Counselling

Who I See

All counsellors start as generalists, but over time many develop specializations. I began in adult mental health and addictions, then expanded to children and youth during my practicum with Ministry of Children and Family Development in Duncan. I continue to work with youth (primarily 14+) and create meaningful connections with young people navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, or family stress.

Most of my practice focuses on adults and couples. I work with clients facing:

  • Trauma and complex trauma
  • Depression (including postpartum)
  • Anxiety and stress
  • Fertility and family-building concerns
  • Relationship and sexual issues
  • Life transitions and identity shifts

I also offer psychedelic integration sessions before and after macro-dose experiences to support preparation and integration.

Based on Hornby Island, I see clients locally and online across British Columbia and in unregulated provinces.

Session Types

80-Minute Session – Ideal for deep exploration, goal-setting, or couples/family sessions. All first appointments (intake) are 80 minutes.

50-Minute Session – Focused sessions for clients with more specific concerns.

Telephone/Video Counselling – Secure, encrypted sessions via Jane App, suitable for clients across BC. Note: not available for clients experiencing active suicidal or homicidal thoughts.

Regular rates apply; payment by e-transfer 48 hours before or after sessions.

Session Frequency

  • Weekly: Common starting point
  • Every 2–3 weeks: For maintaining gains and skill practice
  • Monthly or quarterly: For maintenance, reflection, or new goals

Frequency is flexible and tailored to your goals and needs.

Counselling Process

Initial Session – Explore concerns, establish rapport, and set initial goals.

Second Session – Review, clarify goals, and develop a plan for change.

Ongoing Sessions – Focus on salient issues, review progress, and adjust goals as needed.

Completion – Therapy ends when goals are sufficiently addressed. Termination is collaborative, or clients may leave at any time. I provide referrals if concerns fall outside my scope or if there is a conflict of interest.

Using AI Scribe in Sessions

I use the AI Scribe tool within Jane App. Jane is compliant with PIPEDA, PIPPA, and HIPAA privacy standards, and the tool helps me remain fully present during our sessions by summarizing the conversation afterward.

Key points:

You will receive a notification after your session with the completed note, shared as an encrypted file via Jane App.

The feature can be turned off at any time.

I can delete any information saved in Jane if needed.

AI Scribe does not retain session audio, learn from, or track any session information.

Once a note is generated, the audio is permanently deleted.

I review and edit every SOAP (Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan) note before finalizing.