I am a Canadian Certified Counsellor in good standing with the Canadian Counselling & Psychotherapy Association (CCC #1327). I obtained a Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology with an emphasis in Depth Psychology at Pacifica Graduate Institute and also hold B.A. and B.Ed. degrees from the University of Western Ontario.
I hold certification in EMDR Level I & II therapy and as a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP).
Areas of interest and expertise include: childhood wounding, trauma, grief and loss, life transitions, and meaning in life.
I use an integrated, holistic, trauma-informed approach which focusses on unconscious material, rich in meaning and healing. Thus, I specialize in and only offer EMDR which deals with (at times) repressed, unconscious memories and their associated feelings and thoughts which are stored in the body (not just the mind!). This material also shows up in our dreams, body symptoms, metaphors, and images. This approach is somatic-based, whole-brain, bottom-up therapy.
I have authored the book (revised edition coming in 2027), “Soul Reflections: Living a More Conscious & Meaningful Life,” was a columnist (‘The Joy of Being Jung’) for the former Oceanside Star paper, and had a 4-year monthly ‘Mindful Moment’ spot on The Beach 88.5 FM.
With 20 years of experience, extensive training, as well as many personal/career transitions, I have learned that most growth and healing involves some form of loss — the letting go of parts of self, of misconceptions, of expectations, of life being a certain way, of control, etc. EMDR is an effective, research-proven psychotherapy that cuts to the core!
I can help you release old patterns in order to achieve a new sense of self and freedom.
