Mental Health Therapist

Individuals and Adults

Sometimes the difficulties we experience are not simply about what is happening inside of us, but about what has happened between us and the people who have mattered most. I believe that many psychological challenges are created, maintained, and ultimately alleviated through relationships, particularly through our attachment experiences. The ways we learned to connect, protect ourselves, seek support, or cope with disappointment can continue influencing our relationships and emotional lives long after those patterns were first formed. Because of this, the therapeutic relationship is central to my work. My primary goal is to create a safe, trusting, and collaborative space where you can speak freely, make sense of your experiences, and begin recognizing patterns that may no longer be serving you. My approach is exploratory and non-directive. I do not believe therapy is about someone else telling you how to live your life. Instead, I aim to create the space and opportunity for you to become curious about yourself, understand your experiences more deeply, and discover answers that feel meaningful and authentic to you.

Beyond the Professional Realm

My path to becoming a therapist was not a straight one. Before entering the mental health field, I had a career in Forestry. My decision to become a therapist came after reaching my own rock bottom and having an impactful experience in therapy. That experience changed the direction of my life. I know what it feels like to desperately need help. I also know what it feels like to sit across from a therapist, unsure of what to say or whether things can actually get better. Those experiences continue to shape the way I approach this work. They have given me a deep respect for the courage it takes to enter therapy and for the trust clients place in me when they share parts of their lives that may be painful, confusing, or difficult to put into words.

Invitation to Change

You do not need to arrive in therapy already knowing exactly what is wrong or what needs tochange. Sometimes the first step is simply having somewhere to speak openly and begin making sense of what you have experienced. Together, we can explore your relationships, emotions, behaviours, and the patterns that have developed throughout your life. Through curiosity, reflection, and a strong therapeutic relationship, we can work toward greater understanding, choice, and connection.  I believe strongly in the restorative power of talking and, perhaps even more importantly, of being genuinely heard.