What could individual counselling look like with me? First off, the first session would be us getting to know one another to make sure that I am the right fit for you. It takes time to build trust and rapport so it may take us a few sessions for you to open up and that is okay. I will hold space for you to do things at your pace. I will ask you what has brought you to counselling, and if you have any specific concerns you want to focus on? I will want to learn about your culture to make sure that I am respectful of your beliefs and needs. I can offer counselling through phone, text or video. I also do outings, nature walks and home visits on request when I can.

I think of myself as an experiential trauma informed counsellor because I use many types of therapies and tools when working with people. These could include:

• Cognitive Behaviour Therapy

• Executive Function(ADHD coaching)

• Identity Exploration(connected with Trans Care BC)

• Exposure Response Prevention for OCD

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

• Interpersonal Therapy

• Collaborative Therapy

• Grief Counselling including Grief by Suicide

• Dialectical Behaviour Therapy

• Solution-focused therapy

• Strength based therapy

• Growth Mindset

• EMDR/Emotional Recycling

• Narrative Therapy

• Motivational Interviewing

• Family of Origin therapy

• Attachment therapy

• Dignity and Resistance

• Natured Based therapy

• Polyvagal Theory

• Art therapy

• Mindfulness

• Internal Family Systems

• Somatic therapy

• Reflective listening

• Emotion Focused Therapy

• Emotion Freedom Technique

• Non-violent Communication

• Co-dependence

• Share information on Anger(anger management), Boundaries, Communication styles