, textiles & interior design, playing with the written word, laughs with friends.

I believe learning never ends and I continue to improve myself as a Psychotherapist. additionally, the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO) to which I belong mandates a certain number of Professional Development hours annually.  

I am trained in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), the Hakomi method, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Medical Qigong, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Level 1, and Walk and Talk therapy. I am committed to on-going learning and professional development. And last but not least, I am a passionate mental health advocate.

• Registered Psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO) (006200)
• Professional member of the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA)
• Certified with the Certified Coaches Federation (CCF)

• Master of Arts in Applied Anthropology and Development Studies, Macquarie University, Australia
• Master of Education in Comparative International Education, OISE/University of Toronto
• Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology, Yorkville University, New Brunswick