The process of beginning therapy can generate a multitude of emotions in clients. Individuals entering the counselling environment might be hesitant to share their personal experiences and feel overwhelmed about taking this next step. They could have experienced inadequate counselling services in the past, have difficulties making changes in their life, and/or fear being judged or ridiculed. These factors can be a barrier for individuals seeking therapy.
I work from a holistic, culturally inclusive, individualistic framework where I strive to create a safe and collaborative space for clients. I will provide an open and honest therapeutic relationship with clients that focuses on their individual needs, experiences, and goals.
I will collaborate with clients to develop a strong therapeutic relationship and ensure a respectful, comforting, and welcoming therapeutic space. This can help facilitate a client’s own growth and commitment to the counselling process.
I am a Registered Psychotherapist, and a Yorkville University Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology graduate. I completed my undergraduate degree at McMaster University in Biology and Psychology. Over the past two years, I have worked as a Youth Worker for the non-profit organization, 360 Kids. In my role here, I fostered a rapport with youth and parents, provided informal counselling, external resources, and food support services, and engaged children and teens in numerous skills-based exercises to facilitate individual growth.
I volunteered at St. Joseph’s Mental Health and Addictions Hospital for three years. In this volunteer role, I provided support and engagement activities to clients with severe mental health diagnoses in the Acute Mental Health Unit. Currently, I am volunteering at the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) as a facilitator for an Adult Support for Depression group. As a group facilitator, I provide confidential, respectful, and encouraging support to participants.
I practice the following modalities from an informed lens:
