It is my honour to walk alongside people through life’s many transitions, those moments that ask us to pause, reflect, and rediscover who we are. My years of working in rehabilitation and cancer care have shaped my belief that healing happens through connection, collaboration, and compassion. I bring this same understanding into my counselling practice at Rise Counselling Therapy, where I support individuals and couples navigating challenges such as anxiety, depression, neurodiversity, trauma, grief, relationship issues, and identity exploration. My practice is rooted in a trauma-informed, culturally safe, and holistic framework, my work integrates several modalities from Internal Family Systems (IFS), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), somatic awareness, and principles of attachment and nervous system regulation because certain modalities resonate differently. From a clinical lens, I focus on understanding how the mind and body hold experiences, helping clients develop greater self-awareness and tools for emotional regulation and resilience. Growing up on the coast instilled in me a deep sense of community, belonging, and respect for diversity—values that continue to guide my approach today. I hold space that welcomes the intersections of culture, neurodiversity, and lived experience, believing that each person’s story deserves to be met with warmth, curiosity, and respect. Together, we’ll work collaboratively toward greater clarity, self-compassion, and connection with yourself and those around you.

My own experience of being deeply supported through difficult times was transformative. Having someone truly listen—not to fix or advise, but to hold space with care and presence—helped me reconnect with myself. That experience remains at the heart of how I approach my work with clients today. I believe therapy is a space for growth, exploration, and healing — a place to reconnect with yourself and move toward the changes you hope for. My approach is grounded in compassion, curiosity, and collaboration. I see each person as the expert of their own experience, and I tailor my work to meet your unique needs and goals. I support children, youth, adults, and seniors navigating grief, anxiety, depression, trauma, self-esteem, relationship challenges, and the emotional impact of life transitions — including women experiencing fertility challenges. Drawing from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and somatic approaches, I integrate evidence-based tools with a person-centred and holistic perspective that honours the whole self — body, mind, and environment. Cultural humility and intersectionality are central to my practice. I recognize that our identities — including culture, race, gender, sexuality, and life experiences — shape how we see ourselves and how healing unfolds. I strive to create a safe, inclusive space where you feel seen, respected, and supported in all parts of who you are. Together, we can explore life’s challenges with openness and compassion, and work toward deeper understanding, resilience, and self-connection.