Clinical Counselling & Somatic Therapy

Begin Really Living the Life You Desire Today!

If you notice patterns of anxiety, disconnection with self, over-riding, people pleasing, perfectionism, functioning so well, until you can’t, overwhelm, and burnout - you’re in the right spot. I offer you a compassionate space to explore experiences from a holistic approach, to foster integration and ease - that sense of being ‘home’ in your body.

How can I help you as a Clinical Counsellor?

While I work with clients from a variety of backgrounds with diverse concerns, my specialty is in supporting sensitive and neurodiverse clients of all ages and stages of life, to include prenatal and postnatal. As a Neuro-Affirming Somatic Clinical Counsellor, I draw upon psycho-education (so you feel informed), various Somatic approaches (see below), Narrative, and others that align with you.

We work together to understand conscious and subconscious patterns, and their effects on your life to begin to unwind, empowering you to create meaningful change. My approach is determined by the clients phase of development, learning, and sensory preferences. I have been exploring Somatic Therapies since I was a child, and professionally since 2011. Below you will find more details around my specialties, modalities I incorporate, and qualifications. I invite you to book a free 15 minute consult to ask me any questions you may have, and ensure I am the right therapist for you at this point on your journey.

Where do I work as a Clinical Counsellor?

While I would love to have our sessions on the beach, I am currently offering clinical counselling virtually, based out of Vancouver - so I can work with clients across Canada. I also collaborate with the Nueroaffirming Collective - Kerry's team from @NeurodivergentParenting. I am registered with the Canadian Counselling & Psychology Association (CCPA) as a Canadian Clinical Counsellor (CCC), and BC Clinical Counselling Association (BCACC) as a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC). You are welcome to book a consult below.

Specialties

Highly sensitive & neurodiverse souls - ADHD, Autism, PDA, ODD & sensory processing

Developing self awareness, interoception & biofeedback for intuition & resilience

Empowering parents in supporting their sensitive & neurodiverse children

Anxiety, overwhelm, burnout, depression & sleep concerns

Comprehending near death & out of body experiences

Perfection, procrastination, body image & eating

Body autonomy & creating healthy boundaries

Attachment, parentification & intimacy

Releasing intergenerational patterns

Finding your voice & self-expression

Tapping into your full potential

Chronic pain patterns

Modalities

While I offer a variety of holistic modalities, the choice is completely up to my clients. By holistic I mean exploring our internal & external environments, including physical, social, emotional, cognitive, and energetic or spiritual. I explore these aspects through the lens of; neurodevelopmental, sensorimotor (somatic), trauma-informed, systems & strength-based.

Somatic Therapy to include Somatic Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

Narrative Therapy and Dynamic Narrative Exposure Therapy™

Internal Family Systems, Parts & Attachment Therapy

Holistic Developmental Integration Therapy©

Braindance™ - Primitive reflex integration

Craniosacral & Somatic Experiencing

Play, Expressive & Art Therapy

Solutions Focused Therapy

Yoga & somatic movement

Bilateral & sound practices

Meditation & mindfulness

Safe & Sound Protocol

Neuroaffective Touch®

Biofeedback

Breathwork

My qualifications

Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC with BCACC)

Canadian Clinical Counsellor (CCC with CCPA)

Masters of Arts Counselling Psychology (MACP)

Bachelor of Business (UBC)

Certificate in Adult Learning (U Calgary)

Expert Registered Yoga Teacher (ERYT-500)

Registered Prenatal Yoga Teacher (RPYT)

Registered Children's Yoga Teacher (RCYT)

Registered Children's Yoga School (RCYS)

Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider (YACEP)

Craniosacral Therapy, Infants + Children (Visionary Healing)

Craniosacral Therapy Level 4 (Visionary Healing)

PESI Trauma & Memory Course: Somatic Experiencing® Skills with Dr. Peter Levine

PESI Somatic Trauma Therapy Certification with Dr. Abi Blakeslee

Certified Safe + Sound Protocol™ (SSP)Provider

Certified Dynamic Narrative Exposure Therapy™ (DNET) Provider

NeuroAffective Touch® Provider

Art Therapy Practitioner

Chronic Shame in Clinical Practice: An Embodied Relational Perspective

Mom’s Choice Awards® Gold Recipient

Braindance™ Instructor

How can we work together?

See below! I offer somatic support through 1:1 sessions virtually and in-person, and group offerings.

>> In-person: Clinical Counselling, Somatic Therapies, Yoga Trainings & Speaking
>> Virtual: Clinical Counselling, Self-Paced Online Courses & Motivational Speaking

My work as a clinical counsellor can be covered by the Autism Funding Unit.

I look forward to connecting with you, and please reach out if you have any questions: [email protected]

Your Somatic Counselling Journey Begins Here!

Which offering is right for you?:

Individual Sessions (45m $130-180/ 60m $225)
For child to adult. Working 1:1 to empower clients through development, healing & growth, to include Life Coaching. First sessions is 60m ($250), allowing for greater depth and support tools.
Family/ Couple Sessions (60m $265)
Designed to foster a supportive system, healing & growth within the relationships. First sessions is 60m ($280), allowing for greater depth and support/ assessment tools.
Group Somatic Wellness Series
Please see more here: https://glowithin.ca/yoga-classes-north-vancouver

Next Step: Please book a complimentary 15 minute call to ask questions and ensure we're a good fit and I can support you with your goals. If you do not see a time that works, please email [email protected].

I look forward to connecting with you!

My work is covered by the Autism Funding Unit (AFU).

I offer sliding scale for 45 min sessions. If you are looking for sliding scale or free clinical counselling support, I would recommend reaching out to Mamas for Mamas or Moving Families Forward Services (MFFS).