My counselling office is a place to heal from trauma, learn to live with chronic pain or injury, and to engage in self-care - and it’s a place to grow, reconnect with yourself, and build a life that feels meaningful on your own terms.
I work with clients from all walks of life, and welcome individual clients who are in early adulthood (21+) to late adulthood (70+). Seeing clients from a wide range of backgrounds and ages adds depth and perspective to the way in which I approach our work together.
I can help you with:
- anxiety and/or depression
- the pain of being misunderstood or mistreated
- the daily challenges of living with chronic pain, injury, or disability
- medical trauma
- creating a work life balance
- discovering more about yourself
- increasing or maintaining mental health
- life transitions
- caregiving dynamics & parenting
- shifting relationships
- rebuilding identity & hope after loss.
I am passionate about equipping people who have chronic pain, a health condition, or a recent injury with the tools they need to live a vibrant life that balances their medical needs with a full life. As someone who lives with chronic pain, I bring both clinical expertise and personal understanding to the work we do together.
I provide a mix of in-person and virtual appointments. In-person sessions are held in a fully accessible space in downtown Kamloops. Virtual sessions are available throughout Canada, via Jane App’s secure video platform.
Therapeutic Approaches:
I often utilize a range of tools from a variety of therapeutic approaches; the approach I use most often is Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps you manage emotions, build self-compassion, and reconnect with what matters – while also honouring your own unique pace of personal growth.
When working with clients with a physical condition or disability, therapeutic tools or activities are carefully chosen in conjunction with the client to ensure accommodations are met.
Licensure & Degrees:
Certified Canadian Counsellor (#10009058) through the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (since August 2022)
Masters in Counselling Psychology
BA in Psychology
Professional Development:
I frequently attend short workshops or lectures (including ‘lunch & learns’) on a variety of topics. I consult with peers, and have a bi-weekly consultation with a senior clinician who is a registered supervisor with the Canadian Counselling & Psychotherapy Association (CCPA). I’ve taken the following major workshops and training events:
Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) Certificate (in progress)
Wilfred Laurier University;
Led by various mental health clinicians;
Expected certificate completion in 2027
- 84 hours of live online training
- Seven separate courses; each consists of two days of live online training
- Courses include ACT for groups, as a brief therapy, and for trauma focused counselling
- 4 of 7 courses completed
Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) For Beginners
Pyschwire;
Led by Dr. Russ Harris;
March 2024
- 16 hours of asynchronous online course-based learning over 6 weeks
Counselling Ethics:
Writing Ethical, Useful, and Efficient Session Notes (Intermediate Level)
Dawn Psychological Services;
Led by Dawn L. McBride, Ph.D.;
May 2021
- Full day, live online workshop
