Part of being human is having a nervous system. There are many parts to our nervous system but one that I focus on in therapy. As a species that has prided itself on higher intelligence and ability to elevate ourselves to the top of the Earth's pecking order, we have lost sight of the fact that we are all still animals - with animal brains. I believe that this separation has caused a denial of our animal like ways that has resulted in a serious lack of education and attention to these wilder aspects of us that still drive much of our behaviour, thoughts, and emotions - unconsciously. 

 

In my practice I work with adults from many backgrounds, but my passion is helping those who want to break free from negative cycles - thoughts, emotions, and behaviours -    linked to trauma, stress, and overwhelm that are negatively impacting their well-being and their relationships. Repetitive negative patterns can be both a result of and lead to: low self-esteem/sense of self worth, loneliness, emotional overwhelm or numbness, and difficulty maintaining healthy relationships. With the right support ending these cycles and building a rich and fulfilling life is possible - don’t lose hope.

 

I wholeheartedly understand what it takes to heal from the past and reconnect with wholeness, freedom, and joy in the present. Both my personal and professional experience have led me to the main approaches I use: talk therapy, inner child work/Emotion Focused Therapy, somatic exploration, spiritual inquiry, Havening Technique®, mindfulness, Safe and Sound Protocol®, humour, communication and relationship skill building, and nature-based practices to address the root causes of dis-ease in your life. You can expect each session to be unique, as we work with what emerges, and change is best cultivated with attention and practice outside of sessions. I look to your intuition and expertise (yes, I assure you we all have it) to guide us, and together we can weave a web of deep healing for transformation and lasting change from both our wisdom.