Our work together.
What does individual therapy look like?
Therapy isn’t just a place to talk about problems — it’s a space to get curious about your inner world. Many people seek counselling when something in their life no longer feels workable: familiar patterns aren’t helping like they used to, old coping strategies feel stretched thin, a significant change is taking place or there’s a sense that something deeper is asking for attention.
In our work together, we slow down enough to notice what’s happening beneath the surface. My approach is practical and grounded in what’s happening between us in the room and what’s happening, or has happened in your life: the patterns, reactions, and habits that keep things feeling stuck. Therapy is a place where you can safely try new ways of being and notice how those patterns play out.
There’s no single method that works for everyone. I draw on a range of therapeutic approaches and adapt them to what you need. At the beginning, weekly or bi-weekly sessions help us build momentum, and we’ll revisit your goals and needs as the work unfolds.
Have questions? Learn more about frequently asked questions or reach out to me directly.
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I provide both counselling and psychotherapy. Counselling often focuses on short-term support — working toward specific goals or strategies to help you navigate a challenge or life transition.
Psychotherapy tends to go deeper and usually takes place over a longer period, exploring how past experiences, patterns, and relationships shape the present. In both cases, theories and techniques inform my work, but the relationship matters most. -
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Motivational Interviewing
Narrative Therapy
Existentialism
Psychodynamic
Solutions-Focused
Attachment Focused Therapy
Internal Family Systems
My approach is trauma-informed and grounded in feminist, anti-oppressive, and LGBTQ2+ affirming values. -
I recognize the unique psychological toll of high-stress, high-impact work and offer a supportive space to process trauma, build resilience, and navigate moral injury for first responders, veterans, journalists, and humanitarian workers. As a journalist and documentarian, I gained firsthand experience working in challenging environments—covering conflict, social justice issues, and stories of resilience throughout the Middle East and North Africa. I appreciate the cultural nuances and complexities of frontline work, as well as the commitment, motivations, deeply held values, and sacrifices it demands.
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Rural and remote communities encounter many obstacles in accessing mental health resources, alongside challenges related to stigma, isolation, and economic disparities. As a Sunshine Coast resident, I understand the unique difficulties our community experiences and am dedicated to advocating for and supporting the well-being of individuals here and in other rural areas through individual counselling and groups. To help reduce financial barriers, I offer low-cost counselling to a limited number of clients. To learn more please reach out to me through my contact page.
My Schedule & Fees
I am available on Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays to connect in person in Gibsons, walk and talk, or virtually. 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.