Curiosity about life, about making sense of how things completely of one's control can shape our realities.

I specialize in: Divorce and Separation Counselling, Co-parenting Counselling and Section 30 Assessments.

I am passionate about general aspects of family dynamics, which can range from dysfunctional family relationships to the impacts of intimate partner violence, adolescent to parent conflict and separation and divorce.

It is very rewarding to help individuals, families or couples to make sense of the underlying need for connection that is often misunderstood or lost as negative patterns of communication emerge and family systems are stuck in unhelpful cycles.

The area of focusing on the best interests of a child, especially in the context of separation is very important to me, as conflict can often shape a child's experiences and life trajectory in ways that are not helpful for all aspects of their development.

I am often described as open and authentic. I think authenticity for me looks like creating a safe space for vulnerability, but also able to challenge my clients when needed and recognize my own limitations as well. I am multicultural, which gives me the benefit of not having one singular perspective and allows me to be more appreciative of diverse life experiences.

I believe that objectivity, empathy, patience, being inquisitive and non-judgmental, are important qualities for a therapist to have.

What I value most in a client is openness.

The challenge of navigating complex stories and experiences, not by being the expert in the room, but helping to hold space such that different perspectives are gained, and new helpful meanings are cocreated with my clients.