No BS, just genuine mental healthcare customised to suit your exact needs.
Therapist Identity: LGBTQ+
She/Her…. LGBTQIA+?
If you are struggling with your sexual identity or gender, you are safe with me. Amidst confusion and suffering, it helps to be reminded of the strengths and qualities that helped you survive. However we identify in the world, we all have potential, intelligence and creativity.
I work from a stance of “what is right with you, and what have you done to get you from there to here?”
We all imagine, and imagining the worst is part of our history as humans. When my therapist taught me how to skillfully use my imagination, I had a new lease on life. My healing journey informs my work as a therapist.
I listen. I operate on the principle that on the deepest level you are the one who knows what you need. My role is to guide you and help you manage triggers, memories, panic, and fear when old history or present-day trauma interferes with daily life.
You will learn about the gifts of imagination, and what it means to become aware of inner resources already present within. You will gain an experiential awareness of that “inner space” where you can find a source of balance.
Therapeutic approaches I use focus on your inherent potential, goodness, and wholeness. I use a blend of tools from my Psychosynthesis studies and personal healing, as well as Bessel van der Kolk’s trauma informed training, and my advanced studies Clinical Meditation and Imagery.
With awareness, there is change.
As a neuro-informed counsellor specializing in anxiety, trauma, stress, and perinatal mental health, I combine cutting-edge neuroscience with powerful therapeutic approaches including Internal Family Systems (IFS), clinical hypnotherapy, and evidence-based EMDR techniques to support deep healing and transformation.
Rather than viewing symptoms as problems to fix, I recognize them as adaptive responses that have helped you survive and cope. My approach honours your innate resilience while using interventions that align with your body’s natural healing processes, particularly during significant life transitions like the perinatal period.
By exploring the psychosocialbiological underpinnings of your experiences with genuine curiosity – understanding how your biology, social relationships, and life experiences interconnect – we work together to identify strategies that support your nervous system and enhance your well-being.
I believe that understanding how your brain and body work within your unique life context empowers you to tap into your inherent capacity for growth and healing. Drawing from multiple proven modalities, I offer a comprehensive approach to help you reprocess trauma, reduce anxiety, and cultivate lasting positive change in a safe, supportive environment.