Who am I?
I’ve been a professional listener for more than twenty years — first as a writer and documentarian, and now as a therapist. I’m a Gen-Xer, an auntie and my family roots hail from Eastern European immigrants.
A significant part of my own path has been learning to meet my messy humanness with more honesty and compassion. That ongoing work continues to inform my practice and the care I offer.
I hold a Master’s in Counselling and have training in several therapeutic modalities; see below for more details.
If you’re getting a sense of who I am and how I work, you’re welcome to book a free consult to see if we’re a good fit.
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In 2024, I began working part-time as a counsellor with the Mental Health and Substance Use team at Sechelt Hospital. It’s complex and deeply rewarding work that continues to strengthen my clinical skills and understanding of community mental health.
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It’s a privilege to bring my journalism background into my work in mental health. My years reporting in Canada and across the Middle East and North Africa continue to shape how I listen and understand people’s stories. I write a monthly column for the Coast Reporter called On Mental Health and contribute photography to The Globe and Mail.
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Registered Clinical Counsellor, RCC #26655
BC Association of Clinical CounsellorsCanadian Certified Counsellor, CCC #11261976
Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Assoc.
Specialized Education & Training:
Motivational Interviewing for Addictions
Psychwire | 10 CE Credits, March - July 2025
City University | Vancouver, BC
Master of Counselling, 2022-2025
Working with First Responders | Vancouver, BC
BC Association of Clinical Counsellors, Nov 2024
Trauma Research Foundation | Boston, MA
Traumatic Stress Studies Certificate Program, 2021-2023
Simon Fraser University | Vancouver, BC
Master of Arts, International Studies, 2018-2021
The University of British Columbia | Vancouver, BC
Trauma-Informed Practice Training Level 1, 2019
Institute of Trauma-Informed Media | Sulaymaniyah, Iraq
Trauma-Informed Media Practices Training, 2018
The University of British Columbia | Vancouver, BC
Certificate of International Development, 2018
My Schedule & Fees
I am available on Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays to connect virtually or in person in Gibsons. For remote clients I am happy to accommodate various timezones.
Sessions are 50 mins | $150
Therapy is often covered by insurance plans. If you have benefits, I recommend checking to see if your plan includes Registered Clinical Counsellors (RCC) or Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC). You can submit receipts to your insurance company for reimbursement.