a Registered Therapeutic Counsellor, Master Therapeutic Counsellor (ACCT) in Vancouver offering trauma-informed counselling for pet loss and grief, anxiety, trauma, and dental anxiety — online across BC and in person.

I came to this work through my own life. The loss of a beloved pet taught me how profound, and how lonely, that grief can be. Personal encounters with trauma deepened my commitment to creating a space where nothing you bring is too much or too small. And years working in dentistry showed me firsthand how quietly dental anxiety can shape a person's life, health, and sense of safety, and how rarely it is taken seriously.

I recognize the profound bond people share with animals and the meaningful role they can have in emotional healing, attachment, comfort, and grief.

These experiences are not separate from my practice. They are the reason for it.

My approach is warm, collaborative, and always led by you. I draw on a range of methods including EMDR — particularly helpful for distressing memories and experiences that feel stuck. 

 

I believe counselling works best when you feel genuinely seen, not assessed, not

categorized, not rushed. My role is to walk alongside you, not ahead of you.

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 I work with adults who are navigating

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• pet loss anticipatory grief

• grief and emotional loss

• trauma 

• anxiety 

• dental anxiety or trauma

• stress, overwhelm, or emotional exhaustion

• the effects of difficult experiences

• difficulty feeling safe, connected, or understood​

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My goal is not to “fix” you, but to support you in understanding your experiences, building coping tools, processing painful memories, and creating space for healing and growth.

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I work with adults who are navigating grief, anxiety, the effects of difficult experiences, and  life transitions, including losses the world doesn't always honour. If any of what you've read  here resonates, I'd love to hear from you. 

 

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