Before you book

I offer in depth therapy for adults wanting more than symptom management. Therapy consists of  exploring protective responses and patterns of behaviour, many of which were formed by early childhood experiences. Instead of offering quick fixes or surface level solutions, the work is slow and supportive and reflective. There is therapeutic benefit in creating a working foundation consisting of a safe space and therapeutic relationship. This supports lasting internal change.  Rich, meaningful work requires consistency and commitment, which will often go over allotted benefits. If this approach resonates with you, I look forward to supporting you in your wellness exploration.  I also offer free 15 minute phone consultations before booking if that is your preference.

 Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can develop after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event that overwhelms the nervous system's ability to cope. Trauma may result from experiences such as accidents, physical or sexual assault, military service, natural disasters, medical trauma, or other events that threaten your sense of safety.

PTSD affects more than memories—it can change the way your brain and body respond to the world around you. You may experience intrusive thoughts or flashbacks, nightmares, heightened anxiety, difficulty sleeping, irritability, emotional numbness, or a constant sense of being on alert. Many people also avoid reminders of the trauma, making it difficult to fully engage in daily life or relationships.

These responses are not a sign of weakness. They are the nervous system's attempt to protect you after experiencing overwhelming events.

As a trauma therapist, I provide a safe, compassionate, and non-judgemental space to help you understand your experiences, regulate your nervous system, and process traumatic memories at a pace that feels right for you. Using evidence-based,  trauma-informed approaches, we work together to reduce the impact of trauma, strengthen coping skills, and restore a sense of safety, confidence, and connection.

Recovery from PTSD is possible. Healing doesn't mean forgetting what happened—it means reducing the power trauma has over your life so you can move forward with greater resilience, hope, and well-being.

Developmental Trauma 

Developmental trauma occurs when a child experiences ongoing stress, neglect, abuse, emotional invalidation, or inconsistent caregiving during their formative years. Because these experiences happen while the brain, nervous system, and sense of self are still developing, they can have lasting effects on emotional well-being, relationships, and overall health.

Developmental trauma often impacts how we see ourselves, connect with others, and respond to stress. You may experience anxiety, depression, difficulty trusting others, people-pleasing, perfectionism, emotional numbness, chronic shame, or a persistent feeling of being "not enough." These are not character flaws—they are adaptive survival responses to early experiences.

Healing begins with safety, compassion, and connection. Therapy provides a supportive space to gently explore the impact of past experiences, regulate the nervous system, process unresolved trauma, and develop healthier ways of relating to yourself and others.

With the right support, you can build resilience, strengthen your sense of self, create healthier relationships, and move beyond surviving to living a more connected, authentic, and fulfilling life.

 Life transitions can bring a mix of emotions—excitement, uncertainty, grief, fear, and hope. Even positive changes can feel overwhelming when they challenge your sense of identity, security, or direction. Whether you are moving through a major life transition, relationship changes, career shifts, motherhood, caregiving, loss, or a new chapter in life, you don’t have to navigate it alone.

For many women, life changes can bring up past experiences, unresolved emotions, or old patterns that make change feel especially difficult. You may find yourself questioning who you are, struggling to prioritize your own needs, feeling overwhelmed by expectations, or experiencing anxiety about the future.

Let's explore your emotions, strengthen your sense of self, build healthy boundaries, and develop the resilience needed to move through transitions with greater confidence and clarity.

Change can be an opportunity for growth, healing, and transformation. With support, you can move forward with greater self-trust, self-compassion, and a deeper connection to the person you are becoming. 

Depression is more than feeling sad or having a difficult day. It is a mental health condition that can affect your emotions, thoughts, physical health, and ability to function in daily life. You may experience persistent sadness, hopelessness, loss of interest in activities you once enjoyed, low energy, changes in sleep or appetite, difficulty concentrating, or feelings of worthlessness. 

Even everyday tasks can begin to feel overwhelming.

For many people, depression is connected to unresolved trauma, chronic stress, grief, or painful life experiences. When the nervous system has been overwhelmed for an extended period, depression can develop as a protective response, making it difficult to feel connected to yourself, others, and the world around you.

Rather than focusing only on symptoms, we explore the underlying experiences that may be contributing to your emotional pain. Together, we work to build emotional resilience, develop healthy coping strategies, regulate the nervous system, and foster greater self-compassion.

 Grief is a natural response to loss, but it is not limited to the death of a loved one. Grief can arise from many experiences, including the loss of a relationship, a sense of safety, health, identity, dreams, childhood experiences, or the life you hoped you would have.

Grief can affect your emotions, thoughts, body, and relationships. You may experience sadness, anger, guilt, numbness, confusion, loneliness, difficulty concentrating, changes in sleep, or feelings of being overwhelmed. Grief is not a linear process, and there is no single “right” way to grieve. Each person’s experience is unique.

For those who have experienced trauma, grief can be especially complex. You may be grieving what happened, what was lost, or what you needed but did not receive. Past trauma can make it difficult to process loss, access emotions safely, or find meaning after painful experiences.

I provide a compassionate, trauma-informed space where grief can be acknowledged and explored at your own pace. Together, we can process painful emotions, honor your experiences, reconnect with your strengths and resilience.