Counselling

A Holistic Approach

aligning to safe self-love
& building resilience

I aim to make therapy a space where you feel heard, valued, respected, held accountable and sincerely cared for. You deserve a space that holds you in your healing and allows you to unfurl the layers of your stories, emotions, thoughts and beliefs in the timing you need.

I specialize working with low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, narcissistic abuse, childhood trauma, sexual trauma, and spiritual, religious and cultic abuse/trauma.

The after-effects of trauma can show up differently for everyone, but some examples might include:

  • fear of failure

  • shame

  • hypervigilance

  • dissociation

  • difficulty setting boundaries

  • many intrusive thoughts

  • negative internal dialogue

  • emotional dysregulation

  • panic attacks

  • self-sabotage

  • unworthiness

  • nightmares

My vibe as a therapist

I want to prioritize your safety. And to me, safety means empathy, open-mindedness, compassionate curiosity, respect and informed consent. I will not force things, I will not have a personal agenda and I prefer to empower you to come to your own insights instead of telling you what your truth is. Your voice and authentic expression are valued.

The lenses of my therapy practice are holistic, integrative, creative and trauma informed.

Offering sessions online & in person

My approach

(Tailored to each individual’s needs) may include:

  • Somatic Therapy

  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)

  • Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT)

  • Expressive Arts Therapy

  • Mindfulness

  • Narrative Therapy

  • DBT & CBT

  • Inner Child Work

Rates

60mins | $140

90min | $180

These prices include GST and are in CAD.

Sliding scale or discounted rates may be available to those in financial need depending on number of available spots.
Please inquire if needed.

Types of Sessions:

  • Online Counselling

    Online counselling sessions are conducted via Janeapp’s telehealth video platform. This platform is safely encrypted, and a link to the video call will be sent to you 30min prior to your appointment’s start time.

  • Eco Therapy

    Eco-therapy focuses on strengthening the connection between you and the natural world. It integrates nature-based activities and experiences into therapeutic practices to promote holistic well-being. This may look like going for a walk, or sitting down on a bench or the ground. In our sessions, we may also incorporate the elements to enhance the therapeutic experience (grounding techniques; connection with trees, plants, flowers and animals; making art with pinecones and rocks; etc!)

  • In Office Counselling

    Effective May 1st, 2024:

    These in person sessions are available every Wednesday and Thursday at my office space at the Fernwood Hub (1310 Gladstone Ave, Victoria BC).

“Anything that’s human is mentionable, and anything that is mentionable can be more manageable. When we can talk about our feelings, they become less overwhelming, less upsetting, and less scary. The people we trust with that important talk can help us know that we are not alone.”


― Fred Rogers