Remembering that life is a journey and not a destination is something I have learned to make my “go to” thought, because it reminds me that continual change and growth is possible. When I reflect on how I got to this place in my life, I notice there have been hills, valleys, turns and bumps in the road, which may be a familiar metaphor for your journey. I also recognize that it is the hills and valleys where I have grown the most. These life experiences, and my educational opportunities, have shaped me into the person, and the counsellor, I am today.
Here is a brief summary of my qualifications and life experience.
- Bachelor of Social Work degree from the University of Western Ontario
- 7 years working as a social worker
- Master of Arts degree in Counselling Psychology (MACP) through Yorkville University
- certificate in the Integrative Trauma and Attachment Treatment Model of therapy from ATTCH Counselling Center in St Catharines
- certificate in Solution Focused Therapy from the Association for Psychological Therapies
- Business management of my retail store while focusing on growing my family
- Experience working with clients who struggle with historical and current traumas, childhood attachment concerns and abuse, depression, and anxiety
- Experience working with clients who desire to include aspects from their culture into therapy, as well as those who benefit from accommodation due to physical disabilities
I understand that a few paragraphs cannot help you know someone well enough to trust them with your concerns, so may I invite you to call me, and we can discuss if we would be a good fit for working together.
