Some experiences may have passed,
but the sense of unease, tension, or pain
can still stay in your body and emotions.
You might notice that it’s hard to truly relax,
that you feel easily affected by things around you,
or that you’ve been holding on for a long time
without fully understanding why.
These responses are not random.
They are understandable.
Everyone responds differently.
But after going through certain experiences,
many people begin to notice changes over time.
If you notice some of these experiences,
it doesn’t mean something is wrong with you.
It may be your body trying to protect you in its own way.
In trauma-related counselling,
we don’t need to rush back into the past,
and we don’t need to talk about everything all at once.
I will be here with you,
starting from what you’re feeling right now—
gently making sense of how these responses formed,
and what they may be trying to protect.
We move at your pace.
If you’re not ready,
you don’t have to push yourself to face anything before you are.
Over time,
your body and emotions can begin to settle,
and you may start to feel a sense of safety and control again.
We do not need to rush to change you, and I will not use one fixed approach and place it on top of your experience.
I will be with you, starting from how things feel right now, gently making sense of these reactions, while giving your body the chance to relax, little by little.
Together, we can slowly understand where these feelings come from, and help you find a way of relating to them that feels a little less heavy and a little more manageable.
As a Registered Clinical Counsellor, I bring both professional training and lived understanding into my work.
We don’t need to rush or force change.
We can take the time to understand what you’re going through, at a pace that feels manageable, and slowly create more space, stability, and clarity in your life.
Offers a safe, non-judgmental space where you can gently explore what you’ve been through.
Supports you in feeling a little more steady, as you learn ways to cope with what you’ve been carrying.
Works with you in a way that fits your pace and experience, rather than using a one-size-fits-all approach.
Gently supports you in finding your way again after loss, and adjusting to changes in life at your own pace.
Finding the right therapist doesn’t have to happen all at once. We can take it one step at a time.
1. Start with a conversation
You can begin with a free 20-minute consultation, where you can share a little about what’s going on and get a sense of whether this feels like a good fit.
2. Getting to know you
In our first session, we’ll gently explore what you’re experiencing, and begin to make sense of what’s been happening and what you might be needing.
3. Moving at your pace
There’s no fixed timeline in therapy. We move at a pace that feels manageable for you, one step at a time.
You don’t have to have everything figured out, and you don’t need to put your experience into perfect words.
I’ll be with you in a space that feels safe and non-judgmental, where you can begin to understand yourself more clearly, without feeling pushed.
If you’re looking for someone who understands how culture, identity, and relationships shape your experience, and want to approach this in a way that feels gentle and not overwhelming, this kind of support may be a good fit for you.
I live and work on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territories of the xwməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and səlil̓ilw̓ətaʔɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.
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